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Plastic Posse Podcast
Plastic Posse
Podcast

A bi-weekly podcast covering all genres, scales, and ability levels — from Warhammer 40K and Gundam to Aircraft, Armor, and Science Fiction. Featuring in-depth interviews with top guests and conversations that go deep into the hobby.

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2020
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Paint Converter

Find equivalent colors across 10 major brands. Search by paint name, code number, or color standard (FS, RAL, RLM, BS). Click a color family to filter, or use the brand filter to show only colors available in a specific range.

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The Posse

Five passionate hobbyists from across the scale modeling community — each bringing their own specialty, perspective, and personality to every episode. Click social icons to connect.

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Full video recordings on YouTube. Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

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Show Calendar

Major scale modeling conventions, contests, and community events — including shows the Posse has covered or attended. Past events are dimmed. All dates are verified from official sources.

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Light Simulator

Select a vehicle shape and base color. Drag the sun to reposition your light source — the 3D model updates in real time showing zenithal highlights and shadow zones. The paint recipe panel gives you exact mix ratios for each lighting zone.

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STL Files for 3D Printing

Browse by subject genre to find the best platforms for your modeling interests — from military armor to sci-fi spacecraft.

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🪎Military & ArmorTanks, AFVs, artillery, soldiers, and land warfare
CGTraderFree & Paid

Extensive military vehicle and armor library. Strong for WWII and modern AFVs, artillery pieces, and detailed soldier figures.

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Cults3DFree & Paid

Large community collection of tanks, half-tracks, and diorama-scale military vehicles. Frequent uploads from military modelers.

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MyMiniFactoryFree & Paid

Verified-printable military figures and wargaming miniatures including historical armies, modern soldiers, and terrain.

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GrabCADFree

Professionally drawn CAD-accurate military vehicles and equipment. Ideal for precision armor builds.

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Matters of ScalePaidFacebook

Specialist shop for ultra-high-detail military upgrade parts — resin-optimized STL files for enhancing existing armor kits.

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YeggiSearch Engine

Aggregates military STL results from dozens of sites. Search "1/35 tank" or "WWII armor" to pull from across the web.

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✈️AviationAircraft, helicopters, engines, and airfield subjects
Matters of ScalePaidFacebook

Specializes in aviation detail upgrade parts — engine faces, cockpit components, and structural details for 1/48 and 1/72 kits.

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CGTraderFree & Paid

Wide range of WWII fighters, modern jets, and civilian aircraft in multiple scales.

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GrabCADFree

Professionally modeled aircraft CAD files including engines, airframes, and technical cross-sections.

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Cults3DFree & Paid

Good selection of scale aircraft across multiple eras — from WWI biplanes through modern stealth fighters.

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ThingiverseFree

Large free library of printable aircraft models with a wide variety of types and scales.

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Naval & ShipsWarships, submarines, sailing vessels, and maritime subjects
CGTraderFree & Paid

One of the best sources for detailed naval vessels — battleships, destroyers, submarines across historical periods.

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GrabCADFree

CAD-accurate ship hull and superstructure files. Excellent for technical accuracy on complex vessel structures.

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Cults3DFree & Paid

Growing selection of scale warships and historic sailing vessels suitable for display or diorama builds.

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ThangsSearch Engine

Use geometric search to find hull shapes or ship superstructure profiles similar to a reference photo.

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🚀Sci-Fi & SpaceSpacecraft, studio-scale props, real-world rockets
Alain RivardPaidFacebook

Quebec-based artist producing studio-accurate STL files for iconic sci-fi ships — Star Wars, BSG, Babylon 5, built from original production references.

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GambodyPaid

High-poly, print-verified STL files for sci-fi vehicles and characters. Halo, Star Wars, Mass Effect — fully optimized for resin and FDM.

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NASA 3D ResourcesFree

Official NASA spacecraft models — Apollo landers, Curiosity Rover, Hubble, Cassini. Scientifically accurate and free.

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CGTraderFree & Paid

Large inventory of fictional and real-world spacecraft covering major sci-fi franchises and space program hardware.

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ThingiverseFree

Huge free community library of sci-fi ships, props, and space hardware across all major franchises.

