Articulated Hippo (Print-in-Place) by kida

kida

Miniatures>Animals

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P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

A1 mini

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill

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3.2 h

1 plate

4.8(84)

Open in Bambu Studio

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Description

I present the Articulated Hippo which is modelled after the Hippopotamus. A model with 10 flexible joints that prints in place without support. The model has been designed to be flexible but also posable. The main neck joint has a new spring based mechanism to keep it posable. Let me know if you like this solution!

!! Please have a look at my new model, the Tiny Baby Hippo !!

Mini Hippo by kida - MakerWorld

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The complex structure of the first layer requires good bed adhesion, so please clean your print bed before printing or consider using an adhesive.

The print file has coloured nostrils and eyes but I believe the model looks great in single colour as well. Eyes and nostrils can easily be painted with a bit of white and black acrylics.

I believe the model can be scaled down just a little bit, but please have a close look when slicing to make sure no joints are fusing.

Overall, this is an easy print resulting in a great toy.

Please also have a look at my "Articulated Rhino” which is a quick and easy print which matches the colour profile of the Hippo!

Articulated Rhino (Print-in-Place) by kida - MakerWorld

or the other models in my Articulated Animals series.

Animal Series by kida | Collection - MakerWorld

Enjoy!

print in place animal

hippopotamus

flusspferd

flexable

Comment & Rating (129)

@Matite

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill

Awesome.

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@kida

Nice group! Could you let me know which grey filament you used?

@Matite

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Replying to @kida :

It's "Bambu Lab PLA Basic Gray". https://au.store.bambulab.com/products/pla-basic-filament?id=42647412768931

@kida

Replying to @Matite :

Thank you.

@FrankBacon

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Absolutely superb. I used eSUN Marble PLA+ filament and in my opinion, it looks absolutely fantastic. Recommendation and boost going out.

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@kida

Vielen dank!!

@3DOBJ

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it looks awesome and it’s very easy to print. I placed three of them in a plate.

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@kida

Thank you! Nice to finally see a photo of a successful print after my initial mistake. Is it original size or a bit smaller? Not sure how well it scales down.

@3DOBJ

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Replying to @kida :

its original size. Maybe the next time config with less infill to save a little material, but it’s fine 👌

@kida

Replying to @3DOBJ :

Thanks for the feedback. I will keep your advice in mind for the next model:)!

@BackDaws

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Not impressed, spent all that time and the back legs fell off soon as I took it off the printer.

The designer has replied

@kida

Awww!!! Thank you for letting me know. Im so so sorry to anyone printing. The file was wrong. Will Fix that ASAP!

@kida

I have now repaired the leg issue you reported. Im really sorry for this! Thanks again!

@BackDaws

no probs I'll print it again, I've glued the back legs on and apart from that it's really good, I was just a bit peeved, I'll alter my rating.

@CLER_3254419729

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It's 100% complete, the head should be articulated but I couldn't detach it

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@kida

If the neck is stuck I think you quite safely can try to use some force.

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@user_3939947864

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this is a very realistic hippo, i am very impressed by it. he just about stands on his own (back legs a bit loose) but he holds his own head up. made on a A1 mini with pla

The designer has replied

@kida

Thanks for the comment and photos. Sounds like it printed just like intended.

@Xahni13

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill

came out very good. used handy app and it was able to print 3 at same time

@user_3951961508

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For a first print, it's perfect I recommend it

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@dmb3d

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🥰

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@kida

Nice

@user_356537541

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill

The hippo looks good over all. It used a lot of filament. I did enlarge the model to 160%. the surface finish is a little low res. There were some filament threading between the back legs. This area could have support added. The joints are a little too loose and the belly feels like it could be easily crushed. Still a cute toy though.

The designer has replied

@kida

woow 160%. The model was not developed to be printed at this size and the threading and loose joints would then make sense. Although, the legs were designed to be loose :) Thanks for the photos and comment!

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