FLEXI Customizable Modular Dragon Set EARLY ACCESS
Added 2025-02-15 00:02:53 +0000 UTCHey everyone!
I am SUPER excited about today's release and have been working on it all this past month to make sure it's perfect. The modular dragon set (Or Mod-a-dragon as the Beta Testers called it) is a set of interchangeable dragon pieces so you can make a variety of different combos for different looking dragons and scale it up or down to make a huge variety of sizes! There's so many possibilities with this baby and I'm stoked about it!
Filaments are D3D white and black, Hatchbox mint, Ziro Afterglow, and Numakers Nuclear red, all with hand painted details. Multicolor 3MF files included.
The base set of body joints can be pretty tight going into the body but are super sturdy once put together. A set of slightly looser joints that are easier to put together is also included!
Print recs:
2-3 walls
5-15% infill
No supports
Add brim if needed
Scale up or down with as many pieces as desired (Tested between 60% and 300%)
Refer to the Flexi + Deluxe + Original seller tier download link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/flexi-model-site-103246452?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
I hope y'all like them!
Thanks so much for all your support <3
Kek
Comments
I use author on the ball joints, no supports. Was having bed adhesion issues without the brim. 5mm was sufficient. I also hit the print bed with hairspray between prints.
Yeung Family
2025-03-21 21:18:11 +0000 UTCPOTSy here as just part of a much broader range of dysautonomia issues. Feel free to message if you wanna chat about disability stuff sometime, I have been doing disability activism for more than 25 years around the whole momming gig. From some of your movements in videos and poses in stills I thought you might have hEDS when paired with seeing your wheelchair. I need to print your dragon wheel for my chair and to see if I can come up with some other kids, but my printers have been busy printing flexi & fidget dragons for a Society for Creative Anachronism event tomorrow. Been posting some of the photos on my FB and saw you reshare one or two (this is Ahmie typing). I am horrible about getting stuff listed on (or promoting) our family Etsy but I will probably list some of the pride dragons on there next week if I don't get too swamped (my husband is on Spring break as of two hours ago so MAYBE I can get his help with that). We have a Creality K1 Max at home (our family room is a mini maker space) and he has a K2 Plus in his classroom so if you wanna test out some larger wheelchair wheel (maybe compatible with bicycle wheels?) designs I would be happy to test them out on our equipment.
Yeung Family
2025-03-21 21:16:50 +0000 UTCThose are great ideas for new pieces to add!! Thanks for the suggestions! And I'm so glad you like them!! I actually have POTS and am currently in the process of possibly getting an EDS diagnosis as well lol. Hi fellow spoonie <3
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-03-21 04:46:23 +0000 UTCThe filenames are pretty well done. I'm focusing mostly on creating multicolored dragons by printing the body pieces in different colors, and I like doing a European style dragon (four footed limbs plus a pair of wings). For that I need one "dragon body wings" and two "dragon body arms", I like a shorter "neck" to let the head be able to "pillow" on the arms so I only do one small body part between the upper arms and head, the wings body part right behind the arms part, a large body part, the second "body arms" part for the legs to attach to, then one each L, M, and S body pieces with the selected tail attached to the S. That's 9 "body" parts, plus head, R & L arm, R & L leg, R & L wing, and tail. At default size, I can fit all those on the bed of our Bambu A1 Mini if I'm doing all the parts in one color (I prefer to print parts in single filaments because having a bunch of "poops" around gets overwhelming to me). Hope that helps! Oh and 5pct infill, 3 walls, autobrim (the ball connector part needed it on my setup) is working really well for me. If you've got hand strength issues definitely print the looser set, assemble from the head back is easier on my hands, set them in an angle with the bed sides closer together rotating upwards with force as you connect them, and warm them a bit (try a hair dryer) if it's still difficult to get them together - I've been testing out the process so I can delegate assembly to my kids.
Yeung Family
2025-03-20 18:54:18 +0000 UTCSorry if this was already asked, I am dyslexic and am not spotting it on a read through of comments. Could you make a few additions to this set? Notably I'd really like to be able to put the arms on the same piece as the wings (so four attachment points on the one piece, two upper and two lower), and I'd also really like to be able to make two-headed dragons... maybe even three-headed ones for when I'm feeling indecisive about which of these wonderful heads to use (the four-horned one is my current favorite). I'm grateful for these as so many other flexi dragons are problematic with my fragile skin (I have hypermobile EDS), and the lack of sharp pointy bits let me enjoy these more. I'm making some in the Disability Pride Flag colors.
