Articulated Fish
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About this print
A fully articulated fish skeleton that moves both horizontally and vertically once printed, with no assembly required. The interlocking rib joints allow the model to flex and bend naturally, making it a popular desk toy or decorative curiosity. It is a common example of a print-in-place movable design. TPU filament can improve flexibility and freedom of movement, though PLA also prints successfully and gives a firmer result.
From the original design page
Original maker's notes
By StevenDuvall on Thingiverse · CC-BY
This is my first attempt at a fully movable object that requires no assembly after printing. It is a fish skeleton that articulates both horizontally and vertically thanks to the joins that connect the rib bones to one another.
Formatting may have been simplified. These are the independent maker's instructions and fitment claims; Hark Tech has not independently verified them.
Printing Articulated Fish
For Articulated Fish we would normally reach for PLA — it is easy to print, low-odour and plenty strong for everyday use. We set the layer height, wall count, infill and supports to suit the model and how you will use it, and those choices are already priced into your instant quote. Want a specific colour or material? Tell us and we will match it where we can.
Model details
| Downloads at source | 22,070 |
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| Likes at source | 1,698 |
| Original model | View on Thingiverse |
| Designer | StevenDuvall |
| Licence | CC-BY |
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