<p> A flexible velociraptor! How cool! This is a very flexible (19 joints!), print-in-place model I spent a long time designing. A lot of attention to
...Show more detail in this model, and a few of the smaller tail links are weak due to their size so be careful! He can stand on his own or hang from something; he can even bite his own tail! <s>One of the links just behind his hip will be a little stiff after the print and will just take a little careful working to get completely flexible, otherwise</s> (fixed) He should print and pop off the board in a completely flexible state. He seems happiest when hanging from a computer monitor. Have fun! Kudos to <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2738211">
DrLex</a>, <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1759297">
Kirbs</a> and <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2189652">
airfish</a> for developing the link mechanic used in this model</p>
**not suitable for small children, the tail end pieces may be fragile and could break off and be swallowed**
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<i>updates 5-10-18:
- <i> improved feet to stand better
- <i> improved tail positioning to print without binding
- <i> these changes have been verified 5/11/18
<i>updates 6-16-18:
- <i> improved strength of end tail pieces
- <i> flattened top of angled tail parts for a better surface finish
- <i> use file "STRONGER TAIL"
- <i> these changes have been verified 6/16/18
<i>Update 7-25-18: wow 1000 likes, you guys are awesome!
<i>Update 7-29-18:
- <i> verified model can be printed up to 175% scale without issue
- <i> verified model can be printed down to 65% scale and retain flexibility but requires substantial care and effort to coerce joints to become completely flexible. I attribute this to clearance being reduced. Recommended minimum scale: 75% with a good printer, 100% with a poorly tuned printer.
