About Train Wreck 3D
Train Wreck 3D started the way a lot of good ideas do. As a hobby that got a little out of hand.
Our Start
Train Wreck 3D started the way a lot of good ideas do. As a hobby that got a little out of hand.
What began as two brothers printing a few fun things for games we actually played quickly turned into late nights, constantly running printers, tables full of miniatures, and the familiar phrase, “You should probably sell these.” Add in a wife who was willing to turn the growing pile of plastic into something organized and sustainable, and suddenly this stopped being just a hobby and became a real thing.
We are a small, independent shop run by two brothers and a wife who decided that if this was going to take over the house, it might as well be done right. Every item we sell is printed in house by us, start to finish. We do not mass produce or drop ship. What you see is exactly what we make.
We want to be clear about one thing. We are not sculptors or digital artists. Our strength is not in designing models from scratch. Our strength is in taking talented artists’ creations and bringing them to life through careful printing, tuning, and quality control. We spend hours dialing in settings, materials, and processes so those designs come out clean, consistent, and ready for the table.
We specialize in 3D printed tabletop miniatures and gaming accessories, produced in small batches using high quality PLA. Our focus is on dependable prints, solid details, and price points that make it easy to actually use what you buy. These are pieces meant to hit the table, get handled, get painted, and tell stories.
A big part of why we do this comes from walking convention floors and seeing great miniatures priced out of reach for a lot of players. We wanted to offer an alternative. Affordable, well printed minis that respect the original artists while staying accessible to the people playing the game.
Because our products are 3D printed in house, minor variations and visible layer lines are a normal part of the process. We consider that part of the character of printed pieces. Each item is made to be functional, paintable, and ready for play.
You will find us online and at conventions, usually behind a table covered in minis, bins, and a system that exists because someone insisted there be one. If you see us in person, stop by and say hi. We are always happy to talk games, printing, and the creators whose work we are proud to print.
Thanks for being here and welcome to the wreck.
Meet the Crew
Danielle
Danielle is the organizational force behind Train Wreck 3D. When the printers multiplied and the minis started taking over the house, she was the one who said, “If you’re not going to sell these, I will.” She handles logistics, packing, conventions, and making sure this operation stays somewhere between functional and sane. If something is labeled, tracked, or shipped correctly, odds are she made that happen.
Samm
Samm spends his time dialing in prints, breaking things, fixing them, and repeating the process until the results are consistent and dependable. He focuses on print quality, setup, troubleshooting, and making sure each model comes off the printer ready for the table. While artistic talent is not his strong suit, he takes pride in bringing talented artists’ designs to life through careful execution, attention to detail, and a healthy amount of hype for anything that turns out particularly cool.
Nathan
Nathan focuses on fixing models, testing adjustments, and handling the behind the scenes work that makes prints succeed. He spends time researching print quality, refining settings, and opening conversations with “Hear me out,” which usually leads to an idea that actually moves things forward. His role shifts as needed, which tends to be often and usually at exactly the right time. He also primarily handles custom requests and helps turn one off ideas into printable, usable pieces.
The Kids
Our kids occasionally help with simple tasks like sorting, packing, and pointing out which minis look the coolest. They are very good at morale and very honest about what they like. While they stay off the website, their excitement and enthusiasm are very much part of what keeps this fun. No names, no photos, just tiny hands and big opinions.