Introduction:

No prototype, no inspiration—just the result of freestyle. Hilarious!

This is the 15th piece in my mini retractable sword series. It was modeled in PL (Plasticitys Plastic City), printed as a single piece with no assembly required, taking about 2 hours to print. The dimensions are just right, making it suitable for both adults and children. I plan to continue developing this series.

It’s been ages since I last used PL—I’ve completely forgotten all the keyboard shortcuts. Hilarious!

Parameter Details: 8% spiral infill, seam alignment, no brim, standard supports (hand-drawn), and other typical settings.

Notes:

1. It’s recommended not to print multiple pieces at once, as the risk of printing failures increases.

2. The base of the retractable sword model is quite small. To prevent warping or layer misalignment caused by uneven adhesion, please clean the build plate, apply adhesive spray or coating, and raise the bed temperature by 5°C.

3. If the first few layers stick together tightly and you can’t finish printing, gently stretch the model apart using a utility knife.

4. If a particular section doesn’t extend smoothly, it may be due to slight material extrusion issues or layer misalignment; try extending it several times to resolve the problem.

5. This test was conducted solely using PLA. If you use PETG, there’s a chance of sticking or excessively tight gaps that could affect retraction. We recommend drying your filaments and adjusting the hole compensation settings according to your specific conditions.