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Early Release: Manatee!!
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Hey all!
Got a bit of a more unique critter for you this month, a Manatee! These gentle giants frequent coastal waterways, and are also known as by the nickname, sea cow. I've had this fella on my list for a long time, so it was fun to finally get to make one!
Print the Body and Head, then snap-fit them together . Here's a quick Demo Video to show how it works.
I hope you like it!
Matt
Pictured Prints use the following filaments***
Grey Multicolor: Cookiecad Grey Ombre, Inland Bone White, Charcoal Black, Cotton White
Blue/Purple Multicolor: iSANMATE Blue/Purple, iSANMATE Red/Blue, Charcoal Black, Cotton White
Soft Rainbow Multicolor: Ziro Morandi, iSANMATE HS Coffee, Charcoal Black, Cotton White
Blue/Purple Single Color: Cookiecad Mermaid
Rainbow Single Color: iSANMATE PLA+ Rainbow
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3D PRINTING SETTINGS:
Body: Print-in-Place. No supports needed. There is a small pre-support under the head ball joint. Remove and discard it after printing
Head: No supports needed. There is a small custom brim around the head to help with adhesion. Remove and discard it after printing
Multicolor 3MF (Compatible with PrusaSlicer and Bambu Studio)
10%-15% Infill (I recommend Gyroid, Crosshatch or 3D Honeycomb)
3 Walls. (Assuming 0.4mm nozzle. Adjust wall count to account for alternate
nozzle sizes)
This should generally scale down to about 60% with full articulation, on a well calibrated printer. Your mileage may vary.
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Comments
MatMire_Makes
Can you email me some pics of what you are seeing so that I can investigate it, thanks. help@matmiremakes.com
Maury Rice
I'm just now getting to the manatee and I am seeing an anomaly on the prints, on the left side behind the flipper on the body near the articulation opening - on each size I've printed, in the same spot there is a layer / smoothness issue. The opposite side is smooth. I thought maybe it was just a glitch in the one print, but I have 4 of them here now, all with the same "spot." Any ideas?
Joshua Wheeler
Man I'm waiting for the keychain version....hint hint, wink wink, nudge nudge.
Suki
If you change the layer height due to upscaling, should you do variable layer height and smoothing afterward? Or does shrinking the layer height fix any layer issues?
Suki
I really love the manatee. Sadly, The ombre color you used cannot be had. I figure it's the season and it will soon be available again. After much indecision I chose Overture Matte Light Brown. It doesn't have the greys I wanted, but it's as close as I can come right now and I like it better than the plain greys.
Daniel Rosenbaum
That's amazing! We need a community page on here to show off the prints
Steven Kent
Just did them at 40% .20 12% infill grid and worked great! Cool plate on P1S
Sean
Not naming it MMManatee feels like a missed opportunity
GATO
so cute!
MacKenzie Terrebonne
I made him immediately when released and I have to say he's perfect and goes everywhere with me haha. Now I'd love a leafy sea dragon 😆
Daniel Rosenbaum
Made 3 so far at 60% 80% and 120%. Attempting 150% now
MuffinPie
I printed two today and they're perfect! I would like to request a koala, and maybe some type of dog(s) too. There aren't enough variety of good dog prints out there for some reason.
BabyGhoul
love it! just printed a full size one, now printing a smaller one :) may i request a magnet too? :)
Ryan Young
This is perfectly timed! I'm in Florida on a trip AND WE JUST WENT SWIMMING WITH MANATEES! My wife is going to love this.
Lisa Caldes
I have has request for this animal so I am excited for it.
Ashley
I printed at 60% and it works perfect other than the head being completely stuck in place once you get it on. Could be because the support material made the ball connection really uneven so clean it up a bit and should be fine
Giamarie Saponaro
Hi Hailee! What layer height did you use? Im making it at 115% should I use .16? since you've made a few already I thought I would ask you first! Thank you for your time.
Hailee Morrey
I’ve printed 3 already🤣🤣
Lioness2000
Awh,, I got to swim with these gentle giants in Florida this year. It was one of the most beautiful moments of my life. Thank you for giving me a precious model to commemorate this experience. ❤️
ARTICUL8
I love how you are constantly looking for new ways to add clean articulation.. on the ocean topic... Seahorse?
Scanlon Studio 3D
He is amazing!!!! Can’t wait to print!
Daniel Rosenbaum
I'm so glad I follow you on tiktok. Ran here so quick to download
Robin Hadley
He's perfect!!!
Jenny Gillett
Manatees are so sweet! I love the face!!
Herb Veitenhans
A stand to go with this would be amazing, either a small rock or reeds, etc.
ShealynRCP
IM SO EXCITED. I have been waiting!!!!
SherpaGutz
The shapes on this look perfect
Kelsey Whittelsey
My favorite animal ever! I literally squealed! So cute
REN
I love manatees!!! So cute!!
Marisa Renée
Do you know how small this can be printed?
SaHCrafts
Are you kidding me?! 🥹 LOVE!!
MoonRavven
Omg she’s so precious!!
Nadia Beckman
omg i loooooove this!!!! Gonna print right now!
Kitsu and Friends
What a cutie!! I remember my first time seeing the manatees down in Florida. There was a shirt I got there that got ruined, and I miss it. This really floods my mind with memories. c:
Tina Brownfield
That is absolutely adorable!
Printingcoolstuff
can’t wait to print this!!
Daisy
Yesss love this
