Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Nelson Mandela in Pretoria, South Africa 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 Scan The World, 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.

Nelson Mandela in Pretoria, South Africa

Source: MyMiniFactory by Scan The World

The Nelson Mandela in Pretoria, South Africa is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Scan The World. A 9m-high bronze statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on the 16th of December 2013. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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About this model

A 9m-high bronze statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on the 16th of December 2013. The Union Buildings, designed by Sir Herbert Baker, were once synonymous with apartheid South Africa. Since Nelson Mandela's inauguration on 10th of May 1994 as South Africa's first democratically elected president, they have come to represent the new democracy. The housed Mandela's presidential offices in Pretoria from 1994 to 1999, and after his passing his body lay in statue at the Union Buildings. The statue of Mandela with his arms outstretched, embracing the entire nation, was unveiled by President Jacob Zuma on the 16th of December, the day after Mandela's funeral, as part of the annual celebrations of Reconciliation Day and the commemoration of the centenary of th…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Nelson Mandela in Pretoria, South Africa 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 Scan The World.
Who made this model?: Designed by Scan The World, 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.