Tips for Building Your Pirate Ship 3D Model Collection from Pirates of the Caribbean

What does it feel like to stand behind the steering wheel aboard the Flying Dutchman ship or the Black Pearl? The two iconic Pirates of the Caribbean ships boast their distinguishing features, with one being the fastest at sea and the other being supernatural. Hobbyists with 3D printers don’t need to think whether they want to be Captain Jack Sparrow or Davy Jones to captain their beloved vessel, because they can add each pirate ship 3D model to their collection and make them both, along with their captains, in resin or filament.

To make your 3D printed pirate ship stand out, Gambody will share tips on how to bring to life the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean ghost ship, Flying Dutchman, and the Wicked Wench (the original name of the Black Pearl). You’ll also learn advice on printing 3D model characters such as Davy Jones and Jack Sparrow.

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Pirates of the Caribbean Ships for 3D Printing

With all the beautiful and scary details, the two iconic vessels from one of the most famous world’s franchises will look astonishing in your dining room or on your shelf. You can use the highly detailed 3D files from Gambody marketplace to resurrect the Black Pearl from the depths of the ocean and work on the legendary ghost ship 3D model, building it layer by layer with your desktop machine.

The question is, which one of the two Pirates of the Caribbean ships are you going to build first?

Flying Dutchman Model Kit with Extras

The incredible ghost ship Pirates of the Caribbean project is better know as the Flying Dutchman ship. You can download this pirate ship STL files today to begin with a basic kit that includes the iconic vessel with warped timbers and organic growth on its decaying hull, templates for sewing realistic sails, and tunnels for adding LEDs.

You are highly advised to print all small elements using an SLA machine, even if you build the hull on an FDM printer. Hobbyists who want to create great-looking masts while printing the ship in resin should use wooden materials for these particular elements instead. The project includes no ropes as a 3D model, but it’s possible to rig them manually.

Once you have built your main object, you can download the extra Flying Dutchman model kit (ghost ship STL files) and make the terrifying vessel under Davy Jones’ command even more versatile. Print either classic thin or seaweed-covered ‘haunted’ sails (or both versions) along with two platforms to display your masterpiece in all its fearsome beauty.

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Detailed Pearl Model You’ll Love to Make

A symbol of freedom, the Pearl model can mean as much to you as it meant to Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbossa. This fantasy pirate ship is a dream come true if you have a 3D printer at home. You can rush to download the Black Pearl STL files and begin an unforgettable journey of printing and fine-tuning her looks to raise your version from the seafloor as soon as possible.

Enthusiast Phillip Damiano spent a total of 250 hours, 1,000 meters of ASA filament to 3D print his Black Pearl 3D model, and 15+ meters of black twine for rigging:

To make your 3D printed Black Pearl as perfect as she can be, it’s best to use a resin printer for intricate elements, such as Triton statues and columns. No matter if you print in resin or filament, it is best to knit the ropes and sew the sails yourself, as well as use real wood for masts. However, if you choose to print the sails, it’s best to position them horizontally on your bed. After printing, raise the bed temperature to approximately 100°C and adjust the flexible sails to your desired shape.

Hobbyist Daniel Novy used his Anycubic Photon Mono X resin printer to finish his 3D printed pirate ship that turned out fantastic:

Follow our incredible step-by-step guide on printing, assembling and painting the beautiful Black Pearl pirate ship.

3D Model Characters from the Movies

It is fantastic to add 3D printed characters to your collection of Pirates of the Caribbean ships. Once you have worked with the Black Pearl 3D model and completed your impressive Flying Dutchman 3D print, you may wish to proceed with the Captain Jack Sparrow and Davy Jones STL files, which let you bring these two iconic pirates from the movie into the real world.

Your unpredictable Jack and partially immortal Davy won’t fight on your shelf once 3D printed, and luckily, the master of The Kraken cannot command the legendary sea monster to destroy the unwary pirate ship model in your collection.

Captain Jack Sparrow

Your Jack Sparrow 3D print can look just like the character himself. His easily recognizable features, such as dreadlocks adorned with coins and beads, long frock, sea boots, numerous belts with pistols, and undeniable charms, make him a one-of-a-kind pirate you want to make.

The Captain Jack Sparrow 3D model is so detailed that you will love recreating each piece of it. From printing to post-processing and painting, this figure presents numerous opportunities for attention to detail. You can leave the character in his iconic red bandana or cover it with the legendary tricorne hat.

Hobbyists suggest that you have a photo reference of Johnny Depp playing Jack Sparrow pirate to capture all the colors closely resembling the movie scenes. Of course, you can also go with your own vision and choose any other palette to complete this figure.

Read the tips by Sunggon Park on how to print and paint your incredible Jack Sparrow pirate figure from Pirates of the Caribbean.

Davy Jones 3D Print

Another beautiful project, Davy Jones 3D model, can offer you hours of fun recreating the features of the deadly captain of the Flying Dutchman, the legendary ghost ship from the Pirates of the Caribbean.

With tentacles on his face replacing the beard, a peg leg, a crab claw, and barnacle-encrusted clothes, the unforgiving, cursed captain protects the Dead Man’s Chest that carries his beating heart. You will love the level of detail in this Davy Jones 3D model. Not only is the iconic pirate captured in all his fearsome appearance, but his base resembles the wooden deck of the legendary ghost ship.

You can add the miniature of Davy Jones aboard the Flying Dutchman ship and display the two models this way:

Just like the figure, a 3D printed bust is remarkably similar to the iconic character, capturing his fierce and unforgiving expression. Once you download Davy Jones STL files, you can build this bust sitting on a sea-themed pedestal and enhance your collection of Pirates of the Caribbean ships.

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Gambody 3D printing marketplace is an excellent source of highly detailed pirate ship STL files and unforgettable 3D model characters from numerous movies, video games, cartoons, and comics. Use filament or resin (or both) to retell the story of Captain Jack Sparrow, his fantasy pirate ship, terrifying Davy Jones, and his ghost vessel in 3D printed displays on your shelves. Share the photos of your masterpieces with Gambody Community on Facebook.