by deweycat
This is an original file of the German Pak 97/38. The gun was a hybrid, consisting of the carriage of the Pak 38 and the gun being a modified French 75mm model 19897, of which the Germans captured in the thousands in 1940. A large muzzle brake was added to the gun to help minimize the significant recoil on the light carriage. A brief history is found here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7.5_cm_Pak_97/38
I created this at the request of a club-mate who is building a German Army. I do not play german and possess no German figures, so the model in the pic is both unpainted and the figures in the pic have sworn allegiance to the Crown. Please excuse the historical inaccuracy of the photo.
When asked if I could print a copy of the Pak 97/38, I started with looking for an existing file but could not locate a workable .stl for the original pak 38. I thus crafted the carriage and wheels from scratch. I went with the stamped steel wheels as opposed to the spoked ones also used; spoked wheels are tough to print well on a filament printer.
Assembly note : I did my first test print and the trails, which mount into recesses in the gun shield, were too tight. I modified it and just like Goldilocks with the porridge, they were now a little loose. I left them as such, as each print will have slight variances and it is easier to adjust the angle of the trails as needed. Please pay attention to your assembly, and ensure the angle of the trails suits you before the glue dries.
Also the barrel just rests on the recess in the gun shield. Hold it until the glue dries. This isn't a Rubicon kit. On the plus side you also aren't paying $30 for it.
I strongly recommend that you use supports to print.
Supports:
Yes
Resolution:
fine -0.1mm
Infill:
25%
