{"id":6719,"date":"2018-01-24T00:01:38","date_gmt":"2018-01-24T00:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=6719"},"modified":"2025-03-04T10:45:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T09:45:04","slug":"top-10-3d-models-230120184","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/top-10-3d-models-230120184\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 10 3D Models \/ STL Files of 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Every year at 3Dnatives, we search through our selection of our favorite 3D models published online in the past year. This year, the level of STL file designs stepped up a level in comparison with previous years. These models are becoming more precise, and more optimized for 3D printing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Therefore, we made our list of the best 3D files and 3D models published in 2017. These include STL files of famous people, replicas of vehicles and even 3D printable parts to combine with other gadgets. This Top 10 was made through STL files found on Cults&#8217; website. We have included links to download all of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/top-10-websites-stl-files-161120174\/\">STL files<\/a> in our list, so don&#8217;t hesitate to download any of these 3D models for free! In addition, we have included some links to videos showing these models being created.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">10. The &#8220;Why Not?&#8221; Lamp<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This beautiful creation is the work of 3D artist DukeDoks. This stunning sign somewhat resembles a graffiti style, and you can easily insert LED lights inside it. This 3D model therefore gives any room a contemporary decoration inspired by street art. I<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">f you want to see the creative process, check out the sign being made in this\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8JFdyC-iMao\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">YouTube video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"dnati-inside-article-leaderboard\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"dnati-4262355014\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/eu.snapmaker.com\/products\/snapmaker-u1-3d-printer?utm_source=3dnatives&#038;utm_medium=pr&#038;utm_campaign=u1launch2025&#038;utm_content=u1preorder\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"850 x 150px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/850-x-150px-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/850-x-150px-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/850-x-150px-600x106.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/850-x-150px-1200x212.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/850-x-150px-768x136.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/850-x-150px-1536x271.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/850-x-150px-2048x361.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/850-x-150px-160x28.jpeg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"850\" height=\"150\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_34465\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34465\" class=\"wp-image-34465 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.-meilleurs-fichiers-STL-Cults-3Dnatives.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-34465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LED &#8220;Why Not?&#8221; sign 3D printed with LED lights inside.<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/fr\/mod%C3%A8le-3d\/art\/led-light-letters-why-not\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Download the free STL file for the lamp.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">9. Screw Clamps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We have already interviewed designer\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/jacob-stanton-designer-02062017\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">JakeJake,<\/span><\/a>\u00a0who<span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u00a0wanted to make 3D printable clamps as solid as possible. This is a real DIY challenge because the parts are plastic. The parts are printed separately and then screwed by hand. Judging by photos posted by makers, the tongs seem quite functional!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/10.-meilleurs-fichiers-STL-Cults-3Dnatives.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/fr\/mod%C3%A8le-3d\/outil\/hand-screw-clamp\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Download free STL files of these screw clamps.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">8. Sproot, the seed box<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"rich\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Sproot is an invention of the French designer Cl\u00e9mentine Germain who wanted to combine 3D printing with upcycling. This 3D model is adaptable to a classic jam jar. Do not discard your jars of jams and make seed boxes, a true nutritious and healthy treat for the birds!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.-meilleurs-fichiers-STL-Cults-3Dnatives.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/fr\/mod%C3%A8le-3d\/maison\/sproot-germoir-a-graines\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Download the 3D model of the seed box.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">7. The Table7 collection<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"rich\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is a set of 3D files made by the Polish designers of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/designers-polonais-uauproject-27052016\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">UAU Project that we had already interviewed here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">. This beautiful collection of 3D objects is ideal for your table. These seven beautiful 3D printable STL files include: a sugar bowl, a snack plate, a nutcracker, a salt and pepper shaker, a toothpick holder, and more. These wonderful 3D models makes a great gift too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6.-meilleurs-fichiers-STL-Cults-3Dnatives.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/fr\/collections\/vaisselle-impression-3d\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Download free 3D files for the Table7.