3D printed Kaiser Jeep M715(v1.0)
Step by step assembly instructions
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~628mm
~377mm
~232 - 246mm
~267mm
- Images show model with 115mm tires. If you are using different tire sizes, the ground clearance and height of the model may be different.
- The rims of the model in the image have an offset of + 5mm. If you use other rims, the width and track of the model may be different.
~198mm
~70mm
Screws and nuts for model:
Screws and nuts for wheels:
Other:
Fastening materials
Before you start
4pcs Wheel tire: Outer diameter 115mm.
Non 3d-printed parts
(Click the name of the part to follow the link to aliexpress to buy)
Shock Absorbers
20mm
Non 3d-printed parts
(Click the name of the part to follow the link to aliexpress to buy)
PWM Motor speed controller???�(To regulate the maximum fan speed of the engine imitation)
12V 130 class DC motor�(As little max RPM at 12V as you can find)
Non 3d-printed parts
(Click the name of the part to follow the link to aliexpress to buy)
(You need almost all parts that you see on image. Don't buy set with only gears!)
Chapter 1: Chassis assembling
Chassis frame assembling
Frame front parts assembling
Tip: Here and in the future, for the holes into which you will screw M3 screws, calibrate the holes with a 2.5mm drill! And also for the holes into which you will tighten the M2 screws, calibrate them with a 1.5mm drill!
M3x16
M3x12
M3x12
Frame FL
Frame FR
Frame Cross connector 1
Trackbar frame bracket
Frame central parts assembling
M3x20
M3x16
Frame CL
Frame CR
Transfer case subframe
Frame Cross connector 2
Frame rear parts assembling
M3x16
M2x10
M3x25
Frame RR
Frame RL
Bumper rear inner diagonal strut
Frame Cross connector 3
Frame parts assembling
It is recommended to use washers for frame joints if you are using socket head cap screws. For spherical head screws, this is optional!
M3x10
M3x10
M3 nuts
Running boards
M3x12
Running board L
Running board R
Front axle assembling
Suspension links
5pcs x
140mm
78mm
77mm
1pcs x
1pcs x
For steering link, the ball joints must be rotated 90 degrees relative to each other!
129mm
1pcs x
Before starting the assembly of the axles, it is recommended to prepare the suspension rods. You need 17 ball joints for M4 Screw, 1pcs - M4 threaded shaft 122mm long, 5pcs - M4 threaded shaft 111mm long and 2pcs - M4 threaded shafts 60mm long. To adjust the length of the suspension rods, you can use the 3D printed part from the "Helpers" folder!
Front axle assembling
M3 nuts
M3x20
5x10x4mm bearings
Axle housing internal(front axle)
Front axle assembling
M3x12
5x10x4mm bearings
10x15x4mm bearings
Axle housing external(front axle)
Front axle assembling
M3x8
M2x6
M3x5
(There is a hole in the axle cover for adding grease using a syringe. But this is optional. If you want to use this hole, then you need to drill it with a 2.5mm drill bit and screw a m3x5 screw into it.)
Do not confuse the location of the left and right parts! The knuckle joint must be tilted towards the center of the model!
Axle Cap
Front Axle tube U-end right
Front Axle tube U-end left
Front axle assembling
5x10x4mm bearings
10x15x4mm bearings
M3x12
M3x12
M3 washers
M3x16
Steering Knuckle Left
Servo bracket
Front axle assembling
M3x25
M3x20
M3x12 with washers
M3x5 with washer
M3x16 with 2 washers and nut.
Perhaps you will need to use 1-3 washers so that the parts do not touch each other when moving!
Front axle assembling
M3x20
Front axle assembling
M3x20
M3x16
M3x16
Rear axle assembling
Shows instructions for assembling the rear axle for my previous Chevrolet K20 pickup project. The axle for this project is identical, but you have to use 98mm shocks instead of the 68mm shown in the pictures!
Rear axle assembling
M3x20
5x10x4mm bearings
M3 nuts
Axle housing internal(rear axle)
Rear axle assembling
10x15x4mm bearings
M3x12
Axle housing external(rear axle)
Rear axle assembling
5x10x4mm bearings
M3x16
M3x8
M2x6
M3x5
(There is a hole in the axle cover for adding grease using a syringe. But this is optional. If you want to use this hole, then you need to drill it with a 2.5mm drill bit and screw a m3x5 screw into it.)
