Make object ready for 3d printing

[Anonymous]

I want to make this object ready for 3d printing and I want to make it hollow, I'm facing some difficulties to accomplish this.  Can you help me?

https://a360.co/2MZH5nO

Thank you.

[etfrench]

It's better if you attach the file to the thread instead of linking.  File/Export/Archive file *.f3d to create the local copy.

[lee_sanders]

Hi @Anonymous 

I've tried opening your file but it keeps failing.

I would try splitting the model into 2 and then use the shell command.  

[Anonymous]

already did it.

[Anonymous]

try now.

[LeonardoBN]

Do you plan to 3D print it in two parts?

The split @lee_sanders is a interesting idea. You can shell both halves, but you will face trouble at some extent:

Did you check if you shape looks OK in Sculpt/Display Mode/Box Display? 

I attached a draft for this, and you can improve further as you work on the shape. 

[laughingcreek]

the star points on t-spline bodies are frequently the source of less than ideal surface curvature.  rule of thumb is to locate them in areas of low surface curvature.  you have one placed at a location that has the highest curvature.  it is blocking the shell operation.  try adding an edge loop(s) to create the geometry your looking for at the sides, and moving the star point over to a flatter area of the model.