The file '28mm Miniature Boat Tiles 3D Printer Model' is (stl) file type, size is 2.5MB.
This is a set of tiles to make sailing ships/boats for 28mm miniatures. A 1-inch grid is modeled into the tiles to aid in gameplay. This uses a snap-together system for you to create ships as large or small as you like. Print out the tiles you want, print a bunch of connector pieces, then snap the connector pieces between the tiles until the whole stays together.
[UPDATE: Part 2 of this tileset is available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2776283]
Q: How well do these stay together?
A: They're a little wobbly, but not enough to throw off the game. You'll be able to push entire ships around without them falling apart. Picking a ship up is a delicate matter
Q: Do these need supports?
A: Most of them do, yeah. I use Simplify3D, so I was able to pick and choose where the supports went; you might not be as lucky with free slicers. If you do have something that lets you place your own supports, I recommend just leaving one pillar in the corner of the four corner connector holes instead of filling the whole thing; it'll bridge fine
Q: What did you print these on?
A: Printrbot Simple Metal, 1.7mm PLA, .3 layer height
Q: What did you use to design these?
A: TinkerCAD (https://www.tinkercad.com)
Q: Wait, the sails aren't printed, right?
A: Nah, that's muslin and thread
Q: How can you have a sailing ship without cannons?
A: I recommend this model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2160741
Q: What happened to #10?
A: We don't talk about #10
Q: Does the wheel spin?
A: It should, though you'll have to carefully dislodge it at first. It's print-in-place after all
Q: What about a forecastle/sterncastle?
A: [Bane voice] "That comes later." Srsly, I'm working on it, but that's a whole other ballgame.
Q: Are those minis printed?
A: Nope; pretty sure all of them are from Reaper
Boat_Tile_11_Large_Port_Bow.stl | 505.2KB | |
Boat_Tile_12_Large_Starboard_Bow.stl | 505.1KB | |
Boat_Tile_13b_Boarding_Railing.stl | 208.3KB | |
Boat_Tile_13_Plank.stl | 56.2KB | |
Boat_Tile_14_Half_Deck__Railing.stl | 247.2KB | |
Boat_Tile_15_Yards.stl | 49.7KB | |
Boat_Tile_16_Crows_Nest.stl | 982.9KB | |
Boat_Tile_17_Small_Stern.stl | 632.7KB | |
Boat_Tile_18_Boom.stl | 325.8KB | |
Boat_Tile_1_Open_Deck.stl | 95.2KB | |
Boat_Tile_2_Mid_Mast.stl | 118.3KB | |
Boat_Tile_3_Double_Mast.stl | 584.9KB | |
Boat_Tile_4_Railing.stl | 209.8KB | |
Boat_Tile_5_Sharp_Corners.stl | 483.6KB | |
Boat_Tile_6_Helm.stl | 1.4MB | |
Boat_Tile_7_Ladder_Belowdecks.stl | 120.6KB | |
Boat_Tile_8.5_Cargo_Grate.stl | 64.7KB | |
Boat_Tile_8_Cargo_Hatch.stl | 57.3KB | |
Boat_Tile_9_Round_Corners.stl | 510.4KB | |
Boat_Tile_Connector.stl | 21.6KB |