Years ago, I had a little papercraft model called “Impatience” by a company called “Flying Pig” (http://www.flying-pig.co.uk/). Sadly, it appears they are no longer in business. But I always wanted to 3D print a model.

There is another model out there that is almost an exact copy of the original, but it is missing most of the files.

Thsi is may take on the model, designed from scratch. The mechanism differs from the original but the effect is the same.

There are a ton of little parts because I hate printing with supports. The model is small and tolerances are tight, but I think I have built in enough slack in the model to minimize post processing. Assembly may be complex. I will also come up with an assembly guide soon, but I wanted to get this up ASAP

Included with all the files is one of a complete assembly which might help.

A length of filament is needed to act as the hinge for the fingers. Two M3-8 screws are needed for the knobs on the crank handles. Part size would not allow for anything robust enough. Also, although it will just snap together, some glue might help.