Mining Mech (ornament)

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Doing all the work but getting none of the glory, these small mechs are integral to the Earth force's logistics and supply chain. Originally designed for mining and quarrying operations, these machines are now used pretty much anywhere heavy lifting is involved. While not optimized for combat, a small group of them could theoretically gang up on and overpower an enemy. I was getting burned out while designing a very complicated model, so I decided to vent my frustrations out by designing this small simple guy. I was inspired by the old Starriors toyline that I thought looked cool but didn't grow up with (they came out in 1984 and I was born in the late 90's). It utilizes a similar backpack to the Buster Mech, but I modified it with an extra loop where a string or hook could be installed so it can be used as an ornament if you wanted. The Mining Mech model was designed with a focus on simplicity, durability, and ease of printing. Joints are achieved through a system of 3mm pins that give just enough friction while also easily removed with pliers (for maximum strength, print these so that the long side of the pin is parallel to the build plate). 3 millimeter ports on the back allows for cross compatibility with most other model kit accessories. I hope you enjoy. Please send feedback as I may create improved versions of the figure in the future. Depending on your printer and plastic, some light sanding and/or tightening of parts may be required. Tightening may be done via thin layers of super glue or multi-surface floor polish.