Purdue Pete – Purdue University Mascot (Tank Mode)

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I’m still pretty new to 3D modeling and learning more every single project, but I genuinely love creating fun prints, mascots, tank-mode characters, fidgets, and weird little ideas that people enjoy printing.

A lot of my designs come from community requests, so if there’s a mascot, character style, remix idea, or goofy concept you’d like to see, feel free to reach out. Honestly, every project helps me get better at modeling and pushes me to learn something new.

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This is a multi-color Tank Mode print profile of Purdue Pete, mascot of Purdue University.

Styled with exaggerated muscular proportions and oversized hoodie branding, this version transforms the iconic Purdue mascot into a heavyweight Tank Mode fan figure with bold black and gold styling.

Designed for multi-color PLA printing with large logo geometry, sharp facial definition, and stadium-inspired display aesthetics.

Print Profile Description : Special Settings

🖨️ Print Settings

• Layer Height: 0.20mm recommended
• Supports: Required
• Material: PLA
• Multi-color printer recommended

🎨 Filament Colors Used

• Bambu Gold
• Black
• Jade White
• Beige

Additional metallic or silk gold filaments work especially well for the chest emblem and helmet accents.

⚙️ Important Print Notes

• Supports recommended around hoodie overhangs, chin, helmet brim, and arms.
• Tree supports help preserve facial definition and logo cleanup.
• Allow the model to fully cool before removing supports near the face and chest emblem.

⚙️ Chest Logo Notes

• The oversized “PURDUE” chest emblem benefits from slower top layer speeds.
• Silk or metallic gold filaments give the logo extra depth and visibility.
• Purge tuning may help improve black/gold color transitions.

👷 Facial & Helmet Notes

• Slower outer wall speeds improve eye and eyebrow sharpness.
• Helmet stripe definition prints cleaner with properly tuned filament flow.
• Matte black filament helps preserve hoodie detail and folds.

📏 Scaling Notes

• Prints cleanly at standard scale using .20mm layers.
• Larger scales improve logo sharpness and facial detail.
• Smaller scales may reduce some chest lettering clarity depending on nozzle size.

🔥 Tank Mode Series Notes

• Features exaggerated “Tank Mode” muscular mascot styling.
• Stadium-inspired display figure designed for Purdue fans and sports collections.
• Oversized hoodie proportions give the model a powerful comic-book-inspired look.

Thanks again for stopping by and checking out my models! 🙌

Seeing people print my creations, remix colors, or share finished builds is honestly one of the coolest parts of doing this. I’m constantly experimenting, improving, and trying new techniques with every design.

💡 Requests are always welcome!
Mascots, tank-mode ideas, creatures, fidgets, seasonal stuff — I’m always looking for new projects to tackle.

⚠️ Quick Notes:
• Models are designed for 3D printing and may require supports depending on your setup.
• Print quality can vary based on printer, filament, slicer settings, and layer height.
• Most designs are tested before upload, but tweaks may still happen as I learn and improve.

Happy printing, and thanks for helping me grow as a creator. 🚀