Summary

Name: Flexi Raptor
Brand: Thingiverse
Availability: InStock

A flexible velociraptor! How cool! This is a very flexible (19 joints!), print-in-place model I spent a long time designing. A lot of attention to detail in this model, and a few of the smaller tail links are weak due to their size so be careful! He can stand on his own or hang from something; he can even bite his own tail! One of the links just behind his hip will be a little stiff after the print and will just take a little careful working to get completely flexible, otherwise (fixed) He should print and pop off the board in a completely flexible state. He seems happiest when hanging from a computer monitor. Have fun! Kudos to DrLex, Kirbs and airfish for developing the link mechanic used in this model

not suitable for small children, the tail end pieces may be fragile and could break off and be swallowed

Send me a message if you have an idea for my next model!

updates 5-10-18:

improved feet to stand better
improved tail positioning to print without binding
these changes have been verified 5/11/18

updates 6-16-18:

improved strength of end tail pieces
flattened top of angled tail parts for a better surface finish
use file "STRONGER TAIL"
these changes have been verified 6/16/18

Update 7-25-18: wow 1000 likes, you guys are awesome!

Update 7-29-18:

verified model can be printed up to 175% scale without issue
verified model can be printed down to 65% scale and retain flexibility but requires substantial care and effort to coerce joints to become completely flexible. I attribute this to clearance being reduced. Recommended minimum scale: 75% with a good printer, 100% with a poorly tuned printer.

Update 3-4-19:

added a new two-part design with the tail separate so larger prints are possible
verified model can be printed up to 325% scale if using the split files
added images showing scales of 65%, 100%, 125%, 175% and 325%
verified model can be printed in PETG
thank you all so much for your support!

Update 2-20-20:

added a new four-part design so even larger prints are possible!
use files: tail only 2 and 3, and body only 2 and 3

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Prusa

                                            <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>                     <div><p>i3 MK3</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>                     <div><p>No</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>                     <div><p>No</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>                     <div><p>.2mm</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>                     <div><p>12% minimum if rectalinear, 20% minimum otherwise</p></div></p>                                                    <strong>Filament:</strong> Hatchbox PLA, PETG                    <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>                    </p><div><p>Make sure you print him on his RIGHT SIDE.  His tail is tapered and I designed him so that his tail sits flat with the right side of his body for printability.  No supports or rafts are needed.  I used 210° first layer temp, 205° printing temp, 60° bed temp for best results.  My printer is dialed in well; if you experience issues I suggest printing at least 125% scale, slow down a little and try slightly higher or lower temperatures.  </p></div>