Spiny Softshell Turtle (Apalone spinifera) Adult Male 3D-printable files
$7.00
This Spiny Softshell Turtle (Apalone spinifera) 3D model is a life-size recreation of a large adult male, featuring a 24.5cm carapace length. The digital STL files capture the species’ iconic pancake-like profile, leathery shell texture, and snorkel-like snout with anatomical detail. This model serves as a stunning educational centerpiece or a unique addition to any herpetology enthusiast’s collection. It pairs perfectly with our female model of the same species (sold separately).
✅ What You CAN Do:
- Download and 3D print the files for your own personal enjoyment
- Display your prints at home or in public (with attribution)
- Modify or remix the files for your own use
- Share photos of your prints on social media (tag us!)
❌ What You CANNOT Do:
- Sell physical prints - this requires a Commercial License
- Share or distribute the digital files with anyone
- Upload files to file-sharing sites or online repositories
- Use the files for any business or commercial purpose
- Use the files to train AI or machine learning systems
📢 Attribution Required:
When sharing your prints publicly, please give credit:
- Social Media: Tag our account + mention Savi Made in your caption
- Other displays: Include "Model sculpted by Lincoln Savi of Savi Made (savimade.ca)"
Description
Spiny Softshell Turtle (Apalone spinifera) Adult Male 3D-printable files
This 3D printable Spiny Softshell Turtle (Apalone spinifera) model is a highly detailed representation of one of North America’s most unique freshwater reptiles. Known for their pancake-like appearance and leathery shells, Spiny Softshells are built for speed and stealth. This model specifically depicts a mature adult male, which is notably smaller than a female and when painted, has different patterning on its shell.
The Spiny Softshell gets its name from the small, cone-shaped projections (spines) located on the front edge of its carapace. Unlike “hard-shelled” turtles, their shell is covered by a flexible, leathery skin. Males of this species typically retain the vivid, darkly-outlined ocelli (spots) of their juvenile years, whereas females often fade to a mottled camouflage pattern as they age.
The 3D printable, digital files are in STL format packaged in a .ZIP archive. They’re scaled to life-size and ready for you to print and paint them.
This adult male Spiny Softshell file is scaled to have a carapace length of 24.5cm, which is about the maximum for males of this species.
Our tested print settings: FDM
We successfully printed this adult male Spiny Softshell model in PLA on an FDM printer using these settings:
- Nozzle size: 0.4mm
- Layer height: variable
- Wall thickness: 1.2mm
- Infill: 7% gyroid
- Support material: True
We split the model into 2 parts: front and back in our slicing software and placed the flat surfaces against the build plate.
Additional information
| Sculpt artist | Lincoln Savi |
|---|---|
| Finish | |
| Sex | Male |
