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

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Print-in-Place design of a Scorpion! The tail rotates up and over with ease, while the pincers also rotate and squeeze open to grab onto things in seconds. This fun print requires just the right settings for it to be strong enough, so refer to the instructions for the best results. NO SUPPORT REQUIRED after printing this baby, just make sure to carefully snap/cut away the Raft without damaging the legs or Pincers - they need to work together in perfect harmony. As soon as the Raft is gone, the tail should rotate up and over the Scorpion's back like magic, while the pincers move and nip/grab onto things. Just remember to handle those first few twists gently so they break away cleanly. Standard designs come in at approximately 17 cm long, but don't worry if you're running low on space - we've got a shorter version available too! This compact 15.7 cm design still rocks all the internal clearances and strong joints that made our original so awesome. And hey, who doesn't love squeezing out a little extra from their print job? Try rotating it to 45 degrees for a perfect fit on a build plate measuring just 13cm x 13cm. Feeling inspired by this scorpion's cool factor? Check out some of my other killer designs over here! **Instructions for printing this awesome Scorpion:** * Use standard settings with most 3D printers, and voila! * If you've got a Replicator 2 or 5th Gen Replicator at your disposal, print with: + Raft On + Std Resolution @ 0.20mm + Min 3 Shells (we love 4 for maximum strength) + 35% infill - strong and snappy is where it's at! + No Support needed here! * PLA rocks this print, but we haven't tested ABS yet so your results might vary. One last pro tip: give each of those moving joints a tiny drop of oil to make it silky smooth. This way you can wriggle them around with no issues whatsoever!