Tau Orca Proxy Model

myminifactory

This model is a stand-in for a vehicle that's out of production and has no plans for re-release, used as a proxy in Warhammer 40k miniatures wargame. It may still be against tournament rules since it's not an official GW model. The main hull is quite large, making the biggest three parts impractical to print with ABS unless you have access to a printer with a heat chamber. As a result, most printers are limited to using PLA instead. The model has been sliced into several parts in order to fit within a 200mm cube printspace, and all STLs should be oriented correctly for printing. This proxy model was created based on various internet pictures, as I didn't have access to the actual Orca model to check dimensions. However, it's scaled correctly to within a few percent, so game outcomes shouldn't be affected by its size - the largest dimension is 370mm from nose to back (not including antennas). I'm not planning to finish the inside details as that would require too much printing for quality, but they could be completed without modifying the outside faces of the model. The rear door can be opened and lines up with the floor when done so, although it's intended to just be glued shut. The escape module/pilot cabin is removable and magnetizable using four 8mm-diameter x 1mm-tall magnets. Engines can rotate (from a horizontal position) between -10° and +140° and are also magnetizable, with six (24 total) 12mm-dia x 2mm-tall magnets each; however, it's recommended to glue them in place instead. The bottom turret can use standard devilfish/hammerhead burst cannon parts, which might be a better option than trying to print the weapon models on an FDM printer. The long-barreled burst cannons are capable of shooting straight down at a 90° angle. The sliding cover has been designed to accommodate two 2mm-diameter steel rods that will slide along small magnets embedded in the hull (either flush or raised by 0.2mm). There are various holes throughout the model for 2mm or 3mm carbon fiber rods to provide reinforcement, and there are also two holes on the nose where the front part of seeker missiles from a devilfish/HH kit can be placed. Total dimensions: 370mm (without antennas) x 110mm (240mm with front engines) x 80mm (120mm with fin). If you're unsure about which panel goes where, please check the large renders here: https://imgur.com/gallery/WnI4F.