Yeung Family
2025-03-20 18:42:23 +0000 UTCIs there a list somewhere explaining which piece is what? and how many of each link we will need to print? Since it's so customizable, its kinda hard to tell which is needed vs whats interchangable. Don't know if that makes any sense.
Brianda Dray
2025-03-20 16:59:12 +0000 UTCYayyy great to hear! No supports for this guy at all :) And yes, definitely!
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-03-17 23:18:07 +0000 UTCI love this dragon and can finally print it. I have 2 questions: do you use support for the ball joints, because mine fall off all the time. And are you planning other dragon heads and tails?
Lidia Heinzel
2025-03-17 13:29:52 +0000 UTCTry setting in the bottom of the joint and then roll the rest into the socket :) There's also the looser version you can try and I'll be adding a slightly looser version 2 soon!
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-25 21:31:31 +0000 UTCI canโt get any of the pieces to fit together ๐ the ball joints wonโt fit into the holes
Melissa
2025-02-25 21:19:53 +0000 UTCWhen you download the file it should be in a compressed ZIP folder that you can extract and then there should be 2 folders with all the pieces, one with standard and one with looser pieces :)
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-24 22:19:44 +0000 UTCI wonder if putting vasoline on the joints would help? I am still printing mine so I haven't put anything together yet
Shana
2025-02-24 19:45:06 +0000 UTCCould you direct me on where/how to find the individual stl files? My programs don't give me an option.
Beth Petkunas
2025-02-24 17:37:41 +0000 UTCI used a silk PLA which I think is more brittle than regular PLA. I think normal PLA would allow the most flexibility. I want to say PETG is less flexible than PLA. I ended up using a heat gun to help with assembly but you have to be very, very careful or you will totally mess it up using a heat gun. I tried with 15% infill which probably is stronger but a lot less flexible than 5%. Even with 5%, although closer to going together, I felt like it would break if I put it together without the heat gun. Great model, I'll be printing more. Don't think I can post a picture here but I finished a 300% print.
Kenny Birdwell
2025-02-24 15:41:25 +0000 UTCDefinitely agree! They also go in best if you set in the bottom of the ball socket and then roll the top in. Also you can check and raise your infill or wall settings if needed to help them be stronger!
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-24 00:59:56 +0000 UTCAll 4 dragons pictured have different variety and number of parts to appear differently :) I usually use XL and L for between the legs and wings, L and M to S for tail, and S and M for a neck.
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-24 00:58:08 +0000 UTCThey do best if you set the bottom of the ball into the socket first and then roll the top up into the socket. You can also try the looser pieces and also add walls or infill for extra strength!
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-24 00:57:27 +0000 UTCYay, I'm happy to have you! I did the head, a S, M, then arms and wings, then L, then XL, then L, back legs, and then L down to M and S as many pieces as you want
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-24 00:56:18 +0000 UTCHi! i just joined your patron and I'm excited to get printing! My question about the modular dragon is... what order did you attach the parts in?
Wanderer-found
2025-02-23 23:14:26 +0000 UTCwould it be possible to show print numbers of parts to make the dragons with the part name
Draco Gold
2025-02-22 23:33:57 +0000 UTCI printed those numbers and Iโm having trouble figuring out where the xl goes. Looking at the top view of the while dragon it looks like there are more than those numbers listed but I canโt quite figure out the order.
Rebecca
2025-02-22 20:27:22 +0000 UTCWhich filament did you use? I used PETG and I broke at least half of my pieces trying to assemble.. I am so gutted right now.. :-(
Ra
2025-02-22 07:13:57 +0000 UTCI am so sad... I printed it all out and when I tried to assemble it, I broke at least half of the pieces... Is there a trick to snapping them all together?
Ra
2025-02-22 07:12:25 +0000 UTCWould recommend you test fit a couple of pieces before printing the whole thing, especially if you are not using the looser joint models. I printed the regular one and both wings broke trying to put it together. Just broke a small piece trying to join it to the head. Maybe the filament I'm using, printing the looser joint parts now to see if they go on easier. The legs and arms went on without issue printed in the normal model. Note I printed it at 300%.
