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3D printing gives a possibility to every person to add any 3D printed toy car to their collection. Your kids could be in love with Hot Wheels, Matchbox, die-cast toy cars and 1\/64 scale realistic vehicles. It is time to prove to everyone that you are the coolest dad on the block by 3D printing their dream.<\/p>\n

Here are nine toy car design categories for 3D printing to inspire you. From classic old models and miniatures to toy cars with open doors, you will discover some great models with paid and free STL files. And with countless video tutorials for 3D modeling software, you will gain the required skills in no time if you\u2019re up for the challenge. Don\u2019t lag anymore, and start acting immediately.<\/p>\n

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3D Printed Toy Car<\/h2>\n

Everyone knows the most famous phrase in racing, \u201cDrivers, start your engines\u201d! Before 1977, this phrase started with \u201cgentlemen\u201d, not \u201cdrivers\u201d, because only males qualified for the races. But since the Indy 500 race in 1977, when Janet Guthrie joined the competition, modifications to the command have been added. Since 2017, it has begun with \u201cdrivers\u201d.<\/p>\n

And today, ladies and gentlemen can start their engines to join the races and turn on 3D printers to make any dream come true. In recent years, additive manufacturing technologies have been affordable to many hobbyists. It is now easy to produce car parts, wheels, accessories and, of course, car toys from plastic and resin at home.<\/p>\n

Making a 3D printed toy car yourself could be more affordable than buying a collectable piece or a model vehicle. Often, old Hot Wheels models and other miniature car collectables are very expensive on the second-hand market. It could be cheaper to design the model yourself (if you are familiar with 3D modelling software) and 3D print the piece to make yourself or your child happy.<\/p>\n

And even if you are not friends with 3D design, you can find many incredible realistic, an old classic, 1\/64 scale, race and other car STL files online. Many of the projects are free, and others are available at a small fee.<\/p>\n

Read also:<\/strong>\u00a0Best 3D Printed Cars to Wow Everyone<\/a><\/p>\n

Building Toy Car Models<\/h2>\n

You can find many great guides on how to make a miniature car using a 3D printer. You can watch YouTube videos to see in detail how hobbyists work on car toys with doors that open up, active suspension, moving parts and working 1\/64, 1\/32 or 1\/16 3D printed wheels.<\/p>\n

It is time to turn virtual toy car models into physical 3D prints. You will need plastic filament or resin, flexible material for each 3D printed spinning wheel, and pieces of filament for assembly or decor. Often, you can use the wheels from your Hot Wheels and non-branded cars, scale down or up the 3D printing models, etc.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, you have no 3D printer at home but wish to expand your collection of Hot Wheels cars with other stunning models. In this case, you can use 3D printing services that make models on-demand and ship them to you.<\/p>\n

1. 3D Printed Race Car Toy<\/a><\/h3>\n

The variety of 3D printed race car models will ensure everyone can find the best project to recreate.<\/p>\n

For example, you can bring to life customizable Modarri vehicles. There are three different versions (street, dirt, and track) so that the hobbyists can create their own hybrid toy car.<\/p>\n

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Modarri follows a design line that is attractive to children and adults. They can be used as a 3D printed toy car or as a collectable.<\/p>\n

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Also, you can recreate a 3D printed race car with control over your smartphone. You can transform\u00a03DRacers car STL files<\/a>\u00a0into a cute piece that moves. You can even design its look online via the 3DRacers application. Kids will love such an adventure!<\/p>\n

2. Realistic Car Toys<\/h3>\n

Your 3D printed toy car design can be a replica of an actual vehicle. Using a 3D printer, you can collect all your favourite realistic cars as 1\/64, 1\/32 scale toys.<\/p>\n

You can also make a 1\/8 scale model of the Bugatti Veyron hypercar. If you choose different filament colours, your 3D printed toy car would require less post-processing work. You will only remove the supports and assembly your piece.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You can download the\u00a0Bugatti Veyron car model\u2019s free STL<\/a>\u00a0files and recreate a replica of the fancy vehicle that reaches 57 cm in length.<\/p>\n

You can also make realistic car toys such as Tesla Model 3. The free STL files of this model make it simple to bring the design to life. If you cannot make 3D printed spinning wheels yourself, use functioning parts from other car toys.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The\u00a0Tesla Model 3 for 3D printing<\/a>\u00a0has no particular scale, and it requires using the 1.75-mm filament pieces for securing the axles. But it looks like a miniature copy of the electric-power vehicle.<\/p>\n

3. Old Model Car Toys<\/h3>\n

Your 3D printed toy car can be a replica of some good old classic models. For example, you can get V8 Ford Falcon STL files and breathe new life into this 1973 coupe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You can find\u00a0V8 Ford Falcon STL<\/a>\u00a0files for 3D printing at 1\/64 scale, which can work great with Hot Wheels medium-sized spinning wheels.<\/p>\n

