Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Domestic Cat Skull 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 Ian D Browne, 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.

Domestic Cat Skull 3D printable model by Ian D Browne

Domestic Cat Skull

Source: MyMiniFactory by Ian D Browne

The Domestic Cat Skull is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Ian D Browne. I built this model from a series of photogrammetric scans I made of a domestic cat (/Felis catus/) skull. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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286 saves Source: MyMiniFactory Updated 2026-10-07 License: CC-BY-SA · commercial OK 2 makes

Tags: Biology;, Skull;, Cat;, Felidae

About this model

I built this model from a series of photogrammetric scans I made of a domestic cat (/Felis catus/) skull. One of the things I am particularly happy with is that the manubrium of the malleus, the strut of bone that the eardrum attaches to, is clearly discernable on both sides of the skull as a distinct structure. On the original specimen this projection of bone is approximately 5.0mm long by 0.75mm wide. Not bad for a scanning system that I managed to cobble together for about $300. Admittedly such a small delicate structure will be hard to 3D print. Maybe if it were blown up a few hundred percent, I might try that just to have a domestic cat skull the size of a tiger.

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Domestic Cat Skull 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 Ian D Browne.
Who made this model?: Designed by Ian D Browne, 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.