I here present version 2 of the Articulated Elephant. Like the previous version, this one has 24 joints and prints without support. However, this version also has Tusks which are printed separately and easily attached afterwards, preferably with some superglue, but might stay in place without. The separate parts allows for printing the elephant in grey and the tusks in white (or any other colour combination).

The elephant model has 3 inbuild supports which are easily removed after printing.

The complex shape of the first layer required excellent bed adhesion, so clean your plate or consider using a brim!

The joints are relatively loose, and if you want it to stand more securely, please have a look at this excellent stand made by mhparsons.

Elephant Stand by mhparsons | Download free STL model | Printables.com

Please also have a look at the “tusk-less” version 1 which is an equally lovely print and a perfect partner to this version. Articulated Elephant (Print-in-Place) by kida | Download free STL model | Printables.com

or the baby elephant version Tiny Elephant (Print-in-Place) by kida | Download free STL model | Printables.com.

Enjoy!