# Community

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/community/50.md?page=1

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## [The Techno-Trousers](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-techno-trousers/41552)

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**Author:** [@DrKronos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DrKronos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-techno-trousers/41552 "2026-08-28T19:45:40Z")

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Greatest action movie ever made? Some may disagree, but I put “Wallace and Gromit - The Wrong Trousers” right up there. :wink: Always wanted a model of the techno-trousers to print, but never found one that I thought w…

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## [The main body of the finger spinner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-main-body-of-the-finger-spinner/41516)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-main-body-of-the-finger-spinner/41516 "2026-08-20T16:33:20Z")

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## [My Spider Droid Bot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-spider-droid-bot/40763)

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**Author:** [@Mario2much](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mario2much)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-spider-droid-bot/40763 "2026-08-19T16:12:21Z")

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My sci-fi spider droid bot.

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## [Print Strength](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-strength/41484)

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**Author:** [@Fawksey3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fawksey3D)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-strength/41484 "2026-08-16T20:40:37Z")

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It’s quite the rabbit hole, but very important consideration in designing a 3d printed object. The material type, the orientation of the part in relation to the layers. I see a lot of discussion online about orientating…

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## [New desk organizer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-desk-organizer/41486)

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**Author:** [@purcellg23](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/purcellg23)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-desk-organizer/41486 "2026-08-16T09:37:01Z")

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this is my first 3d model. thank you!

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## [Horizontally Printed (In Place) Hinge Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/horizontally-printed-in-place-hinge-design/41433)

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**Author:** [@Fawksey3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fawksey3D)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/horizontally-printed-in-place-hinge-design/41433 "2026-08-15T18:21:36Z")

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Following on from the sister thread. This presents a more challenging print design perhaps. In respect of the desire to print it horizontally. Please feel free to share your thoughts. r

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## [Art Deco Sticky Note Holder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/art-deco-sticky-note-holder/41483)

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**Author:** [@Fawksey3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fawksey3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 10:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/art-deco-sticky-note-holder/41483 "2026-08-15T10:26:06Z")

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Art Deco has some really nice design lines. It’s really pleasing on the eye (at least my eye). I’d like to incorporate it a bit more.

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## [Shapr Fun Interactions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-fun-interactions/41460)

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**Author:** [@Fawksey3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fawksey3D)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-fun-interactions/41460 "2026-08-13T14:40:53Z")

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May get pelters here for using the AI and don’t get me wrong I am absolutely no fan of AI generated models infesting the internet (and my YouTube Ads). Was on holiday with my nephew and he showed an interest whilst i wa…

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## [Kitchen island with built in table that extends out](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kitchen-island-with-built-in-table-that-extends-out/41440)

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**Author:** [@jonas1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jonas1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/kitchen-island-with-built-in-table-that-extends-out/41440 "2026-08-11T18:48:18Z")

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Made this for a client and used shapr3d to show my idea

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## [The robot uprising doesn't stand a chance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-robot-uprising-doesnt-stand-a-chance/41449)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-robot-uprising-doesnt-stand-a-chance/41449 "2026-08-11T17:27:13Z")

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How do you engineer for my gal pal’s hair? :confounded\_face: The narrow swath RoboVacs take mid section between the wheels makes them pick up “stuff”, collecting it in the wheel cavity which were full of yuck. Inefficie…

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## [NEW PROJECT: web-shooters spiderman homecoming](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-project-web-shooters-spiderman-homecoming/5212)

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**Author:** [@david.r](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/david.r)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-project-web-shooters-spiderman-homecoming/5212 "2026-08-11T13:48:32Z")

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Hello everyone, today I show the first brushstrokes of this new project, spiderman homecoming web shooters, are for a co-worker who is a spiderman fan !!! Apparently it seems like an easy project! Well, no !! I like cha…

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## [Parametric parasol stand adapter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-parasol-stand-adapter/41430)

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**Author:** [@margriet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/margriet)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-parasol-stand-adapter/41430 "2026-08-10T07:53:14Z")

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Hi everyone, I made this adapter for our parasol stand and used it to practise something I learned in the last Shapr3D Challenge: using variables. I want to give it back to the Shapr3D community, so here is also the …

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## [Fly Inn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fly-inn/41406)

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**Author:** [@michelpiazzini](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/michelpiazzini)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fly-inn/41406 "2026-08-08T15:16:37Z")

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Here fun project to help our garden birds. Designed in shapr3d en printed with a Bambulab P2S. Happy fly inn.

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## [Take a look what's possible to design with Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/take-a-look-whats-possible-to-design-with-shapr3d/41391)

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**Author:** [@ivan.macko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ivan.macko)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 7:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/take-a-look-whats-possible-to-design-with-shapr3d/41391 "2026-08-06T07:51:53Z")

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Hi guys, I am really proud of what came into life. Just wanted to share. After months of designing, printing and building, my fully 3D printed Antonov AN-2 finally takes to the skies! It is the legendary Antonov AN-2 bi…

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## [A Roof Filter for Our House... and of Course for the Neighbor also](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-roof-filter-for-our-house-and-of-course-for-the-neighbor-also/41401)

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**Author:** [@margriet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/margriet)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 7:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-roof-filter-for-our-house-and-of-course-for-the-neighbor-also/41401 "2026-08-06T07:36:43Z")

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One happy designer! :grinning\_face\_with\_smiling\_eyes: This project took quite a few prototypes before it was finally approved. Every new version was first printed in pink PLA. Not because I liked the color, but because…

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## [Shapr totally nails the design of these plastic injection‑molded shells](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-totally-nails-the-design-of-these-plastic-injection-molded-shells/41259)

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**Author:** [@lnia-00](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lnia-00)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 6:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-totally-nails-the-design-of-these-plastic-injection-molded-shells/41259 "2026-08-05T06:53:14Z")

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I use Shapr exclusively for designing these products. My colleagues, who are used to UG, SolidWorks, and Creo, are genuinely amazed by Shapr’s logic and modelling speed.

