Pickles - comic strip scene

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A Hilarious Scene from the Beloved Pickles Comic Strip! If you're unfamiliar with the classic comic strip by Brian Crane, I strongly encourage checking it out online. The characters are endearingly quirky, and my wife and I adore the strip. Meet Earl, the lovable husband, and Opal, his charming wife - they're a perfect pair. The 3D model I created is based on the 25th anniversary scene of the Pickles comic strip, which you can see below. After assembly, the completed model measures 128mm x 189mm x 203mm high, with no need for supports! Print Settings: Printer: FlashForge Creator X Supports: No Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 10% Notes: A few smaller pieces might require a brim or raft; see below for specific printing suggestions (keep in mind that personal preferences may vary). How I Designed This: I used the picture below as my model guide, with input from my wife to translate it into a 3D design using Blender. A final render from Blender is included below. To ensure supports weren't needed, I follow a rule: no angles greater than 60 degrees in my models. I also strive to stay true to the original picture while considering this limit. Color Matching: I had trouble finding colors that matched the originals, so I bought two new ones and took some creative liberties with the overall palette. Original artist's Pickles 25th anniversary scene Render from Blender Building the Model: Colors and Multiple Printed Pieces: Here are the colors I used and notes on which pieces need to be printed multiple times. Keep in mind that this is just a guide - feel free to adjust as needed! Skin/Beige: nearl_arm_right earl_arm_left opal_arm_right opal_arm_left opal_leg_right opal_leg_left opal_head earl_head White: nearl_hair_top earl_hair_bottom opal_hair opal_shoe_left opal_shoe_right newspaper earl_eyebrow_right earl_eyebrow_left earl_moustache_top earl_moustache_bottom earl_eyewhite_left earl_eyewhite_right opal_eyewhite_right opal_eyewhite_left Any Color (Hidden Piece): bump (8 copies) Black: neyeblack (four copies) earl_glasses opal_glasses Brown: chair_leg (four copies) nearl_shoe_right earl_shoe_left Grey: nearl_leg_right earl_leg_left Natural (Off-White): nearl_shirt_bottom earl_shirt_top Purple: opal_shirt_top opal_shirt_bottom Light Blue: opal_skirt Dark Blue: nearl_pants_top earl_pants_bottom Orange: chair chair_cushion Light Brown/Gold: rug Printing and Assembly Tips: Printing Tips: - Be careful with left and right pieces; they may look similar but are distinct. - When printing eyeblacks, leave the extra brim on for a clean fit into eyewhites. - For small pieces, print at 50% infill and two shells to ensure clean prints. Assembly Tips: - The diagram below will help with assembly. A larger copy is included in the downloads section. - Glue the model together carefully to avoid getting stuck. - Position hands/arms/legs while gluing connecting pieces to allow for flexibility. - Place eyeglasses on faces with bridges down, just over the nose. Assembly Diagram (a larger copy is in the downloads section)