Semi-Optimized Yinglet

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After multiple failed attempts to print basbr123's Yinglet model, I returned to Blender and made some significant changes. I primarily removed the whiskers as they were too thin to be printed reliably and closed up several non-manifold surfaces. Additionally, I worked on anchoring the shell tooth more firmly in place, but this area still requires improvement. I then imported it into Prusa Slicer and let the web service make a few adjustments before returning to Blender to smooth out a few more issues. I used Prusa Slicer with supports enabled everywhere and printed at 175 degrees Celsius, as the filament prefers low temperatures. The print process took an extended period of time, and I encountered some difficulties when freeing the model from its support material. In some areas, I got a bit too aggressive, but laying the model down on its side seemed to help somewhat. If you plan to attempt printing this model yourself, I recommend placing it on its side for the print. This should improve the overall outcome. You may need to use a craft knife to carefully remove the support material, particularly from the arms and hands, which are quite delicate. To achieve better results, consider scaling up the model before printing. The larger size will result in more robust arms and legs.