Stanford 3D Scanning Repository Models

A collection of models often used for testing out various computer graphics algorithms.
39h 0m
7× print file
0.28 mm
0.32 mm
0.60 mm
Wood filled
PLA
281.00 g
Creality Ender 3
21
128
3
1453
updated February 20, 2022

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As a researcher in computer graphics with access to a 3D printer, it should only be a matter of time before these classical models finds their way onto your desk.

Technically speaking, none of these models were created with the intention of 3D printing, as such they are a bit challenging print, requiring some clever support structures for the models to look okay. Also, be aware that many of these models are huge, so you may need to decimate the triangle count in Blender or similar modellers before you can actually slice them.

I decided to print these in a wood-filled filament, which was probably a big mistake given the amount of stringing and blobbing artifact it produced. But, after a bit of clean-up, essentially all of them turned out pretty well.

All of the models were also scaled to better fit my printer, unfortunately I was not able to find the exact scale I used for each of them. Thus, I recommend that you play around with the scale to find an appropriate balance between print-time and feature-resolution.

Finally, I also decided to apply a few coats of varnish to the Lucy model to see what impact that would have on the look. Overall, it mostly makes the model look a bit darker and shinier to the point where it almost looks like a brown chocolate statue.

Before remixing any of these models, please note the following usage disclaimer from the original repository:

"As you browse this repository and think about how you might use our 3D models and range datasets, please remember that several of these artifacts have religious or cultural significance. Aside from the Buddha, which is a religious symbol revered by hundreds of millions of people, the dragon is a symbol of Chinese culture, the Thai statue contains elements of religious significance to Hindus, and Lucy is a Christian angel; statues like her are commonly seen in Italian churches. Keep your renderings and other uses of these particular models in good taste. Don't animate or morph them, don't apply Boolean operators to them, and don't simulate nasty things happening to them (like breaking, exploding, melting, etc.). Choose another model for these sorts of experiments. (You can do anything you want to the Stanford bunny or the armadillo.)"

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