This is a Lego compatible tree I designed for those of us who simply need more trees in our lego builds. It is considered a "large" tree if compared to store bought. There is a one piece base used to slide all the branch plates onto. The stem of the base is keyed to keep all the branches in line and also stepped so that each plate is evenly spaced. I did alot of measuring and trial/error fitting to compensate for PLA shrinkage, snug fit to a lego plate and overall ease of assembly. I used the base of a small deep socket to push each branch plate firmly and evenly into place. The top of tree can be lightly tapped on. Take your time and don't just ram them on...they do fit with a little wiggling. I highly recommend gluing each part to the base. They do fit snug but if you are going to move and reposition this tree the branches may shift and look uneven. I used CA glue and it works great.

I printed the base at .1mm and .2mm layer height and the branches at .2mm. Either combination works though I don't know what happens any lower than that. I am still working on a smaller tree...it uses some of the same parts but obviously has a shorter stem/base. When I get a little more time I will post the shorter base. I printed the base both with and without supports. Either way there is a little bit of plastic that may get in the way of a perfect fit. Be diligent about cleaning up the inside diameter of the base. Each file name corresponds to the different levels of branches...L1 is the top, L9 is bottom. I labeled them this way so if I design a taller tree with more branches I can simply add larger lower branch plates and keep counting up (L10 to L20).

Please post your makes...I want to see all the crazy color trees out there! Post your comments. If you have questions I will do my best to answer them. Enjoy!