In the broken valleys of Aevaris, scouts learned to read the ground before they read the sky. A line of crushed stones, a smear of soot on old bark, and the smell of wet iron meant one thing: the wyrm was close, resting low, wings folded like torn sails. It hunted without haste. It waited until fear did the work for it.

This model depicts a crouching dragon posed close to the ground, with folded, ragged-looking wings and a long coiled tail that frames the silhouette. The head is heavy and armored, covered in layered scales and spines, with an open mouth full of uneven teeth and drool strands that add a feral, predatory character. The body shows strong plating across the shoulders and back, plus small spikes and ridges running toward the tail.

The wing membranes feature tears and holes that read well in both textured renders and physical prints, creating a weathered, battle-worn look. The pose works for tabletop encounters, display dioramas, and painting projects where you want a compact dragon that still feels large and dangerous. The crouched stance keeps the center of gravity low, which helps stability compared to fully reared poses.

This model is based on an original concept and design. The initial 3D form was generated with the assistance of AI tools, after which it was extensively refined and manually detailed in Blender and other 3D editing software. This workflow ensures the figure maintains its unique character and meets the standards of precision, structure, and print-readiness required for high-quality 3D printing.

Please note that the model is primarily designed for textured versions (OBJ + MTL in ZIP archive), allowing for a rich and visually detailed result when used with color-supported 3D printing or digital rendering. The non-textured version (STL, 3MF) may lack some surface details visible in the textured formats. The formats included are STL, OBJ, MTL, 3MF, FBX, and BLEND inside a ZIP archive.

Technical features and printing recommendations

Recommended print technology

Resin printers for face detail, teeth, spines, and wing damage edges.

FDM printers at larger scales for durable tabletop use.

Suggested resin settings

Layer height: 0.03–0.05 mm

Orientation: angle the body 20–35° to protect the face and reduce suction under the chest

Supports: medium supports under jaw, teeth tips, wing edges, claw tips, and drool strands

Hollowing: 2.5–3 mm wall thickness, drain holes placed under the body or under the tail curve

Suggested FDM settings

Layer height: 0.12–0.20 mm, 0.4 mm nozzle

Walls: 3 perimeters, infill 12–18%

Supports: required for wing membranes, jaw area, and any drool strands

Material: PLA for ease, PETG for tougher claws and wing edges

Recommended size, time, material

Recommended length: 160–220 mm for tabletop presence, or 260–320 mm for display

Supports: required

Minimum print time to plan for: 720 minutes

Material estimate at ~200 mm length: Resin 220–340 g or Filament 260–420 g, depending on hollowing and infill

Scaling Note: This model is designed in millimeters (mm). If it appears too small when imported into your slicer, ensure your software is set to mm units. If needed, scale the model up 100x if the slicer defaults to meters instead.