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==== Project - Benchy Boat ====

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This is a typical first project for many people. It's a small, simple model that is ready to print.

  - Download the file from [[https://www.printables.com/model/1250224-benchy-boat|printables.com]]. When you click the **download** button, it will take you to another section of the same page that lists the file(s) available to download. In this case, we only have 1 file ( .stl ).
  - Click the **download** button next to it.
  - Open [[https://www.tinkercad.com|tickercad.com]]. I assume you have already created an account. If not, do that now.
  - Click the **Create** button to start a new TickerCAD project.
  - Select the **3D Design** option
  - Click the **import** button

You now have a model in your project. Let's give the project a name. At the top left corner ( next to the colorful square ), you will see a random 2-word name. Click on the name to erase it and give it a new name.

Let's call this project **Benchy Boat**. Then press enter to save the name.


== Add Your Initials ==

  - Select the text tool on the right and click somewhere on the build plane.
  - Change the color to white ( preset )
  - Change the text from "TEXT" to your initials ( eg. MD )
  - Reduce the size to somewhat smaller than the boat roof
  - Rotate it to sit flat on the roof. The height needs to be enough to be half inside the roof and half sticking out of it.


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Your model should look like this. If so, you are ready to prepare for printing.

Go to [[clubs:3d-printing:3d_printing_editing#editing|the editing page]] to prepare your model.