Axle rear bracket
Axle rear tube end
The larger element must be turned towards the outside of the model!
Rear axle assembling
M4x20
M3x20
M3x16
It is recommended to use a washer between the shock absorber and the plastic part
Suspension A-link
Attaching axles to the frame
M3x20
M3x20
M3x25
M3 nut
Attaching axles to the frame
Shock absorbers will later be attached to the cab!
M3x20
M3x20
Use washers between moving parts!
It is recommended to add a little grease to the inside of the hole!
M3 nuts
Attaching axles to the frame
Wheels assembling
M2x12
Rim A outer
Rim spacer circle
Rim A inner
M2 nuts
M4 lock nuts
Wheels installation
M2x6
M2x8
M2x8
To attach the parts, you can use filament pieces and solder the ends.
M2 nuts
Bumpers assembly and installation
Locker made from paper clip
To attach the towing rings, you can use filament pieces and solder the ends.
M3x12
M3x12
M2x8
Bumpers assembly and installation
Transmission assembling and installation
Shown is the assembly instructions for the gearbox of my previous Chevrolet K5 Blazer project. The gearbox for this model is almost identical. Don't worry if the parts you printed have slight visual differences!
Transmission assembling
5x10x4mm bearings
5x10x4mm bearings
The transmission has two points for greasing with a syringe! If you want to use them in the future, you need to drill a hole with a 2.5mm drill bit and screw an M3x5 screw into it!
Gearbox Body 2
Transmission assembling
8x16x5mm bearings
M3x20 with washers
Gearbox Body 3
Transmission assembling
5x10x4mm bearings
M4 lock nut
Don't forget the brass spacer and pin!
Don't forget the green circle from gears set!
Transmission assembling
M3x20 with washers
M3x16 with washers
Gearbox Body 1
Transmission assembling
M3x8 with washers
M3x20 with washer
M2x6
Gearbox cap
Transmission assembling
M3x5
M3x20(with washers)
M3x12
Transmission and transfer case installation
113-165mm adjustable drive shaft
139-213mm adjustable drive shaft
You can make the drive shaft between the transmission and the transfer case from two universal joints and a 5x42mm metal shaft!
Drive shafts installation
M2x8
This part must be glued or soldered with a soldering iron after installation!
Engine imitation assembly
M3x10mm threaded shaft
(This is a hidden connection! Rotate the parts around each other to tighten the threaded shaft.)
This part must be glued or soldered with a soldering iron after installation!
Engine imitation assembly
M2x6
M2x6
M2x10mm threaded shaft
M2x10mm threaded shaft
M2x10mm threaded shaft
Engine imitation assembly
M3x25
M3x25
7mm
12mm
Cut!
Use M3x25 screws with non-threaded part. This will be the axis for the pulley to rotate. Cut off the screws! The screws must be cut flush with the inner wall!
Engine imitation assembly
M2x5
You can use the rubber band as a drive belt.
Engine imitation assembly
M2x8
M2x12
You can decorate the engine with wires! For more information, you can find a photo of the real engine in Google search. The name of the real engine "Jeep Tornado i6"
Engine imitation installation
M2x6
M2x10mm threaded shaft
M2x10mm threaded shaft
You need to leave 3-4mm of the screw on the outside. You can tighten the screw m2x10mm then cut off the head. Pipe shafts must be pushed into the motor part!
Engine imitation installation
M2x6
M2x6
M2x6
M3x15mm threaded shaft
M3x12mm
threaded shaft
First install the first segment of the exhaust system on the chassis, and then attach all the others.
Exhaust pipes installation
Chapter 2: Cab assembling
M2x10
Cab basic parts assembling
Door sill L
Cab basic part L
M2x6
M2x6
M2x6
M3x8
Cab basic parts assembling
Glue the pedal 1!
M3x12
(with socket head)
At this stage, it is recommended to glue all the parts or solder them with a soldering iron! This will make the base of the cab more solid.
M2x8
M3x15mm threaded shaft
(This is a hidden connection! Rotate the steering wheel around dashboard to tighten the threaded shaft.)
Glue the parts to the dashboard!
Dashboard assembling
Cab cross connector
Dashboard handle
Dashboard switch
M2x8
M2x8
M2x10
M3x12
M2x10
Cab basic parts assembling
Cab front side assembling
M2x8
M3x20
M2x10
Wheelhouse FL
Fender FL
Door bracket L
The door brackets must be installed before attaching the fenders to the cab!
