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Cute looking Pikachu - Pokemon - Easy Printable
€1.60
Buggy One piece 3D print model
€5.70
Mimikyu 3D Print Model
€1.99
The Lady Twin Chaos Dragon
€8.99
Soccer Player SP 048
€5
Soccer Player SP 047
€5
Meliodas
€3.90
Soccer Player SP 046
€5
Soccer Player SP 043
€5
Soccer Player SP 042
€5
Soccer Player SP 041
€5
Soccer Player SP 040
€5
Soccer Player SP 039
€5
Soccer Player SP 038
€5
Soccer Player SP 037
€5
Soccer Player SP 036
€5
Soccer Player SP 035
€5
Soccer Player SP 034
€5
Soccer Player SP 033
€5
Soccer Player SP 031 032
€9
Soccer Player SP 030
€5
Soccer Player SP 029
€5
Soccer Player SP 028
€5
Soccer Player SP 027
€5
Soccer Player SP 026
€5
Soccer Player SP 025
€5
Baby Buddha 3D print model
€4. 99
Little Buddha - Metteyya 3D print model
€2.99
Bodhidharma Buddha Statue 3D print model
€3.99
Bodhidharma Patriarch Zen Sitting 3D print model
€4.99
CHAINSAW MAN
€35 -15% €29.75
FIGURE STRANGER THINGS EDDIE MUNSON .STL .OBJ
€3
FIGURE STRANGER THINGS ARGYLE .STL .OBJ
€3
FIGURE STRANGER THINGS MIKE WHEELER .STL .OBJ
€3
FIGURE STRANGER THINGS LUCAS SINCLAIR .STL .OBJ
€3
FIGURE STRANGER THINGS STEVE HARRINGTON .
STL .OBJ€3
Space Man and Woman Astronauts
€0.93
FIGURE STRANGER THINGS MAX .STL .OBJ
€3
Ninja Action Figure
€0.93
Jigglypuff
€1.50
Female Storm Trooper Remix remix
Free
baby groot
€2.50
AXO 1.2 Easy Build - Quick Print and Build
Free
Titanfall Pilot - Based on Ghost version 4.1
Free
Open Source Minifig - Ghost Ver 4.2 - April 2014
Free
The Mandalorian
Free
Action Figure - Open Source - snaps together - prints without support
Free
AXO Ninja
Free
A Guide to Bringing Digital Models to Life
Over the last few years, 3D printers have become more affordable, easier to use, and more reliable.
As a result, professionals in the entertainment industry, game designers, and hobbyists have embraced these technologies to create 3D printed miniatures.
This comprehensive guide to 3D printing miniatures and custom 3D figurines will show you how to bring your hyperrealistic digital models to life, which processes to use, how to post-process and paint your 3D prints, and where you can source 3D models for miniatures. Plus, the post will highlight other companies already using 3D printing to bring their digital models to life.
In several industries, 3D printing is emerging as a go-to technology for creating custom models. In the model-making and entertainment fields, 3D printing allows designers to create realistic, detailed, unique, and replicable figurines, miniatures, action figures, character models, sculptures, film props, stop-motion models, art, and decoration, all at a sustainable cost and with a fast turnaround.
The artists from Modern Life Workshop create hyper-realistic sculptures of actor Daniel Craig with ZBrush and 3D printing.
3D printing is also playing a transformative role in the movies and series industry. Props masters, such as Russell Bobbitt for Marvel movies and Jaco Snyman for the first season and the second season of the Raised by Wolves series, as well as visual effects (VFX) and design studio Aaron Sims Creative for Stranger Things, have adopted the technology, as it significantly saves time in prop making and fuels creativity in the design process. The creation becomes more flexible and fluid, and props and models can be created in an efficient manner.
A behind-the-scenes look at visual effects (VFX) and design studio Aaron Sims Creative’s process to design of Stranger Things’ Demogorgon.
“The Demogorgon was one of the first prints that we did. The first results were just amazing. The level of detail was something that I couldn't even imagine that you could get in a printer”
—Aaron Sims, Founder of Aaron Sims Creative
In gaming, online communities have sprung up around tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons, for which gamers use 3D printers to create one-of-a-kind D&D 3D printed miniatures, figurines, terrains, landscapes, and other board game accessories.
A half-scale hand gripping a PlayStation controller designed and printed for an internal awards event at Sony Fabrication Arts.
