Zoltar

thingiverse

This is a model designed to produce prints approximately 6 inches tall. It was created specifically for a gallery show, and the printing process went smoothly with my equipment.\n\n \n \n Instructions\nSeveral parts need to be printed and assembled. The majority of the parts can be printed without supports, but one exception is the body piece, which requires some additional support. I used a slicer software adjustment to position the head so it sits properly on top of the neck. This approach may work for others as well.\nThe model was designed using inch measurements and exported in the same unit. If you need metric units, you can easily scale by a factor of 25.4 to make the necessary adjustments. You'll also want to consult the provided images to ensure that each part is properly placed during assembly. For additional details, refer to the graphics I included.\nThe gray-scale design elements on the panels can be printed directly and then transferred using carbon paper for precise application. This will allow you to add subtle color details with colored pencils as seen in my completed model. To incorporate lights into your print, just follow the example provided and apply a similar solution – this feature is definitely achievable with some basic handiness.\nIn regards to movement functionality for the head, you can recreate a button-controlled mechanism by implementing it with ease. Start by installing a cut-to-length sewing pin in the neck hinge for a smooth mouth operation, followed by attaching an additional pin and lever that triggers a subtle head tilting action. To accomplish this without losing part integrity or structural soundness of your entire print is quite feasible with simple tools – though please remember that the exact design should come from you.\nI also added part quantities next to each component; make sure you don't misinterpret them except for one special instance - for BODYBOX2, simply print one unit (since I had an issue changing its filename through the website). Throughout assembly and final setup stages – weldon, combined with e6000 adhesive as appropriate for PLA printing conditions works nicely.\nIt was great to enjoy making this piece, so feel free to enjoy creating yours too.