Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Floppy Dragonfly 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 crashdebug, 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.

Floppy Dragonfly 3D printable model by crashdebug

Floppy Dragonfly

Source: Thingiverse by crashdebug

The Floppy Dragonfly is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by crashdebug. I wanted to create a dragonfly model since my daughter and I found a dead dragonfly this summer. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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6,067 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-09 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 106 makes Category: Figures & Miniatures

Tags: animal, Articulated, cdb, crashdebug, dragonfly, Flexi, floppy, nature

About this model

I wanted to create a dragonfly model since my daughter and I found a dead dragonfly this summer. The overall proportions are based on the one we found. I tried to create a pattern for the wings which is similar to the real thing but with less detail to make it printable. Quite happy how it turned out :) ___ Update Oct. 16th 2018 The front wings of the patterned model were partially lifted (about 0.13 mm) above the the rest. Fixed and updated the stl. Thanks to jerzone for letting me know in the comments! Update Oct. 18th 2018 Made some small clean-ups to the patterned wings again, hopefully all slicers will work now without issues! No need to update if the previous version sliced correctly for you. Thanks to ericleejoe for reporting the problem with S3D slicer in the comments. Update Oct. …

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Floppy Dragonfly 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 crashdebug.
Who made this model?: Designed by crashdebug, 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.