MWO Locust 3D Printing Model | Assembly + Action

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Meet Locust! Super fast fighting BattleMech!First it was introduced by Bergan Industries in 2499. The smallest Mech ever built. Locust was designed for reconnaissance and quick strike missions, using its excellent speed to outrun most enemies. In a situation where it was unable to outrun its enemies, the Mech did have a light array of weapons.Technical specificationsAmazing Battlemech with great speed. Not catchable on the battlefield, he quickly appear to provide fire support and disappear. Great for those who like the dynamic games. Many movements during the game constantly keep the players at the limit and make them completely immersed in the gameplay. He will not leave even the most skeptical gamer indifferent! Without boring slow multi-ton robots. Locust uses the entire space of the playing field for win and will be useful in any team. Now, he can decorate the space of your home!And it is available for purchase on Gambody Marketplace!In the FDM version, Locust has increased legs mobility, which allows to be in different poses and on different surfaces.The SLS version is made for max ease of printing and saving material. It is made as a single piece but it looks very good and accurately conveys the shape of your favorite robot.All STL files for 3D printing have been checked for errors and corrected in Netfabb.Note: Before starting 3D printing the model, read the Printing Details for CURA 2.3.1 software.There are 19 parts for FDM version and only 1 part for SLS.All limbs and weapon in FDM version are movable!All parts of the joints must be printed at 100% infill.Scale:Based on the scale of the MWO tables and a pilot proportions of 2m tall.In the game it size is 8 meters and 9.5 meters with antennas.8000/60 = 133 mm(5.23 in.) tall - without antenna9500/60 = 155 mm(6.1 in.) tall - with antenna9500/100 = 95 mm(3.74 in.) tall - SLS versionFDM version:- Is 1:60 scale and after being printed will stand 155 mm tall, 76.8 mm wide, 77.9 mm deep;- Is designed to save almost all movable elements its prototype has;- Has removable hinges that should be printed at 100% infill to make them solid- There is a separate Weapon Pack available for this MWO Locust 3D printing model.SLS/SLA version:- Is 1:100 scale and will stand 95.1 mm tall, 47.1 mm wide, 47.8 mm deep.- Has as few details as possible to keep printing costs down.Watch the tutorial video on how to assemble Locust BattleMech 3D Printing Miniature at Gambody YouTube channel. You can get Locust BattleMech 3D Printing Miniature right now! Just click the green Buy button in the top-right corner of the model’s page. You can pay with PayPal or your credit card.Male and female pilots 3D printing miniatures are available for purchase at Gambody. They will become a perfect match for your mech.________________________The model was completely redesigned. The parts are cut to a greater number of parts in order to improve the fastenings and increase the wear resistance of the joints. Also, in order to separate small items such as antennas and others, and could be printed separately for quality improvement. There were added new fastening elements, in replacement of connectors to increase the elasticity of the rack and also ease of assembly and disassembly.Here the name of new connections:1. 3_foot_claw_(x4) need to print 4 times;2. 8_A_Claw_(x2) need to print twice;3. 9_Axis_2_A_Joint_(x2) need to print twice;4. 12_Ge_lock_10H_(x5) need to print 5 times;5. 