BT-5 Light Tank
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Model Description:
This download contains a highly detailed model of the BT-5 light tank. Documentation and references for the real vehicle were rigorously studied to make the model as geometrically accurate as possible, except in the cases where printability would have to be sacrificed (such as the fender thickness).
The model is designed for resin 3D printing comes natively in 20mm (1/72) scale and includes a supported version for this size. Furthermore, the files are pre-hollowed, reducing the material requirements, improving the probability of print success, and ensuring no voids are present within the geometry.
The file is designed to be detailed enough to hold up well at larger scales however, including the common 28mm (~1/56) scale. Larger scales will have to be manually supported at present, however a future goal of TCR designs is to include supported files for larger scales, as well as a less-detailed version designed to function on FDM (filament) printers.
The model at its native scale took roughly 4.5 hours to print on an "Anycubic Photon Mono 4K" printer and has the following dimensions:
Length - 3.1" (79mm)
Width - 1.2" (30mm)
Height - 1.2" (31mm)
Historical Description:
The BT-5 was a light tank developed by the Soviet Union to be a fast and responsive vehicle. It entered service in 1933 and saw use in several conflicts up until the end of the World War 2 in 1945. roughly 2,000 were built during its service life, with many seeing combat during the early months of the war. Due to newer designs, such as the BT-7 and T-34 entering service, the BT-5 became a less common sight, while still present in some capacity.
The BT-5 was an evolution of the BT-2 light tank, both featuring Christie suspension, which gave the vehicles incredible mobility for the time, with their top speed of 72 km/h (45mph) allowing them to reposition easily. The BT-5 was armed with the 45mm 20-K cannon found on many early war Soviet Light tanks.
In Armored Advance:
In armored advance the BT-5 is an alternative to other early-war armor, optimized for positional playstyles. The vehicle has a high mobility stat while possessing the same powerful 45mm present on tanks such as the T-26 and T-50, as well as the ability to scout for other vehicles. The tradeoff is that the BT-5 has no armor to speak of and will be killed very quickly if it is targeting.
Contact Information:
If you face any problems with this vehicle, whether they be related to printability, integrity, or historical accuracy of the model, please contact us at [email protected]. We will do what we can to rectify any issues and improve the quality of the product for everyone.
This download contains a highly detailed model of the BT-5 light tank. Documentation and references for the real vehicle were rigorously studied to make the model as geometrically accurate as possible, except in the cases where printability would have to be sacrificed (such as the fender thickness).
The model is designed for resin 3D printing comes natively in 20mm (1/72) scale and includes a supported version for this size. Furthermore, the files are pre-hollowed, reducing the material requirements, improving the probability of print success, and ensuring no voids are present within the geometry.
The file is designed to be detailed enough to hold up well at larger scales however, including the common 28mm (~1/56) scale. Larger scales will have to be manually supported at present, however a future goal of TCR designs is to include supported files for larger scales, as well as a less-detailed version designed to function on FDM (filament) printers.
The model at its native scale took roughly 4.5 hours to print on an "Anycubic Photon Mono 4K" printer and has the following dimensions:
Length - 3.1" (79mm)
Width - 1.2" (30mm)
Height - 1.2" (31mm)
Historical Description:
The BT-5 was a light tank developed by the Soviet Union to be a fast and responsive vehicle. It entered service in 1933 and saw use in several conflicts up until the end of the World War 2 in 1945. roughly 2,000 were built during its service life, with many seeing combat during the early months of the war. Due to newer designs, such as the BT-7 and T-34 entering service, the BT-5 became a less common sight, while still present in some capacity.
The BT-5 was an evolution of the BT-2 light tank, both featuring Christie suspension, which gave the vehicles incredible mobility for the time, with their top speed of 72 km/h (45mph) allowing them to reposition easily. The BT-5 was armed with the 45mm 20-K cannon found on many early war Soviet Light tanks.
In Armored Advance:
In armored advance the BT-5 is an alternative to other early-war armor, optimized for positional playstyles. The vehicle has a high mobility stat while possessing the same powerful 45mm present on tanks such as the T-26 and T-50, as well as the ability to scout for other vehicles. The tradeoff is that the BT-5 has no armor to speak of and will be killed very quickly if it is targeting.
Contact Information:
If you face any problems with this vehicle, whether they be related to printability, integrity, or historical accuracy of the model, please contact us at [email protected]. We will do what we can to rectify any issues and improve the quality of the product for everyone.
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| Filename | Size | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| BT-5 Print Files.zip | 34.3 MiB | 2025-10-01 |
