#3DBenchy - The jolly 3D printing torture-test by CreativeTools.se

As of February 14, 2025, the 3DBenchy model has been released into the public domain.

For more details, please visit the link below:
https://www.3dbenchy.com/3dbenchy-sets-sail-into-the-public-domain/

[Creative Tools](https://www.creativetools.se/) Creative Tools supplies 3D printer and 3D scanner products incl filaments, accessories and support and also 3D software for leading CAD, modeling, animation, and rendering.

[#3DBenchy](http://3dbenchy.com) is a 3D model designed by us at Creative Tools specifically for testing and benchmarking 3D printers. It is a small recognisable object that you can download for free, make and share.

It is designed to 3D-print quickly and be a fun tool for calibrating your 3D printer. There is a single-part STL file for 3D printing the boat in one material, and a multi-part STL assembly to suitable for multi-material/printhead 3D printing.

####Documenting the results
You can use the Smartphone Photo Studio for 3DBenchy to easily take photos and share the results of your 3D print. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1085472

####Makes
If you desire, please take pictures and [post them here as makes](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:763622/add_instance) with a short description of your 3D-print settings. For more information about 3D-print settings [please read this post](http://www.thingiverse.com/groups/3dbenchy/topic:2207).

####Troubleshooting and community
If you want to get help please join the online communities below. You will…