Home Creators Posts Import Register Favorites Logout

Content

Included in Monthly Downloads for March 2026 Patrons Here: DOWNLOADS..........................................................................................Hi Folks,Seems like I have been on a bit of a water theme this month! I think the impending Summer heat is giving me serious ocean fever 🤣

Adding to the reptilian bones collection, the Plesiosaurus has a long neck, smaller head and larger paddles (fins). This character is super articulated and wiggly. I added the stand as a way to display in a more upright position. The Lobster snack and XL/cut versions are included! Notes for the XL/Cut version PLEASE READ the print tips below... you must glue together. This is the super glue I use for all my XL dinos: https://amzn.to/4lYylON

Happy Printing -Dan*Please consider tagging @flexifactory/ #flexifactory in your social posts so I can see your amazing prints! AND make sure to share in the private Flexi Factory discord :) Members can join through the settings/apps tab or direct link in pinned post.

Print tips and Info:

STL and 3MF files are included. * If you use the 3mf file, please remember that it is a painted project file for your convenience. You must check your material/printer/settings to make sure it works correctly for your printing project. I create the 3mf in bambulab with the X1C settings.

I print with .12 or .16 layer height for quality. For the stand, consider reducing infill to 8% to save time and materials.

As usual, make sure you have good adhesion, especially the smaller you go. A glue stick works or I have switched to using on all my machines... a BIQU Cryopgrip Frostbite adhesion plate.

I successfully test printed between 60% and 322% XL for this design. But I recommend 60% or larger for the dinos. If you print the minis, consider using the straight stl/3mf for printability.

XL version must be GLUED together with Super Glue. I still suggest no supports, though you may have some "roughness" due to bridging on the underside of the rib bones or toes. This is the super glue I use for all my XL dinos: https://amzn.to/4lYylON

XL version is saved in the 3MF at 322%. The stand will not fit at that size. 322% fits only on the H2D plate.

Gradient PLA works well with this model: I have a comprehensive list of Filament I use here: Amazon List

1st photo is 125% STL Stained and painted: Overture Matte PLA, Video Tutorial HERE

2nd Photo is 100% 3mf: Cookiecad Mermaid and Sunlu Yellow

3rd Photo is 100% 3mf: Locyfens Blue/Green and Geetech Brown Stone

4th photo is 60% and 80% STL: Flashforge Rainbow Candy

* Monthly Downloads and BONUS Files can be found here: DOWNLOADS  All of my Public Releases that are not included this month can be purchased on My Mini Factory or Cults 3d with the 40% off code. See this post for more information: DISCOUNTS  Past Exclusives can also be found in this tab. Individual discount codes to buy for $3.99.

Files

Comments

Printyboy

That purple and yellow one is awesome!

Adam Jones

Awesome addition!!!! The stand and snack lobster add the perfect finishing touches too!! Thanks for your hard work and sharing these with us!! Have great holiday weekend as well!!!

Sassy

hey , ich hab ihn jetzt 4 mal gedruckt ,auf zwei verschiedenen Druckern, und jedes mal ist ein Horn wo der Kopf einrastet abgebrochen. Es waren auch unterschiedliche Pla - Filamente

Dan

You pla is likely not dry enough. The pop on mechanism for the head is identical to every one of my dinos. It could also be settings related. You can add photos and info to discord and I will try and help.

Mike

Absolutely LOVE this one. It is such a good fidget and you can helicopter his head if you're careful enough!

Ldyblue

Love it!

Amy

Hi! My 13 year old is having a problem with the pop on mechanism. Everything turns out great, except the one side of pop on on the body side. Any help?

Dan

You just need to align the divot and pop down. Identical to all the other designs with pop on heads :) I usually align both and snap on, but you can also try aligning one and then snapping the other down.

Ian

Came out great!!

David Hefner

I had the same thing happen on a 200% sized print, made with Geeetech white base, with eryone liquid gold accents. One of the 'horns' where the head snaps down broke trying to snap it together. This was a brand new roll, fresh from the dryer. Snapped right on the layer line at the base of one side. This was printed on my U1 at .16, 3 walls, 15% gyroid. I'm wondering if I need to print the head slightly larger than 200% (maybe drop a percent or 2) to make it not as tight. I'll say this, at 200%, the top of the head was MUUUCH harder to snap down than any other large-scale print in the bone series to put together. I separated the model into parts and modified the bottom jaw part for more walls and a higher percentage infill, and I'm going to attempt a 2nd print of it now. Looks GREAT at 200% though. Going to do the XXL version later this week when my bone filament comes in, but already have the XXL-sized base printed (that dang thing is HUGE at 322%, lol).

Dan

Thank you for the feedback. I will take another look to see why it is having such trouble for you. Tested on 8 different types of machines and pla from silk to matte. Not one broke with my standard settings. Even the 322 in matte snapped on without a problem.

Hayley Swindells

it is great but sadly for me not worth printing as it is too much like the mosasaurus, I am limited for space on my stall so ones that are too similar i have to choose between. ( Best sellers are the braccy, t-rex and mosa)

Dan

I always take suggestions. I'm happy to hear any requests that you have that you feel would add value. This particular model has been requested hundreds of times which is why I created it as an alternative to the Mosasaurus. As I understand it, there are nuances between the different types of dinos which I try to reflect in my designs.

Tyson Peterson

I know this is the wrong post to comment on but was wondering if you have released the stegosaurus in XL?

Dan

Not yet. I will send out notice as a free update once I split those other big dinos :)