BEN the floating BENCHMARK (Benchy) 3D printable model by vandragon_de

BEN the floating BENCHMARK (Benchy)

Source: MyMiniFactory by vandragon_de

The BEN the floating BENCHMARK (Benchy) is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by vandragon_de. So I love how many of us love the original benchy. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: boat, float, ship, test, calibration, measurement, floating, measure, benchmark, Ben, benchy, tugboat, dimensions, tug, measurement_tool

About this model

So I love how many of us love the original benchy. The only thing I've always found a little pity it can't swim. Since I have drawn a few ships so far, I just wanted to try to draw a small, floating benchmark boat. Of course, it's not seaworthy. I also wanted to stay very close to the printing time of the original. Some of them I took over, others I replaced. If you want to test it yourself and of course I am happy about your results. What I have to add to this, BEN swims only very barely but I was able to keep the print time close to the benchy. Link blueprint   Support me :) Although it is a lot of fun to draw boats and bring them to life, it takes a lot of time to research and draw. Especially the 1:1000 scale models are very time-consuming. So I wanted to see if there are any dear enth…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. BEN the floating BENCHMARK (Benchy) is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?
The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by vandragon_de.
Who made this model?
Designed by vandragon_de, published on MyMiniFactory. 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.

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