Brick Minifigure Grandstand var. for up to 117 Fig by LaW42MakerWorld: Download Free 3D Models

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Print Profile(4)

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X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

H2D

A1 mini

9rows, 320mm wide, 182mm high, 275mm deep, for 90 max.117Fig

Designer

8.1 h

2 plates

5.0(64)

A1 mini print profile, 9 to 63 Fig. 220mm wide, 1 to 7 rows

Designer

21.3 h

15 plates

4.8(13)

Different rows, 65…320 mm wide, 8…40 Nubs, 2…10(max.13)Fig.

Designer

9.7 h

9 plates

4.8(10)

Different side panels for 2 to 9 rows

Designer

25.3 h

11 plates

5.0(5)

Open in Bambu Studio

Boost

875

2098

156

206

1 k

553

Released

Description

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We have amassed a considerable collection of minifigures from various manufacturers.

We believed a grandstand would be a magnificent addition and have already discovered several appealing models.

However, our reasons for designing a new grandstand are as follows:

It should accommodate as many figures as possible.
Figures should be able to both stand and sit.
The seating rows should be curved, not simply straight.
A single seating row should be usable independently.
Minimally necessary individual components.
Minimal support structures for the side panels.
Robust construction for easy transportation and play.
Simple assembly and disassembly when needed.
No gluing or screwing required.
It should fit within an IKEA Kallax shelf compartment.

The result is this grandstand, capable of holding 90 (maximum 117, depending on spacing) figures.

It comprises two side panels onto which 9 identical seating/standing rows can be attached.

Each seating row can accommodate up to 13 figures.

The assembled grandstand measures 320 mm wide, 182 mm high, and 275 mm deep.

Nine pieces are required from the first print plate.

Only one piece each is needed from the second and third print plates, containing the left and right side panels respectively.

The grandstand is exceptionally stable with its two outer side panels, eliminating the need for additional supports.

For enhanced stability, the individual seating rows slightly overlap. Begin assembly with the bottom row, then progressively add the subsequent rows above.

Edit 2024-12-21:

Additional print profiles are now available.

The second print profile includes all parts printable on the A1 mini.

The third print profile contains all variations of the side panels, accommodating 2 to 9 rows.

The fourth print profile features various seating rows with widths of 65, 95, 130, 160, 190, 220, 250, 280, and 320 mm, corresponding to 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, and 40 studs respectively.

Depending on whether one or two studs are left free between figures, up to 10 or 13 figures can be accommodated side by side.

All different seating rows and all different side panels (including those from the various print profiles) are compatible.

I have tested all print profiles.

With the 9 different side panels combined with the 9 differently wide seating rows, 81 different grandstand sizes are now possible.

No further variations or adjustments are currently planned.

I welcome all comments (including critical ones) and hope that everyone who likes this model finds a suitable size.

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Comment & Rating (156)

@freofam

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About half of them are printing with strings underneath it, the other half are perfect. any ideas why?

The designer has replied

@LaW42

Hello freofam, of course that shouldn't be the case. But since you are the first to have such a problem and report it, I could imagine that it is not necessarily due to the print profile. Did you use the print profile, i.e. the .3mf file? Did you use PLA from Bambu? If you are using a different filament, please check whether the print temperature needs to be adjusted. I could well imagine that this is a little too low in your case.

@freofam

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I printed from the iOS app using the default print profile. The large size. Using Bambu’s PLA Matte.

@freofam

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Replying to @LaW42 :

Yes, it was printed using the default print profile from the iOS app. I used Bambu Matte PLA

@KnightandDay345

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Print Profile

Different rows, 65…320 mm wide, 8…40 Nubs, 2…10(max.13)Fig.

This print is exceptional. It meets all the goals it set for itself in the description. I like that the design allows for customization (I chose a slightly smaller set of side panels). My only concern is how tightly the minifigures fit onto the studs. The tightness might cause the minifigure legs to crack. Suggestions: -Adding either 1x1 or 1x2 indentations to allow for LEGO plates or studs to be placed in the row. -Reducing size of studs -Adding some kind of mimicked part 93095. (bricklink)

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@LaW42

I'm glad you like it. But now you're putting me in a quandary. You're the first person to find the nubs too big. Did you use the print profile or just download a generated, simple STL file from this model? I have already received several comments for this version with exactly these dimensions, in which it was pointed out that the nubs are too small. For me, the priority is that the figures are not damaged. That's why I wouldn't want to make them any bigger now and, based on the other comments, I wouldn't want to make them any smaller either (I've already made lots of test prints and adjustments). Nevertheless, I will keep an eye on this to see if there are any further comments in this direction. Indentations for brick plates are not absolutely necessary. It is also possible to put different plates on the rows (see photo). In my case, they clamp quite normally and not too tightly. I hope this helps you too.

