OpenForge 2.0 Mangonel (Catapult)
Source: Thingiverse by devonjones
The OpenForge 2.0 Mangonel (Catapult) is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by devonjones. This is a special release. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is a special release. A while ago, Evan Carothers reached out to me to see if I would be willing to do some community models for his Oakenspire Kickstarter. Well, the stretch goal has been unlocked, so my first model is being released. The Mangonel. This model is based on a real recreation of a medieval mangonel. There's a lot of misrepresentation about what these machines are for. Most people think of them as siege weaponry that are used to batter down castle walls. In truth, the mangonel (and other tension based catapults) had a pretty hard upper limit to the force they could apply, and were nearly entirely used as anti personnel weapons as covered in this Shadiversity video. There are two versions here. One is fully articulated, but is made up of 12 pieces, and can be a little fidd…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. OpenForge 2.0 Mangonel (Catapult) 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 devonjones.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by devonjones, 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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