Roman Ballista
Source: Thingiverse by larkinj
The Roman Ballista is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by larkinj. Fully Functioning tiny roman ballista. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Fully Functioning tiny roman ballista. Designed to be a large ballista for 28mm rpg gaming. Launches a spitball about 10 feet or a small wooden stick 5-6 feet. I use two 1/8th inch diameter pins to form the linkage in the main elevation joint and in forming the axle of the pawl. Easy to make these out of 1/8inch aluminum or steel shaft cut to 3/4 inch length. The hole in the ballista channel should give the pawl free action so turning the crank will actually allow the ratchet and pawl to work well. Requires 2 to 8 small rubber bands and two short lengths of string. The linch pin for releasing the missile is a small straightened paper clip. Print 4 of the winders and 2 of the arms. If you don't want to print support for the arms, I printed each arm as 2 pieces by embedded the arms halfway i…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Roman Ballista is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by larkinj.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by larkinj, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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