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Colorful Dragonfly – 3D printable model from MakerWorld MakerWorld
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Colorful Dragonfly

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I absolutely love this little dragonfly. I say little, but it is just about life size. You can easily paint him in layers and get a wonderful pattern due to the extrusions and textures built into the design. The wings are a friction fit and will stay put as long as you are not using this like a toy. If you do want to handle it regularly, (I do all the time) then just a half a drop of CA glue in each hole will lock it in for good. If you like the Caged Passthrough in the pictures, you can find it here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/965603#profileId-936084 GLUING: If you are glueing with CA glue (super glue), put in a half drop in a hole, then place the wing in the hole. Don't try to pre-load all of the holes with glue then place the wings. Once all the wings are placed, dry the dragonfly upside down so it is supported in the air by the front wings and tail. If not, you might end up gluing the dang thing to the table. Glue is optional, but recommended, for dragonflies that will be reg
Category
Animals
Source
MakerWorld
Published
Updated
What you need to print this: Advanced Medium confidence
Why?
supports needed · 2 colors · very large print · significant post-processing
Single piece Supports required 2 colors / AMS May need scaling or splitting
Supports 2/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 3/3
Post-process 2/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA, ABS
Min. bed size
300 mm (Extra large)
Colors
2 (AMS/MMU recommended)
Post-processing
Painting, Gluing
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 3D printer is suitable for Colorful Dragonfly?
Any FDM printer should handle Colorful Dragonfly just fine. It's been printed on machines like Bambu Lab X1C, Prusa MK4, Creality K1 Max, Anycubic Kobra Max. A minimum build volume of 300 mm is recommended.
Does Colorful Dragonfly need supports when printing?
Yes, Colorful Dragonfly will probably need supports for the overhangs. Tree supports work well here and are easier to remove than regular ones.
What file format is Colorful Dragonfly available in?
Colorful Dragonfly is available in STL format. These files can be opened and sliced using free software such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, or OrcaSlicer for FDM printing, or ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer for resin printing. The download is provided through MakerWorld.
Is Colorful Dragonfly free to download?
Yes, Colorful Dragonfly is available as a free download through MakerWorld. Always check the license on the original platform to understand commercial use, remixing, and attribution requirements.
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