Trench scatter setTrench pieces and clutter for war gamesSells for $12 to $22About 5.5 h, 85 g, leaves $8.46Try more per plateSeen for sale
Score53Worth testingPer print hour$1.54Low returnCompetitionSome sellersSpecific products to sell
Pick one of these, not the whole niche. Numbers are our estimates for one item.
Tavern table clutter setMugs, kegs and crates for RPG tavern scenesSells for $10 to $18About 4 h, 55 g, leaves $6.70Try more per plateIdea to test
Score49RiskyPer print hour$1.67Low returnCompetitionSome sellersBarrels on pallet28mm barrels for tabletop scenerySells for $10 to $18About 4 h, 60 g, leaves $6.58Try more per plateSeen on Etsy
Score46RiskyPer print hour$1.65Low returnCompetitionCrowdedSandbag barricade setQuick cover pieces for skirmish tablesSells for $8 to $16About 3 h, 45 g, leaves $5.29Try more per plateIdea to test
Score42RiskyPer print hour$1.76Low returnCompetitionCrowdedA typical product here: Barrels on pallet
Where each $15.00 sale goes
Filament, power, your time $5.64Marketplace fees $1.78Left from this sale $6.58
One sale ties up the printer for about 3.99 hours. $6.58 ÷ 3.99 h = $1.65 per print hour.
At the mid price, if it sells. Shipping not included.
Why it can work
- Low brand or licence risk if the design is your own
Why it might fail
- Under $2 estimated profit per print hour
Be aware before you sell
Check whether the file allows selling prints, since many terrain designers sell commercial use as a separate subscription. Barrels and crates are generic objects, so the main risk is copying a designer's files rather than any brand. Etsy asks for your own original design, so a licensed file may not qualify.
How to get a file you may sell
- Make your own. Tinkercad is free and enough for simple shapes.
- Buy a commercial licence. Many designers on Cults3D, MyMiniFactory and Etsy sell one. Read what it allows.
- Use open licences. CC0 and CC BY allow selling prints. NC does not. Filter by licence on Printables or MakerWorld and keep a screenshot.
Real 3D printed listings
Barrels on Pallet - 28mm 3D Print Miniature Scatter Terrain for Tabletop WargamingSee priceCrates and Barrels - Scatter Terrain Scenery miniatures - RPG Accessories - Wargaming, TabSee price
Found on Etsy in November 2026. Prices may have changed.
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Our take
This is low risk and easy to design yourself, but single items sell for little. It works as themed bundles with a clear table look, and fails as loose pieces that compete on price.
How the score adds up
Profit per print hour5/30
Demand15/25
Low competition12/20
Low legal risk15/15
Evidence quality6/10
The score is our estimate from public prices and signals, not sales data. Evidence confidence: medium.
Competition
Public signals suggest medium competition.
Make it your own
- Design for one game format, not one franchise
- Use your own creature or theme, never a brand name
- Sell it finished and painted at a higher price
Where to find 3D files
Use these for research. Check each licence and never assume you may sell a print. Search links show live results.
- Trashbags Scatter Terrain Licence: not checked
- Dutch Town Scatter Set Volume 1 Licence: not checked
Check your own numbersRead the tabletop and cosplay guide
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