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Military Helicopter K9 Rescue Scene CNC Relief STL | Tactical Special Ops Wall Art | Soldier & Service Dog Wood Carving, carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Military Helicopter K9 Rescue Scene CNC Relief STL

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πŸ“ Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
7.3 Γ— 8 in (185 Γ— 203 mm)
Suggested depth
0.27 to 0.34 in (6.8 to 8.5 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 0.61 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
0.75 in or thicker
Rough with
1/8 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/16 in tapered ball nose, 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 5 h 5 min (roughing 40 min, finishing 4 h 25 min)
Carving size
10.9 Γ— 12 in (278 Γ— 305 mm)
Suggested depth
0.40 to 0.50 in (10.2 to 12.8 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 0.92 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/8 in ball nose, 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 5 h 30 min (roughing 35 min, finishing 4 h 55 min)

At the full 0.92 in depth, a standard 1/8 in ball nose (about 3/4 in of cutting length) cannot reach the bottom. Use the suggested depth, or a long-reach bit.

Carving size
16.4 Γ— 18 in (417 Γ— 457 mm)
Suggested depth
0.60 to 0.76 in (15.4 to 19.2 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 1.4 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/8 in ball nose, 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 13 h 10 min (roughing 2 h, finishing 11 h 10 min)

At the full 1.4 in depth, a standard 1/8 in ball nose (about 3/4 in of cutting length) cannot reach the bottom. Use the suggested depth, or a long-reach bit.

Carving size
21.9 Γ— 24 in (556 Γ— 610 mm)
Suggested depth
0.80 to 1 in (20.3 to 25.4 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 1.8 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/4 in ball nose (1/8 in for the finest detail, about twice as long), 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 14 h 35 min (roughing 4 h 40 min, finishing 9 h 55 min)

At the full 1.8 in depth, a standard 1/8 in ball nose (about 3/4 in of cutting length) cannot reach the bottom. Use the suggested depth, or a long-reach bit.

Carving size
26.2 Γ— 28.7 in (664 Γ— 728 mm)
Suggested depth
0.80 to 1 in (20.3 to 25.4 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 2.2 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/4 in ball nose (1/8 in for the finest detail, about twice as long), 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 20 h 50 min (roughing 6 h 45 min, finishing 14 h 5 min)

At the full 2.2 in depth, a standard 1/8 in ball nose (about 3/4 in of cutting length) cannot reach the bottom. Use the suggested depth, or a long-reach bit.

Estimates for a mid-size hobby machine (Shapeoko, X-Carve, Onefinity class). Board and time are for the suggested depth. In Aspire, VCarve or Carveco, unlock Z from X and Y when you import and type the depth; keep the base height at 0. Hardwoods with fine grain (cherry, hard maple, walnut, basswood) hold this detail best. Check your exact setup in Will it cut, free, nothing uploaded.

How we estimate carve time

Finishing is one raster pass over the whole carving with the ball nose shown, at 10% stepover and half of a 1,800 mm/min (71 in/min) feed. Roughing assumes about 45% of the block above the base is waste, cleared with the end mill shown at 40% stepover and 3 mm per pass (1.5 mm for the 1/8 in end mill) at the full feed. The model leaves out acceleration, tool changes and moves between passes, so a real job usually takes somewhat longer. Times are rounded to 5 minutes.

File format
STL only decimated high-quality mesh, binary STL
Model size as supplied
664.4 Γ— 728.4 Γ— 55.99 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.912:1
Carve depth
8.4% of the width
Mesh
2,027,870 triangles Β· 96.7 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm Β· keeps 98.9% of the fine detail simulated with a 3 mm ball nose

Opens directly in Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM and Fusion 360, and in any slicer for 3D printing. For a laser, the relief is first turned into a greyscale depth image, which our Laser Studio app does from this STL. STL only, no OBJ or DXF: the DXF files used in CNC work hold 2D outlines, not the 3D relief surface. Scale it to whatever panel you are cutting. Scaling all three axes together keeps the depth in proportion; scale Z on its own for a shallower carve. How to open it in your software.

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About this design

🚁 Honour The Bravery Of Our Sky-High Heroes Imagine the rugged texture of the rotor blades and the focused tension of the K9s coming to life as your CNC router carves this breathtaking tribute to military excellence. πŸ• Why You’ll Love This Design This composition captures a high-stakes moment of extraction, featuring a massive heavy-lift helicopter hovering over a craggy cliffside. Every detail is meticulously balanced, from the intricate landing gear and hoist cables to the realistic muscle definition of the descending K9s and soldiers, creating deep shadows that make the scene pop from the wood grain. πŸ“ What You Receive You will receive a ready-made, high-detail bas relief STL with all artistic sculpting complete, no modeling work required. Open it in Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM, or compatible CNC software and prepare toolpaths. Digital product only, no physical item will be shipped. πŸŽ–οΈ Meaningful Ways To Use It This powerful scene is perfect for creating commemorative military wall art, custom office panels for veterans, or a focal piece in a tactical-themed room or cabin. It serves as a stunning gift for dog handlers, pilots, and service members who value the bond between soldier and K9. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Experience a flawless carving process with a CNC woodcarving relief designed for clean element separation and crisp detailing. The deep relief structure ensures your machine captures the dramatic shadows and professional finish required for high-end gallery-quality work. ⭐ Why this design is different: βœ”οΈ Sculpted for a natural manual carving look βœ”οΈ Strong depth, shadows & clean detailing βœ”οΈ Includes realistic wood grain texture for premium results βš™οΈ Machining Guidelines: Rough Machining: 6mm End Mill, 40% stepover Finish Machining: 3mm Ball Nose, 10% stepover Depth of cut: Adjust based on machine rigidity and material πŸ“¦ Delivery Instructions: After purchase, download the PDF from your order, open it and click the download button inside. Your files download instantly. 🎁 Bonus : Get 5 FREE STL files at www.digitalchiselco.com/free ✨ Commemorate This Heroic Mission Today Bring this masterpiece of tactical art to your workshop and create a legacy piece that commands attention. This fully sculpted design is immediately project-ready and offers lasting value for any professional woodworker. πŸ“ DESIGN DETAILS File format: STL only, a decimated high-quality binary mesh. Opens in Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM and Fusion 360, and on any CNC router, 3D printer or laser that reads STL. No OBJ or DXF: a DXF holds flat 2D outlines and cannot carry a three-dimensional relief. Model size as supplied: 664 x 728 x 56 mm (26.2 x 28.7 in) Shape: portrait, 0.91:1 Relief depth: 56 mm, which is 8.4% of the width Mesh: 2,027,870 triangles, 96.7 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 98.9% of the fine detail survives a 3 mm ball nose. Smaller carves soften the finest details. Scale it to your own panel. Scaling all three axes together keeps the depth in proportion; scale Z on its own for a shallower carve.
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