Project Hail Mary - Rocky Sculpture Model

Model Overview & Print Notes

3D Model Print Instructions Rocky Action Figure Instructions This model includes 2 figure style option: ●     Articulated Action Figure (1 body and 11 limb pieces) ●     Statue (1 static posed figure) Both model styles include two file options : ●     Supported STL – Pre-supported and ready to print ●     Unsupported STL – Ideal if you want to scale the model or create your own custom supports The figure can be printed using either a resin or filament (FDM) 3D printer. At 100% scale, the figure prints at approximately 3 inches tall . Printing Steps ●     Step 1 – Choose your figure style option - statue or articulated figure ●     Step 2 – Choose your file type ○     Option A: Supported STL ■     Supports are already included and optimized for printing ■     No additional edits are required before slicing ○     Option B: Unsupported STL ■     Scale the model to any size you prefer ■     You will need to generate supports before printing ■     Most slicers offer both automatic and manual support options ●     Step 3 – Import file Download and import the STL file into your slicer program (such as Chitubox, Bambu Studio, or Lychee). ●     Step 4 – Prepare the print Use your slicer to generate the print layout and settings required for your specific 3D printer. ●     Step 5 – Post-Print Once printing is complete: ●     Carefully remove the supports ●     For easier removal, place the model in warm water to soften the supports and reduce surface damage Pro Tips: ●     For all prints- ○     Resin prints will capture finer detail than filament prints ○     For best results, print at a 0.03–0.05 layer height (resin) or 0.1–0.2 (FDM) ○     Always clean resin prints in isopropyl alcohol or similar resin cleaning product fully after printing. ○     If printing in resin make sure to cure the figure with UV light based on your resins recommendations. ●     Articulated figure print- ○     For optimal resin printing you will want a resin with a mix of strength and elasticity. A recommended mixture for this figure with moving parts is ½  Resione Th-72 mixed with ½ Tough74.  Resins that don't have enough elasticity may be too brittle for this figure. ○     When assembling the articulated version you may want to heat up the cavities with warm water or a blow dryer for easier assembly. ○     See the labeled diagram below for proper assembly of the articulated figure. ○     There are 2 options for his left hand that you can choose from.  An open hand (1C)  or closed hand (1B).

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