Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Space Race Chess Set 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 WillisMakerBot, 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.

Space Race Chess Set 3D printable model by WillisMakerBot

Space Race Chess Set

Source: Thingiverse by WillisMakerBot

The Space Race Chess Set is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by WillisMakerBot. The Cold War saw the United States and Soviet Union in a contest for dominion not only of the Earth, but of the heavens. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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2,308 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-11-03 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 24 makes Category: Toys & Games

Tags: Apollo, buran, capsule, chess, chess set, Cold War, Energia, lander, lunar, mercury, moon, race, rocket, Rockets, Russia

About this model

The Cold War saw the United States and Soviet Union in a contest for dominion not only of the Earth, but of the heavens. Superiority in rocketry and space exploration became metrics for the success of their rival political and economic ideologies. The spacecraft and launch vehicles developed by the competing space programs differed wildly in their design philosophy but were remarkably alike in functionality--reflecting the distinct routes followed by the two superpowers in pursuit of the same goals. Pieces: United States Soviet Union --------------------------------------------------------- King: Saturn V N1 Queen: STS Buran-Energia Bishop: Titan IIIE Vostok-K Knight: Apollo CSM Soyuz Capsule Rook: Lunar Module LK Lander Pawn: Mercury Capsule Vostok Capsule All pieces were designed to prin…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Space Race Chess Set 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 WillisMakerBot.
Who made this model?: Designed by WillisMakerBot, 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.