Description: This listing is for a resin 3D printed TDR-5S-T Thunderbolt "Tallman" mech model, printed under license from Syllogy. Comes with a resin or plastic 30mm hex base, as supplies allow! Note: Video of Atlas model is for informative purposes only, to show quality of printed models. You will not receive this model. Sized to be compatible with CGL models, but may have slight discrepancies! All Pip'z Prints models are printed using name brand ABS-like resin for maximum strength. Models are shipped fully cured, and removed from supports. Some additional model work, such as filing or support nub removal may be necessary. All models provided unpainted, and colors of resin may vary. I do custom projects! Reach out to me at my store if you have custom models you would like printed, or need ideas for a lance/star/army! General Mech Chassis Lore: The Thunderbolt started production in 2491 as a planetary-assault 'Mech, and in fact was one of the heaviest 'Mechs that could be produced at that time. Since then the 'Mech, known affectionately as the T-Bolt or sometimes as the Thud, has had its classification changed as larger 'Mechs were built. Thanks to periodic updates, it is still feared and respected by many. With its varied arsenal, the Thunderbolt remains one of the best-armed 'Mechs, making it capable of serving in many roles. It is also an incredibly well-armored 'Mech, rivaling or exceeding the amount of armor carried by some assault 'Mechs. One downside to the Thunderbolt armament is poor heat management.[9][10] The Thunderbolt is also noted for featuring an exceptionally roomy cockpit, compared to that of the Atlas or BattleMaster.[13] The original TDR-1C Thunderbolt was the first BattleMech of Earthwerks Limited, as produced from their new plant on Tikonov. Despite the Confederation's relative inexperience with BattleMech technology, Earthwerks' Thunderbolt was impressive. The T-bolt set records in time between prototype and production, despite starting from scratch. The Thunderbolt's formidable performance caught the attention of the Confederation's neighbors and made Earthwerks a tremendous success.[14] Within fifteen years,[15] Earthwerks expanded anti-spinward into the Free Worlds League,[14] choosing Keystone as the location to produce their upgraded TDR-5S. Olivetti Weaponry on Sudeten also picked up the design following their formation. During the Succession Wars this made House Steiner and House Marik the largest users of Thunderbolts, although they were eager to sell the design to the other Successor States. Thus Thunderbolts remained a traditionally Capellan 'Mech too, at least until the Fourth Succession War and Andurien Wars. The Taurian Concordat was one of the largest users of the Thunderbolt in the Periphery thanks to both Vandenberg Mechanized Industries and Taurus Territorial Industries acquiring and producing the 'Mech from their factories on Pinard and Taurus respectively, with many being sold to mercenary bands.[9][10][16] Both Earthwerks and Olivetti introduced new Thunderbolt variants utilizing lostech just before the Clan Invasion, while the Taurian factories continued to churn out older models.[16] When Sudeten was conquered by Clan Jade Falcon, the Olivetti factory was lost to the Inner Sphere, and, though using outdated technology by Clan standards, it was still producing Thunderbolts into 3054.[17] Several years later, Earthwerks created an update to the aging Thunderbolt in the TDR-9M variant but ran into trouble with Irian BattleMechs Unlimited. Irian had just recently introduced the Tempest as their replacement for the ancient 'Mech and lobbied the League Central Coordination and Command to put a stop to any new Thunderbolts. A legal fight was brewing up when the Word of Blake stepped in and negotiated a compromise: the two designs would fight each other in a combat trial, with the winning design used to supply the Blakist military. The TDR-9M won and starting in April 3067 the Word of Blake began receiving their shipments of new Thunderbolts, followed shortly thereafter by the Free Worlds League Military.[18] Weapons and Equipment Because of its eclectic weapons mix, the Thunderbolt does not have just one primary weapon. Its longest-range weapon is a Delta Dart LRM-15 missile launcher mounted in the right torso fed by a two-ton reload bin in the center torso. Next in its long range arsenal is a Sunglow Type 2 Large Laser mounted in the right arm (or ExoStar Large Laser[19]), which provides the Thunderbolt with respectable medium to long-range firepower. As ranges close, the Thunderbolt is able to bring its three Diverse Optics Type 18 medium lasers and a Bical SRM-2 missile launcher (or Harvester SRM-2[20]) into play. All three medium lasers are mounted in the left torso while the SRM launcher and one ton of reloads are mounted in the right. Finally for anti-infantry work the Thunderbolt has two Voelkers 200 Machine Guns (or SperryBrowning Machine Guns[20]) with one ton of ammo in the left arm.[9][10] While an impressive arsenal, the Achilles' heel of the Thunderbolt is its miserly fifteen heat sinks which cannot cope with firing so many heat-intensive weapons. Thunderbolt pilots must take extra care to manage their heat levels lest they shut down or cause their ammo to cook off, and many will prefer to fight within bodies of water to better cool off their 'Mechs. Indeed most commanders will order their Thunderbolts into a waterhole at the outset of a battle so that they may fire their weapons more rapidly than normal.[9][10] The thirteen tons of armor protecting the Thunderbolt, although no longer the most carried on a 'Mech, is still impressive given the fact many current assault models sport less protection than this ancient design. The thirteen and a half ton fusion engine powering the Thunderbolt gives it a maximum speed of 64.8 km/h.[9][10] Chassis specific:TDR-5S-T Thunderbolt Tallman The personal 'Mech of Bremond DMM commander Leftenant-General Mary Tallman during the DCMS' Third Succession War invasion of Galtor III, only the large laser remains, with the rest of the standard weaponry replaced with a brace of four medium lasers in each side torso. The remaining weight and space is devoted to eight additional heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 1,447[54]
Price: 6.5 USD
Location: Kissimmee, Florida
End Time: 2025-02-03T04:22:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Syllogy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
