MWO Timber Wolf 3D Printing Model | Assembly + Action

Timber Wolf 3D model, or MadCat 3D model as it is known by gamers, is a fast and heavy bipedal vehicle engaged in the battles that take place in the BattleTech Universe of the popular video game. This machine has more aggressive looks than the Catapult 3D model. Its design is a cross-over between the Marauder and the Catapult model designs, thus its name MadCat.

The in-game model is a powerful weapon in combats. It can shoot close and far-range fire. Equipped with powerful weaponry and heavy armor, it is inconceivable how this seventy five tons mech could move swiftly on the battlefield and take part in most assaults.

Just as with Catapult 3D printing gaming figurine, in-game MadCat can be customized with additional weaponry, as soon as the players level up.

Modeling Timber Wolf 3D Design

The default 3D MadCat model is made up of a twisting body, and two workable arms and feet. The foot pedals of the 3D model are also articulated, increasing the design’s overall mobility. It is equipped with lasers and long range missiles. It features a range of lighter, short-range weapons which are used when the Mech gets closer to the prey. And it also has two machine guns to defend itself against infantry.   

MadCat 3D print featured on our marketplace is designed in Maya 3D modeling software. The entire 3D printing gaming miniature consists of 38 parts. Each part has been meticulously checked in Netfabb, to avoid any errors and printing defects. Also, each part is designed to fit onto 18 x 19 cm print bed and to be easily handled in any 3D printing software, such as Cura, Simplify3D.

It is a high-poly model, counting 701564 polygons. It took about 40 hours to model, considering every articulation mechanism and every graphic detail.

Size of 3D printed MadCat

The printed MadCat 3D model will stand 250mm tall, 137mm deep, and 178mm wide.

Buy Timber Wolf 3D printer files by clicking the green “Buy” button. Enter your PayPal or credit card details at checkout and download error-free STL files of 3D model of Timber Wolf.

Note: Timber Wolf 3D model was designed to get a clean print result, without considering printing material consumption. However, you are free to rotate every part of the model the way it is more convenient for you.    ​

On 26.12.2016 the model files have been optimized and made solid. They now are adapted to be 3D printed using any slicing program. 3D model files are already available for purchase and download. 

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On 31.10.2017 new scale and new version of joints have been added.

Now, the Timber Wolf 3D Model is available in two scale: 1/60 for Version 2 (FDM/FFF) and 1/100 for Version 3 (DLP/SLA/SLS).

There are 48 parts in Version 2 (FDM/FFF) and 6 parts for Version 3 (DLP/SLA/SLS).

Version 2 (FDM/FFF):
- Is 1:60 scale and after being printed will stand 267 mm tall, 191 mm wide, 147 mm deep;
- Made with new joints;
- All movable elements of the Mech were saved.

Version 3 (DLP/SLA/SLS):
- Is 1:100 scale and will stand 161 mm tall, 115 mm wide, 88.7 mm deep;
- Made with new joints;
- All movable elements of the Mech were saved;
- Has as few details as possible to keep printing costs down.

With new joints from Version 2 and Version 3 you will get next advantages:
1. Increases frictional force;
2. Possible to up scale or down scale the whole model;
3. Printable from any type of material;
4. Higher strength;
5. Material shrinkage does not affect at strength and friction.

STL files with new scale and new joints are already available for download in “Source files” tab for:
- Version 2 - STL files on FDM/FFF 3D printers;
- Version 3 - STL files on DLP/SLA/SLS 3D printers.

Watch the tutorial video on how to assemble Timber Wolf MWO 3D Printing Miniature at Gambody YouTube channel. 

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This model was tested in Cura 2.7.0. and print on an Ultimaker 2 in PLA material.

Note:

- You can print new joints from Version 2 and Version 3 with 20-30% infill. 
- With the new joints from Version 2 and Version 3 you can up scale or down scale the whole model.

- All parts of connectors should be printed at 100% infill.

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
 Initial Layer Line Width: 100%

Shell 
Wall Thickness: 0.8 mm
Wall Line Count: 2
Outer Wall Wipe Distance: 0.2 mm
Top Surface Skin Layers: 0
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
Bottom Pattern Initial Layer: Lines
Top/Bottom Line Directions: [ ]
Outer Wall Inset: 0 mm
Compensate Wall Overlaps: Check
    Compensate Outer Wall Overlaps: Check
    Compensate Inner Wall Overlaps: Check
Fill Gaps Between Walls: Everywhere
Horizontal Expansion: 0 mm
Initial Layer Horizontal Expansion: 0 mm
Z Seam Alignment: Shortest
Ignore Small Z Gaps: Check

Infill 
Infill Density: 20%

Infill Line Distance: 3.5 mm
Infill Pattern: Grid
Infill Line Directions: [ ]
Infill Overlap Percentage: 10%
    Infill Overlap: 0.4 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
Minimum Infill Area: 0 mm2

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
Nozzle Switch Retraction Distance: 20 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: 50 mm/s
    Infill Speed: 50 mm/s
    Wall Speed: 40 mm/s
      Outer Wall Speed: 30 mm/s
      Inner Wall Speed: 40 mm/s
    Top/Bottom Speed 20 mm/s
    Support Speed: 30 mm/s
      Support Infill Speed: 30 mm/s
Travel Speed: 120 mm/s
Initial Layer Speed: 30 mm/s

    Initial Layer Print Speed: 30 mm/s
    Initial Layer Travel Speed: 72 mm/s
Skirt/Brim Speed: 30 mm/s
Maximum Z Speed: 0 mm/s
Number of Slower Layers: 2

Travel 
Combing Mode: All
Avoid Printed Parts when Traveling: Check
Travel Avoid Distance: 0.6562 mm 

Cooling 
Enable Print Cooling: Check
Fan Speed: 100%
    Regular Fan Speed: 100%
    Maximum Fan Speed: 100% 
Regular/Maximum Fan Speed Threshold: 10 s
Initial Fan Speed: 0%
Regular Fan Speed at Height: 0.27 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: 15 %
    Support Line Distance: 2.3333 mm
Support Z Distance: 0.15 mm
    Support Top Distance: 0.15 mm
    Support Bottom Distance: 0.15 mm
Support X/Y Distance: 0.8 mm
Support Distance Priority: Z overrides X/Y
Minimum Support X/Y Distance: 0.2 mm
Support Stair Step Height: 0.3 mm
Support Stair Step Maximum Width: 5.0 mm
Support Join Distance: 2.0 mm
Support Horizontal Expansion: 0.2 mm
Support Infill Layer Thickness: 0.1 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: 15 
Brim Only on Outside: Check

Mesh Fixes 
Union Overlapping Volumes: Check
Merged Meshes Overlap: 0.15 mm

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.