Global play and entertainment company Hasbro also uses the technology to create Hasbro Selfie Series figures—a groundbreaking endeavor to use 3D printing to manufacture personalized action figures at scale. For the first time, fans are now able to scan their face with a smart device and have a custom-made look-a-like action figure delivered to their door.
Additive manufacturing offers great design and engineering opportunities for professionals and miniature-making enthusiasts, who will be thrilled to see the designs of their imaginations come to life in a 3D printer.
All 3D printing technologies use a process called additive manufacturing. 3D printers create three-dimensional parts from computer-aided design (CAD) models by successively adding material layer by layer until a physical part is created. Prop makers, game designers, and hobbyists can use the following 3D printer technologies to create various props, miniatures, and figurines.
Creature and concept designer Jared Krichevsky uses a stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer to facilitate bringing digital models to life at Aaron Sims Creative.
Fused deposition modeling (FDM), also known as fused filament fabrication (FFF), is the most widely used form of 3D printing at the consumer level, fueled by the emergence of hobbyist 3D printers. FDM 3D printers build parts by melting and extruding thermoplastic filament, which a printer nozzle deposits layer by layer in the build area.
Compared to other 3D printing processes, FDM creates larger and more visible layer lines, leading to less-detailed end products. An FDM 3D printer is good for cheaply and quickly 3D printing miniatures for applications where fine surface details are less important.
Depending on your model, post-processing for FDM printing might only require support removal. However, complex figurines printed with an FDM printer require extra support structures, which can be difficult to remove and require sanding to get support marks off finished miniatures.
FDM printers are the least expensive option. A low-end hobbyist desktop FDM printer can cost less than $500, while a more professional FDM printer for 3D printing figurines can cost on average from $2,000-4,000.
A side-by-side comparison on FDM vs SLA 3D printed parts.
Stereolithography (SLA) printers are the most versatile and precise desktop 3D printers on the market. SLA printer technology uses vat photopolymerization, or resin printing, to cure liquid resin into hardened plastic using a laser. Resin 3D printing produces finely detailed miniatures and figurines with high surface quality using a range of advanced materials.
SLA 3D printers can create finely detailed miniatures and figurines with a smooth surface finish. Part printed on a Form 3 SLA 3D printer.
Resin 3D printers bring high-resolution for miniatures, figurines, and models. Even the smallest prints have a high level of detail.
A 3D printed figurine from an SLA printer will require a medium-length post-curing process, but automated post-curing options are available.
Support structures from SLA printers, especially from low force stereolithography (LFS) printers like the Formlabs Form 3 and Form 3L, are easy to remove.
SLA 3D printers also offer a wide range of materials, empowering applications outside of traditional 3D printing like silicone molding, pewter casting, or lost-wax casting.
A high-resolution quality desktop SLA 3D printer from Formlabs for miniatures and figurines price starts at $3,499, while large-format SLA 3D printers start at $10,999.
Jaco Snyman, founder of Dreamsmith Studio, shows how he used 3D printing behind the scenes for the HBO Max’s Raised by Wolves series.
“For bigger, less detailed things or as part of mold-making workflows, I use FDM 3D printers. I mostly use Formlabs [SLA] 3D printers to print final parts, because you get such a nice finish.”
—Jaco Snyman, founder of Dreamsmith and lead Prosthetics Designer of the Raised by Wolves series
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White Resin is one of the most popular resins for model making.
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Selective laser sintering (SLS) uses a high-powered laser to fuse small particles of polymer powder. As the unfused powder supports the part during printing, there’s no need for dedicated support structures. This makes powder 3D printing ideal for intricate models and complex geometries, including interior features, undercuts, thin walls, and negative features.
SLS 3D printing is ideal for intricate models and complex geometries. Part printed on a Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer.
SLS parts have a slightly grainy surface finish, but almost no visible layer lines. The most common material for selective laser sintering is nylon, a highly capable engineering thermoplastic for both functional prototyping and end-use production.
Because SLS printers are industrial machines, the entry price used to be higher, starting at around $100,000 and making it inaccessible for many businesses.
However, Formlabs has recently introduced the Formlabs Fuse 1 to bridge this gap with the first benchtop industrial SLS 3D printer that offers high quality at a fraction of the cost of traditional industrial SLS systems, starting at $18,499.
Binder jetting is similar to SLS printing, but uses a binding agent to bond the powder material instead of heat. In model making, binder jetting is most commonly used for creating full-color 3D printed figurines and miniatures out of sandstone material.
