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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.
+  - 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.
+  - Click the **Create** button to start a new TickerCAD project.
-  - Select the *3D Design* option
+  - Select the **3D Design** option
-  - Click the *import* button
+  - 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.
+{{:clubs:3d-printing:benchy_with_intitials_-_2025-09-13.png}}
+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.