Flexi Koi (koinobori)

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This is my first foray into crafting a flexi animal, although it's actually the seventh time I've attempted to bring one to life. My creation takes the form of a Koi, intricately designed with the aesthetic of a koinobori, which bears some resemblance to a windsock, adorned with motifs reminiscent of a koi fish. This traditional decoration is often used to celebrate Children's Day (kodomonohi) on May 5th. To delve deeper into the world of koinobori, I recommend consulting this Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koinobori The hinges for my creation come courtesy of Nerys' brilliant design found at [Articulated Anything!](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2840744). For your convenience, I've included two versions of the model - a simplified "blank" version (v0.4) and a more detailed one (v0.7). Unfortunately, the latter doesn't scale particularly well. I'm contemplating creating a less intricate version that still captures the essence of my design, which looks stunning in its designer form.