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64-M777A2_10_scale_model_military_artillery_Howitzer_transit_case

We were commissioned by BAE Systems, the original manufacturer of the 155mm Lightweight Towed Howitzer M777, to fabricate a large scale Display / Trade Show model of its latest version - M777A2. We were required to develop and produce the model in 1:10 scale which was too large to use our digital tooling developed for 1:50 scale replica, and even twice larger 1:25 scale version. We had to redesign our 3D digital model completely in order to match it to the level of detailing and accuracy appropriate for a large scale.

The resulting model consists of almost 70 parts, highly detailed and complex. Masters of the parts were rapid prototyped by high resolution SLA. Most of the parts could be molded and replicated by resin casting. Some of the components, however, are so complex that can be only rapid prototyped in case additional copies will be needed.

The model is mounted on the mahogany finished base with custom nameplate and accompanied by clear protective cover and heavy duty transit case, both also custom made.

 

1:10 model became the largest, the most detailed, complex and spectacular in the series of M777A2 replicas.

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Uploaded on February 4, 2012
Taken on January 16, 2012