{"product_id":"armored-firefly-beast-460679","title":"Armored Firefly Beast","description":"\u003cp\u003eArmored Firefly Beast — detailed product description\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sculpt presents an armored, insectoid creature that blends natural beetle anatomy with fantasy armour plating and mechanical ornamentation. The silhouette is dominated by a rounded, ridged abdomen with inset patterned panels, a pair of layered elytra-style wing covers, jointed multi-segment legs with armored plates and knee guards, a tapered tail\/stinger with segmented rings, and a faceted head featuring antennae and forward mandibles. Surface detail includes rivet-like nodules, panel seams, strap and buckle motifs across the dorsal plates, and fine insectile segmentation along the legs and tail. A circular display base is included in the sculpt so the piece stands ready for presentation or layout use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign intent and visible features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Abdomen: large, domed with a patterned armored shell that reads as both organic exoskeleton and plated armour. The shell shows recessed panels and lattice-like detailing intended to suggest a glowing internal organ (glow abdomen concept).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Wings and elytra: layered wing covers fold over the dorsal surface and display strap-like attachments and mechanical plate edges. The top cover is slightly offset from the body, creating a strong silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Legs and articulation: six articulated, jointed legs are sculpted with armor plates over the femur and tibia segments; toe claws are defined and slightly splayed for stable contact with the included base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Head and antennae: the head has pronounced mandibles and multi-segment antennae; sculpted eye forms and cheek plates give a mechanical-organic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Tail: a segmented tail that tapers to a stylized stinger provides a distinct rear profile and additional posing interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you get and scale notes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is provided with a single 1:87 (HO) master STL file intended as the production master. The master is sized so a physical print at 1:87 yields a tabletop-friendly miniature suitable for small-scale dioramas and layouts. Customers who need alternate scales can uniformly scale the 1:87 master; to scale to a different target ratio, multiply or divide the exported dimensions relative to the 1:87 reference (example: to print at 1:72, scale the mesh by 1:87 ÷ 1:72 = 0.8276). The master is optimized for detail retention at hobby printing resolutions; minor supports and cleanup are expected around thin antennae and wing edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrint and preparation guidance (for hobby printers)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Recommended layer height: 0.06–0.12 mm for best surface detail retention. Thicker layers will obscure fine rivets and panel seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Supports: antennae, under-wing overhangs, and narrow leg toes may require localized supports. Consider tree-style supports to minimize touchpoints on decorative armor plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Wall thickness: While the sculpt preserves ornamental thin features, users printing at smaller scales or with lower-resolution equipment should consider slight thickening of antennae, mandibles and terminal claws during slicing or mesh preparation to improve print success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Base: the included round base is modeled integral to the sculpt for stable display. If your workflow requires a removable peg, you may split the mesh at the base contact plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Hollowing and drainage: not required for small hobby prints at 1:87, but if hollowing for resin economy is desired, ensure adequate drain holes and structural ribs are added by the user prior to printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntended uses and scene fit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sculpt is intended for table-top gaming, small diorama vignettes, and display model collections. Its compact silhouette and base make it immediately usable on layout scenery, as a creature encounter in fantasy tabletop games, or as a centerpiece on a small display plinth. The armored aesthetic pairs well with steampunk, dark fantasy, and arcane-technology themed builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotes on provenance and editing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece is presented as a fantasy creature sculpt and does not replicate any known real-world species. The source metadata labels this as a legacy MeshRef project (creature p100 glow abdomen firefly beast); final buyers should treat the subject as a creative fantasy design. If further alterations or scale-specific reworks are required for production runs, standard mesh editing workflows should be applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLicensing and delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe package contains a single 1:87 master file intended as the production reference and sized for hobby tabletop use. Use the master as your starting point for scale conversion, printing setup, and any licensed commercial reproduction you plan under the applicable license terms provided at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact, richly detailed armored firefly beast with layered elytra, armored legs, antennae and a patterned abdomen. Supplied as a 1:87 master for hobbyists and layout builders who want a fantasy insect presence in dioramas, table-top gaming, or display cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miniature Reality","offers":[{"title":"1:87","offer_id":44200744943703,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/2078\/1911\/files\/camera001_599ec557-36f7-4e4e-a0a9-7afbce3ef9b1.webp?v=1787868767","url":"https:\/\/miniaturereality.com\/products\/armored-firefly-beast-460679","provider":"Miniature Reality","version":"1.0","type":"link"}