Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Openable Detailed Dalek 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 Ellindsey, 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.

Openable Detailed Dalek 3D printable model by Ellindsey

Openable Detailed Dalek

Source: Thingiverse by Ellindsey

The Openable Detailed Dalek is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Ellindsey. This is a modification of my earlier detailed Dalek model, which was itself based on Audrey2's excellent Accurate Dalek model. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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1,859 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-16 License: CC-BY · commercial OK 27 makes Category: Wearables & Cosplay

Tags: Articulated, dalek, dr who, kaled mutant, tentacles, toy, tv

About this model

This is a modification of my earlier detailed Dalek model, which was itself based on Audrey2's excellent Accurate Dalek model. In this version four body panels are located on articulated arms allowing the model to be closed up to look like a normal Dalek, or opened to show off the interior and the Kaled mutant inside it. I tried to make the interior and the mutant as accurate to the show and props as I could given the limitation of the printer's capabilities and the requirements to actually have movable parts and working joints. This is a slightly more difficult model to print than the original was. There are several more moving parts which have to be snapped together, and the mutant itself is a difficult piece to print. This was drawn in Solidworks, with Meshmixer used for sculpting detai…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Openable Detailed Dalek 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 Ellindsey.
Who made this model?: Designed by Ellindsey, 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.