Springy Tortoise

Steppe Tortoise with Springy body
V1.1 - 19 VIII 2026

Can be printed in parts (body + eyes), no glue needed
Optional keyring version (addon merged with base model)

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If you will want to sell prints of this model you can ask me to prepare a commercial license for life

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Video:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcOEDopN0aC/

Check my Flexi models:
https://www.printables.com/@C47_3d/collections/1869277

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UPDATE 19 VIII 2026
Coils are thinner in Y axis but much more thicker in X and Z axis - wich makes the spring more durable but still very soft
There is more coils in spring

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Printing tips:

Printed with 0.16mm layer height
7% gyroid infill
2 walls

May be harder to print than typical models
You will need a good bed adhesion (glue on bed plate is recommended) and a good cooling

You may be needed to separate spring coils from each other after a print. Usually just with your finger nails, in some more rare cases with a thin knife (scalpel)
It mostly depends on your seam settings and filament stringing

If you will have problems with a nozzle knocking out spring parts you can use a brim or merge the model with ADDON_Spring-joiner wich will connect spring coils on the bottom with two lines - you will need to cut it with a knife after a print

Use pliers when installing eyes
Flat part of eyes is going inside
If eyes will not fit you can use a sandpaper/file

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Tips if the model is breaking

Filament should be dry and with good self adhesion
Printing with wet filament will make the model more brittle (especially PLA) and model may break when stretched

Silk filaments (especially dual or tripple color) and the ones with particles (like 'marble') may not be a good option - but it all depends on the filament

You can try printing it slower and with a little highier temperature, bonds between layers should be stronger

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