Model
Flexi T-Rex
Description
This is my improved version of the classic Flexi Rex. Somehow this version became the most popular one, maybe just because it doesn't break easily when handled by kids (and adults of course).
This model has existed since December 2017, but I uploaded it to MakerWorld as well for everyone's convenience. The primary source for this model remains its GitHub repository where you can find the latest updates, the model's history, and detailed instructions.
Go to my site for an overview of my other models.
Attribution:
This is a remix of Kirbs' Flexi Rex (Thingiverse thing:1759297), based on airfish's remix (Thingiverse thing:2189652). That model in turn was most likely inspired by the ‘Flexy Rex’ by zheng3 (Thingiverse thing:929413).
The reason why I made this version is that my print of Kirbs' original model was not very kid-proof: one of the links broke after some rough handling. Hence I made all links more robust. This means this model can probably be printed even smaller than the original ones before the links become too weak. Of course you can also scale it up at will.
I have further tweaked the model to be more balanced: it should be less inclined to face-plant than my previous version or other remixes of Kirbs' original model. Also, balancing the model on its tail should be easier, although success still depends on your particular print settings and accuracy.
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