M2x8
M2x8
M2x10
Cab front side assembling
Cab front side assembling
M2x6
(All screws on this slide)
Radiator support
Radiator grill
Headlight body
Turn signal body
Radiator support headlight part
This part can be glued or soldered with a soldering iron after installation! Also you can remove screws for economy.
Don't forget about 3x3x3mm magnets!
M2x8
Cab front side assembling
It is recommended to temporarily use an m2x8 screw here. Later, a protective grille will be installed here using an m2x12 screw.
Glue the back window frame.
Cab roof assembling
M2x6
M2x6
Glue the rail for greater connection strength!
Hardtop
Back window frame
Windshield frame
Windshield frame rail
M2x10
M2x8
Cab roof installation
Doors installation
9mm
2x30mm metal rod
(must be glued to the pusher)
M2x8
(All other screws on slide are m2x6)
See a real photo of the door and more assembly instructions on the next slide!
M2x6
M2x6
Door lock pin plate
Door handle
Door C-locker
Door mirror
Door mirror stand
Door lock pusher
Door glass frame L1
Door glass frame L2
Doors installation
Half of small spring from pen
Rubber band. Must pull lock to outside!
Use a piece of filament as handle axle!
Door lock photo from my previous Chevrolet K5 Blazer project. The door locks are identical.
M2x6
M2x6
Glue the door handles!
Doors installation
M2x6
M2x6
M2x6
Seats installation
Seat(same for left and right side)
Seat base
Battery imitation
This part can be glued or soldered with a soldering iron after installation! Also you can remove screws for economy.
M2x12
Don't forget about 3x3x3mm magnets!
M2x8
M2x10
Hood installation
You can make a joint using a 10mm length of filament and solder the ends.
You can polish the ball with sandpaper to make it easier to install!
Wipers installation
M2x12
Brush guard
M3x12
M3 nut
Installing the cab on the chassis
M3x8
Installing the cab on the chassis
Cab assembled and installed on the chassis
Chapter 3: Cargo bed assembling
M2x6
M2x6
This part must be glued or soldered with a soldering iron after installation!
Cargo bed floor F
Cargo bed assembling
Cargo bed floor R
Wheelhouse RL
Wheelhouse RR
Battery box bottom part
M2x8
Cargo bed assembling
Cargo bed wall F
Cargo bed wall RR
Cargo bed wall RL
At this stage, it is recommended to glue all the parts or solder them with a soldering iron! This will make the cargo bed more solid.
M3x10
M3x20
M2x6
Cargo bed assembling
Cargo bed floor end
Cargo bed toolbox
M2x6
M2x8
M3x15mm threaded shaft
(This is a hidden connection! Rotate the fuel neck parts around each other to tighten the threaded shaft.)
This part must be glued or soldered with a soldering iron after installation!
Cargo bed assembling
Jerry can base
Jerry can
Fuel neck bottom
Fuel neck top
M2x8
M2x6
This part must be glued or soldered with a soldering iron after installation!
You can make a joint using a 14mm length of filament and solder the ends.
Tailgate installation
Tailgate bracket pt1
Tailgate bracket pt2
Tailgate bracket pt3
Tailgate
This part must be glued or soldered with a soldering iron!
You can make a tailgate locking mechanism, just like on a real car, from a jewelry chain and wire!
Cargo bed assembling
M2x8
Cargo bed installation
This part must be glued or soldered with a soldering iron after installation!
M2x8
M2x6
(Also you can use m2 nut from bottom side for more solid connection)
To attach the boxes caps, you can use filament pieces and solder the ends.
Box for battery
Box for electronics such as ESC and radio receiver.
Cargo bed boxes installation
Optional element. You can use the box as an additional box for electronics if there is not enough space in the main box.
Cargo bed boxes installation
Finish
Congratulations!
You have successfully completed the model assembly!
Add radio controls and battery, and you're ready to ride!
I hope you enjoy this model and leave a good review about it!
M2x8
Place roof rack in place. Drill holes with 1.5mm drill bit. Use M2x8 screws. �You can also add some plastic from inner side, to make connection more strong.
M2x5
M2x10
You can use a roof rack without this diagonal tubes.
To print grill details, disable printing of the top and bottom layers in the slicer settings. Filling type - Grill, density - 20-50%.
Use a drilling guide and make 2mm hole. Then install a diagonal tubes. Use M2x8 screws from bottom side.