BSA WB Beaver Finial

thingiverse

I pulled the main chewed wood model from SJSUSERC, a user on Thingiverse http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2967140, and superimposed a fleur-de-lis and tail as part of the middle. I used a top model from the chess set by MorenaP http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:20524. This topper is designed for a patrol flag in a BSA Wood badge course. It's divided into three parts because my printer isn't large enough to print it all at once. I strongly recommend supports for the top and middle sections. The middle part should also have a thick bottom with excellent infill, as there are many stresses if this is actually on a patrol flag. Blank spaces on the bottom allow you to place your own wood badge totem. Scanning or digitally recreating your totem in software like GIMP or PAINT.NET will enable you to convert it into an SVG file and add it to the sides as required by the BSA. I finished by gluing the entire model together and spray-painting it metallic gold, reminiscent of Roman Standards. A PVC pipe with fiberglass reinforcement was glued to the bottom of the middle print and sign to accept the top of a pole. I also reinforced with fiberglass because I did not print the bottom strong enough initially.