Models Showcase

Print in two colours with a filament change after the floor so the message stands out. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

Line every inside face of the box, and the inside and skirt of the lid, with overlapping copper or aluminium foil tape. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. The lid prints as a separate part, top down.

Print in clear PETG so you can see the passenger. Use a postcard or playing card as the gate. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

PETG for outdoors; drill drainage holes in each bay. The hours are raised round the outside. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

PETG. Put a layer of pebbles in the planter bottom so the fern's roots never sit in water. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

Print in brown or grey with 4 walls. Screw the flat side to the wall so the open top is tight under the soffit, at least 2 m up. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Large holes in the walls may need supports or good bridging.

PETG for outdoors. An old phone running a free motion-triggered camera app works well; run the cable out under the lid. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Large holes in the walls may need supports or good bridging. The added base's lid prints separately.

PETG. Glue a 120 mm disc of 3 mm clear acrylic over the window with aquarium silicone. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

PETG or PP. Fill only the outer ring with water, freeze overnight, then dip in warm water and the ice slides out. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

PETG. Fill with water to 1 cm below the rim; push the magnetised needle through a thin slice of cork. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.