Tank M1A2 Abrams Tusk 3D Printing Model | Assembly

First tanks were created more than a century ago. Since then, they are constantly developed, becoming deadlier and more shockproof. Tank M1A2 Abrams Tusk 3D Printing Miniature is inspired by a powerful weapon of American armed forces. 

It was used in the Iraq war, the Gulf war and during the mission in Afghanistan. M1A2 is very maneuverable for a tank and fits for assaulting the enemies in a front line. It can be definitely called one of the best tanks ever made. The first model of the line was issued in 1980 and resolved one of the difficulties the armed vehicles faced in late 20th century - fighting in urban conditions. This model is also often used in different tank multiplayer games. That’s why the collectors, both gamers and military equipment lovers, want to have this item in their collections.

You might remember that we’ve launched a pre-order for this item some time ago. And here it is! Now you can buy one and 3D print for your collection. 

Actually, this is 2 in 1 kit. You’ll get both Tusk I and Tusk II models. The difference between them is in the armor shape, which you can change through replacing one piece of armor with another.

UPDATE: Upon one of our customers' request there was a Mine Plow for M1A2 Abrams Tank introduced that you can print and equip either of your Tusks with.

Here are some features of this 3D printing miniature that will make it stand out:

• High detail-fidelity of the tank’s body and internal layout - the driver’s compartment, the engine are worked up to the highest detail;
• You’ll get an extra armoring in the kit;
• The miniature has movable parts: the gun, caterpillars and wheels.

Note that the suspensions and caterpillars should be printed at 100% infill to make them solid. 

Scale: The model's scale was calculated from the Tank M1A2 Abrams Tusk's actual length that is 9.83 m. The 3D printing model's chosen scale is 1/35 for the FFF/FDM version and 1/70 for the SLS version.

FFF/FDM version dimensions:
A printed model is 95 mm tall, 132 mm wide, 285 mm deep;

SLS version dimensions:
A printed model is 47 mm tall, 66 mm wide, 142 mm deep;

The figurine is split into 90 pieces. Watch the tutorial video on how to assemble Tank M1A2 Abrams Tusk 3D Printing Miniature at Gambody YouTube channel. 

Do not hesitate to buy one! Just click the green Buy button in the top-right corner of the page. You can pay with PayPal or your credit card.

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How to paint printed figurine?

his model was tested in Cura 2.3.1. To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings:

Quality

Layer Height: 0.1 mm
Initial Layer Height: 0.3 mm
Line 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 mm
Support Line Width: 0.4 mm

Shell

Wall Thickness: 0.8 mm
Wall Line Count: 2
Top/Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mm
Top Thickness: 0.8 mm
Top Layers: 8
Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mm
Bottom Layers: 8
Top/Bottom Pattern: Lines
Outer Wall Inset: 0 mm
Compensate Wall Overlaps: Check
Compensate Outer Wall Overlaps: Check
Compensate Inner Wall Overlaps: Check
Horizontal Expansion: 0 mm
Z Seam Alignment: Shortest

Infill

Infill Density: 25%
Infill Line Distance: 3.2 mm
Infill Pattern: Grid
Infill Overlap Percentage: 10%
Infill Overlap: 0.04 mm
Skin Overlap Percentage: 5%
Skin Overlap: 0.02 mm
Infill Wipe Distance: 0.1 mm
Infill Layer Thickness: 0.1 mm
Gradual Infill Steps: 0
Infill Before Walls: Check

Material

Enable Retraction: Check
Retraction Extra Prime Amount: 0 mm3
Retraction Minimum Travel: 0.8 mm
Maximum Retraction Count: 90
Minimum Extrusion Distance Window: 6.5 mm
Standby Temperature: 175°C
Nozzle Switch Retraction Distance: 16 mm
Nozzle Switch Retraction Speed: 20 mm/s
Nozzle Switch Retract Speed: 20 mm/s
Nozzle Switch Prime Speed: 20 mm/s

Speed

Print Speed: 60 mm/s
Infill Speed: 80 mm/s
Wall Speed: 30 mm/s
Outer Wall Speed: 30 mm/s
Inner Wall Speed: 60 mm/s
Top/Bottom Speed 15 mm/s
Support Speed: 60 mm/s
Support Infill Speed: 60 mm/s
Travel Speed: 120 mm/s
Initial Layer Speed: 15 mm/s
Initial Layer Print Speed: 15 mm/s
Initial Layer Travel Speed: 30 mm/s
Skirt/Brim Speed 15 mm/s
Maximum Z Speed: 0 mm/s

Travel

Combing Mode: All
Avoid Printed Parts when Traveling: Check
Travel Avoid Distance: 0.625 mm

Cooling

Enable Print Cooling: Check
Fan Speed: 100%
Regular Fan Speed: 100%
Maximum Fan Speed: 100%
Regular/Maximum Fan Speed Threshold: 10 s
Regular Fan Speed at Height: 0.3 mm
Regular Fan Speed at Layer: 2
Minimum Layer Time: 5 s
Minimum Speed: 10 mm/s

Support

Enable Support: Check
Support Placement: Everywhere
Support Overhang Angle: 50°
Support Pattern: Zig Zag
Connect Support ZigZags: Check
Support Density: 30 %
Support Line Distance: 1.3333 mm
Support Z Distance: 0.1 mm
Support Top Distance: 0.1 mm
Support Bottom Distance: 0.1 mm
Support X/Y Distance: 0.7 mm
Support Distance Priority: Z overrides X/Y
Minimum Support X/Y Distance: 0.2 mm
Support Stair Step Height: 0.3 mm
Support Join Distance: 2.0 mm
Support Horizontal Expansion: 0.2 mm
Use Towers: Check
Tower Diameter: 3.0 mm
Minimum Diameter: 3.0 mm
Tower Roof Angle: 65°

Build Plate Adhesion

Build Plate Adhesion Type: Brim
Skirt/Brim Minimum Length: 250 mm
Brim Width: 8.0 mm
Brim Line Count: 20
Brim Only on Outside: Check

Mesh Fixes

Union Overlapping Volumes: Check

Special Modes

Print Sequence: All at Once
Surface Mode: Normal

Experimental

Extra Skin Wall Count: 0

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.