Packraft Expedition Kit for Dummies 13

🛶 TL;DR – Packraft Expedition Kit for Dummy 13

• Includes a mini packraft, floating paddle, and buoyant life vest – all scaled for Dummy 13 and designed for real water play
• Keeps Dummy 13 afloat in streams, tubs, puddles or lakes
• Fits Dummy 13 v1.0 at 100% scale
• Prints in little over an hour using the included 3MF file
• Important: Do not change slicer settings – flotation relies on exact infill/wall values
• Licensed for personal, non-commercial use only

Dummy 13 Packraft + Life Vest + Paddle Set

Bring your Dummy 13 minifigure to life with real outdoor exploration boat! This fully functional miniature packraft, paddle and life vest set lets your Dummy 13 safely navigate lakes, rivers, bathtubs and backyard puddles. With scale-accurate design, this is a water-worthy adventure kit that will keep your Dummy afloat.

As a packraft enthusiast myself, I've designed this over time for my 4-year old son and me to play with and it works well to navigate down small streams in the forest or on a lake. When playing with kids there's always the risk that a Dummy gets dropped in the water, so this is where the functional life vest solves an actual problem—saving your toy's life.

It just takes about an hour to print!

Designed for the fantastic Dummy 13 model version 1.0 at 100% scale.

🌊 What’s Included:

• Miniature Packraft:
  Modeled after the iconic Alpacka Raft design, the boat features realistic lines and inner seating proportions to match Dummy 13’s size. The seat features a small pin that attaches to the hip hole of the original Dummy 13 model, which helps keep the Dummy seated securely. Once seated the Dummy's knees should be bent—that's how you properly ride a packraft. The packraft also has horizontal 3mm holes in the front and rear, for attaching a safety line (this comes in handy once you deploy the packraft on a lake and the wind grabs it…). Skip the safety line at your own peril!
   
• Three-Part Paddle:
  Based on the robust Werner Sherpa paddle, this double-blade design breaks down into three pieces (shaft + 2 blades) for easy printing and portability. It’s the perfect fit for Dummy's hands, and it floats! (Please note that the paddle alone can't keep a Dummy 13 afloat - it needs a life vest as well)
   
• Working Life Vest:
  This is no gimmick. The large, functional life vest has been tuned for proper buoyancy (that's why it's so big). Without it, Dummy 13 sinks in real water. With it—it floats confidently on the surface, ready for whitewater thrills. The buoyancy is tuned for a stock Dummy 13 with regular armor/clothing, so don't expect it to float if your Dummy is holding a massive weapon or has a big chunky armor. Together with the floating paddle it makes sure the Dummy is easily retrievable.

🖨️ Printing Instructions:

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Use the custom 3MF file as provided. Do NOT alter print settings.
This set has been fine-tuned for buoyancy and function using specific slicer settings in the included .3MF file. Altering infill, wall count, material, or extrusion settings may cause the paddle and life vest to fail their floating capabilities.

• Material: PLA+ or PETG recommended (other lightweight materials may work)
• Infill: Custom tuned for each part. The packraft will probably float with more infill, but the life vest and paddle needs to have the tuned values to become buoyant.
• Supports: Almost no supports. Only where generated in the 3MF, currently only the Packraft needs a tiny bit of support
• Orientation: Preset for best buoyancy, structural strength and surface finish

💡 The life vest in particular uses a precise balance of infill and wall geometry to keep Dummy 13 above water. Deviating from the supplied file may cause the vest to act as an anchor instead of a lifesaver!

🌲 Perfect For:

• Summer water play with kids outdoors
• Backyard creek expeditions and puddle paddling
• Photography scenes and stop-motion animation
• Toy modding and storytelling builds
• Tubs, streams, fountains or why not in a fish tank!

🎒 Notes:

• Dummy 13 model is not included in the print, get it from Lucky 13 Toys
• Raft color scheme matches standard safety yellow and red, but you can print in any bold color for visibility in water.
• Designed for real floating performance, not just display.
• Obviously it contains small parts, just like Dummy 13, so keep away from small children and pets.

⚖️ License & Usage Rights

This model is provided for personal and non-commercial use only. You are welcome to download, print, and enjoy the packraft, paddle, and life vest for your own Dummy 13 adventures, but commercial use, resale of printed models, or redistribution of the design files (modified or unmodified) is not permitted without explicit permission. Let's keep this fun and fair for everyone—thank you for respecting the creative work behind it!