Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Sailors and Officers to Crew Model Ships 1560-1670 is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory. Use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" 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 Alf Scherer, published on MyMiniFactory. 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.

Sailors and Officers to Crew Model Ships 1560-1670

Source: MyMiniFactory by Alf Scherer

The Sailors and Officers to Crew Model Ships 1560-1670 is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Alf Scherer. The print files here are in 1:72 scale, so this falls into resin printer territory. This set of miniature sailors are intended for use with scales of 1:120 and smaller so you. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: navy, sailor, scale, figures, exploration, sailboat, warship, galleon, sailship, sailors, crew, 1:200, 1:150, 1:120, Anglo-Dutch

About this model

The print files here are in 1:72 scale, so this falls into resin printer territory. This set of miniature sailors are intended for use with scales of 1:120 and smaller so you will likely be scaling these men down further. The sailors provide you with crews for your model sailing ships of the 17th and 16th centuries. My initial motivation here was my 1:120 model of (probably) the most famous cargo fluyt in history (shown in pictures here). Another instance where I used them recently is a little pirate brigantine on some of the other pictures which really started to come alive once she received a proper crew. I am also fascinated with anything that floated during the Anglo-Dutch wars, so I needed crews for these ships too. I added a picture of such a project here, such warships were like…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Sailors and Officers to Crew Model Ships 1560-1670 is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link 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 Alf Scherer.
Who made this model?: Designed by Alf Scherer, 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.