Scorpionz... with Rotating Tail and Pincers that Nip!

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Print-in-Place design of a Scorpion rotates its tail up and over, while pincers rotate to open for grabbing onto things. This fun print requires proper print settings to ensure strength. NO SUPPORT REQUIRED. After printing, carefully snap away the Raft so you don't damage legs or Pincers. As soon as the Raft is removed, the tail should rotate up and over the Scorpion's back, while pincers move and nip/grab onto things. Handle the pincers with care when first rotating them to avoid breaking away. A gentle wriggle/twist should clean it away fine. The standard design print measures approximately 17 cm in length. Scaling up is possible, but scaling down will affect internal clearances and make joints too weak. A 'short' version (15.7 cm long) with one less link in the tail is also available. This smaller model works fine and allows Scorpionz to be printed on machines with smaller build plates. If rotated 45 degrees, the model fits on a 13cm x 13cm build plate. Check out all my other designs and post pictures of your prints if you like this one! 'Z-REX' can be found at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1594269. 'Ratz' is available at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1532944, while Sharkz can be printed from http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:910216. Crocz can be accessed through http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:941177. Woodpeckerz are found at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1155168, and Eaglez at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:963892. Catz can be downloaded from http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:988088.