Flexi Factory Elephant #ffearlyrelease
Added 2022-04-29 22:29:29 +0000 UTCI didn't go into it thinking this would be a circus elephant. In fact, after finishing the Dragon I thought it would be nice to make a cute, but much simpler model.
Of course it had to stand up...that's a given. But after looking at pictures of Dumbo, I thought it would be great if it could sit (gently squeeze the front legs together to accomplish this).
Then after a few test prints the happy accident occurred. I noticed when standing, it was actually perfectly balanced on two feet!. At first I thought, “Hmm, should I fix that? Circus elephants balance.” That's when I got really excited about this model. I dressed it up, gave it accessories to stand on, and now I love it.
I really hope you do too!!!
Reminder to scale everything the same so it can use the accessories.
Comments
Good morning. I had it on the poll a couple times and it just didn't get voted for. But I do collect requests and make models that are often requested :-) so I appreciate your input
Dan
2024-12-16 14:33:48 +0000 UTCQuick question, is there anyway you could remix the elephant without the circus outfit/garb? My wifes favourite animal is the elephant and would love to print her a plain version.
Bourn3D
2024-12-16 12:42:23 +0000 UTCHi. New member. Have been printing loads of your designs. They are amazing.
Bourn3D
2024-12-16 12:41:08 +0000 UTCAmazing file! Had a customer looking for an elephant!
Jill Martin
2024-07-15 17:08:31 +0000 UTCI test to 50% but never suggest that small because the parts as you know get quite small and fragile. You really need great adhesion for those little ears. I use a glue stick on a smooth plate instead of a textured pei. 15% infill, 3 walls and .12 layer height ( high quality settings).
Dan
2024-07-02 00:14:34 +0000 UTCany update on how small these can be printed? I'm trying 75% and the ears keep falling off
charles littler
2024-07-02 00:04:54 +0000 UTCDo you remember how small can we print him? thanks
Antonia Hernandez (Sheena)
2024-04-25 19:20:00 +0000 UTCabsolutely I was looking on mini factory and couldn't find it for some reason I have no problem paying for it as I've been subscribed for months now.
shawn shipley
2022-12-12 21:23:07 +0000 UTCThis is an older model. the older models are not available on patreon. I offer the 40% off code to be used at My Mini Factory. All the files you have access to for this month are in the December download post.
Dan
2022-12-12 21:21:27 +0000 UTCIm sorry but i cant find these files anywhere where do i get it please
shawn shipley
2022-12-12 12:04:21 +0000 UTCWhat is the filament the elephant is in?
Scott Jenner
2022-05-08 10:53:12 +0000 UTCI am having the ear problem also - one ear starts to separate from the bed out 90% complete. Has happened on both prints.
Eli Weisman
2022-05-02 22:41:55 +0000 UTCIt came out amazing in Glow in the dark PLA.
Joshua Tewell
2022-05-02 03:54:31 +0000 UTCmy print got to 80% complete and my printer messed up and the print failed. luckily for me I was home when it happened, so I was able to stop it before too much filament was wasted. I got to thinking and I actually designed a platform to glue to the top of the elephant and turn it into a small table. the print wasn't what messed up, my printer made a funny noise and it started to print offset from the original spot.
Jared Davenport
2022-05-02 00:20:43 +0000 UTCA squirrel would be adorable too!
Amie Trevillian
2022-05-01 22:35:18 +0000 UTCI agree! We need a giraffe! :)
Just Because
2022-05-01 20:07:51 +0000 UTCAmazing as always! It's awsome how much you think of the physics of your prints!
MinorDetail3DPrints
2022-05-01 17:50:48 +0000 UTCHi Josh! Great, thank you so much! We are new to this and that helps a lot! I will try what you said on the amount of infill and the pattern. Thanks again for getting back to me! Chris
Christopher
2022-05-01 17:36:31 +0000 UTCOuch! I did my large ball with 7% Zig Zag infill and it came out perfectly. I also only use 4-5% infill on all the models using Gyroid infill pattern. Saves a good amount of time and is still plenty strong.
Josh Numan
2022-05-01 17:30:32 +0000 UTCDo a giraffe. That would be a great flexy print.
Aaron Aldrich
2022-05-01 15:42:51 +0000 UTCPrinted our first elephant yesterday 100% scale in gold to try new filament and came out great! Been printing the big ball in a cool blue and it's about 70% now, going for almost 10 hours! On the ball, could I reduce the infill to 10%, instead of 20%? If anyone knows would be great... Another amazing print!
Christopher
2022-05-01 11:55:49 +0000 UTCPrinted a silver one at 65% with the small ball! Super!
Robert Meek
2022-05-01 07:18:46 +0000 UTCI printed 2 both had an ear fail one left the other right. Otherwise the rest of the print was beautiful.
Jason French
2022-05-01 04:25:58 +0000 UTCPrinted this guy at 75% as I was running low on filament. He came out great! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MA4fhvzaEIA https://gyazo.com/81025e51373c43949a06fb01900a0a00 https://gyazo.com/fdfa161535cc00fdfb59c46c76d39b18 https://gyazo.com/3ce9a83e9608f0e81f9811ef41f8384c
Allen Smith
2022-05-01 00:27:12 +0000 UTCI think this my most favorite model yet, and its turning out beautifully, well done.
