Ukiko - The Floating One / String Lamp

Ukiko - The Floating One - Autonomous Reconnaissance Operative
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A decorated scout of the Carbon Alliance, known for her precision, stealth, and enigmatic presence. She moves unseen, suspended between shadows and light like the drifting meaning of her name.

Her face is always hidden behind a smooth, expressionless helmet, concealing both her identity and emotions from allies and enemies alike. Seen here in this 3d model, suspended as if in stasis, her elegant mecha frame reflects both grace and lethality: a perfect balance for reconnaissance in hostile territory. 

Legends among the Alliance say she has seen countless worlds, yet never reveals what she finds to anyone but Central Command Officer Corps, keeping her past and true purpose shrouded in mystery.

To allies she is a guiding phantom, appearing only when needed; to enemies she is a fleeting silhouette, already gone before their eyes can focus. Forever floating, never fully belonging to one place, one people, or one war.

 The file has been modfied since the pics were taken, it now has a bit less strings so the model itself is seen better

SPECIAL NOTE!!!!!
 

Try not to use the bq or Super Tack cold plate, taking the print off may damage the strings. When you finish printing, LET IT COOL! If you try to pull it off while it is hot, the strings will bend. This is especially true with this model, the body is very thin and fragile, the plate needs to be cold and the print will pop off without issues.


Most models with strings only use a single 0.24 layer high string, I use two. That way, if one fails, the other usually does not. There are other variations on the way, such as AMS painted, strings different color and support for the lamp and waterproof pucks.  But, you also need to have proper adhesion, clean your plate and watch the print so you get the best results possible.

To light it you will need the standard 3AAA RGBW pucks from bambu lab or aliexpress, two in total.

Relatively simple, assemble the two halves using an assembly jig in the profile, it is basically two rings that will fit exactly to the two halves, just make sure you put a paper down so the glue doesn't leak and ruin your table (ask me how I know). There are nubs in the provided bases and it will keep it in place for a desktop stand, but carrying it around without gluing it, is not advised… if you are happy with it and do not wish to reuse the base for my other models, go ahead and glue it.


Also, DO NOT change layer size because then the strings may fail.  Any issues, let me know.