For those of you who like easy printing and snap together, this mesh is not for you...

The one at this link is
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3164774

This version is pretty amazing stuff, however it's a bit slow and tedious to assemble. So I've drawn a version that prints assembled and is still a hex mesh. These two are compatible (8mm balls). The snap together isn't (9mm balls).

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3149980

The root idea I first posted here,
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3112944
it got such a positive response that I thought I should update it for all you 3d printing enthusiasts.

I notice that lots of people are downloading it, but not so many are “liking” it? If there’s something I can do, or question I can answer to make it more likealble for you, please let me know.

There's quite a bit more to come from this design, so follow me if you want to keep up to date.

Is anyone interested in a link to my fusion modeling file?

This mesh is strong,and flexible, and very interestingly, it's an adjustable mesh! So if you want a bulge, for a boob, or whatever, no problem, just adjust the length of the rods and you have created a non-flat surface.

The hole in the centre is for snap in components I have yet to design! (or you have yet to design). The idea is that this mesh could be a carrier for some scale mail, or spikes, or flowers, or....

I'm pleased with the system, and I think anyone can put it together. Getting a batch of small threaded rod is a pain, but you can order nylon threaded rod which would help keep the weight down.

A useful trick is that the hole through the centre can be used clamp through with a bolt. This allows for faster assembly, and keeps the pieces tight together while the glue dries.

In my head I'm about 3 iterations beyond what you see here, but I don't have much time for this project.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1UVltLlFgU