Electric Elephant

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Notice: The trunk prints poorly because of overlapping parts, so it behaves erratically when slicing. I'll rectify that issue, but until then, it's not a satisfactory print. Additional Source: https://grabcad.com/library/electrical-plug This is for a demonstration at a preschool where every class has its own name. This class is the Electric Elephants, so I created an electric elephant to fit their theme. The "over edge" version would be suitable for displaying on the edge of a shelf or desk, but it's particularly ill-suited for printing. Any version, but especially the "over edge" version will require extensive supports. Yes, very substantial support is needed. Print Settings Printer: Folger Tech Kossel revB Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.3mm Infill: Doesn't Matter Notes: Ensure that you have supports under the tip and mid-point of the tusks, as well as the prongs of the plug. A raft isn't a bad idea to keep all the supports from drifting. Don't be surprised if you try printing it hollow that the tusks and plug both extend into the model. It's a waste of plastic and space, but the appearance was more important than saving extra pennies in plastic and 10 minutes in printing. How I Designed This Scale, Rotate, Smoosh I simply took the models, made them the correct size, angled them appropriately, intersected them as needed, then exported the resulting creation.