BENCHY: LIGHTHOUSE SCENE

BENCHY: LIGHTHOUSE SCENEA structural reinterpretation of the world’s most iconic 3D‑printing test boat — transformed into a compact architectural diorama.The goal was to evolve Benchy from a calibration object into a narrative, display‑ready model while preserving the logic of real FDM printing.Design Approach• Printed as a single-piece model• Minimal supports used only where structurally necessary• Geometry shaped to create self-supporting features• Controlled overhangs and bridging• Balanced mass for stable printing• Optimized for standard FDM printers with a 0.4 mm nozzleCharacter of the ModelThis is not a decorative remix.This is a functional design study, exploring how a familiar test object can grow into a small architectural scene — boat, rock, lighthouse, story.Recommended Print Settings• Layer height: 0.16–0.20 mm• Material: PLA• Supports: minimal (automatic supports recommended)• Compatible with Bambu Lab, Creality, Prusa, ******** and similar FDM machinesPurposeDesigned for