Tank M4 Sherman – 3D Print Model
Tank M4 Sherman – 3D Print Model
Format: STL
The M4 Sherman is one of the most iconic and widely used tanks of World War II. It was the main battle tank of the United States and its Allies during the war. Here are some key details about the M4 Sherman:
1. Origins: The M4 Sherman was developed in the early 1940s as a successor to the earlier M3 Lee/Grant tanks. It was named after the American Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman.
2. Production: The M4 Sherman was mass-produced in the United States and was supplied to Allied forces through the Lend-Lease program. It played a significant role in the Allied war effort in Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific.
3. Variants: The Sherman had numerous variants, each designed for specific roles and equipped with various armaments. Some variants included the M4A1, M4A2, M4A3, and M4A4, each denoting differences in the tank’s design and engine type. There were also specialized variants, such as the M4A3E2 Jumbo, which had extra armor.
4. Armament: The M4 Sherman was typically armed with a 75mm M3 or 76mm M1 main gun, along with one or more .30 caliber and .50 caliber machine guns. The main gun was capable of firing various types of shells, including high-explosive, armor-piercing, and smoke rounds.
5. Armor: The Sherman’s armor thickness varied depending on the variant and location on the tank but generally ranged from 25mm to 76mm. While it provided reasonable protection against small arms and shrapnel, it was not as thick as the armor on some German tanks.
6. Mobility: The Sherman was powered by a variety of engines, including gasoline and diesel. It had a top speed of around 30 to 40 miles per hour (48 to 64 kilometers per hour) and a range of approximately 120 to 160 miles (193 to 257 kilometers), depending on the engine and terrain.
7. Crew: The typical crew of an M4 Sherman included a commander, gunner, loader, driver, and sometimes a co-driver or assistant driver.
8. Combat Role: The Sherman played a crucial role in many major battles during World War II, including the North African campaign, the D-Day landings in Normandy, and the Pacific theater. It was often used in combined arms tactics alongside infantry and artillery.
9. Drawbacks: While the Sherman was reliable, easy to produce, and versatile, it had some disadvantages compared to its German counterparts, such as the Tiger and Panther tanks. Its armor was thinner, and its main gun was less powerful, which made it vulnerable in direct engagements with some enemy tanks.
10. Post-War Service: After World War II, the M4 Sherman continued to serve in various military forces around the world and saw action in subsequent conflicts, including the Korean War.
The M4 Sherman’s widespread use and production during World War II made it a symbol of American tank warfare. It played a significant role in the success of the Allies and remains a well-known and respected tank in military history.
It is the American Sherman tank that received many requests from people while designing the WWII tank series with a folding structure. The reason it was put off despite many requests is that the Sherman Tank’s wheels and track structures are unique and complex. Moreover, the size of the Sherman tank itself was so small that it was very difficult to make this complex structure by folding.
The folding process is as follows:
1. Insert the front part of the tank body.
2. Put the side part on the top, and then the front part.
3. Raise the lower-rear part and rotate the protrusion to insert it into the front part.
4. Put the 6 wheels on the body.
5. Fit the front cog wheels and then the rear wheels.
6. Connect tracks to make two pairs.
7. Put the tracks around the wheel, then connect the start and end of the tracks.
8. Slide the cannon through the hole in the cannon part and then insert it into the turret.
9. Glue the two parts in front of the body.
This design may be difficult to print due to its small size and many sophisticated parts. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to print large.
If the wheel suspension is loose, attach it with adhesive. When using glue, be careful not to stick to the wheels.
Track rolls better and better with a lot of movement.
1 : 48 scale
When expanded, size = X 166mm, Y 152mm, Z 79mm After folding X 60mm, Y 123mm, Z 60mm
PRUSA Slicing Settings Simplify 3D
Extruder Nozzle Diameter : 0.4mm / Retraction Distance : 2.4mm
Layer Settings Layer Height : 0.1mm or 0.2mm / Top Solid : 8 / Bottom Solid : 6 / Outline : 2
First Layer Settings First Layer Height : 100% / First Layer Width : 100% / First Layer Speed : 80%
Infill Interior Fill Percentage : 15% / Outline Overlap : 30%
Additions Raft : NO / Brim : NO / Support : NO
PRUSA Slicing Settings Prusa Slicer
PRUSA MK3 Layer Height : 0.1mm or 0.2mm / Raft : NO / Brim : NO / Support : NO
Ender Slicing Settings Simplify 3D
Extuder Nozzle Diameter : 0.4mm / Retraction Distance : 5.4mm
Layer Settings Layer Height : 0.1mm or 0.2mm / Top Solid : 8 / Bottom Solid : 6 / Outline : 2
First Layer Settings First Layer Height : 120% / First Layer Width : 150% / First Layer Speed : 50%
Infill Interior Fill Percentage : 15% / Outline Overlap : 30~40%
Additions Raft : NO / Brim : NO / Support : NO
Ender Slicing Settings Cura
Quality Layer Height : 0.1mm or 0.2mm / Line Width : 0.4mm
Shell Wall Line Count : 2 / Top Solid : 8 / Bottom Solid : 6
Infill Infill Density : 20% / Pattern : Grid
Material Flow : 100% / Retraction Distance : 5.4mm
Additions Raft : NO / Brim : NO / Support : NO
CR-10S Pro Slicing Settings Cura
Quality Layer Height : 0.1mm or 0.2mm / Line Width : 0.4mm
Shell Wall Line Count : 2 / Top Solid : 8 / Bottom Solid : 6
Infill Infill Density : 20% / Pattern : Grid
Material Flow : 100% / Retraction Distance : 5.4mm
Additions Raft : NO / Brim : NO / Support : NO
NO P A S S W O R D
Anyone have the password for first upload of this stl ?
archive without password , just unzip and use
I get a version later with password .. I am gonna try again .. .thx