‘Pick of the Month’ posts is a series of blog articles that our editorial team will write once per month, picking the 3D printing miniatures that according to them are worth being showcased again.
We contact the artists, ask them interesting facts about the miniatures or models and bring these facts directly to you, our reader.
The 3D printing miniatures featured in these articles are those that manage to gain popularity in a relatively short amount of time. And if you’re out of ideas for your next 3D print, this is where you will find inspiration.
We will group the models by categories, for an easier navigation.
Space Ships 3D Printing Miniatures
The Dynamic-class freighter turned into 3D printing miniature. Although miniature is not the right word. The replica will stand 50 cm long after being 3D printed and assembled. For better results, the model is divided into 38 parts created to fit on a 14 cm x 14 cm x 17 cm printing bed or larger. The artist made sure to include a landing gear for the ship.
Versions: At the moment there’s only one version of the 3D printing files available, which you can print on FFF/SLA/SLS 3D printers.
Parts: 38
Size: 50 cm wide, 10 cm tall, and 49 cm deep
Printing time: about 460 h
Printing material: 360 m
Maker: cosmic
Naboo also stands for the planet located near the Mid Rim but it is also a distinguishing name for N1 Starfighters. The single-pilot vehicle was so agile that is was able to reach a speed up to 1,100 kph.
Versions: There are two versions to please everyone, both for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA/SLS 3D printers.
Parts: 20 parts for FFF/FDM and 3 parts for DLP/SLA/SLS printers.
Size: FFF/FDM will stand 97 mm tall and the DLP/SLA/SLS version – 48 mm tall.
Printing time: from 8 h to 40 h.
Printing material: from 5 m to 32 m.
Maker: Ksan’yla
*Printing recommendation: Print joining elements at 100% infill to avoid their breakage.
Tank 3D Printing Miniatures
With this one, you actually are getting two different 3d printing miniatures from one set of STL files. What’s the trick, you will ask? The trick lies in the tank armour. You can print two different armour sets and replace them whenever you feel like it.
The miniature replicates the Tusk 1 and Tusk 2 armed forces tank. It features the interior layout and movable parts.
Versions: one set of STL files for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA/SLS 3D printers.
Parts: an impressive 84 parts to print out.
Size: 95 mm tall, 132 mm wide, 285 mm deep.
Printing time: > 50 h.
Printing material: 144 m.
Maker: Silvester
*Printing recommendation: Print suspension and caterpillars at 100% infill to avoid their breakage.
Siege tanks are machines that work in two modes: ‘attack’ and ‘siege’. When in siege mode, the tank can deploy a more powerful range of weapons. Its design differentiates from other regular tanks you are used to seeing.
Its replica for 3D printing has a lot of cool features, such as rotating turret, possibility to print the caterpillars in flexible material, moveable parts, front and rear tracks can lift and rotate.
Versions: FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA/SLS 3D printers.
Parts: 83 parts for FFF/FDM and only 4 parts for DLP/SLA/SLS version.
Size: The size varies for each version and depending on the mode you want to display the tank.
Printing time: from 36 h to > 100 h.
Printing material: from 13 m to > 100 m.
Maker: Silvester
*Printing recommendation: Print joining elements at 100% infill to avoid their breakage.
Superheroes 3D Printing Miniatures
With the new movie conquering new theaters and territories, you simply need to have a Thor miniature in your collection. And we just have the right one. It depicts the God of Thunder holding his Mjolnir and standing in a ready-to-attack position.
Tested in Cura 2.7.0 and printed on the Ultimaker 2, this 3D printing miniature features intrinsic details and nice outer lines.
Versions: 2 versions – for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA/SLS 3D printers.
Parts: Version 1 is broken down into 17 parts and version 2, the most recent one, consists of a single STL file.
Size: 95 mm tall, 132 mm wide, 285 mm deep.
Printing time: from 16 h to 70 h.
Printing material: from 11m to 50 m.
Maker: Silvester
*Printing recommendation: Print joining elements at 100% infill to avoid their breakage.
Hela is her father’s daughter. The villain whose name might be the feminine version of ‘hell’. If you have already seen the new Thor movie, you know who she is.
Rodman couldn’t ignore her and came up with this incredible replica of the movie character. The miniature can be displayed with and without the cloak, the sword can either be removed or not from her hand.
Versions: 2 versions – for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA/SLS 3D printers.
Parts: Version 1 is broken down into 15 parts and version 2 consists of a single STL file for the miniature with and without the cloak.
Size: FDM version will stand 292 mm tall and SLS version will stand only 146 mm tall.
Printing time: from 30 h to 52 h.
Printing material: from 17 m to 35 m.
Maker: Rodman
*Printing recommendation: Print joining elements at 100% infill to avoid their breakage.
You already know that there’s a Hulk 3D printing miniature recreating Bruce Banner immediately after transforming into the green, angry humanoid. This one, however, depicts the hero in full armour equipment. If you don’t know, Hulk also appears in the recently launched Thor movie. Thus, his miniature can complement your Thor: Ragnarok inspired the collection.
