School Bus with Flat Chassis
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Description
Most printed vehicles fail because the wheels are left hanging on fragile pegs or the chassis sits at an odd angle that demands heavy scaffolding. This model fixes that. The chassis and the tires all bottom out exactly at zero, so the whole block sits dead flat on the build plate. The wheels are deeply anchored into the body via solid internal axles — no snap-offs, no thin joints, and absolutely zero internal voids to confuse the slicer.
Print details
- Dimensions: 120 mm total length, 45 mm wide (at the wheels), 50 mm tall.
- Wall thickness: Core is completely solid; window recesses leave a 36 mm thick central pillar.
- Overhangs: Window frames drop in by 1 mm, wheel arches span smoothly, and mirrors sit flush. No supports needed.
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