Viper‑Tide — The Serpent of Shifting Currents

🐉 Viper‑Tide — The Serpent of Shifting Currents

Description Viper‑Tide is a sleek, serpentine flexi creature born from the meeting of deep‑sea mystery and ancient dragon lore. Its flowing body, bold colors, and smooth articulation make it a standout piece for collectors and fantasy lovers alike. Whether displayed on a shelf or curled in your hand, Viper‑Tide brings a sense of motion even when perfectly still.

And yes — it’s Free for Commercial Use! 

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📖 Short Story: “The Whisper Beneath the Waves”

Legends speak of a serpent that glides through the hidden channels of the ocean — a creature whose scales shimmer like fractured moonlight and whose presence bends the currents themselves. Sailors call it Viper‑Tide, the Silent Coil of the Deep.

They say it appears only when the sea is calm enough to hear your own heartbeat. A ripple forms. A shadow twists. And then, with a flash of color, Viper‑Tide rises — not as a threat, but as a guardian. It watches with ancient eyes, measuring the courage of those who cross its waters. Those who earn its respect are said to be blessed with safe passage… and a story no one believes until they see the creature for themselves.

Now, the legend lives in your hands — a flexi born of tide and myth.

🎨 Available Variations

Painted – Cutouts for 10mm Glass Eyes Ready for full character and expression with your favorite 10mm glass eyes.

Single Color – Cutouts for 10mm Glass Eyes Perfect for simple prints or custom painting.

Painted – Sculpted/Painted Eyes No glass eyes needed — the personality is built right in.

Single Color – Sculpted Eyes Clean, simple, and print‑ready.

Its a long print when printing in colors and lots or filament use unless you have a Tool Changer, H2C, H2D or similar style printer..

📏 Sizing Notes

The model is designed at 100% scale for 10mm eyes. Scaling in 20% increments adjusts the eye size by roughly 2mm:

• 120% scale → 12mm eyes
• 80% scale → 8mm eyes

We haven’t tested below 80%, so extremely small scales may affect the durability of the flexi links — especially toward the tail. If you go 80% or smaller, we recommend PLA, PLA+ or PETG, as silks and some matte filaments tend to be soft and brittle. But hey — if you like living on the edge, by all means give it a go… LOL

🖨️ Recommended Print Settings

(Adjust as needed for your printer and filament)

• Layer Height: 0.16 mm for crisp detail
• Walls: 3
• Infill: 10% Gyroid
• Supports: None needed — unless a little scarring on the underside of the front fins bothers you. It’s really not bad… but totally your call.