Ultimate Floating Duck Set

A set of rubber ducks with multiple ways of adding weight for best swimming performance ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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Dive into fun-filled adventures with our Ultimate Floating Duck Setโ€”a collection of rubber ducks designed for maximum swimming performance and entertainment. This set includes multiple rubber ducks, each featuring innovative ways to add weight for optimal buoyancy and movement in the water. Whether you're playing in the bathtub, pool, or pond, these ducks provide endless hours of enjoyment for both kids and adults alike. Experiment with different weights and configurations to customize your duck's swimming abilities and enhance your water play experience. Make a splash with our Ultimate Floating Duck Setโ€”a must-have for anyone who loves whimsical water adventures! ๐Ÿฆ†๐Ÿ’ฆ

๐Ÿ“„ Options / Variants

โ†’ have a look in the Files section click here


๐Ÿ›  Print settings:

  • use ~ 10% infill (as little as possible)
  • print ~4 perimeters for added watertightness
  • use PETG or ABS for food safety and high temperature applications

๐ŸงพInstructions:

  1. Print your favourite Duck design
  2. Either:
    โ†’ use m4 Bolts and nuts and screw them into the bottom to make a counterweight.
         The number of nuts needed needs to be adjusted for each print
         You might need to postprocess the hole on the bottom with a 4 mm drill!
         Seal the hole with hot glue (optional)
    โ†’ or print the โ€œPlugโ€ with 100% infill as counterweight. 
         (Increase bottom layers of the duck to at least 15 for added weight. 
         The top layers should not be increased)
         Glue it in with some superglue 
         (Suboptimal because of lower weight but should work!)
  3. Use clear spray paint to seal the ducks to prevent water ingress

Happy printing!
 

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Model origin

The author remixed this model.

Differences of the remix compared to the original

added holes for weights (with space for a m4 screw and nuts as weights), 
added a weight placeholder for easier weight distribution adjustment, 
fixed some of the meshes
added better instructions

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