Skirt Blow-Up Anime Miniature 3D print model

Inspired by the classic Marilyn Monroe skirt blow up photos, but presented using a sexy female anime model instead. The design works much like a bobble head, except the entire top of the body and dress move instead of just the head. Springs made from ABS or PLA always eventually sag. To avoid this problem, the top balances on a pin hidden inside of the body, located above the center of gravity on the Z axis and preciously at the center on the X and Y axis. The creates a gravity spring that never sags or wears out. The skirts serves both as a counter-balance and as a sail, catching any near-by convention currents and creating an eye-catching swaying motion. The legs serve as the mount for the balance pin. The left shoe locks into the grate to anchor the model. The grate serves as a base providing ample stability for the model.Instructionshttps://youtu.be/QN36UnyXp8QPrint one copy of each file. They are already rotated to the suggested orientation for optimal 3D printing. Each file has different requirement, so please play attention to the specific instructions provided below for each file. Also, see the YouTube videos for time lapse sequences and more information.Upper Body and Skirt - This is part takes the longest to print, close to 8 hours. In includes several shells that need to be supported internally by infill, so make sure to use infill as recommended.. 0.1mm layer - Required for fingers, teeth, eyes and other fine detailSupport: Yes,50 degree, 4mm or equivalentInclude Raft: CheckedRaft Layers: 1Raft Offset: 0Separation: 0.14mmRaft Infill: 95%Disable Raft Base Layers: YesInfill - 30% to 35%Include Skirt/Brim: No

Build time: 7 hours 22 minutesFilament length: 18412.7 mmPlastic weight: 55.36 g (0.12 lb)Material cost: $2.55Legs - Designed to print without supoort; use a small skirt to added stability and adhesion.0.1mm layer - There isn't a lot of detail, so you can probably use 0.2mm. I used 0.1mm to match the top.Support: NoInfill - 30% to 35%Include Skirt/Brim: YesSkirt Layers: 1Skirt Offset: 0Skirt Outlines: 10

Build time: 3 hours 49 minutesFilament length: 5188.6 mmPlastic weight: 15.60 g (0.03 lb)Material cost: 0.72Grate, Needle - Print at the same time0.1mm layerSupport - NoInfill - 30% to 35% (not important)Inlude Raft; NoInclude Skirt/Brim: No

Build time: 1 hour 10 minutesFilament length: 3237.4 mmPlastic weight: 9.73 g (0.02 lb)Material cost: 0.45

AssemblyThe left shoe should be glued to the grate. Make sure to file out the slots as need for a perfect fit, but be carful not to break the heels. Make sure the legs are perfectly level on the top.

You have the option to simply place the upper body on top the legs or to build the gravity spring version. The upper body works in a range of positions, so can leave the needle out and just place it on top of the legs to to leave it adjustable. This is a very nice option.

To make the gravity spring work, the legs must be perfectly level and the needle perfectly vertical. Then you will have to balance the upper body by adding weight (tape) to the underside of the skirt to make it balance. Another option is to use a drop of super glue on the end of the needle and let the upper body wiggle around.