Floating Cat Illusion

A floating ghost cat for Halloween – A 3D print with big Halloween spirit!

This spooky yet charming ghost cat is the perfect companion for Halloween. Floating mysteriously in mid-air, she holds a ghostly rat by the tail – her playful catch from beyond the grave. The clever design creates a magical illusion: Thanks to its clever design, it appears to float in mid-air – held only by a dangling rattail, making the cat appear to hover above the ground. Below her lay the tiny ghost rat, completing the scene in the cutest spooky way possible. It’s ideal for families and children who love Halloween decorations with a twist. Whether placed on a shelf or part of a larger spooky display, this little ghost cat brings a mix of mystery and sweetness to your home. 

An incredible shoutout to @robert.daubar for the crazy idea to print this figure in a really large size. Thank you so much — that truly makes me happy!

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Print Recommendation:

I recommend printing this Models with the orignal intendet Print Profil: [original] variable layers, optimised settings.
This includes a layer height of 0.16 mm and the upper part of the cat head and the rat with a layer height of 0.08 mm and hidden seams. The variable layer height and seams are already set in the 3MF file.
The lower part of the Model (Rat) is set to 100% infill to balance the flying cat and keep it stable. The infill is already set in the 3MF file.

The upright angled position of the cat on the print bed minimizes the chance of print errors and reduces both print time and the amount of support structures needed.
Additional supports have been added to the "robe/skirt" edges to minimalize the risk of print errors.

I recommend PLA Matte Bonewhite and the settings in my print profil for a high quality print.

Support Structures:

The Design and my Print Profil is designed with minimal but necessary supports.

Assemble:

Assembly is quite simple. Insert the parts into their matching openings and push them all the way in. Apply gentle pressure to the thicker parts of the objects to avoid cracks or breaks. No glue is needed.
See attached images for reference.

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Have fun printing!