Tau Orca Proxy Model
Tau Orca Proxy Model
3D
Published 2017-10-23T11:27:01+00:00
This model is a stand in (proxy with roughly the same proportions) for a vehicle that's out of production (and with no plans of re-release), for Warhammer 40k miniatures wargame. It may still be illegal to play in tournaments as it is not a GW model.
Due to the large size of the main hull, the biggest 3 parts can't be printed in ABS unless you have a printer with heatchamber, so you're limited to PLA with most printers. The model is sliced into several parts so it can fit into 200mm cube printspace. All STLs should be oriented for printing.
The proxy model is made after various internet pictures, I did not have the Orca model to check dimensions. However, it should be scaled correctly within a few percent so it doesn't change LoS outcome within the game, the largest dimension is 370mm from nose to the back(not including antennas). I'm not planning to finish the inside details as that would cost too much to print in any lookable quality, but they could be finished without any modifications to the outside faces of the model. Rear door is openable and lines up with floor when opened, but it's planned to just glue it closed. Escape module/pilot cabin is removable and magnetizable with four 8mm dia x 1mm tall magnets. Engines can rotate( from horizontal position, -10° to +140°) and can also be magnetized, each with six(24 total) 12mm dia x 2mm tall magnets, but it's better to glue them. The bottom turret can use standard devilfish/hammerhead burst cannon bits, which may be better than trying to print the weapon models on FDM printer. The long barreled burst cannons can shoot 90° straight down. The sliding cover is made to embed two 2mm diameter steel rods, which will slide on small magnets embedded (either flush with the surface or raised like 0.2mm) in the hull. Holes on various places are made for 2mm or 3mm carbon fiber rods to reinforce the model. There are 2 holes on the nose where the front part(about 15mm) of seeker missiles from devilfish/HH kit can be placed.
Total dimensions: 370mm without antenas x 110mm (240mm with front engines) x 80mm (120mm with fin)
When in doubt which panel goes where, check the big renders: https://imgur.com/gallery/WnI4F
Layer Thickness 150-200 microns. InFill 20%.
| Date published | 23/10/2017 |
| Time to do | 3000 - 3250 minutes |
| Material Quantity | 900 grams |
| Technology | FDM |
| Complexity | Medium |