LaserCat Figurine, Layer Thickness Test Model
Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Shaped from a 3D-scanned cat figure so you get a unique display piece
- Captures fine surface detail so you can see how layer lines form
- Sits well on a shelf or desk as a talking point for makers
- Shows off a real print test in physical form, not just a photo
- Makes a fun gift for anyone curious about 3D printing methods
What does a layer thickness test look like in real life? This LaserCat figurine gives you the answer. It is shaped from a 3D scan of the original MakerBot Digitizer cat model, printed as a single decorative piece for your shelf or desk.
The cat form was captured by 3D scanning, so its curves and details come from a real object rather than a plain digital shape. You can see the layer lines across its surface, a visual record of how a printer builds an object one pass at a time.
This piece works well for anyone who likes 3D printing, teaches it, or just wants a quirky cat statue with a story behind its surface texture. Set it on a desk, a bookshelf, or near your printer as a fun reminder of how these details come together.
12k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by CreativeTools. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit required. See the original design