A flexible velociraptor! How cool! This is a very flexible (19 joints!), print-in-place model I spent a long time designing. A lot of attention to detail in this model, and a few of the smaller tail links are weak due to their size so be careful! He can stand on his own or hang from something; he can even bite his own tail! One of the links just behind his hip will be a little stiff after the print and will just take a little careful working to get completely flexible, otherwise (fixed) He should print and pop off the board in a completely flexible state. He seems happiest when hanging from a computer monitor. Have fun! Kudos to
DrLex,
Kirbs and
airfish for developing the link mechanic used in this model
**not suitable for small children, the tail end pieces may be fragile and could break off and be swallowed**
Send me a message if you have an idea for my next model!
updates 5-10-18:
- improved feet to stand better
- improved tail positioning to print without binding
- these changes have been verified 5/11/18
updates 6-16-18:
- improved strength of end tail pieces
- flattened top of angled tail parts for a better surface finish
- use file "STRONGER TAIL"
- these changes have been verified 6/16/18
Update 7-25-18: wow 1000 likes, you guys are awesome!
Update 7-29-18:
- verified model can be printed up to 175% scale without issue
- verified model can be printed down to 65% scale and retain flexibility but requires substantial care and effort to coerce joints to become completely flexible. I attribute this to clearance being reduced. Recommended minimum scale: 75% with a good printer, 100% with a poorly tuned printer.
Update 3-4-19:
- added a new two-part design with the tail separate so larger prints are possible
- verified model can be printed up to 325% scale if using the split files
- added images showing scales of 65%, 100%, 125%, 175% and 325%
- verified model can be printed in PETG
- thank you all so much for your support!
Update 2-20-20:
- added a new four-part design so even larger prints are possible!
- use files: tail only 2 and 3, and body only 2 and 3
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