Cat Stretch
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About this print
A decorative figurine of a cat in a stretching pose. Suitable for display on shelves, windowsills, or desks, this type of ornament is a popular choice among cat enthusiasts and collectors of animal-themed decorations. The pose captures the natural, elongated stretch characteristic of cats. ABS or PETG work well for small figurines like this, as both materials produce a smooth surface finish and are more resistant to knocks than standard PLA.
From the original design page
Original maker's notes
By billyd on Thingiverse · CC-BY
This is a scan of a small cat statue in a stretch pose. The statue was constantly being knocked off the window sill by our real cat who apparently didn't like the competition. The statue had some damage, so I repaired what I could and then scanned it with the DAVID SLS-2 scanner and TT-1 turntable. Then hid the remaining damage using meshmixer software. The result is an amazing replica of the original statue and it's very difficult to find where it was damaged. And now, printed out of ABS it's a lot tougher for our cat, Ziggy, to break. And even if he does manage to break it, I can just print another one! He is not pleased.
This prints really well. Just need some supports for under her left leg, and belly. Maybe the chin and the last third of her tail, depending on how well your printer handles overhangs.
It may help to drop the mesh in Z slightly into your bed during slicing. Perhaps 0.2 to 0.4mm at most. But I tried to set up the mesh so that it sits flat on your bed as is.
Formatting may have been simplified. These are the independent maker's instructions and fitment claims; Hark Tech has not independently verified them.
Printing Cat Stretch
For Cat Stretch we would normally reach for PLA, or resin for the finest detail — PLA captures detail cheaply, and resin is an option where the very finest features matter. 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
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| Original model | View on Thingiverse |
| Designer | billyd |
| Licence | CC-BY |
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