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Patreon Exclusive: Fruit Bat!!
🕑 Added 2023-02-07 18:02:51 +0000 UTC***THIS FILE IS NO LONGER INCLUDED FREE WITH SUBSCRIPTION.
It can be purchased once re-released according to this Schedule.
Hi everyone!
Say hi to this cute little fella! Since we already have the carnivorous leaf nosed Bat, I thought it would be fun to make it's vegetarian cousin... the Fruit Bat (aka. Flying Fox)!
This Fruit Bat has an entirely new head sculpt and a similar yet revised body sculpt.
It also includes the same features as the original Bat: Rubber Band powered flappy wings, clawed feet for hanging upside down, stands when balanced on its feet and tail, and multiple holding head positions (Head positions pictured above on the original bat). Here is a video walkthrough of the original bat, the same processes apply to this one: https://youtu.be/uuSkG2til2E
I'm really happy with how this guy turned out, and I hope you enjoy it!
Pictured Models printed in...
Pink/Blue is Cookiecad Unicorn***
Dark Glitter Gradient is Ziro Starry Sky***
*The Fruit Bat will only be available as a free download until March 31st. After that it will be available again in July 2023, for purchase.
*Click Here to go to the Pinned "the Hub - Info and Current Download Links" post*
The Fruit Bat uses size #12 rubber bands in its wings, like These Rubber Bands***
I also bought an Assorted bag from Staples, which did include size #12.
Size #12 is 1-3/4" when measured flattened. (Not Diameter)
3D PRINTING SETTINGS
Body: Print-In-Place. Built-in Brim.
Head: Snap-Fit to Body. Built-in Pre-Support. No additional support.
5-15% Infill.
3 Walls.
Here is a quick video showing the easiest method for snap-fitting the head onto the body: https://youtu.be/dbuXpUTG3Dc
*Click Here to go to the Pinned "the Hub - Info and Current Download Links" post*
*The Fruit Bat will only be available as a free download until March 31st. After that it will be available again in July 2023, for purchase.
***Paid Links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Comments
MatMire_Makes
Hmmm. That definitely shouldn't happen. Can you email me some pictures (matmire.makes@gmail.com) so I can see what you're dealing with, or even better, post them in the #troubleshooting channel on Discord and we can try and solve it as a group.
dejjen
I've tried to print this twice and both times the wings were fused solid. I had no problems printing the beardie, or the snakes. Am I doing something wrong?
Frostbit Shadow
this is a fruit bat, the older one was a leaf nosed
Shannon Patterson
lmbo i just purchased this print the day before you brought it back
MatMire_Makes
Oh no! Haha. It such a nice filament. I’m not surprised. Ziro has been killing it lately!
Dawn Jones
I love Ziro filament and I’m guessing you might have causes the Starry Sky to go out of stock, lol. Hopefully it will be back soon. Love this little bat
MatMire_Makes
The fruit bat body has slightly different fur and the last wing joint is a bit different than the original bat’s body.
jeremy andersen
i like to tune for no brim so thank you i saw that the fur is different to
MatMire_Makes
I just added a noBrim body file to the download.
MatMire_Makes
I just added a noBrim body file to the download.
jeremy andersen
mat can i get one with out a brim? on the body that is
MatMire_Makes
Go to the pinned “current download links” post (that post is also linked above) then click on the Fruit Bat link. It will open a separate page with a download button in the upper right hand corner.
Omar
So how do I download the file?
Kristin Riess
this printed so amazingly!!!! thanks for sharing!
MatMire_Makes
No worries. It’s a completely different head design. The body design is a little bit different but is mostly the same as the original. The chest is more puffed up and has a bit more of a fuzzy texture and the wings have a different silhouette on the last section.
Kyle
I don't mean this rude at all. I've not gotten to print one of your bats before. Is this the same as the other bat, just minus the fangs?
MorenoCreatives3D
Super excited! Have one going for the wife currently. Any chance we can get the bat body without the brims?
Lioness2000
Oh my Goodness! He is the custest EVER!!! My Grandson is going to be soo excited to have another bat friend for his collection! I just love him! Plus being a vegetarian myself, this little guy fits me!! Can't wait to bring him to life!!!
Mike Sprague
really like how you have the head angled for printing, makes using transitional plastic look more natural... be cool of some of the others to get that angle.
Ms. Connie
Thank you! I love fruit bats and this is so adorable! Going right to my printers this evening!
Johnny Wilson
Aww he's a cute little guy, I can't wait to print him!
Ben - FlexiPals
Same!! I need that dark sparkly!
TheArtifactWorkshop
The darker colored one is the one I am after. Looks soo cool.
Cindi Ward
Looks Amazing!
TheArtifactWorkshop
Very excited about this one! Can you tell us which filament you used? If you wanted to link to it via an Amazon affiliate link when you release a model we could get the info, and you could get a little extra!
Timothy Heidecker
Love everything about it!!!!