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">6. The Boeing 777x<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"rich\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Here is a new work by the masterful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/guaro3d-impression-3d-07072017\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">designer Guaro3D<\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">: a scale model of the huge Boeing 777X, the world&#8217;s longest airplane. The model is at a scale of 1\/200, and it is an easy to print model that requires little support structure for most parts. It is designed to be printed on a standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/four-types-fdm-3d-printers140620174\/\">FDM printer<\/a> using a 0.4mm nozzle. Ideal for avid enthusiasts. If you like 3D models, take a look at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/fr\/utilisateurs\/guaro3d\/cr%C3%A9ations\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">their Cults page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">, it&#8217;s pretty astonishing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5.-meilleurs-fichiers-STL-Cults-3Dnatives.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/fr\/mod%C3%A8le-3d\/gadget\/boeing-777x-aircraft-scalemodel\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Download the STL file of Boeing 777X.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">5. Candidates for the France 2017 presidential election<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"rich\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If you are fed up of seeing Trump&#8217;s face everywhere, this may relieve you somewhat. To challenge candidates on issues related to innovation in France, Cults 3D modeled the faces of the five main candidates in the French presidential election. These faces were made from simple photos and videos. We could see live which STL file was the most downloaded. Today, you can still print President Macron and his competitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7.-meilleurs-fichiers-STL-Cults-3Dnatives.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/fr\/collections\/presidentielles-france-2017-impression-3D\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Download the free 3D files of the 2017 presidential election.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">4. The Woman and the Dragon<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"rich\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Although inspired by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/game-of-thrones-models1807201741\/\">Game of Thrones<\/a> series, this creation is an original model created by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/sonia-verdu-imprimes-3d-04032016\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Spanish artist Shira, aka Sonia Verdu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">. This beautiful sculpture shows a woman with a dragon on her shoulder. The parameters used by the artist are a layer height of 16 mm and 15% filling rate for a figure that is 30 cm tall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8.-meilleurs-fichiers-STL-Cults-3Dnatives.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/fr\/mod%C3%A8le-3d\/art\/woman-and-dragon\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Download the 3D model of the sculpture.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">3. Wondertown, the snowy city<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"rich\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This 3D printable object comes straight out of <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Kijai&#8217;s<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> imagination\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/jukka-seppanen-designer-3d-27102017\/\">who we interviewed on 3Dnatives<\/a>. It represents a winter scene on a mountain with a train, buildings, trees and many other things. The model was released for Christmas and it was printed with a transparent filament to have very nice lighting effects. If you like these kinds of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/3d-printed-architecture030520174\/\">architectural<\/a> creations, you will find many others also on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/fr\/utilisateurs\/kijai\/cr%C3%A9ations\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">his Cults profile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/9.-meilleurs-fichiers-STL-Cults-3Dnatives.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/fr\/mod%C3%A8le-3d\/art\/winter-wondertown\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Download the STL file of the winter city.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">2. The Volkswagen Campervan<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"rich\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For car fans, you can not miss this model of the famous VW campervan. This 3D file has been modeled and printed in 3D by ChaosCoreTech. The replica not only seems very accurate, but the painwork is also most impressive! The designer used Fusion 360 3D modeling software. All stages of his work are viewable on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cv1QyHBbdzw&amp;feature=youtu.be\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">his YouTube channel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/0.-meilleurs-fichiers-STL-Cults-3Dnatives.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/fr\/mod%C3%A8le-3d\/jeu\/volkswagen-bus-1970s\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Download the free 3D file of the Volkswagen bus.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">1. The Witch: Pen Holder<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"rich\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Finally, this 3D model of The Witch created by Loubie aka Louise Driggers was the real success of 2017. This pen holder was designed to print easily without any support. It took weeks of preparation and testing to release this optimized 3D model. It was met with huge success in the maker community who were not put off by the fact that it is a paid file (almost 500 downloads). This is evidence that fairly priced models that are perfectly adapted and original can easily sell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.-meilleurs-fichiers-STL-Cults-3Dnatives.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/fr\/mod%C3%A8le-3d\/art\/the-sorceress\">Download the STL file of the witch.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What do you think of these 3D models and STL files? Let us know in a comment below or on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/3Dnatives\/\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/3Dnatives_en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0pages!\u00a0Don\u2019t forget to sign up for our free weekly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/3d-printing-newsletter\/\">Newsletter<\/a>, with all the latest news in 3D printing delivered straight to your inbox!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year at 3Dnatives, we search through our selection of our favorite 3D models published online in the past year. This year, the level of STL file designs stepped up a level in comparison with previous years. 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