Kenny Birdwell
2025-02-21 19:51:40 +0000 UTCCould you direct me to where I find the individual stl files? Sorry to be a bother
Beth Petkunas
2025-02-21 06:16:10 +0000 UTCthatโs amazing!! thank you
Ra
2025-02-21 05:07:23 +0000 UTCHey, that definitely sounds like something specific to that slicer or computer having a hard time handling large files. If you're trying to load the 3MF file that has many different pieces so unless you're doing multicolor you may have better luck with loading in the individual STLs! And happy to have you! <3 Thanks for the support
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-21 04:18:48 +0000 UTCThis may sound like a dumb question, but how can I get this to download to my ankermake M5? It keeps telling me the "file cannot be larger than 200mb." Do I need to do this strictly from my computer? Will that work? Or am I just out of luck? Btw, I switched to having an account with you instead of STLFLIX.
Beth Petkunas
2025-02-21 00:52:41 +0000 UTCNope, none of it needs support :)
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-20 23:34:58 +0000 UTCDo the wings not need supports either? One part is elevated so I didnโt knowโฆ please advise
Ra
2025-02-20 23:12:27 +0000 UTCYes, scale all pieces equally :)
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-20 22:45:58 +0000 UTCWhen making this at 300 do you enlarge all pieces to this?
Melissa
2025-02-20 15:51:24 +0000 UTCOk so I am so very new to this. I want to print her 300%. Do I need to scale her in Bambu Studio? Talk to me like I am a child because in this I really am!! LOL! I have been wanting a large dragon for a few weeks now and I saw yours (yes i'm late to the party!) and instantly fell in love!!
Shana
2025-02-19 04:50:06 +0000 UTCStarting one now. How many parts is the biggest one you've made and what is the order of parts. I've been getting myself confused how it all connects together.
musicmancs
2025-02-19 04:07:20 +0000 UTCThe different sized pieces are just so you can taper the body proportions as needed for like the tail, neck, ect. The shoulder and wing body connector pieces are one size since proportionally those would often be thicker.
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-18 23:05:36 +0000 UTCAww yay!
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-18 23:04:11 +0000 UTChi i am trying to build it now but all the pieces are confusing me a bit. does it matter what parts for the body? i saw there is a small body piece are their small legs and arms to? idk if i am overlooking them lol
Deanne Murray
2025-02-18 17:38:43 +0000 UTCWaiting on a new build plate then im definitely making one of these. But definitely need a horse or pegause one to take to my model horse shows!!!
dragongoddest .
2025-02-18 02:42:31 +0000 UTCHere that one is! https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/jewelry/modular-dragon-bracelet
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-17 23:08:39 +0000 UTCShe's about 46 inches long!
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-17 22:42:55 +0000 UTCNo, the bracelet one will be on Cults3D later today! :)
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-17 22:41:18 +0000 UTCIt's actually a gold acrylic on red PLA! :) Hahah thanks! They always like to be involved xD
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-17 22:41:04 +0000 UTCHow long is this beauty? Your work is awesome.
3D Chaos
2025-02-17 20:25:22 +0000 UTCIs this the one that can be a bracelet?
Mary Howard
2025-02-17 18:26:28 +0000 UTCWhere did you get that gold filament, or what is it called exactly? I love the texture of it. Also I love the fact that the doggo's were in the background, and it looked just like you had another pet in your arms!
Vera's Arts and Dice
2025-02-17 18:25:44 +0000 UTCThanks!!
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-17 03:05:55 +0000 UTCcool
Mr.Pyro
2025-02-16 22:04:52 +0000 UTCYay! I hope you enjoy <3
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-16 07:13:43 +0000 UTCThank you very much for this info i now have it set up with 9 plates to print the 300% Scale
Etzweiler Goodz 3D Printz
2025-02-16 02:07:22 +0000 UTCAlready printing! I am so stoked for this.
17Artworks
2025-02-16 01:02:12 +0000 UTC2 body leg connectors, 1 wing, 4 S, 4 M, 4 L and 1 XL
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-15 21:08:14 +0000 UTCYessssss <3
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-15 21:06:54 +0000 UTCYep, 306% specifically! I used light infill so it's pretty lightweight, I think I only used like one and a half rolls.
