Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, L6-S-A1 Class Lake Freighter (1:1000) is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by localcory73, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

L6-S-A1 Class Lake Freighter (1:1000) 3D printable model by localcory73

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L6-S-A1 Class Lake Freighter (1:1000)

Source: Thingiverse by localcory73

The L6-S-A1 Class Lake Freighter (1:1000) is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by localcory73. The L6 class lake freighters, also known as the Maritime class, were built during World War II for the US Maritime Commission. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-19 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial Category: Vehicles & RC

Tags: freighter, Great Lakes, Great Lakes Freighter, Lake Freighter, Laker, ship

About this model

The L6 class lake freighters, also known as the Maritime class, were built during World War II for the US Maritime Commission. There were two subclasses of the L6 class, the L6-S-A1 and L6-S-B1. The two classes were built by different shipbuilders and had noticeable differences, such as different stacks and pilot houses. This model is of a L6-S-A1 laker, of which there were 10 built. These ships were the Thomas Wilson, Sewell Avery, J. Burton Ayers (later Cuyahoga), E.G. Grace, Belle Isle, and John T. Hutchinson. All of these ships have been retired from service, the most recent being the Ayers/Cuyahoga. This model is designed at 1:1000 scale. It can print fine with a 0.4 mm nozzle, but more detail can probably be achieved with a 0.2. I printed it at 0.16 mm layer height. My model is repre…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. L6-S-A1 Class Lake Freighter (1:1000) is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by localcory73.
Who made this model?: Designed by localcory73, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.