Just like SLS, binder jetting requires no support structures, as the surrounding powder provides the necessary model support. However, parts that come off a binder jetting printer are very brittle and have high porosity. This means that the process is not ideal for complex designs, as the parts may fracture in the post-processing due to the brittleness of the material.
Binder jetting 3D printers are expensive industrial machines, with prices ranging from $30,000 to $100,000+.
Figurines 3D printed with binder jetting.
(source: Shapeways)
| Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) | Stereolithography (SLA) | Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) | Binder Jetting | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Surface Finish | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Complex Designs | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ease of Use | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ideal for | Low-cost, simple models with less details | Finely detailed miniatures and figurines with high surface quality at an affordable price | Complex geometries and durable end-use parts | Full-color 3D printed figurines out of sandstone |
| Cost | $500-$2,000 starting equipment cost | $3,750 starting equipment cost | $18,500 starting equipment cost | $60,000 starting equipment cost |
Video Guide
Having trouble finding the best 3D printing technology for your needs? In this video guide, we compare FDM, SLA, and SLS technologies across popular buying considerations.
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The level of detail and precision needed for printing miniatures can be challenging. Beyond the printing process, post-processing will have a high impact on the final miniature. Here are some tips on how to better 3D print and prepare miniatures.
Highly detailed Hulk figurine done with 3D printing by Aarom Sims Creative.
Two major factors impact the quality of your 3D prints: layer lines and support structures.
The thicker the layers you use for your 3D printed figure, the more visible your layer lines will be. Thick layer lines create a “staircase” effect on a flat or slanted surface or cause round surfaces to appear “pixelated.” Smaller layer thickness will lead to higher surface quality and more polished prints.
FDM printing tends to use thicker layers and the layer lines are more visible even at the same layer height due to the way the parts are formed. SLA printers can print at a variety of layer thicknesses, including incredibly thin 25-micron layers, depending on the desired print quality, which makes it the ideal choice for showcasing the best details.
SLS and binder jetting printers print at around 100-110 micron layers, but the layer lines are mostly invisible on final parts.
In FDM and SLA printers, 3D prints include support structures to scaffold the part during the print process. You will need to remove these support structures, which can be difficult for FDM prints and fairly easy for SLA prints (depending on part orientation). A more complicated support removal will leave marks on the finished product, which you must sand and polish for high-quality finishes.
Support removal with a part printed on the Form 3 SLA 3D printer.
Your models will not be complete without the perfect finish. After printing, post-processing the miniatures with priming and painting will give a final flawless touch and the customization to make them truly unique.
Priming a 3D printed miniature before painting.
You can finish a 3D printed figurine in whatever way supports the end goal of your 3D print. Many models look great straight out of the printer, but you can enhance your miniatures by painting them.
Before you paint, remove all support structures from your 3D printed figurines, and then sand the figurines to eliminate support-structure marks. The amount of sanding and polishing will depend on the object’s finish. For FDM prints, you may have to do some extra sanding to reduce the “staircase” effect of layer lines, while SLA prints should have a smooth surface right away.
After you sand your 3D miniature, we recommend applying a primer. Choosing the right primer will help your 3D printed miniature achieve a professional-grade finish.
See why priming makes painting 3D printed parts effortless and helps create a flawless final surface.
Side by side comparison on the before and after painting a 3D printed dinosaur miniature.
For detailed hand painting of your 3D printed miniature, acrylic paint is a versatile option. Acrylic paint usually binds well to plastic, but always check that the paint you have selected lists “plastic” or “multisurface” functionality, and always prime before you paint.
Spray paint, when applied correctly, can also give your custom miniature a smooth, glossy, and consistent finish. Your spray paint finish can approach professional quality if you apply a good primer and a thick undercoat for color consistency. Always finish with a blemish-resistant topcoat.
See how to transform your miniature from a simple 3D print to a colorful model ready to display with spray painting.
3D printing always starts with a digital model. You can download a free or paid miniature model, design the model yourself, or even scan an existing object and turn it into a 3D file.
If you are at the beginning of your 3D printing journey, downloading premade designs can make printing easy. Huge online communities exist around gaming miniatures, such as Dungeons & Dragons figurines. Checking communities like Pinshape, MyMiniFactory, Cults, or Thingiverse is a great way to find free 3D miniature model designs for your own prints.
Forest Dragon 3D model, available for free download in Pinshape (Design by Dutchmogul).
Aaron Sims Creative creating the Stranger Things’ Monster digital 3D assets for 3D printing.
