T-34 Catapult Tank

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What if gunpowder had never been invented?

 

In this alternate timeline, cannons never replaced mechanical siege weapons. Instead, engineers kept improving catapults and other siege machines.

For this remix, I turned the original T-34 into a mobile siege vehicle inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's designs while keeping the original magnetic modular system.

This model was created for the T-34 Evolution Remix Challenge hosted by Bavaria_3D Tanks.

 

What was remixed?

 

Starting with the original modular T-34 platform, I designed a completely new siege module and added several medieval-inspired parts.

 

New Components

• Fully functional mechanical catapult
• Wooden front shield
• Wooden side armor panels
• Side mounting beams with hanging chains
• Wooden loading platform
• Rear storage crate
• Basket with removable stone projectiles
• Side ladder
• Front assault ram

The original magnetic mounting system has been preserved, so the complete siege module mounts to the T-34 chassis just like the original turret.

 

Printing & Assembly

• Optimized for FDM printing.
• Most parts can be printed without supports.
• The catapult is assembled using both printed pins and short pieces of 1.75 mm filament.
• A small piece of string is required for the catapult mechanism.
• One standard rubber band is required for the trigger mechanism.
• Stone projectiles are printed separately and stored in the rear basket.
• Fully compatible with the original Bavaria_3D Tanks magnetic T-34 platform.

Design Story

 

I wanted to imagine how the T-34 might have looked in a world where mechanical siege weapons continued to evolve instead of firearms. The result is a mobile siege machine with a functional catapult and medieval-inspired equipment, while still keeping the original modular T-34 platform.

 

 

Safety Notice

 

Although this is a toy model, always use it responsibly. Never aim or launch projectiles at people or animals. Use only the included printed stone projectiles and operate the catapult in a safe, open area.

 

 

Original Modular T-34 Platform by @Bavaria_3D Tanks