Large Tapered Print In Place Tentacles

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I decided to make a larger version of my Tapered Print In Place Tentacles instead of just scaling up the smaller ones. These have more segments and the smallest piece is slightly larger than the previous smallest piece. It fits the bodies when they are scaled up by 200%. Using More Realistic Octopus by Stanos it measures 300mm (12") from the tips of the tentacles to the top of the head. I've included two styles just like my previous smaller ones: Smooth Suckers I've also included them in one long piece or two shorter sections for printing on 100mm machines. The PLA I printed the tentacles in was a terrible roll of filament that did not print well at all and loved to curl. The body on the other hand is printed in a much nicer white PLA that prints flawlessly. Thankfully this used up the last of the terrible filament. Print Settings Printer: Tantillus Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.5 x 0.15 or less Infill: 15% Notes: The body must be scaled at least 200%. I suggest printing the body first and then print one of the single segments to decide if you like the way it connects to the body. I find the original joints to be a little tight and would prefer if they dangled freely which requires the tentacles to be scaled down 1 or 2 %. Or scale the body 202 to 204 % before printing the single piece to test fit if you want looser joints at the body.