miniature figurines filament?
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I really don't want to deal with resin, I don't have room for a proper safe workstation for it.
I think ASA with acetone vapour will smooth out too much detail, which is already limited. The layer-lines aren't really an issue either, i print at 0.08mm thickness (it takes forever to print these...)
wrote last edited by [email protected]If you don't have a safe space for resin you don't have a space for printing ASA or vapour smoothing either.
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If you don't have a safe space for resin you don't have a space for printing ASA or vapour smoothing either.
FDM printing ABS/ASA is far easier and safer than resin printing since most CoreXY printers are enclosed these days. A simple fan and ether venting to the outside world or through activated charcoal air filters is a relatively simple procedure. Printers with all of that filtration are easily purchased these days. Even vapor smoothing can be done outdoors if it's warm enough.
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If you don't have a safe space for resin you don't have a space for printing ASA or vapour smoothing either.
wrote last edited by [email protected]ASA i have, because i have en enclosed printer with filter...but i dont have space for handling resin or vapour smoothing (like I said)
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I print figurines for D&D adventures with my kids, both monsters and player characters, I've also done a few scenery items and player trinkets. So far I've just used whatever PLA I had around, but was thinking that maybe there were some brands (or other filament) that are better for this type of thing? Preferably also easily paintable since they've started to want more than just plain solid colour.
I'm using a 0.2mm nozzle for these, and detail is actually pretty decent.
I use ESUN PLA+ for printing minis and would recommend it to anyone.
For reference, the only filament I've used that came out nicer was SUNLU high-speed PLA, but would NOT recommend for minis (it can't cope with the constant retractions).
Oh, and also prime your models before painting them. I just use ordinary spray primer that you can get for dirt cheap - Tetrosyl Trade Spray / Hycote / Motip are all good brands. Just make sure you don't get gloss finish and you'll be fine!
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I print figurines for D&D adventures with my kids, both monsters and player characters, I've also done a few scenery items and player trinkets. So far I've just used whatever PLA I had around, but was thinking that maybe there were some brands (or other filament) that are better for this type of thing? Preferably also easily paintable since they've started to want more than just plain solid colour.
I'm using a 0.2mm nozzle for these, and detail is actually pretty decent.
after starting to print d&d miniatures, i switched from fff to resin printing; i have not looked back. the increase in fidelity between fff and resin is unfathomable.
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after starting to print d&d miniatures, i switched from fff to resin printing; i have not looked back. the increase in fidelity between fff and resin is unfathomable.
I mostly print large functional parts, so FDM is the best solution for that, and I just happen to also use it for printing minis because I already have it. I don't have work space free for resin printing too, with all the extras it needs for handling and curing.
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I've always wanted to try dipping a fdm printed mini into some craft UV curing resin.
In my imagination that makes everything better ;), but I've never gotten around to try
probably about the same as like vapor smoothing abs with acetone. I think pla has solvents that work too but they're much nastier
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I print figurines for D&D adventures with my kids, both monsters and player characters, I've also done a few scenery items and player trinkets. So far I've just used whatever PLA I had around, but was thinking that maybe there were some brands (or other filament) that are better for this type of thing? Preferably also easily paintable since they've started to want more than just plain solid colour.
I'm using a 0.2mm nozzle for these, and detail is actually pretty decent.
A resin printer is much better for this specific thing, TBH. You can also make balanced dice with one, to go with the figures.
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I print figurines for D&D adventures with my kids, both monsters and player characters, I've also done a few scenery items and player trinkets. So far I've just used whatever PLA I had around, but was thinking that maybe there were some brands (or other filament) that are better for this type of thing? Preferably also easily paintable since they've started to want more than just plain solid colour.
I'm using a 0.2mm nozzle for these, and detail is actually pretty decent.
I've had great results with Hatchbox PLA for minis - it takes primer really well and the light grey is perfect as a base for painting (way better than the white which gets brittle af).
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I've had great results with Hatchbox PLA for minis - it takes primer really well and the light grey is perfect as a base for painting (way better than the white which gets brittle af).
They're not really available where i live though
