We interrupt this broadcast
Dear Patrons,
I am sitting about 300 kilometers (190 miles, roughly the distance between New York and DC) from the border of the country that is being brutally invaded. Less than 800 kilometers away a war is raging, on a scale Europe hasn't seen since the Second World War. Innocent people are dying because of one madman.
I planned something different here for the end of the month, but I can't turn my thoughts to anything else.
I have released these two supportless models for all on Thingiverse and PrusaPrinters, you will also find them in the repository:
- Putler, the sad little evil troll
- Berehynia, a female deity from Slavic mythology, a simplified supportless model based on the monument standing on Independence Square in Kiev, the Ukrainian capital that is under siege at this very moment.
I'm sure you'll find a use for these.
Thank you for your support, these are horrific times, I will be using Patreon income to support the humanitarian aid for the oppressed people of Ukraine.
I myself am safe, as long as NATO means anything.
Returning to regular broadcast soon.
Comments (7)
Not seeing these on your Thingiverse link--not sure if it's listed yet. I'd like to share it.
I will be printing dozens of "Putlers" and give them to all of my friends and acquaintances. I'll consider it a gentle (and somewhat humorous) act of civil disobedience. I hope my little Putlers will be a reminder for people to take real action. I myself have made a humble donation to an organization affiliated with my church who are directly helping refugees in Romania.
Stay safe! The people of Ukraine deserve our support. Thank you and all the people of Poland providing shelter and humanitarian aid.
That is a beautiful gesture and model. I will put a free print of Berehynia into every order from my shop and encourage people to share their painted versions online in support of Ukraine.
Where should I go to donate to humanitarian aid myself?
The one I trust is Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH), they are experienced in bringing help to areas in crisis, been helping in eastern Ukraine for a while now: https://www.pah.org.pl/en/ukraine/
Take care dude.
