🦖 Scoop: Adorable Parasaurolophus – CARTOON EDITION (single color print)

Meet Scoop, the miniature version of one of the most iconic herbivores of the prehistoric world! This adorable, stylized figurine represents a "chibi" version of the famous dinosaur known as Parasaurolophus. With its signature head crest, big curious eyes, and friendly stance, Scoop is the perfect desk companion, a gift for paleontology enthusiasts, or a playful addition to any 3D-printed prehistoric collection.

📜 The Musician of the Cretaceous

The real Parasaurolophus was a fascinating creature known for the long, hollow bony crest extending from the back of its head. Scientists believe this crest acted as a resonance chamber to create deep, trumpeting sounds to communicate with the herd. While our model Scoop stays quiet, it faithfully preserves that iconic silhouette in a modern, minimalist "cartoon" style.

🔍 Model Features

• Mischievous Expression: Large eyes and a slightly open beak give Scoop a unique, friendly character.
• Iconic Silhouette: The model emphasizes the characteristic crest that flows elegantly from the head line.
• Stable Stance: Despite its upright look, the model is balanced by its tail to stand firmly on your shelf.
• Color Variety: As seen in the photos, Scoop looks fantastic in any filament—from vibrant orange and purple to elegant black or white.

🖨 Print Settings

• Layer height: 0.20 mm (0.16 mm recommended for finer details)
• Perimeters: 2
• Infill: 8–10% gyroid
• Supports: Required (Organic/Tree supports highly recommended)
• ⚠ IMPORTANT: Due to the model's anatomy (front paws and tail), please be extremely careful when removing supports. These parts are delicate and could snap if handled roughly.

📏 Model Size

• Standard height: approx. 10 cm
• Scaling options: Scaling up works perfectly. If scaling down significantly, please note that eye assembly may become difficult due to the very small parts.

🎨 Color Unit (Multi-color without AMS)

No AMS, ACE PRO, or MMU required. The model is designed for easy multi-color results on single-material machines. The eyes are printed as separate pieces and inserted into Scoop's head, allowing you to customize the iris color without a filament swapper.

🧩 Assembly

Each eye consists of three parts which are inserted directly into Scoop’s head. For a permanent fit, we recommend a small drop of superglue. The process is straightforward and beginner-friendly.

🗂 Print Plates

• Plate 1 – Scoop body
• Plates 2-4 – Individual eye colors (Black / White / Iris color of your choice)
• Plate 5 – Complete pair of eyes using sequential printing (for AMS / ACE Pro users)

📦 Available Files

• 3MF files for BambuLab, Anycubic, and Elegoo
• STL files for all other slicers