Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Small Medieval Castle 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.

Small Medieval Castle 3D printable model by Alf Scherer

Small Medieval Castle

Source: MyMiniFactory by Alf Scherer

The Small Medieval Castle is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Alf Scherer. This castle resulted from the constraints that we have with printing volume and time. I wanted something that looked realistic, could be populated on each floor with furniture. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: building, medieval, model, modular, tower, wargaming, miniature, castle, diorama, railroad

About this model

This castle resulted from the constraints that we have with printing volume and time. I wanted something that looked realistic, could be populated on each floor with furniture and people at 1:72 scale, yet that could still be printed on a 223x223mm printing plate. These constraints may be similar to what the owner of an impoverished hilltop in South Germany, Bohemia or Austria would also have faced: limited space, limited construction timeframe and limited budget. My other must-haves included a tile roof, a clockwise spiral staircase for mobility between floors, a fireplace on each floor, and sanitary facilities (there are two privies on level 3 with a wonderful view). Also, there had to be a watchtower with interior wood stairs between levels to observe and track approaching merchants, …

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Small Medieval Castle 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.