The XXL 3D model of the Eiffel Tower consists of 23 segments that are stacked on top of each other and permanently joined using a bit of glue. The total height is one Meter.
To print the model, a build volume of at least 167 × 177 × 179 mm is required, making it compatible with most common FDM printers.
This Eiffel Tower model is currently the most detailed FDM-printable version I’m aware of.
Since no official blueprints of the Eiffel Tower are publicly available, I created the model over the course of three weeks of manual work, based on dozens of detailed photographs. Many architectural features were carefully recreated to stay as true to the original as possible.
The complex structure of the Eiffel Tower posed unique challenges for FDM printing. Each segment was specifically optimized to reduce the risk of failed prints to nearly zero.
The segments were designed and thoroughly tested for printing with PLA, a 0.4 mm nozzle, and 0.2 mm layer height.
Scaling the model is not recommended. I’ve also published a 50 cm tall version of this Eiffel Tower here on Printables.
In the end, you’ll have a truly spectacular Eiffel Tower standing proudly in front of you — with a base of about 42 x 42 cm, a towering height of one meter, and tipping the scales at just over 2 kg. Quite possibly the biggest thing your printer has ever seen. So grab some snacks, clear your schedule, and get ready for several days of glorious printing fun — your printer’s about to earn its keep!
All STL files are correctly aligned.
The model includes 11 unique parts. Parts 01–04 require 4 prints each.
Some parts can definitely be a challenge for your printer. So, make sure your printer is in top form and pick a filament you trust like an old friend – the one that never lets you down when things get tricky.
Don’t be surprised if you catch yourself thinking: “Uh-oh, this looks tricky…” – Just give it a few more layers. Every potentially critical area is carefully designed, and if a tiny detail doesn’t come out perfectly, it’s usually corrected in the layers above.
Layer height: 0.20mm STRUCTURAL
Perimeter: 2
Additionally, I recommend turning on “Extra perimeters on overhangs” (Expert mode required). It’s under “Print Settings → Layers and perimeters” in PrusaSlicer.
Helps a ton with tricky overhangs!
Infill: 10 % - I use gyroid for a nice balance between structural stability and print speed.
Support: None of the 11 different parts of the model require any support structures.
Each part should be joined using a small amount of superglue. Before gluing, always check that the parts fit together as intended.
I recommend assembling the tower from bottom to top:
If you plan to transport the tower in the future, it might be a good idea not to glue all the parts permanently. For my own builds, I treated Parts 01–03, 04–05, and 06–11 as three separate sections, each glued together internally. These sections can then be easily stacked on top of each other at the display location.
If you like this design, feel free to check out my others here.
The author marked this model as their own original creation.