The right 3D modeling software will help you design your own custom miniatures that are ready for 3D printing. If you are creating miniatures, you need detailed design capabilities. CAD software that specializes in video game design or animation often provides the granular tools necessary for creating realistic miniatures.
For example, ZBrush is a digital sculpting tool that combines multiple artistic techniques to create high-resolution models. Users mainly design for movies, games, and animations on ZBrush, making it ideal for realistic figurines. You can learn more about how ZBrush is used for digital sculpting, modeling, and rapid visualization in this webinar.
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ZBrush gives artists the freedom to push the limits of digital modeling. Until recently, the power to bring complex concepts beyond the computer screen has been inaccessible and cost-prohibitive.
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A custom 3D print does not need to be based on a completely original digital design. Instead, you can also 3D scan an existing object. There are many scanning options available, from low-cost depth-sensing cameras and photogrammetry to high-definition professional scanners.
Before 3D printing a part, you’ll often need to adapt, optimize, and finalize 3D scans. With Meshmixer, it’s not only possible to optimize a triangle mesh but also to resculpt entire sections, stylize the model, or add useful features to it.
Whether you are a professional sculptor, a model maker, an enthusiastic hobbyist, or a gamer, SLA 3D printing is an ideal tool to bring hyper-realistic digital models to life in a matter of hours, right on your desktop.
Start 3D printing your own custom miniatures and figurines with the Form 3 with incredible detail at an affordable price point, and bring your biggest ideas to life with the Form 3L.
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3D printer models
Looking for 3D printer models? The Internet is filled with sites that offer them for free.
We have collected the TOP 10 catalogs that you can use to search and download free models in STL format. We hope you can find what you are looking for.
- Yeggi
- Yobi 3D
- STLfinder
→ myminifactory.com
My Mini Factory is a 3D model depository operated by iMakr, an online store that sells 3D printers and accessories. It also has one of the biggest 3D printer shops in Central London. The site contains 3D models designed by professionals, and all models stored on it are checked for quality. You can also make a request for the desired model, which their designers will create and put in the public domain. Billing itself as a 3D printing social network, MyMiniFactory is a thriving community of makers who love to showcase their creations. Users vote for the best models, which allows popular creations to rise to the top of the list and gain popularity. The site presents models that are stored on its social network, as well as outside it, for example, on the Thingiverse and YouMagine sites.
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→ thingiverse.com
The most popular and famous site among 3D printer users, Thingiverse is owned by MakerBot Industries, the creator of the popular Replicator 3D printer series. The site allows users to store and share 3D model files that are used with 3D printers. It's a very popular site and has a large community of people hosting various categories of files on it. So if you're looking for "cool" printable stuff, Thingiverse is worth a visit. It is a portal designed to provide its users with ways to share their designs and to help print 3D creations. The site has a system that tries to find out what you like. The more you interact with the site, downloading and evaluating various developments, the better its recommendations will be. nine0003
→ 3dshook.com
Another online community for 3D printing hobbyists showcasing interesting 3D printer accessories, electronics and most importantly 3D models. The site contains many very interesting models of cars and buildings, as well as various add-ons and spare parts for your 3D printer.
A huge catalog of paid and free models for a 3D printer. There are original unique products. Convenient search, navigation, rubricator. 3DShook has over 40 categories and adds over 100 new models to its collection every month. On 3DShook you can always find something for your home, animals, kids or something special for yourself. nine0003
→ youmagine.com
YouMagine catalog for Cube series consumer 3D printers manufactured by 3D Systems. The site mainly offers various ways to buy 3D printer supplies and files, but it also has a number of cool free items available, mostly in the Kids section. Some of these elements can be customized by children using an online application. The company offers 3D modeling and publishing tools on its website for both hobbyists and professionals. The site offers a content warehouse where the community hosts and shares models. Registration is required to download files. nine0003
→ 123dapp.com
Autodesk 123D is a suite of computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D modeling tools aimed specifically at hobbyists.
Along with the toolkit, Autodesk also has a website where users can record their designs and share them with other users. Many of these models can be downloaded and printed using Autodesk as a utility to interface with the MakerBot 3D printer. The goal of the Autodesk website is to "help engineers build products faster." The site offers tools to help them collaborate on their files. For the casual 3D printing enthusiast, the best part of the site is the large library of free files created by a community of over a million engineers. Registration on the site is required, but the number of files that are then available is worth it. nine0003
→ cgtrader.com
Being primarily a place to buy and sell a variety of 3D models (not necessarily just those designed for 3D printers), CGTrader does offer a selection of free models that can be used on 3D printers. The site has a system that tries to find out what you like. The more you interact with the site, downloading and evaluating various developments, the body will have better recommendations.
