Articulated Cute Whale

ℹ Please be cautious when snapping the head on to avoid injury! First, insert the rounded side into the designated rounded slot, then carefully press the other side down until it snaps into place.

ℹ Important: Use relatively fresh filament that isn’t too old, as older filament can crack at the clip connection when attaching the head.

ℹ The mouth may be a bit stiff to open and close at first, but it will loosen up over time with regular use and repeated opening and closing.

ℹ The larger you print the model, the more I recommend increasing the wall count to more than 3 walls.

ℹ Tips for printing:

• Filament: PLA

• Supports: No!

• Layer height: 0.16(0.15)mm or 0.2mm

• Wall loops: 3 (larger model -> 3+)

• Infill: 15%

• Seam position: back

• Wall generator: Classic

• Detect thin walls: -

• Brim: No!

• BuildPlate: Smooth (Textured Build Plates not recommended!) Use a build plate that you know has good adhesion!

• Info‼: Do not scale the Whale any smaller otherwise the connections will no longer work!

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❌‼Disclaimer‼❌ These files are provided for personal, non-commercial use only! This model is not suitable for young children or pets! Please store this model safely in environments with young children and pets, as small parts may pose a choking hazard or cause injuries. Avoid applying strong force, as it may damage the model and create hazardous fragments. After 3D printing, keep the model in a secure location out of reach of children and pets. Follow these precautions for safe use.

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Colors and filament I used (4 Colors):

• PLA Matte / Blue

• PLA Matte / White

• PLA Matte / Black

• PLA Matte / Red

Or decide for yourself which colors and how many you want to use!

ℹ This model is very filament wasteful please keep that in mind! When you decide to print my multicolor Pre-Sliced (3mf file) I would recommend printing several models at once, not just one, to reduce waste! 

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ℹ New multicolor version (3mf)! This model is no longer pre-painted in the slicer – you can now freely choose which color goes where directly in your slicer for a better look and easier handling!

(Quick tip: identical colors next to each other won’t work – always place different colors side by side to avoid potential issues.)