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Chicago Illinois 3D Miniature v2

jarvizar avatarjarvizar

March 11, 2025

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3d miniature of Chicago, Illinois!

 

This miniature has been completely re-created for improved printability & full multi-color support! 🎨

 

Check out my collection of other miniatures: 

https://makerworld.com/en/collections/146964-all-miniatures

 

Collection of other Multi-Color miniatures: 

https://makerworld.com/en/collections/5329261-multi-color-miniatures

 

🖌️ Coloring Details

 

Filament colors used in the model photos:

  • Bambu Matte Caramel (buildings)
  • Bambu Matte Grass Green (vegetation)
  • Geeetech Matte Dark Gray (roads)
  • Bambu Matte Bone White (terrain)
  • Sunlu Sky Blue (water)
  • Bambu Matte Black (frame)

These colors are based on personal preference and the filaments I had available.

Try experimenting with different color combinations to suit your style!

 

I highly recommend Matte filaments!

 

This model looks great even if printed with a single color, so an AMS is not necessarily required.

 

🖨️ Slicing & Printing Details

 

This model was designed to be printed with a 0.4mm nozzle and 0.16mm layer heights.

Try using a 0.2mm nozzle (0.08mm layer heights) or scaling up for even finer detail!

 

Note: If roads or other small details disappear after slicing, try lowering the extrusion/line width of external perimeters (outer walls) closer to 0.4mm OR use Arachne walls (can also enable “Detect Thin Walls”).

 

🖼️ Framing Details

 

This model measures almost exactly 6.7in by 4.7in (170.5mm X 119.5mm) and should fit most 5x7 frames (assuming frame lip/overlap is around a quarter inch). Feel free to change the scale/size of the model(s) to meet your needs.

 

Personally I use these cheap frames from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8HY7YSQ

And blue printer paper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IDQT

 

I also included a fully printable frame (including a 1mm thick water plate) designed to fit all my miniature cities.

 

Gif of the Printable Frame

 

A frame is not required! This model looks great by itself and can be displayed almost anywhere.

 

MembershipSubscribe for a Commercial License to sell physical prints of my models! License stays valid as long as the subscription is active.

License:

Standard Digital File License

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