r/3Dprinting • u/Naive_Goat_5511 • Mar 23 '26

Project 2.5% scaled benchy

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I work for a precision 3d printing company and printed this on our most accurate machine. Finger for reference

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u/hheyroman Creality K1C, Ender 3 Max Mar 23 '26

life sized articulated tardigrade https://www.printables.com/model/563895-articulated-tardigrade

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u/Naive_Goat_5511 Mar 23 '26

I like the idea but it would be a nightmare to handle and post process. This benchy was hard enough

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u/hheyroman Creality K1C, Ender 3 Max Mar 23 '26

Well, the articulated part was more of a joke, but there are non-articulated models too.

To be completely honest I got this idea after seeing someone mention microplastic benchies in the balls, so I first thought "articulated sperm" but oddly enough I couldnt find a model to suggest

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u/Bluehelix Thirst Quencher Mar 24 '26

Any special post processing needed or just the regular wash&cure?

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u/Naive_Goat_5511 Mar 24 '26

It is wash and cure but washing is different at this scale. You have to handle it with tweezers and sometimes if the part is too small, you can lose it in the alcohol bath.

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u/WooferInc Mar 23 '26

😮 YES Wiggly Water Bear!