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Craftcloud
Upload your files and compare pricing, materials, and printing methods from independent manufacturing partners.
A good starting point if you'd like to compare costs before choosing a provider.
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Modelwerks Builder Resources
No Printer? No Problem.
Love the model, but don't own a 3D printer? You can still build it.
Independent printing services can turn your purchased STL files into physical parts.
Find someone to print your kit, or explore what it takes to start printing your own models at home.
Choose Your Path
Two Ways to Build Your Fleet.
Have It Printed.
Already have your STL files? Find an independent printer who can produce and ship the physical model parts.
Find a PrinterPrint It Yourself.
Thinking of buying a printer? Explore resin versus filament, beginner equipment, safety, and learning resources.
Explore Printers
Getting Started
From Download to Display.
Commissioning a print is straightforward. You don't need to own or operate a printer to enjoy digital model kits.
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Download Your Kit
Purchase a Modelwerks digital product and download the files included with your order.
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Find a Printer
Choose a service, supply your STL files for your personal print order, and discuss size, materials, and pricing.
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Build Your Model
Your provider prints and ships the parts. You handle the assembly, finishing, and painting.
Independent Printing Services
Find Someone to Print Your Kit.
Some services let you upload STL files and receive quotes online. Others specialize in hobby models and require you to contact the seller directly.
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Treatstock
Upload individual files or multipart kits, choose materials, and explore independent printing providers for your project.
Particularly useful for comparing printing options without owning your own equipment.
Visit TreatstockFS
FortScottTabletop
Kansas-based tabletop printer specializing in small-scale science-fiction starships. Resin printing at scales including 1/3900, 1/3788, and 1/3125.
Contact the shop about accepting your purchased STL files for a custom personal-use order.
Visit Etsy ShopTR
Toxic Rat's Dungeon Terrain
A hobby-oriented printing service that explicitly accepts customer-supplied STL files. Offers resin printing and optional painting or finishing services.
Contact the shop for pricing and to confirm it can accommodate your model's dimensions.
Visit Printing ServicePG
PulsefiredGaming
Texas-based miniature printer with an established Etsy shop specializing in science-fiction starships and tabletop fleets.
Use Etsy's custom-order or contact feature to ask whether they can print your purchased Modelwerks files.
Visit Etsy ShopNC
N.C. Games & 3D Printing
Erik Larsen's Washington-based printing service.
A public Facebook page is available for inquiries. Current order availability has not been independently confirmed.
Visit Facebook PageListings are informational only. Modelwerks does not operate or endorse these independent businesses. Confirm that a provider currently accepts outside STL files, and review its terms before purchasing.
Need a Starting Point?
What Are You Printing?
Different projects have different needs. Choose the closest match for a general recommendation before contacting a printer.
Start With Detailed Resin Printing.
For small starships and miniature components, ask about resin printing and the detail level the provider can achieve. Hobby printers familiar with scale models are a useful starting point.
Ready to Print Your Own Fleet?
Getting Started With 3D Printing.
If you plan to build a lot of models, owning a printer may eventually make sense. Here's a practical introduction to the types of equipment commonly used for hobby printing.
Compact Resin Printers
Small Models. Fine Details.
Resin printers are well suited to miniature starships, creature busts, and parts with small surface details.
Elegoo's Mars series is one starting point to research. Compare current models, build volume, and setup needs.
Explore Elegoo
Larger Resin Printers
Room for Bigger Builds.
Larger resin printers can be helpful for sizeable starship sections or printing multiple smaller components together.
Elegoo's Saturn series is worth researching if you're planning frequent scale-model printing.
Explore Resin Printers
Filament Printers
Structural Parts & General Use.
FDM printers can be useful for larger structural components and general hobby projects.
Bambu Lab is one popular brand to explore, although filament printing may not reproduce tiny scale-model details as cleanly as resin.
Explore Bambu LabBefore You Buy a Resin Printer
Resin printing requires more than the printer itself. Plan for appropriate ventilation, protective equipment, washing and curing, safe storage, and proper handling of uncured resin and waste.
Read NIOSH Safe 3D Printing Guidance
Learn the Fundamentals
Helpful Guides & Resources.
Elegoo Documentation
Printer setup, maintenance, firmware, and model-specific troubleshooting information.
Visit Elegoo Wiki
Elegoo Downloads
Official manuals, software, printer files, and material information.
Visit Download Center
Prusa Knowledge Base
Accessible explanations of slicing, printing principles, and machine troubleshooting.
Explore Knowledge Base
Safe 3D Printing
Workplace safety guidance covering exposure prevention and safer printing practices.
Read Safety Guidance
The Hobby Community
Learn From Other Builders.
There's an entire community of hobbyists sharing experience, techniques, and ideas — from printer setup to painting the finished model.
r/resinprinting
Resin printers, supports, materials, setup, and troubleshooting discussions.
Visit Communityr/StarTrekStarships
Starship appreciation, modeling projects, builds, and collector discussions.
Visit Communityr/3Dprintmything
Connect with individuals offering printing services. Review community rules before arranging orders.
Visit CommunityCommunity participation and posting rules vary. These communities are independent of Modelwerks.
Before You Order
Frequently Asked Questions.
Can I pay someone else to print my Modelwerks files?
Yes. You can engage a third-party printing provider to produce physical parts for your own personal, noncommercial use. That does not grant anyone permission to redistribute the original files or sell prints commercially.
Are the files pre-supported?
Unless a product description specifically states otherwise, assume that supports and printer-specific preparation are the responsibility of the printing provider.
Which material should I choose?
Resin is often a good starting point for fine scale-model details. Ask the provider what materials and processes are appropriate for your specific kit.
Can a printing service handle a multipart model kit?
Many can. Confirm that the provider understands how many individual parts need printing, their dimensions, and the quantity required for assembly.
What if my print comes out badly?
Contact your printing provider about print quality, preparation, materials, damage, or production problems. Modelwerks is not responsible for work performed by independent printers.
What if my original STL file is actually defective?
If you believe your purchased files are missing, corrupted, incomplete, or materially different from the product description, contact Modelwerks Customer Care with your order number and details.
Can I share the files with the printing provider?
You may provide the necessary files solely to fulfill your authorized personal-use order. The provider does not gain permission to keep them for unrelated jobs, redistribute them, or sell additional prints. Confirm the provider can comply before sending any files.
Important Information
About Independent Printing Services
The services and communities featured on this page are independent third parties. Their inclusion is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement, partnership, or guarantee by Modelwerks.
Third-party orders: All fees, quotes, payments, production arrangements, shipping, customer service, refunds, and disputes are handled directly between you and your chosen provider. Modelwerks is not responsible for the provider's services or business practices.
Printing preparation: Modelwerks supplies digital model files, not individualized printing services. We cannot provide technical support for every printer, resin, slicer, support structure, calibration method, or third-party workflow. Your provider is responsible for assessing whether it can properly prepare and print your files with its equipment.
Your purchased files: Genuine concerns about missing, damaged, or defective original files supplied by Modelwerks should be directed to Modelwerks Customer Care.
Personal-use license: Files may be supplied to a third-party provider solely for authorized personal-use printing. This does not permit file redistribution, resale, commercial print production, or reuse by the printing provider.
Please review the independent provider's policies and obtain a complete quote before placing an order.
Ready for Your Next Build?
The Fleet Is Waiting.
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