BENCHY: LIGHTHOUSE SCENE

BENCHY: LIGHTHOUSE SCENE
A structural reinterpretation of the world’s most iconic 3D‑printing test boat — transformed into a compact architectural diorama.
The goal was to evolve Benchy from a calibration object into a narrative, display‑ready model while preserving the logic of real FDM printing.
Design Approach
•     Printed as a single-piece model
•     Minimal supports used only where structurally necessary
•     Geometry shaped to create self-supporting features
•     Controlled overhangs and bridging
•     Balanced mass for stable printing
•     Optimized for standard FDM printers with a 0.4 mm nozzle
Character of the Model
This is not a decorative remix.
This is a functional design study, exploring how a familiar test object can grow into a small architectural scene — boat, rock, lighthouse, story.
Recommended Print Settings
•     Layer height: 0.16–0.20 mm
•     Material: PLA
•     Supports: minimal (automatic supports recommended)
•     Compatible with Bambu Lab, Creality, Prusa, ******** and similar FDM machines
Purpose
Designed for makers who enjoy prints that combine technical discipline with artistic form.
Suitable as a display piece, print test, or material comparison model.