I downloaded the Baby Groot model posted by landsharkxx (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:436968) and wanted to remix it and see if I could make it print easier with little or no supports. (Printing with PLA and an active cooling fan.)
I took the time to adjust the areas with overhangs, thicken his thin features, and resculpt in detail and add some leafs.
I was able to put him in a pot with a print in place part that allows him to wiggle around as if he was dancing. Video here: http://youtu.be/Qk9saWm2xM0
I used Meshmixer, Sculptris, and 123D Design. Print tested on a MakerBot Replicator 2. No supports or raft needed.
| DancingGroot_LooseFit.stl | 10.1MB | |
| Dual_Extruder_only_groot.stl | 1.2MB | |
| Dual_Extruder_only_groot_2.stl | 8.9MB | |
| groots_head.stl | 12.6MB | |
| groots_head_body.stl | 41.6MB | |
| groots_head_body_no_pot.stl | 29.5MB | |
| groot_dancing_no_supports.stl | 10.1MB | |
| groot_figure_no_supports.stl | 2.8MB | |
| Groot_MB_Replicator_2.x3g | 8.5MB | |
| groot_nobase_no_supports.stl | 7.8MB |
