Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Hexagonal rubber-banded armour plate is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" 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 PerspexAvenger, published on Thingiverse. 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.

Hexagonal rubber-banded armour plate 3D printable model by PerspexAvenger

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Hexagonal rubber-banded armour plate

Source: Thingiverse by PerspexAvenger

The Hexagonal rubber-banded armour plate is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by PerspexAvenger. As part of an outfit I'm working on for a festival, I've been looking at the various printable plate/chainmail offerings floating around Thingiverse and other places for a while. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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3,047 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-30 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 6 makes Category: Wearables & Cosplay

Tags: Armor, Armour, chainmail, cosplay, costume, hex, hexagon, hexagonal, plate

About this model

As part of an outfit I'm working on for a festival, I've been looking at the various printable plate/chainmail offerings floating around Thingiverse and other places for a while. Unfortunately, nothing quite fit what I needed - some of the print-in-place stuff takes aeons to print and is difficult to connect separate sheets together of afterwards, or relies on precision levels I couldn't always be confident of through my printer. As such, when I've been designing this, it's been aimed for a reasonably solid print with minimal cleanup afterwards, and each panel is connected to others via loom bands (or something with a similar size) as they're cheaper than orthotic bands generally. Whilst the central pin is large enough to take connections from 6 plates surrounding it, if it gets fiddly or …

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Hexagonal rubber-banded armour plate is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link 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 PerspexAvenger.
Who made this model?: Designed by PerspexAvenger, 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.