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-15 21:06:49 +0000 UTCOk Madam, so my only question is how many of each body piece did you use to make the 300% scale size cuz im trying to set it up on each plate to print her that size. Please and Thank You!!!!
Etzweiler Goodz 3D Printz
2025-02-15 18:05:26 +0000 UTCThis is awesome, going to have to print one as soon as my printer is free in 300%
Callys3DPrinting
2025-02-15 17:37:24 +0000 UTCThe biggest white one is 300%? and what was estimate weight if you remember? I don't know how many kg of one color i have to order :P I love them ๐ definitely going to print one!
Tonia Kowalczyk
2025-02-15 07:49:31 +0000 UTCAwesome! I am about to start my first plate of parts to try this out. I absolutely love this concept. Do you think you will release more modular parts in the future? I'm super excited!!!
Jocelyn Kessinger
2025-02-15 06:44:53 +0000 UTCYes!
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-15 06:27:28 +0000 UTCIs "modular dragon body arms N" the piece you use to connect legs as well as arms?
Jocelyn Kessinger
2025-02-15 06:25:01 +0000 UTCOmg yessss! Do it!
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-15 04:14:29 +0000 UTCYayyy perfect!
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-15 04:14:24 +0000 UTCI have never wanted to print a 300% so bad in my LIFE!!!!! I need him for my office!!!
Tori Davey
2025-02-15 02:16:58 +0000 UTCYaaaas, just in time! This will work perfect for a custom order I got in! ๐คฉ
Tangled Gems 3D
2025-02-15 02:08:24 +0000 UTCGreat!! I use Bambu Studio :) A lot of people also like Orca Slicer
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-15 02:02:48 +0000 UTCYay! Thanks so much!
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-15 02:02:31 +0000 UTCThe huge one is AWESOME! So excited to do this one!
Skye Wade
2025-02-15 01:57:31 +0000 UTCExcited to give this one a go. Do you recommend a particular slicer program?
Paul Harvey
2025-02-15 01:19:13 +0000 UTCThanks! Hahaha whoops xD
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-15 00:56:14 +0000 UTCThis is awesome... And also ... Way to make me go a load of new filament to have different colours combos etc. ๐๐คฃ
Lee Richardson
2025-02-15 00:54:47 +0000 UTCThanks!!
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-15 00:38:50 +0000 UTCYesssss! Lol she just uses the spiney dragon head for one of the options! Glad you like it!
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-15 00:38:35 +0000 UTCSo cool!!
dch28 dh
2025-02-15 00:38:19 +0000 UTCOmg mega dragon! At first I thought it was an update to the CYOD. this is awesome
Andrew Sheffield
2025-02-15 00:36:43 +0000 UTCNow I need a filament daddy. Lol. Just kidding
Daphne Walker
2025-02-15 00:23:01 +0000 UTCThanks!! Yesssss! <3
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-15 00:20:59 +0000 UTCAw yay! Awesome to hear! <3 I'm glad you like it!
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-15 00:20:52 +0000 UTCYayyy! I'm so glad!
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-15 00:20:32 +0000 UTCSweet!! I do love dragons!!!
carrie roehrig
2025-02-15 00:18:42 +0000 UTCAwesome! Definitely thinking about doing a couple dragon based shows i was originally planning on sitting out before this release. Such a great idea!
Phillip Frost
2025-02-15 00:17:29 +0000 UTCOh my dragon!!!!!!! I love it!!!!!
Daphne Walker
2025-02-15 00:16:12 +0000 UTCYesssss I do! One of my next projects ๐ค
David Becker
2025-02-15 00:12:39 +0000 UTCAwww yay!! I'm so glad you like it! Thanks!
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-15 00:11:48 +0000 UTCYou are kidding me ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฒ THIS IS FIIIIIIRREEEEEE! So big ๐ฑ... TAKE MY MONEEEEEEY ๐ณ๐ณ๐ณ
David Becker
2025-02-15 00:11:17 +0000 UTCYay! Thank you <3
Kirsten McKenzie
2025-02-15 00:08:14 +0000 UTCThis is BEAUTIFUL and I can't wait to try one!! ๐คฉ
Jasmine Julian
2025-02-15 00:05:53 +0000 UTC