25_Axis_2_A_Joint_long_(x2) need to print twice;STL files are already available for download in “Source files” tab for FDM/FFF 2.0.Watch the tutorial video on how to assemble new Locust BattleMech 3D Printing Miniature at Gambody YouTube channel. _______FAQ: Where can I print a model if I have no printer?How to get started with 3D printing?How to set up my 3D printer?How to choose right 3D model print bed positioning? How to paint printed figurine? This model was tested in Cura 3.2.1 and printed on an Ultimaker 2 in PLA material.- For parts of Locks and Claws you need to change "Brim" type to "Skirt" in Build Plate Adhesion section.- You can print new joints with 20-30% infill. - With the new joints you can up scale or down scale the whole model.- You should print old joints with 100% infill. - With the old joints do not try to up scale or down scale the whole model since it will not be assemble or movable after scale changes.- Using the PLA material you should increase the scale of old joints at 2-3% in your slicing program.- Using the ABS/CPE material you should increase the scale of old joints at 1% in your slicing program.Recommendations: For all parts of Locks and Claws you need to change "Brim" type to "Skirt" in Build Plate Adhesion section.To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings:QualityLayer Height: 0.1 mmInitial Layer Height: 0.3 mmLine Width: 0.4 mm Wall Line Width: 0.4 mm   Outer Wall Line Width: 0.4 mm   Inner Wall(s) Line Width: 0.4 mm Top/Bottom Line Width: 0.4 mm Infill Line Width: 0.4 mm Skirt/Brim Line Width: 0.4 mmSupport Line Width: 0.4 mm Initial Layer Line Width: 100%ShellWall Thickness: 0.8 mm    Wall Line Count: 2Outer Wall Wipe Distance: 0.2 mmTop Surface Skin Layers: 0Top/Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mm   Top Thickness: 0.8 mm      Top Layers: 8    Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mm      Bottom Layers: 8Top/Bottom Pattern: LinesBottom Pattern Initial Layer: LinesTop/Bottom Line Directions: [ ]Outer Wall Inset: 0 mmCompensate Wall Overlaps: Check    Compensate Outer Wall Overlaps: Check    Compensate Inner Wall Overlaps: CheckFill Gaps Between Walls: EverywhereFilter Out Tiny Gaps: CheckHorizontal Expansion: 0 mmInitial Layer Horizontal Expansion: 0 mmZ Seam Alignment: Sharpest CornerSeam Corner Preference: Hide SeamIgnore Small Z Gaps: CheckExtra Skin Wall Count: 1InfillInfill Density: 20% (for all parts of connectors use 100% infill)Infill Line Distance: 4.0 mmInfill Pattern: GridInfill Line Directions: [ ]Infill X Offset: 0 mmInfill Y Offset: 0 mmInfill Overlap Percentage: 10%    Infill Overlap: 0.04 mmSkin Overlap Percentage: 5%    Skin Overlap: 0.02 mmInfill Wipe Distance: 0.1 mmInfill Layer Thickness: 0.1 mmGradual Infill Steps: 1Gradual Infill Steps Height: 1.5 mmInfill Before Walls: CheckMinimum Infill Area: 0 mm2Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm    Top Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm    Bottom Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mmSkin Expand Distance: 0.8    Top Skin Expand Distance: 0.8    Bottom Skin Expand Distance: 0.8Maximum Skin Angle for Expansion: 90˚    Minimum Skin Width for Expansion: 0.0MaterialInitial Layer Flow: 100%Enable Retraction: CheckRetraction Extra Prime Amount: 0 mm3Retraction Minimum Travel: 0.8 mmMaximum Retraction Count: 90Minimum Extrusion Distance Window: 6.5 mmNozzle Switch Retraction Distance: 16 mmNozzle Switch Retraction Speed: 20 mm/s    Nozzle Switch Retract Speed: 20 mm/s    Nozzle Switch Prime Speed: 20 mm/sSpeed Print Speed: 45 mm/s    Infill Speed: 50 mm/s    Wall Speed: 22.5 mm/s      Outer Wall Speed: 22.5 mm/s      Inner Wall Speed: 45 mm/s    Top/Bottom Speed: 15 mm/sTravel Speed: 60 mm/sInitial Layer Speed: 22.5 mm/s  Initial Layer