A\u00a01978 Volkswagen Brasilia<\/a>\u00a0is among other 1\/64 scale old model car toys you can 3D print. This medium-sized vehicle will look great on the shelf with your Hot Wheels cars and other models.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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According to the 3D model designer, it is best to print this Volkswagen car toy model at 15% infill and a layer height between 0.08mm and 0.12mm.<\/p>\n

One more old model car toy designed for 3D printing is the classic\u00a01967 Shelby Cobra<\/a>. This free 3D model is an iconic sports car from the 1960\u2019s epoch. At those times, it was considered one of the best vehicles for competitions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The piece was scaled similarly to Pinewood Derby cars. So, you can 3D print it to extend your collection of toys. And if you have Pinewood Derby spinning wheel set, use it to make your toy car move.<\/p>\n

4. Train Car Toy 3D Model<\/h3>\n

Railroad car toys are also stunning collectables that you can 3D print yourself. Some 3D printing models are already hauled by a locomotive to form a train. Others offer separate locomotives and train cars for building with a 3D printer.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t like using supports while 3D printing, you can download\u00a0Taco train STL files<\/a>\u00a0and build this simple toy for your kids. If you wish to have more cars, make them and add them to the back of your train.<\/p>\n

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Recommended for you:\u00a0<\/strong>20 Prominent 3D Printed Trains and Railway Models<\/a><\/p>\n

5. 3D Printed Toy Truck<\/h3>\n

Movies give us many stunning ideas for 3D printing. For example, Mad Max films introduced viewers to a crazy War Rig truck; and this bizarre custom piece of art can decorate your room.<\/p>\n

This 1\/16 scale car design will be of perfect display size if 3D printed on an FDM machine. The premium quality of\u00a0Mad Max War Rig truck STL files<\/a>\u00a0will let you recreate all the distinguishing features of this truck in detail. You will love building the massive cowcatcher, human skulls decorating the grille, exhaust stacks, sharpened metal protecting the wheels and other elements.<\/p>\n

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Work by Wim Dussenbroek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Find your inspiration in the stunning models made by Gambody enthusiasts Wim Dussenbroek and Robert Salvador. These trucks look so real!<\/p>\n

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3D print by Robert Salvador<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You can\u00a0add a tanker and fuel pod<\/a>\u00a0to complete your 3D printed toy truck.<\/p>\n

If your child loves Transformers on top of Hot Wheels toys, you can 3D print a fabulous Optimus Prime model that transforms into a truck.<\/p>\n

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You will find\u00a0STL files for 3D printing Optimus Prime<\/a>\u00a02-in-1 project on Gambody marketplace. This fully articulated model requires assembly, but it boasts many stunning details and incredible features. You or your kids can get from the Autobot mode into a 3D printed toy truck. Or, you can 3D print two Transformers and display both options among your other toy cars.<\/p>\n

6. Toy Cars with Doors that Open up<\/h3>\n

The list of model toy cars to build includes projects with doors that open up. Such vehicles become impressive display objects or collectable pieces.<\/p>\n

Gambody hobbyists show how to make a toy car that moves. Building a\u00a0Chevrolet Impala SS 1967 with movable parts<\/a>\u00a0and opening doors can be a fantastic project. The prop from the Supernatural TV series boasts the \u201cKAZ 2Y5\u201d license plate, active suspension, spinning wheels, four opening doors, articulated windscreen wipers and other details. Such a 3D printed toy car will amaze the child in you!<\/p>\n

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The DeLorean Time Machine is among other great toy cars with doors that open up. And you can 3D print it using detailed\u00a0DeLorean STL files<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Your toy car will look just like the actual vehicle in the Back to the Future movies. This 3D printing model comes in 3 kits that let you equip the project with a flux capacitor, gullwing doors that open up, engines, active suspension, interior and other features.<\/p>\n

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DeLorean 3D print by Carlos D\u00edaz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. How to Make a Miniature Car<\/h3>\n

If you consider 1\/64 3D printed wheels and cars too big for your collection, start working on a miniature car toy.<\/p>\n

3D printing never ceases to amaze us. Just have a look at these tiny 3D printed toy cars. Everything from the design to the resolution and the operability of the little objects is impressive. Even their wheels are moving, and the doors open.<\/p>\n

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You can also make a miniature car designed by LeFabShop. It is also printed as a single piece, and its tires do move once you lose them slightly. This\u00a0model is free<\/a>\u00a0to download, and you can scale it up if you wish your 3D printed car toy to be a giant or of medium size.<\/p>\n

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3D printed toy car design by LeFabShop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8. 3D Printed Wind-Up Toy Car<\/h3>\n

A 3D printer becomes a powerful tool in your hands if you love working on spinning wheels and building unique models yourself. For example, it is possible to\u00a03D print a wind-up toy car<\/a>\u00a0or order one online.<\/p>\n