Articulating Koi Fish - Koi Fish Fidget, Flexible Print in Place (No Supports)
byThinAir3D
The Articulating Koi Fish
There are 2 Versions:
Version 1: This version has the whiskers sculpted into the side of the. Probably most appropriate if the Koi Fish will be handled a lot and you worry about the whiskers breaking.
Version 2: This version has the whiskers print separately, and then glue into place afterwards. Has a better 3D look, but they may be likely to break if it will be handled a lot. Great if the print will just be on display.
Here Are the Settings I Used to Print: Nozzle: 0.4 Layer Height: 0.20 Supports: None Scaling: The model can be scaled up as big as you'd like, but may not work too well if scaled down much. I haven't tested it yet, but the articulations aren't that big so scale down at your own risk. I may work to create another version that can be scaled down if there is enough interest.
Both versions print in place with no supports needed. If you print version 2, just insert the whiskers into the holes in the side of the head afterwards. If they are a little snug, trim down with flush cutters to fit. Rather too snug than not tight enough.