3d Dragon puzzle

myminifactory

I was searching for this design on Thingiverse, but it wasn't available in a printable format. I wanted to print it out, so I started searching and waiting, but I couldn't find a 3D printable version anywhere. That's when I decided to take matters into my own hands and convert the file to STL myself. I had to make some changes to get it working - I scaled it down to 80% and reassembled the parts. The size is still impressive, as you can see from the photos. If your printer bed allows it, you can scale it back up if you want to print a larger version. The thickness of each part is 1.8 mm, so they'll print well with 0.2 or 0.3 mm layers. I used Form Futura's transparent HD-glass filament for my dragon puzzle - this PET-based material works great because it's strong but still flexible. You can also use ABS or PLA if you prefer. Before you start printing, be warned: there are over 100 pieces to assemble! If you're up for the challenge, check out one of the originals on Thingiverse at thing:2700.