Versions: 2 versions – for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA/SLS 3D printers.
Parts: Version 1 is broken down into 16 parts and version 2 consists of a single STL file.
Size: FDM version will stand 307 mm tall and SLS version will stand 154 mm tall.
Printing time: from 51 h to 205 h.
Printing material: from 36 m to 133 m.
Maker: Rodman
*Printing recommendation: Print joining elements at 100% infill to avoid their breakage.
There’s always a place for a lady to fit in. This lady is no exception. Brave, strong, agile, and beautiful – Wonder Woman is the name that was on everybody’s tip of the tongue the last summer. With the film just coming out, her popularity peaked. And so there’s no surprise that her replica can now be recreated using 3D printing technology and the STL files provided by an artist who chose to remain unknown.
Nevertheless, the model has already been printed by some of our customers, and the result is quite impressive.
Here are several facts about the 3D model:
Versions: One version for all types of 3D printers.
Parts: 10 parts.
Size: 14.871 wide, 20.946 tall and 13.726 deep.
Printing time: 45 h.
Printing material: 22 m.
Maker: n/a
Video Game 3D Printing Miniatures
Veradun turned Darth Malgus was a human Sith Lord. He showed his dark side from an early age, that’s why his step-father contacted the Sith Academy to enroll Malgus in training for Sith Warrior.
The replica of Darth Malgus has some special features:
- It can either be with the mask on or off;
- It can have its cloak attached to the shoulders or not;
- It can have lightsabers in hands or not.
- It is up to you to showcase him the way you want.
Bonus: there’s also a bust of Darth Malgus available for 3D printing, the STL files of which you can find here.
Versions: Two versions for FDM/FFF and DLP/SLA/SLS 3D printers.
Parts: 15 parts for the FDM/FFF and only 1 part for the DLP/SLA/SLS version.
Size: FDM version will stand 213 mm tall and the SLA/SLS version – 106 mm tall.
Printing time: from 22 h to 95 h.
Printing material: from 15 m to 64 m.
Maker: Brad Shawn
*Printing recommendation: Print joining elements at 100% infill to avoid their breakage.
Illidan 3D model accurately replicates all the video game’s might and demonic side. Just like other model featured in this blog post, this one comes with nice add-ons, such as interchangeable Twin Blades of Azzinoth, arms, and chains.
Also, there are 2 support bases available for this figurine: a default and a more artistic one, featuring skulls.
Versions: Two versions for FDM/FFF and DLP/SLA/SLS 3D printers.
Parts: 18 parts for the FDM/FFF and only 1 part for the DLP/SLA/SLS version.
Size: FDM version will stand 294 mm tall and the SLA/SLS version – 76 mm tall.
Printing time: from 11 h to 140 h.
Printing material: from 8 m to 94 m.
Maker: David Knight
*Printing recommendation: Print joining elements at 100% infill to avoid their breakage.
The protagonist of the Gears of War video game, Marcus Fenix is the kind of hero to save the humankind from another disaster.
His 3D printing figurine is created in such a way as to use as little support as possible during printing. However, supports are mandatory nonetheless.
Versions: 1 split version for FDM/FFF and DLP/SLA/SLS 3D printers.
Parts: 10 parts.
Size: 9.4 cm wide, 16.9 cm tall, and 7.6 cm deep.
Printing time: 29 h.
Printing material: 22 m.
Maker: George D.
Ultralisks are StarCraft Units and the Swarm Host’s backbone. They attack using their scythes, a tool that cuts through almost all substances. You can combine their 3D printing miniatures with other StarCraft-inspired models.
By the way, you can find the Swarm Host STL files here.
Versions: 2 versions – for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA/SLS 3D printers.
Parts: Version 1 is split into 46 parts and version 2 consists of a single STL file.
Size: FDM version will stand 277 mm tall and SLS version will stand only 157 mm tall.
Printing time: from 109 h to 430 h.
Printing material: from 76 m to 290 m.
Maker: Jeffrey Ribeiro
*Printing recommendation: Print joining elements at 100% infill to avoid their breakage.
Boats 3D Printing Miniatures
A boat 3D model is a novelty for Gambody. So, it’s no surprise that it made on our Picks of the Month list. First, because there’s no other boat on the website, second – because its design replicates every part of the original boat used by the United States in the Vietnam War.
Versions: There’s only one version for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA/SLS 3D printers.
Parts: The model is split into 31 parts that don’t require glue.
Size: 16 cm tall.
Printing time: 117 h.
Printing material: about 90 m.
Maker: Lucas Blake
*Printing recommendation: Print joining elements at 100% infill to avoid their breakage.
Conclusion
Which of these 3D printing miniatures will you add to your ‘to 3D print’ list? If you still are undecided, check here, here, and here for some more inspiration.
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