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## [The battlecruiser in the game Infinite Lagrange](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-battlecruiser-in-the-game-infinite-lagrange/41393)

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**Author:** [@lnia-00](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lnia-00)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 1:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-battlecruiser-in-the-game-infinite-lagrange/41393 "2026-08-05T01:16:27Z")

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I completed the design of a sci‑fi space battleship completely in Shapr3D, and later had some physical models 3D‑printed from it.

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## [TANK AR311 by Me](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tank-ar311-by-me/41370)

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**Author:** [@duongtran](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/duongtran)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tank-ar311-by-me/41370 "2026-08-03T16:01:43Z")

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Hello everyone, my name is Ariel. I designed a tank model and named it AR311. It comes from my childhood memories of video games — like a toy that carries a piece of my childhood. Building on that success, I now want to…

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## [3d faceted hexagon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-faceted-hexagon/41350)

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**Author:** [@MahPohTofu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MahPohTofu)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-faceted-hexagon/41350 "2026-07-30T18:56:15Z")

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Hello all, would anyone know how to model this in shapr3d? Best wishes, T

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## [Colour 3d printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colour-3d-printing/41329)

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**Author:** [@stringboy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stringboy)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colour-3d-printing/41329 "2026-07-30T18:31:26Z")

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Hi Simple question for you guys. I have to embed a body within a body so I can 3D print in a different colour. I thought simple but it has shown a few issues. First I tried creating the first object - a disc 3mm thic…

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## [Disney’s BD-X Droid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disney-s-bd-x-droid/36815)

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**Author:** [@Jaime](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jaime)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/disney-s-bd-x-droid/36815 "2026-07-29T14:24:11Z")

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I wanted to share my first full project using Shapr3d, inspired by Disney’s BD-X droids this is a full replica fully articulated, and will hopefully be walking soon.

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## [My work in progress: Custome duck and cover](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-work-in-progress-custome-duck-and-cover/41091)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-work-in-progress-custome-duck-and-cover/41091 "2026-07-27T13:57:50Z")

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So I bought a small room AC for my 8’ x 12’ office. With one printer going to can be unbearable to work in it while a print is going. It came with a window vent thingy. That isn’t optimal in my tight space so I have to …

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## [Spare tire woes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spare-tire-woes/41313)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spare-tire-woes/41313 "2026-07-26T22:39:00Z")

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I bought 5 tires for my Ram pickup. I wanted a matching spare. Just bought a matching rim from Ebay. Took it the the shop to get rid of the 12 year old spare + 17 inch rim and put my 20 inch Ebay rim and matching tire u…

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## [Range hood lighting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/range-hood-lighting/41280)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 5:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/range-hood-lighting/41280 "2026-07-26T05:30:25Z")

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My range hood lighting sucks. Since I’m limited by 12 volt, camper style hoods AND because they ALL have sucky lighting, I am making my own using “ring LEDs”. Adding modes controlled with a push button and an ON/OFF swit…

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## [To share or not to share…](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/to-share-or-not-to-share/41306)

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**Author:** [@Fawksey3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fawksey3D)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 12:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/to-share-or-not-to-share/41306 "2026-07-26T00:59:08Z")

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A thread that may be bordering on narcissism, but what the heck an interesting discussion point non the less. Do you ever hesitate to share your creations online for fear of plagiarism or perhaps IP loss (if in a commer…

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## [What hardware you modelling on?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-hardware-you-modelling-on/41159)

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**Author:** [@Fawksey3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fawksey3D)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-hardware-you-modelling-on/41159 "2026-07-25T19:27:35Z")

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I adopted Sharp3d perhaps 2 years ago, downloaded it on holiday in Lanzerote (as it happens) to keep the mind busy. HAven’t looked back since. That was on the iPad Air 4th Generation 11”. I also have in on an iMac, but …

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## [Medieval Flanged Mace](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/medieval-flanged-mace/41268)

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**Author:** [@DrKronos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DrKronos)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/medieval-flanged-mace/41268 "2026-07-23T22:50:59Z")

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I think I quiet enjoy making replicas of historic weaponry. Not exactly a complicated design, I think this mace turned out quite well. :slightly\_smiling\_face: All parts straight out of the printer, maybe I’ll make anothe…

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## [Little Elephant Waffles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/little-elephant-waffles/41287)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/little-elephant-waffles/41287 "2026-07-22T18:09:26Z")

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## [I tried to design a battle rifle based on the AR-15 platform, chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-tried-to-design-a-battle-rifle-based-on-the-ar-15-platform-chambered-in-6-5-creedmoor/41270)

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**Author:** [@2951479273](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/2951479273)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-tried-to-design-a-battle-rifle-based-on-the-ar-15-platform-chambered-in-6-5-creedmoor/41270 "2026-07-18T16:28:33Z")

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This is my first model—still a work in progress, but already at a fairly advanced stage of completion. I started with the standard AR‑15 fire control group and modified it to create what I consider the perfect battle rif…

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## [Best way to recreate a model from Tinkercad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-way-to-recreate-a-model-from-tinkercad/41206)

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**Author:** [@jmkp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jmkp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-way-to-recreate-a-model-from-tinkercad/41206 "2026-07-13T15:48:20Z")

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Hi all! I am just getting started with Shapr3D, working through tutorial videos and creating some basic models with some success. I am about to embark on recreating a model originally made in Tinkercad (although with som…

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