The cast, printable
Each model is offered as a free download for personal, non-commercial use. Files are uploaded as they're prepared — if a character is marked “coming soon,” check back in a week or two.
Shelldon
Yellow-foot tortoise
The heart of the crew. Comes with separate shell parts so you can paint the scutes before assembly.
Coming soon
Wiggle
Earthworm · the wise one
Tiny but mighty. Prints flat in two halves with a snap-fit backpack accessory.
Coming soon
Dash
Rabbit · the speedster
Standing pose with supported ears. Best printed at 0.16mm layer height for fur detail.
Coming soon
Skye
Bluebird · the lookout
Posed mid-landing on a branch base. Prints support-free in one piece.
Coming soon
Supporting cast
Friends Shelldon meets along the way — printable companions to round out your shelf diorama.
Mango
Golden tamarin · the trader
Travels the canopy with a woven satchel of seeds. Prints in two parts with a detachable bag.
Coming soon
Echo
Fruit bat · the night scout
Wings fold flat for transport. Best printed in resin to capture the wing membrane veining.
Coming soon
Pip
Baby tapir · the gardener
Comes with a removable sprout topper — swap seasonal plants on print day.
Coming soon
Scout
Pangolin · the keeper of scrolls
Articulated scales print in place. Curl-up alternate pose included in the file pack.
Coming soon
Print tips
FDM
0.16mm layer height, 15% gyroid infill, tree supports where listed. PLA prints best for vibrant paint-up.
Resin
Scale to 0.5–0.75x for desk-sized minis. Hollow with two drain holes and orient ears/wings vertically.
Licensing
Free for personal, non-commercial prints. Tag @shelldonstudios if you share — we love seeing them.