Dimensions (LxWxH)

164,5 x 65,75 x 42,7 mm (100% scale)

Basic information

Print in place articulated Hammerhead shark. The model was inspired by the Great hammerhead shark, the largest species of all hammerhead sharks. It can grow up to the lenght of aprox. 6 m (20 ft), and the largest specimen can weigh up to 500 kg (1 100 lbs)! The spectacular appearance of the Great hammerhead is just a cherry on the top. But you don't need to worry, this guy is a friendly fella, and no growth, or increase in its appetite has been observed so far!

The body is divided into 6 movable articulated segments, which grant the model with lifelike movement, and a high range of flexibility.

Files information

You can choose from total of 2 files: .3mf (recommended); .stl (for slicer compatibility issues);

Material

 PLA

Layer height

 ≤0,2 mm

or

>0,2 mm + variable layer height

Infill

>10%

Support

None. The model was designed not to require any support material.

Scaling

Possible, the model was tested up to 50% of the original size, upscaling shouldn't have any limitations. However, If your machine isn't calibrated properly, has accuracy problems, or if you're dealing with filament issues, downscaling isn't recommended. When downscaling, proceed cautiously, and don't go too crazy, unless you want to risk mobility related issues. When printing a downscaled version, adjust layer height in proportion to the scale.

Orientation

Default, laid flat on the belly

Adhesion aid

Not necessary, contact area with the buildplate should be sufficient. If your print surface suffers from poor adhesion, consider using some adhesive spray, or other kind of adhesion booster. Using brim is possible, but not recommended, as it would be difficult, and inconvenient to remove afterwards.

Other print settings/ideas

You can add a color change into your gcode and print the belly in a different color, to make the print look even cooler!

In this section, you can find a list of all updates and fixes, which were introduced to the model along the way. Each update will be explained thoroughly, so that you know, which issue was every specific update adressing. If you're having any problems with the model, you can check here, if a new, revised version of the model, has already been released, in a response to your problem, or not. 

If you run into any issues with the model, please pay a visit to a section of known issues, which can be found just below the Updates and fixes. If you won't find your specific problem in there, don't hesitate to contact me via dm.

There currently aren't any known issues/work in progress. If you run into any, please contact me via dm.

My work is free for personal, non commercial use. If you want to sell, or monetize my models in other way, please contact me via dm, and we will discuss details, terms and conditions, and your individual pricing plan.