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→ cults3d.com
A French community and marketplace where developers can share or sell their creations. The site has a collection of high quality models that you can download. Users can follow the work of the designers they like and get instant updates when a new creation is posted on the site. The site's name, Cults, is a backwards spelling of St. Luc, the patron saint of artists. The site also supports English. This is a relatively new community, so the number of its users is not very large yet. nine0003
→ instructables.com
The Instructables website is a community where users can share their DIY projects. This also includes products obtained using 3D printers. The site also provides explanations and instructions describing how to build 3D elements, and some designers take the time to answer questions from site members. Instructables allows users to store and organize their 3D printing projects. This is done to help them work together in the future.
You can think of this site as a GitHub 3D printing site where users can share their files, discuss projects, and participate in them. The site also offers the ability to make a request, so if you can't find what you're looking for, you can ask the site's community about it. nine0003
→ pinshape.com
Pinshape, a marketplace for 3D models, is similar in style (layout, look, and ability to capture likes) to the well-known site Pinterest. You can buy models from designers, or download them for printing yourself if they are offered for free. Pinshape allows users to host and share 3D model files on it. Basically, this site acts as an online store where you can buy 3D printed parts, or order your own 3D model to be printed. But if you look closely enough, you can find people who sell their products and also offer the files you need so you can print them yourself. nine0003
→ 3dfilemarket.com
A new and growing repository of 3D File Market models.
All models are tested for suitability for 3D printing. You can download as many models as you like without registration, although you must provide your email address to access the 3D model files. This is a very simple site aimed at being a repository of model files for 3D printers, and nothing more. The basic design of the site allows users to put files on it for public access, and download files that they would like to use. The site contains many small, simple 3D models ready to be printed, as well as a good selection of everyday items and even spare parts for 3D printers. nine0003
Search engines for 3D models in various formats, including STL for a 3D printer. Use queries in English, these search services collect information about models from all over the Internet.
→ yeggi.com
Yeggi is a search engine that will browse major 3D printing sites to find files compatible with 3D printers. You can also browse some popular searches to get an idea of what the community is currently interested in.
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→ yobi3d.com
When in doubt, use yobi3D to search for files that match the desired 3D printer. This tool is useful if you want to search for one thing across all sites at once. A very convenient format filter, fast search, high-quality previews and stl models prepared for 3D printing for printing.
→ stlfinder.com
This is another STLfinder that surfs the web looking for 3D printing. To select files compatible with 3D printers, he goes through many 3D modeling sites. nine0003
3D printer print figurines, print 3D models to order. Cheap. 3d studio Skill
Printing 3D models to order is becoming an increasingly popular service, as it allows you to turn a virtual model into a real product in a short time.
One of the world's most popular applications - 3D printer printing figures - in the future is quite capable of replacing familiar photographs. nine0003
You can make a unique and unforgettable gift for friends and family by choosing to print 3D models on order and choosing one of the many options:
- your own miniature;
- figurines of loved ones;
- 3 d sculptures of newlyweds;
- picture of friends and colleagues;
- images of idols;
- figurines of your favorite characters;
- ultrasound baby;
- 3D printed children's drawing; nine0006
- pet figurine;
- miniature copy of a vehicle;
- 3d copy of a work of art, etc.
Any 3d model is made by professional designers based on photographs taken from different angles, or based on 3d scanning using computer technology. In both cases, the work consists of two stages.
At the first stage the designer creates a virtual 3D model, which can then be repeatedly printed. nine0133 The second stage is the making of the figurine itself.
When planning to print 3D models to order, you can choose the size convenient for you, stylish monochrome or realistic colorful option. Printing of 3D models is carried out on special equipment using modern high-quality environmentally friendly materials. Colored Gypsum Resin provides photographic accuracy, Monochrome Resin delivers the finest details, and 1- or 2-colour plastic printing is the most cost effective. In addition to the choice of material, the cost of a 3d portrait is also affected by its scale and degree of detail. Depending on the technology, size and complexity of the 3D printer, printing figurines takes from several hours to several days. nine0003
Made according to your order in the singular in the form of a toy, figurine, keychain or magnet, any model will be made quickly, efficiently and in an original way.
