A unique volleyball-themed Hello Kitty figure, custom made for a friend of mine as an anniversary gift.
This model, categorized under Art/Sculptures & Statues, brings together the iconic world of Hello Kitty with the dynamic energy of volleyball, making for a truly unique collectible item. It's perfect for Hello Kitty fans, volleyball enthusiasts, and 3D model collectors alike. Standing at approximately 15cm on its custom base as per its current scale, this sculpted figure boasts high detail accuracy. For a smoother assembly, the components of this 3D model - the volleyball, Hello Kitty's body, head, and bow - are pre-supported and split for easy printing and painting. 

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Volleyball Hello Kitty

HKVB_Body.stl

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4269137.

A mask sculpted by my lady friend and printed for Halloween.  She looked much better in it than I do.  

Along with the whole model, I've included a sliced version cut up into tiny pieces for a smaller printer.  The final product was glued together with cyanoacrylate and sanded smooth with automotive primer. 

Cat Skull Mask

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4100098.

A set of nine 25mm bases with a recessed cavity underneath that comfortably fits a small washer or a penny for added weight (pennies are cheaper).  I like to fill mine up with milliput after gluing down the pennies and then sanding them smooth.  Each base has a unique stone pattern on it.  Pick and choose them as you see fit.

25mm Stone, Recessed Miniature Bases

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4463613.

A set of nine 25mm bases with a recessed cavity underneath that comfortably fits a small washer or a penny for added weight (pennies are cheaper). I like to fill mine up with milliput after gluing down the pennies and then sanding them smooth. Each base has a unique wood plank pattern on it. Pick and choose them as you see fit.

25mm Wood Plank, Recessed Miniature Bases 

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3777117.

This is a remix of mdkendall's photogrammetry scan of Ken Clarke's Grizzly sculpture in Vancouver.  I edited the original model to fix some distortions from the scan, and add some toes to the left rear paw that were cut off. It has been scaled appropriately for a 28mm miniature.

Sculpture - http://kenclarke.yolasite.com/grizzly.php
Scan - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3324106

Grizzly 28mm

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4617687.

This is a modular flat rack that I made to organize my model paints in a file cabinet drawer.  

Each slot can fit any major brand of 15mL dropper bottle, upright or inverted, including Reaper, Vallejo and Army Painter.

*Edit*
I've received feedback from other makers about scaling the models in X and Y to fit other paint brands a little better.  This is a running list and I'll continue updating as I get feedback.

     TurboDork 20mL bottles: 104%
     Vallejo 17mL Bottles: 99%

Each slot's footprint is 25mm or about 1inch.

I've included racks at 6x6, 3x6, 2x6, 1x6, 3x3, 2x3, 1x3, 2x2 and also a 1x1 if you'd like to customize a configuration in your own slicer.



Dropper Bottle Flat Rack

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4879838.

This is a saddle made for model paint mixers like Robart or nail polish shakers.  The rubber band on these mixers are terrible and break frequently.  This saddle holds most dropper bottle snugly while allowing them to easily snap in and slide out, specifically Reaper, Vallejo and Scale 75.

Model Paint Shaker Saddle

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4804191.

A made a painting handle that accepts most and champagne corks for painting pinned models.

I like to pin my miniatures and mount them on corks for painting, but the corks themselves are just too small to hold onto comfortably. 

The large socket holds a champagne cork snugly, while the small one fits a standard sized wine cork. Most wine corks will stand proud of the base of the handle, and I've cut mine down so the handle can stand upright on its own. Trimmed down like this, a based miniature can still be affixed to this end with poster tack, and the champagne cork can be removed.

Cork Handle for Miniature Painting

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