Nic Wilson
2022-04-30 21:58:36 +0000 UTCive made 3 so far and no problems
Shannon Patterson
2022-04-30 21:35:17 +0000 UTCtry it on a raft
Jo
2022-04-30 19:20:18 +0000 UTCprint is going. so far so good
Mekayla a Blanck
2022-04-30 18:29:48 +0000 UTCim on my third try to print it, the ears allways fall of :(
Tylock Ling
2022-04-30 18:05:01 +0000 UTCI was just thinking to myself what am I going too print today. Thanks for making up my mind!
Brian Lafferty
2022-04-30 16:18:37 +0000 UTCOMG! He is even cuter in printed version - photos don't do justice!! Thank you for an AMAZING print!
Melissa Hardy
2022-04-30 14:23:29 +0000 UTCThat sounds awesome! Would love to see pictures
Courtney Pacula
2022-04-30 12:41:32 +0000 UTCI was hoping the same thing
Sarah Kitto
2022-04-30 12:06:03 +0000 UTCAdorbs... will this have a "big" version like the fox? *hopeful*
Jo
2022-04-30 11:38:57 +0000 UTCi love it!!!
Nicole
2022-04-30 09:46:34 +0000 UTCPrinting in a silk rainbow at 230%... she's going to be huge
Lucy Hart
2022-04-30 04:09:35 +0000 UTCTimes I with I had gray…. Or a silk white!!! Dx
eekee
2022-04-30 03:40:18 +0000 UTCHave all 4 parts on the bed printing in fast changing rain bow. layer height .12 going to take 1-day 13hr. can't wait till it's done.
wayne humes
2022-04-30 01:36:24 +0000 UTCI have family members who are going to LOVE this! So cute! I have a ton of dragons to print as soon as our printer is up and running again, but as soon as those are done, this is the next big print.
Megan Jensen
2022-04-30 01:24:14 +0000 UTCprinting this right now at .12 in silk red pla!!! woot!
Wayne Parker
2022-04-30 01:21:21 +0000 UTCPrinting now but cant wait until my rainbow gets in
Dustie Chase
2022-04-30 00:26:30 +0000 UTCI so wish I was home so I can start printing this 💛🤩👏🏻
Nikole
2022-04-30 00:20:32 +0000 UTCWill be starting in few hours out of silk silver.
Crystal Lake Outdoors
2022-04-30 00:20:15 +0000 UTCamazing!!!
Kwas's Kreations
2022-04-30 00:02:58 +0000 UTCLooks awesome.i will be printing this next
Peppeni31
2022-04-30 00:02:21 +0000 UTCWow this is epic. Love how it evolved
North3DNZ
2022-04-29 23:44:26 +0000 UTCoh man!! my poor printers.
Nikki Line
2022-04-29 23:42:04 +0000 UTCI can't wait for orders to get off my printers so I can start this! So adorable!!
Alicia Latchaw
2022-04-29 23:19:07 +0000 UTCPrinting her already :) I love that you included the balls and platform!
Paige Cramer
2022-04-29 23:13:10 +0000 UTCAwesome model! Glad I just joined today
Michael Bowman
2022-04-29 23:12:29 +0000 UTCIT'S HERE!!
Adam Pitts
2022-04-29 22:59:14 +0000 UTCPrinting now!!!
Mysticrain13
2022-04-29 22:59:09 +0000 UTCAwesome
Heather Dryer
2022-04-29 22:49:18 +0000 UTCThis is amazing!
Brian Bauman
2022-04-29 22:45:52 +0000 UTCThat’s awesome!
joshua nelson
2022-04-29 22:43:41 +0000 UTCOh he's so cute! I'm glad for your happy accident because this little circus elephant is adorable!
Melissa Hardy
2022-04-29 22:43:35 +0000 UTCHe is great. Start printing it right now with Glow in the dark Rainbow filament :)
3Dfun.nl (Jeroen Olthof)
2022-04-29 22:41:16 +0000 UTCUp and printing already, it looks awesome thank you :)
Dot
2022-04-29 22:40:23 +0000 UTCAwesome
Dustie Chase
2022-04-29 22:40:00 +0000 UTCThank you so much!
Andy Miller
2022-04-29 22:37:45 +0000 UTCYes!!!!!
Christina Night
2022-04-29 22:35:28 +0000 UTCHonestly every new idea you have I think, this is the best, until the next one then gets released! They keep getting better if that’s possible! Love this so much!
Amanda
2022-04-29 22:34:50 +0000 UTCAhhh my new favorite!!
krista romero
2022-04-29 22:34:36 +0000 UTCLove this. Going to try some different sizes.
GameOrNought
2022-04-29 22:34:22 +0000 UTCLove love love as soon as one of my printers is available later tonight he is going on it !! So excited
Felicia Fandrey
2022-04-29 22:33:01 +0000 UTCThis is so cool
Jake
2022-04-29 22:31:27 +0000 UTCOMG! Adorable!
Sheryl Anslow
2022-04-29 22:30:47 +0000 UTCAhh this is legit so adorable!! I can’t wait to print it when my printers clear up!
eire
2022-04-29 22:30:37 +0000 UTC
