Articulated Hammerhead Shark

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!

All resolved past issues with the model files and detailed information about their fixes will be listed in this section. If you're having any problems which aren't on this list, please visit the Known issues section below. If you don't see your problem mentioned there as well, please leave us a message with more details, so that we're able to address it as soon as possible.

12/22/2024

- Updated the image gallery - Minor changes to the model description - Replaced the original included .3mf file with two print profiles files compatible with Bambu Studio

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 any other way, please visit my Patreon for more licensing options.