Balancing Bird

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I designed a modern balancing toy inspired by my childhood favorite, refining its sleek design. The secret lies in the center of gravity, strategically placed below the curved nose, which allows it to stay balanced. However, this also makes it sensitive to changes caused by infill percentage. If you print with low infill, the model will likely develop a slight downward tilt. I've found that meshmixer supports work effectively for printing, requiring only minor cleanup afterwards. It's worth noting that the model with supports has been scaled up 8 times to achieve a more manageable print size.