Moby Whale
Source: Thingiverse by Moby_Inc
The Moby Whale is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Moby_Inc. When we first got our 3d printer one of the first things I wanted to design was our Moby logo. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
When we first got our 3d printer one of the first things I wanted to design was our Moby logo. People always remark at how fun it is, and how friendly the whale is floating there in the middle. Translating an illustration/logo into a 3D model can be a bit tough, but I thought that I could do a decent job while maintaining the all important whimsy of the logo. In the illustration I spent a lot of time playing with the proportions and exaggeration of the defining features so that it would read really well as a "whale" at many sizes. Additionally, the illustration isn't based on Moby Dick, but rather on a small passage from The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy where a whale is contemplating its short existence while falling to its demise. Thus, the flying/floating feel of the illustration _had…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Moby Whale is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Moby_Inc.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Moby_Inc, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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