D&D podcasters 3D printed a giant model of Castle Ravenloft, from Curse of Strahd, and it's truly beautiful

3D printing has been revolutionary for the world of at-home miniatures bashing and terrain building... but we're entering what I can only imagine is the endgame of that growth and this is my evidence: Behold, Czech Dungeons & Dragons group Bez Zástěny has created a 7.5 foot tall, 130 pound (90 cm, 60 kg) model of Strahd von Zarovich's vampire castle.

[OC] 3D Printed Castle Ravenloft from r/DnD

"It took about 3,700 print hours on several printers," said Bez Zástěny on Reddit, noting later that they "lost count" of how many rolls of plastic filament were consumed creating the behemoth.

As pointed out by Wargamer, the creation of this monstrous Strahd's-castle-like-but-legally-distinct model itself was crowdfunded by a 3D print designer back in November of last year. The model, Castle of the Vampire Lord, was made by Mexican 3D print designer Axolote Gaming.

It's actually not even done yet, as the designer is still working through the catacombs and basement areas. So, you know, in theory the finished model is actually even bigger because it sits on a huge mountain to contain the lower sections.

Bez Zástěny intend to use the castle for a free, multi-table epic event in the Czech Republic this July. Which... will probably be very full as people crowd around just to see this monster print.

Jon Bolding is a games writer and critic with an extensive background in strategy games. When he's not on his PC, he can be found playing every tabletop game under the sun.

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