Right now, Sketchfab, 3D Hubs, Qubicle, and 3D Slash are hosting a voxel-themed contest to demonstrate the creativity that can be achieved with simple and easy 3D modeling. By submitting a story-filled voxel diorama, entrants have a chance to win 3D Hubs 3D printing coupons, a Qubicle Master license, a Parrot Airborne Cargo drone, 12 months of Sketchfab PRO, a Lego Studio box and more. Showing off just what’s possible, Sketchfab user elbriga has created this downloadable castle.
Not every model submitted to the contest is downloadable, but those that are shouldn’t be too difficult to 3D print, given the simplicity of the shapes. By making the model watertight in Meshlab or Meshmixer, you should be on your way to 3D printing. If you’ve got time this weekend, I’d recommend looking at the numerous voxel models on the website, particularly those created by elbriga. He’s got some really awesome models of famous musical artists, cinematic heroes, and even complete Star Wars dioramas.
