3D printed F-35 fighter plane toy - orange

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Title
3D printed F-35 fighter plane toy - orange
Year/Period
c.2023
Region
Singapore
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 1.6 x 5.3 x 7.6 cm
Accession No.
2025-00742
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel Wong Song Wei

This 3D-printed F-35 fighter plane toy was created by the young donor and his grandfather using digital models downloaded from Thingiverse.com, a prominent online platform for sharing 3D printable designs. During regular visits to his grandparents' home, the donor would engage in the entire creation process with his grandfather, from selecting and downloading designs to watching them materialise through the 3D printer, followed by painting and decorating the finished models. This hands-on experience not only fostered intergenerational bonding but also provided valuable learning opportunities about modern technology. The ability to recreate these toys at will exemplifies how 3D printing has transformed toy production, enabling cost-effective, customisable, small-batch manufacturing that marks a significant departure from traditional retail-based toy acquisition.