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Patreon DesignersSubscription

Indie designers release exclusive monthly sci-fi model packs — often pre-supported resin files unavailable elsewhere.

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🚗Vehicles & CarsAutomobiles, motorcycles, trucks, and civilian transport
Cults3DFree & Paid

Excellent for RC car bodies, slot car shells, and scale automobile builds. Classic American muscle cars, European sports cars, and custom builds.

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CGTraderFree & Paid

One of the largest catalogues of high-detail automotive 3D models — sports cars, vintage vehicles, trucks, and motorsport subjects.

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GrabCADFree

Engineering-grade automotive CAD files. Strong for engine assemblies, drivetrain components, and accurate chassis geometry.

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PrintablesFree

Well-organized free models including scale car bodies and vehicle accessories. Easy to filter by scale or vehicle type.

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🧍Figures & MiniaturesHuman figures, busts, tabletop miniatures, character sculpts
MyMiniFactoryFree & Paid

The premier destination for print-verified miniatures and figure sculpts. Strongest platform for tabletop gaming figures and historical diorama subjects.

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GambodyPaid

High-poly character figures and busts from major video game and film franchises. Exceptional surface detail.

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Patreon DesignersSubscription

The finest independent miniature sculptors releasing monthly bundles — fantasy, historical, sci-fi figures, often pre-supported.

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MakerWorldFree

Free community-uploaded figures, busts, and display miniatures. Bambu Lab's AI-powered search makes finding specific types easier.

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🏛Architecture & DioramasBuildings, terrain, environments, and diorama scene elements
3D WarehouseFree

SketchUp's official repository — best in class for architecture and urban environment models. Ideal for diorama buildings and period structures.

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MyMiniFactoryFree & Paid

Strong for tabletop terrain, ruins, and diorama accessories. "Scan the World" provides 3D scans of real historical sculptures.

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Cults3DFree & Paid

Large variety of diorama scene elements and architectural structures — WWII European buildings, sci-fi hab blocks, fantasy ruins.

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CGTraderFree & Paid

Extensive architectural library covering period-specific buildings and structures — ancient ruins to modern urban environments.

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🎬Pop Culture & GamingFilm, TV, video games, anime, and collectible subjects
GambodyPaid

The go-to for video game and film franchise models. High-detail files for Halo, Warhammer 40K, Mass Effect, and Marvel.

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Alain RivardPaidFacebook

Studio-accurate builds of classic sci-fi TV and film prop replicas — created with the precision of the original studio model makers.

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MyMiniFactoryFree & Paid

Strong community of designers producing tabletop gaming miniatures and game-licensed content.

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Cults3DFree & Paid

Broad fan-art and pop-culture community with anime figures, game characters, and film props.

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🎯Calibration & Test PrintsExposure finders, torture tests, and tuning files for FDM and resin
TableFlip FoundryFree

Home of the Cones of Calibration V3 — the gold-standard resin exposure calibration tool. Tests dimensional accuracy and fine detail in a single print.

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3DBenchyFree

The universally recognized FDM calibration benchmark — a small tugboat that tests overhangs, bridging, surface quality, and dimensional accuracy.

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AmeraLabs TownFree

A resin calibration part shaped like a miniature town — tests slot widths from 0.1–1.0mm, pillar thickness, bridging, and surface finish.

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Siraya Tech V5Free

The V5 resin exposure test model from Siraya Tech. Designed for non-brittle and flexible resins — tests resolution, shrinkage, and anti-aliasing.

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Printables TestsFree

Large community-curated collection of calibration and torture test files — temperature towers, retraction tests, XYZ cubes, RERF tests.

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Cults3D TestsFree & Paid

Over 1,600 calibration and torture test models covering plate leveling, XYZ axes, temperature, flow, and slicer settings.

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🔍Cross-Platform Search EnginesSearch across multiple repositories simultaneously
ThangsSearch Engine

Indexes over 14 million files from repositories across the web. Unique geometric search lets you upload a reference image and find similar models.

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YeggiSearch Engine

Aggregates nearly 5 million models from dozens of platforms. ~75% of results are free. Daily trending page shows what's popular right now.

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STLFinderSearch Engine

Simple, fast STL-specific search across dozens of hosting platforms simultaneously. The quickest way to cast a wide net for any model.

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