Print Speed: 22.5 mm/s  Initial Layer Travel Speed: 30 mm/sSkirt/Brim Speed: 30 mm/sMaximum Z Speed: 0 mm/sNumber of Slower Layers: 2Travel Combing Mode: AllAvoid Printed Parts when Traveling: CheckTravel Avoid Distance: 0.625 mmLayer Start X: 0.0 mmLayer Start Y: 0.0 mmCooling Enable Print Cooling: CheckFan Speed: 100%    Regular Fan Speed: 100%    Maximum Fan Speed: 100%Regular/Maximum Fan Speed Threshold: 10 sInitial Fan Speed: 0%Regular Fan Speed at Height: 0.3 mm    Regular Fan Speed at Layer: 2Minimum Layer Time: 5 sMinimum Speed: 10 mm/sSupport Generate Support: CheckSupport Placement: EverywhereSupport Overhang Angle: 60°Support Pattern: Zig ZagConnect Support ZigZags: CheckSupport Density: 15 %    Support Line Distance: 1.3333 mmSupport Z Distance: 0.3 mm    Support Top Distance: 0.3 mm    Support Bottom Distance: 0.3 mmSupport X/Y Distance: 1 mmSupport Distance Priority: Z overrides X/YMinimum Support X/Y Distance: 0.25 mmSupport Stair Step Height: 0.3 mmSupport Stair Step Maximum Width: 5.0 mmSupport Join Distance: 2.0 mmSupport Horizontal Expansion: 0.2 mmSupport Infill Layer Thickness: 0.1 mmGradual Support Infill Steps: 0Use Towers: CheckTower Diameter: 3.0 mmMinimum Diameter: 3.0 mmTower Roof Angle: 65°Build Plate Adhesion Build Plate Adhesion Type: Brim (for all parts of Locks and Claws use "Skirt")Skirt/Brim Minimum Length: 250 mmBrim Width: 8.0 mm    Brim Line Count: 18Brim Only on Outside: CheckMesh Fixes Union Overlapping Volumes: CheckMerged Meshes Overlap: 0.15 mmSpecial ModesPrint Sequence: All at OnceSurface Mode: NormalExperimentalSlicing Tolerance: MiddleMaximum Resolution: 0.01 mmFlow rate compensation max extrusion offset: 0 mmFlow rate compensation factor: 100%Disclaimer: This model will look outstanding if printed on SLA/SLS 3D printer. The accuracy of the model printed on FFF printer can vary from the result shown in the pictures.This model was tested with PLA material.To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings:ExtruderNozzle Diameter: 0.4 mmExtrusion Multiplier: 0.97Extrusion Width: AutoRetraction Distance: 5.00 mmExtra Restart Distance: 0.00 mmRetraction Vertical Lift: 0.08 mmRetraction Speed: 5400.0 mm/minWipe Distance: 5.00 mmLayerPrimary Layer Height: 0.2 mmTop Solid Layers: 8Bottom Solid Layers: 5Outline/Perimeter Shells: 2Outline Direction: Inside-OutFirst Layer Height: 90%First Layer Width: 100%First Layer Speed: 20%AdditionsUse Skirt/Brim: CheckSkirt Layers: 1Skirt Offset from Part: 6.00 mmSkirt Outlines: 5InfillInternal Fill Pattern: Fast HoneycombExternal Fill Patern: RectilinearInterior Fill Percentage: 10%Outline Overlap: 22%Infill Extrusion Width: 100%Minimum Infill Length: 5.00 mmCombine Infill Every: 1 layersExternal Infill Angle Offsets: 45/-45 degSupportGenerate Support Material: CheckSupport Infill Percentage: 15%Extra Inflation Distance: 1.00 mmSupport Base Layers: 0Combine Support Every: 1 layersDense Support Layers: 0Dense Infill Percentage: 70%Support Type: NormalSupport Pillar Resolution: 5.00 mmMax Overhang Angle: 60 degHorizontal Offset From Part: 0.50 mmUpper Vertical Separation Layers: 1Lower Vertical Separation Layers: 1Support Infill Angles: 45 degTemperatureExtruder 1 Temperature: 210Heated Bed: 60CoolingIncrease fan speed for layers below: 45.0 sec  Maximum Cooling fan speed: 50%Bridging fan speed override: 100%SpeedsDefault Printing Speed: 4800.0 mm/minOutline Underspeed: 50%Solid Infill Underspeed: 80%Support Structure Underspeed: 80%X/Y Axis Movement Speed: 10800.0 mm/minZ Axis Movemen Speed: 1002.0 mm/minAdjust printing speed for layers below: 15.0 sec   Allow speed reduction down to: 20%OtherUnsupported area threshold: 20.0 sq m