Forbidden Desert Tornado Using Magnets

This is a modification using openscad to allow for magnets to be used to hold the base and the storm together. The STL i created fits magnets that have a a radius of 5mm, and thickness of 2mm. you can always customize it yourself.

Very simple to make it look like a real sandstorm:

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cover the model in white glue. I prefer the thicker tacky white glue.

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Spread the glue with your finger or brush

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sprinkle or press play sand into the glue.

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when the glue has dried, fix the patches that may have been missed using small dabs of glue and pressing sand into it

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once it's all dried, cover in a clear coat to keep the sand from falling off. I used a brush on varnish, but a decent clear spray would work fine too. If you use a brush on varnish, 1 thick coat, followed by another 1 or 2 coats. No sand fell off with just 1 coat, but i added another to be safe.

If you're looking to customize:

• download all the .scad files

• download the magnet_twister_top_basic.stl file

• make sure all the files are in the same folder

• modify the magnet_twister_top_102.scad file with your magnet size

Printer Brand:

Prusa

Printer:

i3 MK2S

Resolution:

0.2mm

Infill:

10% rectagular

Filament:
Filaments.ca PETG
white

Notes:

3 perimeter shellsrnrn

Category: Toy & Game Accessories