Plated Animated Fennec Fox

I really liked Zensou's edited mesh family of the popular fennec fox model. They really show a lot more character and movement then my original. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:859232

Those models, like the original, print superbly, but only if you have your printer tuned perfectly to use support materiel. This derivative aims to help those who's printer is incapable of using support materiel, yet still want a playful-looking fennec in their hands.

The nature of a plated items like this also allows you to print much larger versions of the original without getting a bigger printer.

You are still encouraged to use support materiel to support the relatively steep overhangs around the paws. Even with a 45deg overhang tolerance set in your slicer, the amount of support material required is minimal (see screenshot above). This should allow anyone to print their own animated fennec fox (kit).

I did the same to my original fennec fox model soon after it was published a few years ago. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:20748

Post-Printing

All that's required after printing is some super glue, and maybe a hobby knife.

Printing with a brim (first layer or so extends out slightly to insure full bed adhesion) is also recommended to avoid any unsightly gaps in your finished print due to warping.

After printing all the parts, apply a generous amount of CA or super glue to the split body and tail (sides that face the print bed). Once dry, use the same glue again to bond the tail to the body. Allow time for the glue to cure before doing the final touch ups.

Sanding the flat faces before gluing also ensures a lasting bond.

Category: Animals