The Obelix is a rare sight in Krevarian formations, brought to the frontlines when fortifications are too sturdy for lesser guns and the use of larger units like the Gnom are impractical.
Based on the sturdy chassis of the Kli-San battle tank, these self-propelled guns rearrange the crew and mechanical layout of the vehicle to make room for a large open fighting compartment at the rear. This new space is filled with a huge siege mortar, built for firing superheavy shells designed to be especially effective at breaking apart fortifications.
While the Obilex does have an automatic shell lift and rammer, it has no room for onboard ammunition, and so it is always accompanied by an entourage of armored shell carriers. A recoil spade helps deal with the immense forces involved in firing the main weapon, but every Obelix has a fairly short service life, as fasteners and seals are subject to immense strain during every firing.
The weapons and some hull parts have magnet holes in case you want to swap weapons after assembly. You’ll need 3mm (⅛”) x 1mm and 5mm (¼”) x 1mm rare earth magnets if you choose to take advantage of them.
I do test-print all my presupports and make an effort for them to be as useful as possible, but I cannot guarantee that they’ll work with every printer/resin/location/weather combination.
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This kit includes the parts needed to build the Mortar Carrier.
The kit contains three track variants each with optional track guards. The wraparound tracks also support three different sponson types (external, internal, and covered).
The main gun comes with both short and long barrel options, and is poseable, as is the shell lift and recoil spade.
Finally, pintle weapons, disposable missile launchers and stowage are included, as well as a trench rail and dozer blade. (The trench rail is not compatible with the recoil spade, however).
This kit is presupported, but also includes unsupported STLs for those who want to print in FDM or would prefer to handle their own supports.
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