Working 3D Printed Trebuchet – Launches Ammo at 28mm Scale!

Unleash medieval mayhem on the battlefield with this 28mm trebuchet sample.

Test it before you trebuchet it!

This is the Free Sample version of my functional 28mm trebuchet — a simplified, working model designed to let you try before you buy.

It prints great, looks sharp, and can lob small projectiles — but if you want winches, triggers, ratchets, and more firepower, check out the Full Functioning and Premium versions at https://ko-fi.com/vogman/shop

🏗 Easy to assemble
🪵 All parts 3D printable – glue recommended
📏 Scaled for 28mm miniatures (rescale as needed)
🖨 Optimized for FDM

📦 Tip: Add a copper coins, steel ball bearings or other small, heavy items to the bucket!

PRINTING:

• Printer Type: Optimized for FDM printing; resin printing possible with durable materials.
• Infill: 50% for structural parts; 100% for components requiring extra strength.
• Supports: Minimal; designed with printability in mind.

ASSEMBLY:

• Refer to the included PDF manual for step-by-step instructions.
• Use standard PLA+ for durability; Sunlu PLA+ tested with excellent results.

For added realism, consider painting and weathering the finished model.

UPGRADE:
A Premium Version with enhanced aesthetics, extended base, and additional features is available here: https://cults3d.com/:2950738

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Join the Siege:
Share your builds, modifications, and battlefield stories. Tag your creations with #VogmanTrebuchet and become part of the community bringing medieval engineering back to life!

Watch the Build:
For a detailed walkthrough and demonstration, check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/V9y6hVH81Jo

⚠️ Do not launch real rocks. Or spiked things. Especially not at your in-laws.

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REQUESTS
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SAFETY
Please use safely. Never shoot at people. This model is provided “as-is” without any warranty or guarantee of fitness for purpose. By downloading or printing this file, you assume all risk. The creator (VogMan) accepts no liability for injury, damage, or misuse. Models should be assembled and used with care and under supervision where applicable. Not suitable for children.

For a little more information about the mechanical properties of this device, see my web page here https://www.vogman.co.uk/trebuchet.php

LEGALITIES & USE
©Copyright VogMan May 2025. Please respect my copyright / authorship. These files are strictly for Personal Use. You are allowed to create physical 3D prints and, if you wish, share images of these on social media or websites, though proper attribution to VogMan is requested. However, Personal Use does not permit selling, distributing, modifying, or sharing these physical 3D prints or the digital files downloaded. Personal Use means just for you!

COMMERCIAL LICENSES
Registered VogMan Patron Commercial License holders may print and sell this item in strict accordance to the registered license. However, the digital files remain the property of Vogman and the Commercial License does not permit selling, distributing, modifying, or sharing digital files. In short, The STLs remain the exclusive property of VogMan.
If you do not hold a Registered VogMan Commercial License, then you are legally restricted to Personal Use only.
For more details about my commercial licensing, click here

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