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Venturing out in this new world requires you to take a big step.

In order to be able to make a 3D print, you need a 3D design.

There are a number of sites where you can find downloadable 3D designs.

 

I started this topic as a placeholder for a list of sites where you may be able to find a design that fits your need.

most sites also undertake to help you further with Q&A sections and tutorials.

 

http://www.thingiverse.com - free designs

http://www.myminifactory.com - as can be expected, designs of minis for games

http://www.youmagine.com - many free to download designs

http://www.cults3d.com - free and paid designs

http://www.pinshape.com - free and paid designs

http://www.yeggi.com- a search engine for 3d models

http://www.turbosquid.com - paid designs - some free, many not allowed to print

http://grabcad.com   - free designs

http://www.cgtrader.com - paid designs

http://clara.io/library - free designs

http://www.prusaprinters.org - free designs

http://www.tinkercad.com - free designs

https://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/models/printable - Nasa repository of 3d files

https://3Dexport.com - free and paid designs

https://www.3dagogo.com - free and paid designs

https://3dprint.nih.gov/ - bio medical models

https://www.gambody.com/search - wide range of (mostly) paid designs

http://wargaming3d.com/ - aimed at war gaming

https://fab365.net/  - all kind of models, mostly paid but some are free

https://www.heroforge.com/ - aimed at fantasy figures - paid designs

https://www.scetchfab.com -

 

Other sources:

As museums are increasingly digitising their collections you may find good quality scans of original artefacts ideal for modelling e.g. Smithsonian 3D collection includes a downloadable Bell X-1 

https://3d.si.edu/object/3d/bell-x-1:6c69a6bb-55e6-4356-8725-120ff7f8d652  an Apollo capsule and many fossils which could be fascinating model subjects


Other option is a search facility for 3D designs.

here is one: https://www.stlfinder.com

 

I’m sure there are more, so feel free to add them in a reply. I will add them to this opening post so that it can serve as a (hopefully) handy resource.

 

 

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Over on my intro thread I had the text below but perhaps  it is better incorporated into yours

 

Places to find files

There are a few places you can download or buy files from but there is a lot of absolute tat amongst it so be prepared to wade through a lot 

 

As museums are increasingly digitising their collections you may find good quality scans of original artefacts ideal for modelling e.g. Smithsonian 3D collection includes a downloadable Bell X-1 

https://3d.si.edu/object/3d/bell-x-1:6c69a6bb-55e6-4356-8725-120ff7f8d652 an Apollo capsule and many fossils which could be fascinating model subjects

 

Online repositories for models and files include: 

http://www.thingiverse.com

http://www.myminifactory.com

http://www.youmagine.com

http://www.cults3d.com

http://www.pinshape.com

http://www.yegi.com

http://www.turbosquid.com

http://grabcad.com

http://www.cgtrader.com

http://clara.io/library

http://www.prusaprinters.org

 

You can even order models made to order form companies like Shapeways which makers can upload their designs to, you specify a material and then pay to have made and shipped to you. A great many model designs and parts are already available and the designers receive a royalty on each design sold

https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace/miniatures

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I’ve added the following sources:

https://3Dexport.com - free and paid designs

https://www.3dagogo.com - free and paid designs

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On 8/3/2020 at 12:18 AM, ratsmitglied said:

Another site (if you're interested in health-related models (e.g. anatomical, chemical compounds etc)) is the NIH 3d Print Exchange - https://3dprint.nih.gov/

 

 

Thanks, I will add it to the list.

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On 8/3/2020 at 10:59 AM, bootneck said:

The Yeggi site has been mis-spelled.  It should have two G's

https://www.yeggi.com/

You can search for specific types, such as aircrafttanks; ships or Sci-fi etc. by entering the info in the search box at the top of the page.

 

Mike

Thanks, Mike. Corrected.

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On 9/7/2020 at 7:13 AM, armored76 said:

Not as large a collection as other of the listed sites but some really cool models: https://www.gambody.com/search

 

My personal favourite is the War Rig Truck: https://www.gambody.com/3d-models/mad-max-war-rig-truck

Thanks a lot. I will add it to the list.

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11 hours ago, Twobad said:

If you are into fantasy figures then Hero Forge is a must. All are paid for, but they now also offer an STL download option.

 

The site is worth a play with just for fun.

 

https://www.heroforge.com/

Thanks, I’ll add it to the list.

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There are also some nice 3D Models on www.scetchfab.com

 

But this leads me directly to my next question after checking out the amazing Kaijus from Dopepope: Compared to his products on Gambody.com: Those files on Scetchfab are pure 3D Models without any preparation for 3D printig. Like cutting the creatures into individual Parts for easier printing, adding locator pins to the connection points etc.

 

Is there a way to turn the .obj Files from Scetchfab into something printable like the precut .stl files on Gambody? Would this be doable for somebody without any knowledge in CAD/3D Sculpting Software? Can this be subcontracted for a reasonable price?

 

....sorry for asking such stupid questions but the topic of 3D printing is pretty new to me.

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Not a stupid question at all and I have often wondered the same.  It would be useful if designers could factor that in, for modellers who would like to pose the heads and limbs in different positions etc.

 

Mike

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23 hours ago, bootneck said:

Not a stupid question at all and I have often wondered the same.  It would be useful if designers could factor that in, for modellers who would like to pose the heads and limbs in different positions etc....

Thank you Mike,

i have written to DopePope, one of the original Designers of the 3D Models on Gambody. He stated that he has no clue about 3D printing and does not even own an 3D Printer. Therefore the printability optimisation must be something done by the folks at Gambody.

 

I have written to the Gambody Support and asked if this is something they would offer as a service for somebody who has a 3D Model but no clue how to disassemble it for 3D Printing. No feedback yet.

 

Nobody here under the 3D printing experts in this forum, who has gone through that process??

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On 29/01/2022 at 10:22, Reelyator said:

.obj Files from Scetchfab into something printable like the precut .stl files

If you put .OBJ & .STL  into your favorte search engine you'll probably find sites that will advise which programs can read & write those file types.

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On 30/01/2022 at 10:53, Reelyator said:

..I have written to the Gambody Support and asked if this is something they would offer as a service for somebody who has a 3D Model but no clue how to disassemble it for 3D Printing. No feedback yet.....

 

....i have feedback from the Gambody Folks now. Unfortunately they only provide their printing preparation and optimisation service for the original artist who want to distribute their 3D Models through the Gambody Marketplace.

 

@Circloy: Google for a file converter is indeed not that challenging. The tricky part would be

- how to dissassemble the model into separate pieces for easier handling during printing

- adding conector pins

- minimise visibility of the seems

....

That is what i was asking the other forum members for.

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