Benchy in a Bottle

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3dBenchy in a Bottle! A Showstopping Conversation Piece for 3D Print Enthusiasts and Boat Fanatics Alike! Bottle Benchy prints into 5 pieces, each small enough to fit snugly into a BAWLS or standard glass bottle neck. Each piece has a magnetic connection that snaps them together seamlessly. To build this incredible model, follow these easy steps: 1. Prepare the Hull: Glue one magnet into the side of one half of the lower hull piece. Allow it to dry completely. 2. Add More Magnets: Place another magnet on top of the first one and allow it to attract without gluing. Mark the exposed side with a permanent marker, then remove the magnet. 3. Repeat the Process: Glue the colored magnet into the opposite half of the lower hull piece, ensuring it's in the correct orientation to attract the other magnet. 4. Dry Fit the Hull: Verify that both halves of the lower hull naturally attract by snapping them together. 5. Assemble the Ship: Begin building the ship inside the bottle by sliding one of the lower hull pieces into the model. Apply a touch of E6000 adhesive to the inside of the piece and use tweezers if necessary. 6. Add Mid-Ship Halves: Insert the mid-ship halves into the neck of the bottle, allowing them to snap into place via the magnets. 7. Attach the Final Piece: Insert the final piece into the bottle by gluing it to a corner of the existing ship. 8. Allow the Model to Dry Completely: Once assembled, slide the ship to the back of the bottle and smear a dab of glue onto the bottom. Slide the ship forward onto the glue. Your 3dBenchy is now complete! Finish it off with decorative twine or small line around the neck, a cork, some decorative rocks inside the bottle, or whatever you please! I'll be sharing a video tutorial soon to demonstrate these techniques in action. Share your questions, suggestions, and tips for making this process even easier!