Whale - LowPoly (Supportless) | "Dick-Moby"

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Chatterbox: This is first draft of my large size whale model project. My intention is make the fins and tail able to move by machanical device inside the whale. Maybe servo with gear set, maybe rack and pinion, maybe other types of power sysem…. It is large size(600mm length), same size as my cats. So, it will be a bad as* whale. So, let's call it “Dick-Moby”. Yep, anyone get where the name is from? When will it able to move? I don't know, depends my time available. So far, my first print have found some design issues including fins and tail proportion, weak fins and tail end-point, and some others. It will be fix on v2. My plan is focus on refine on shell part, then move to internal moving machanical design. Overall, still looks nice. If you not as picky as me, it should consider as a nice model. BTW, my cats approved this fish:) Your “makes” and comment will be appreciated. If you have any questions, leave it on comment as well. Print Settings: I use PLA to print the whole thing, the two pin is use to join the fins in main body. I use hot glue to put them together, the are 3mm holes on matting area and matting area is reinforced, so you could put screw on it if you want. 0.16mm to 0.18 should works for all parts. Suggest print speed not over 60mm/s, I did it on 70mm/s anyways. No, support need it! Yeahhhhh, I hate support. So, fix it on design phase. Big parts and pin may not need brim, depend on how well your bed adhension. Recommended 10mm brim for fins and tail. Print it with two ender 3 pro, so your machine should be able get the job done. Dimension: 600mm x 320mm x 120mm 50h total print time, around 500g filament cost maybe a bit more. As always, Youtube link for final print reference. Don't waste your filament, you may not like it. https://youtu.be/SKvDbnd5FD4