Nier Automata Pod model

myminifactory

This is a model I designed of the Pod companions from Nier: Automata. The elbows and fingers are connected by articulated ball-and-socket joints that allow for smooth movement, while the elbow-to-body connection also rotates freely. I printed the body and arms with supports and rafting to ensure stability, whereas everything else was printed with supports and brim. The STL orientation appears in the default view as I printed it. Notably, the sockets work better when printed upright, so this might be something to keep in mind. Here's what infill percentages I used for each part: Head: 30% Body: 100% (I probably overdid it, but sections were breaking) Arms: 40% Everything else: 20% Post-printing adjustments made me realize a few things. Elbow joints had issues with being too loose and falling out initially. I revised them to print slightly larger, which means they'll need some careful filing down afterwards. With some manual work, they fit snugly into place. Connecting the head to the body requires a bit of finesse. The body lacks a joint to connect it directly to the head, so glue is necessary. Testors plastic model cement works beautifully for this purpose.