OT: 3D printing hobbyists or CAD experts?

Anyone here into 3D printing or have experience with taking an idea and making it reality? I don't own my own printer, but have access to one and think it would be neat to have some Hokie-themed swag around -- a hokie bird, a horse on a treadmill, etc. I just don't have any experience with any CAD programs to do that and am looking for some direction. I tried reaching out to some DREAMS lab students that I collaborated with while I was around on campus, but nobody wanted to take the time to make the CAD model for a horse on a treadmill.

Also and this is more of a general statement, 3d printing is cool. I really think that, as engineering improves to get both speed and resolution gains and as material chemistry improves to offer a wider toolbox of available materials, that 3D printing will change the world.

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