Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Scarab Beetle Box (with secret lock) 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 loubie, 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.

Scarab Beetle Box (with secret lock) 3D printable model by loubie

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Scarab Beetle Box (with secret lock)

Source: Thingiverse by loubie

The Scarab Beetle Box (with secret lock) is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by loubie. The scarab beetle is a small model with a secret compartment which is accessed by pulling back a "drawer" and opening up the beetle's wing case. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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6,294 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-25 License: CC-BY-NC · non-commercial 149 makes Category: Decor & Art

Tags: beetle, box, Egyptian, Lock, secret

About this model

The scarab beetle is a small model with a secret compartment which is accessed by pulling back a "drawer" and opening up the beetle's wing case. The box is locked by closing the wing case and pushing the drawer back into place. Another Thingiverse user (sherpa_chris) came up with the idea of fixing the "head jewel" differently, so it can be used as a button to open the wing case (providing the drawer is pulled back) which enhances the model in my opinion. You can see his make here: This model is styled after the "Egyptian Revival" of the 19th and early 20th centuries rather than Ancient Egypt. For more information, visit this excellent page It is worth researching this style as it is beautiful and striking. To the ancient Egyptians, the scarab beetle was symbolic of the sun (Ra) moving acr…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Scarab Beetle Box (with secret lock) 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 loubie.
Who made this model?: Designed by loubie, 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.