@KnightandDay345

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Replying to @LaW42 :

The pieces fit! I suppose that means they aren’t too big — I’m just concerned that they may be a little tight. Minifig feet are designed to fit on 4.8mm studs, the studs that I printed (and perhaps it was an issue with settings) measure closer to 4.9 or 5 mm.

@LaW42

Replying to @KnightandDay345 :

I think 4.9 mm is a reasonable compromise, and I'm not afraid that the figures could be damaged. 5.0 mm, as with some other models that can be found on Makerworld, would be too big for me for fear of damaging the figures.

@user_1420792071

Hello my friend. It is really a great design, congratulations. So why did you use 2 round pieces on each layer in the part used as right and left support? Since we printed this part with support, its size is larger than the size made in the design and it has difficulty entering the bottom part of the part used as the base. I think it would be better if you made this part flat square and zeroed it to the table surface, at least we can get rid of using support.

The designer has replied

@LaW42

Hello user_1420792071, before I put this model online, I had already tried several different variants, including rectangular ones. This variant with the two round pins on the side parts in combination with the rectangular holes on the underside of the rows turned out to be the most reliable variant. In addition, only a small amount of support is required, which could be removed easily and without tools for all prints without exception. Assembling works without tools, but requires a little more force. Taking them apart again is also a little more difficult but also possible without any problems and without breaking anything. It clamps together firmly, so that no matter where you hold it or how you hold it, it doesn't fall apart or fall off easily (even with 117 figures on it). Of the models I've put online so far, this is one of the more time-consuming ones. I'm sure there will always be ways to improve it, but I have to make sure that the time it takes is still reasonable. I hope that this model works for you too and wish you lots of fun with it.

@user_1420792071

Replying to @LaW42 :

Yes, the support is easily removed, there is no problem with that, but for example, if the diameter of that circle is 5 mm, after removing the support, that diameter becomes 5.2 mm and it cannot be assembled with the other part, I have to sand it, which makes it difficult for me. Are you experiencing this problem? How can I find a solution?

@Chrisstainmet

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Print Profile

9rows, 320mm wide, 182mm high, 275mm deep, for 90 max.117Fig

Great idea, but in some places the figures don't hold so well

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@LaW42

Thank you for your comment and your boost. I'm sorry to hear that the figures aren't holding up as they should. I uploaded a fourth print profile today with all the different rows of seats (with 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36 and 40 studs). In the process, I increased the stud height by 0.2 mm and adjusted the print speed a little. The figures should hold well on all studs, but at the same time not be damaged by too large studs. I am very confident that, under normal circumstances, nobody should have any more problems when using the print profiles.

@creativebunny

Print Profile

A1 mini print profile, 9 to 63 Fig. 220mm wide, 1 to 7 rows

Bed Adhesion Issue:it came off the bed suddenly

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@LaW42

What kind of printing plate did you use?

@creativebunny

Replying to @LaW42 :

textured pei plate

@LaW42

Replying to @creativebunny :

You have changed the type of printing plate in the print profile. I have only tested this model on a cool plate with glue stick. Of course, everyone is free to choose which printer and what type of printing plate they print on. But is the model now so bad that it deserves a 3-star rating? Please be fair and reconsider your rating.

@aking774

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this turned out amazing! so easy to put together and is super sturdy! my son loves it! thank you so much!! Fits in the Ikea KALLAX perfect!

@dertom72

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Print Profile

9rows, 320mm wide, 182mm high, 275mm deep, for 90 max.117Fig

The second grandstand also printed flawlessly. It looks fantastic. Thank you for the wonderful model.

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@Mario3474451754

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Print Profile

9rows, 320mm wide, 182mm high, 275mm deep, for 90 max.117Fig

Printed without problems, quality fit of elements without reproach. Figures stick to the surface well. PLA Printed .

@hugoliver

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9rows, 320mm wide, 182mm high, 275mm deep, for 90 max.117Fig

Truly excellent Thank you

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@NakedMoleRat

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Print Profile

9rows, 320mm wide, 182mm high, 275mm deep, for 90 max.117Fig

Very good stand. Fit together perfectly, no glue needed. To speed up print time I printed half of the rows on an A1 and the rest on P1S at the same time. PLA Black

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