excavator

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This is an excavator that I'm incredibly proud of, and it's all thanks to my own design skills. I printed it in bright pink PLA filament using a Taz 6 3D printer, knowing full well that the vibrant color would make it stand out whenever people see it. When you print this, I highly recommend going with a yellowish hue that accurately represents a real excavator. Each and every piece is uniquely crafted to fit together seamlessly due to its precise 0.2 millimeter tolerance. The rotating mechanism works incredibly well too! I made sure the pins would fit snugly into the arms and bucket, but they might need just a bit of sanding to get them just right. I built this excavator for my friend's little son who is absolutely obsessed with excavators - and guess what? He loved it! This fun little project turned out amazingly well. To assemble your very own excavator: 1. First things first, print the body piece on its side with supports in place. Be prepared to sand or file down any rough areas that the supports leave behind once they're removed. 2. Next up, print both large arms and small arms with supports - you can even print the large pin and medium pin together if you want! I opted for matching colors to create a cohesive look. 3. Now it's time to print the wheels (four of them!), axles (two of those), bucket, and small pin. You can do this all in one go with supports, but be aware that it might be a bit tricky. In my opinion, these parts look best in black - it gives them a more authentic excavator feel. 4. Time to put your excavator together! The large pin connects the large arm to the body, while the medium pin links the small arm to the large arm. Finally, the small pin joins the small arm to the bucket. These pieces should fit snugly into place with a bit of pressure - just be prepared for some sanding on those pins if needed. 5. And that's it! You now have a fully assembled excavator, ready to enjoy.