Are you ready to bring a mythical creature to life with your 3D printer? Dive into the world of 3d Printed Dragons with the captivating Night Spirit Dragon model. This articulated design offers a fantastic printing experience and results in a dynamic, poseable dragon figure that’s sure to impress.
Discover the Night Spirit Dragon: A 3D Printing Marvel
The Night Spirit Dragon isn’t just another 3D model; it’s a testament to iterative design and community feedback. Born from the popular Spirit Dragon model, the Night Spirit variant focuses on enhanced printability and a unique aesthetic. This model is perfect for both seasoned 3D printing enthusiasts and those looking to create a stunning articulated dragon as a standout piece.
This model is a remix, refined and improved over time based on user experiences and a passion for creating the best possible 3D printed dragon. The creator, AKinferno, has dedicated significant effort to tweaking and perfecting the original Spirit Dragon, resulting in this unique Night Spirit variant. If you appreciate models born from community input and continuous improvement, the Night Spirit Dragon is an excellent choice for your next 3D printing project.
Why Choose the Night Spirit Dragon for Your 3D Print?
The Night Spirit Dragon stands out for several reasons:
- Refined Design: Building on the Spirit Dragon foundation, the Night Spirit incorporates design improvements focused on printability and visual appeal. The head design, in particular, was chosen to minimize overhangs, addressing a common challenge in 3D printing dragon horns.
- Articulated and Poseable: Like its predecessor, this is an articulated model, meaning once printed, the dragon is fully poseable. You can adjust its limbs, neck, and tail to create a variety of dynamic stances, making it more than just a static figurine.
- Multiple Head Variants: To cater to different printing preferences and aesthetic tastes, the Night Spirit Dragon comes with multiple head options:
- ‘og’ (Original): This head retains the original design with thinner frills and horns. It offers a classic look but may require careful printing, especially for the horns, potentially needing slower speeds or supports depending on your printer.
- ‘thick’ (Smooth): This variant features thickened, smoother horns, making it easier to print without supports and reducing the risk of print failures. It offers a robust and clean aesthetic.
- ‘bumpy’: For those who prefer a textured look, the ‘bumpy’ head option provides thickened horns with a bulging, textured design. This adds visual interest, especially at larger scales, offering a unique take on the dragon’s horns.
Close-up side view of a green 3D printed dragon head, showcasing the 'thick' horn variant with a smooth texture.
Optimal 3D Printing Settings for Your Dragon
To ensure a successful 3D print of your Night Spirit Dragon, consider these recommended settings:
- Walls/Perimeters: 2+ walls are recommended for structural integrity. The creator suggests 3 walls for added robustness.
- Infill: A minimum of 10% infill is advised. For a balance of weight and print time, 20% infill is a good starting point. Lightning infill or even 0% infill might be viable depending on your desired outcome and printer capabilities.
- Layer Height: .10mm layer height or greater will work well. Even at .2mm layer height, the model maintains good detail.
- Supports and Brims: No supports or brims are generally required, simplifying the printing process. However, your printer’s calibration and performance may necessitate slight adjustments.
- Scaling: Scaling at 70% or larger is recommended. Printing smaller than 70% may cause the articulated links to fuse together. If scaling below 100%, printing the model parts separately is advised to prevent merging in your slicer software, although some parts may still touch slightly at 70% scale but should break apart easily after printing. At 100% scale, the parts are designed to print without touching.
Attributing the Creators and Commercial Licensing
This fantastic 3D printed dragon model is a derivative work, built upon the creations of talented designers. Credit is due to:
- sunset & sunset_3d_design: For the Articulated Spirit Dragon model, the foundation of this remix.
- MZ4250: For the Night Dragon model, from which the head design is derived.
- AKinferno: For the Night Spirit Dragon remix, design improvements, and sharing this model with the community.
Image showcasing various 3D printed dragon models in different colors and poses, highlighting the flexibility of articulated designs.
For those interested in commercializing prints of the Night Spirit Dragon, commercial rights have been secured from sunset3d for the original dragon model, extending to derivative models created by AKinferno. Details regarding commercial access can be obtained by joining AKinferno’s Printables Club, which also grants access to a maker coin for club members selling these dragons.
Download, Print, and Share Your 3D Printed Dragon!
The Night Spirit Dragon is more than just a 3D model; it’s an engaging project that combines creativity, technical skill, and community collaboration. Download the STL files, fire up your 3D printer, and bring this impressive articulated dragon to life. Don’t forget to share your prints and provide feedback to the creator – your input helps further refine and improve these fantastic designs for the entire 3D printing community!
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Let your imagination soar with your very own 3D printed Night Spirit Dragon!
