Garden Statue - Boy with Goose 3D Scan

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We have an antique statue standing tall in our backyard that has been passed down through generations in my wife's family. The figurine is approximately 2 feet high and boasts a spout protruding from its beak, which allows us to pipe water into it for a delightful fountain feature. Over time, the statue has undergone numerous coats of paint, leading to thick layers that are now peeling off; however, this weathered appearance lends itself perfectly to its charming character. I decided to take on a new challenge and scan the statue to see if I could create an accurate 3D model of it for printing purposes. Overall, I'd say my initial attempt turned out quite well, especially considering it was my first time tackling a project like this. To compare the result, you can watch a video of the 123d Catch rendering by visiting: https://youtu.be/lATga58Yqdc Here are some key print settings that I used for both prints: Print Brand: Printrbot Printer Model: Printrbot Plus Rafts: No preference was given to rafts Supports: Yes, the 3D printer utilized supports during the printing process Resolution: .2mm layers were employed in this project Infill Density: A modest infill of 15% was selected Here are some additional notes about the print settings: When working on a smaller scale with my initial test print, which measured 60 mm in length and was made from white-colored material known as MadeSolid PET+, I set my hotend temperature to 250 degrees Celsius. At a speed of 30mm per minute, the printing process unfolded. Regrettably, due to the small size of this model, it lacked fine detail. To compensate for this limitation, I up-scaled the design by a factor of three and opted for a material that was both durable and possessed smooth finishing properties - Arctic Silver PLA from Cubicity. For the hotend temperature, I chose 190 degrees Celsius at a speed of 30 mm/min to balance the desired finish with efficiency. Given the constraints associated with producing detailed prints at small scales, using high-quality materials often helps produce more impressive results