Boat Captain in Speedboat - Pop Style Figure
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Description
Anchors aweigh and full steam ahead! This 3D model features a charismatic Boat Captain navigating his speedboat, designed in the popular "Pop" or "Chibi" style.
The figure is full of nautical details: from the peaked cap with the anchor emblem and laurels on the visor, to the uniform jacket with epaulets and golden buttons. The captain holds the helm of a small recreational boat detailed with a windshield, railings, and seats.
It's the ideal gift for yacht skippers, sailing enthusiasts, sailors, or collectors of custom figures.
Print Details / Print Details
This model combines organic shapes (the character) with geometric ones (the boat), thus requiring a balanced setup.
- Recommended material: White PLA. It is the easiest to paint and best conceals layer lines on the boat's hull.
- Layer height:
- 0.12mm to 0.16mm: Highly recommended so that the details of the cap, beard, and boat railings come out defined.
- 0.20mm: Acceptable if you want a faster print, but you will have to sand the boat's hull more to make it smooth.
- Infill: 10% - 15%.
- Supports (Essential):
- The boat's hull: Being curved and elevated above the base, it will need supports on the underside.
- The head: The chin and the back of the cap will need support.
- Overhangs: Pay attention to the hands on the steering wheel.
- Tip: Use tree supports to facilitate removal, especially around the delicate railings of the speedboat.
Post-processing and Painting / Post-processing
To achieve the finish of the reference photo ("realistic render"), follow this color scheme:
- Uniform: Dark navy blue (Navy Blue).
- Cap and Boat: Pure white.
- Gold Details: Use gold or yellow paint for the sleeve epaulets, buttons, cap emblem, and the "laurels" on the visor.
- Base: A different blue than the uniform (more cyan or sea blue) to simulate water.
- Eyes: Shiny black to give that characteristic Pop doll effect.
Fair winds and following seas! I hope you enjoy printing this captain. If you do, upload a photo of your crew.






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