Crankbait Fishing Lure
Source: Thingiverse by sthone
The Crankbait Fishing Lure is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by sthone. This is my first go at designing a full size printed Crankbait. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is my first go at designing a full size printed Crankbait. I think the finished model and results (fish caught) where well worth the effort. The bait is printed in two halves and then glued together. (I used super glue) Three small pieces of 1.75mm filament are use to aid in aligning the halves while joining. A single piece of wire (I used motorcycle safety wire) is bent (see pictures for shape) to form the loops for tie on and the hook mounts and fits in between the halves before gluing together. I printed this one with a .25 nozzle and .10 layer height to keep things smooth so your results may vary. After gluing the halves together the only post processing I did was to sand the glue seams flush. The lure was airbrushed following the YouTube tutorials by "Lure Me In Custom Painted Cr…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Crankbait Fishing Lure is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button 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 sthone.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by sthone, 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.