WW2 German soldier - My first 3D printed scale model
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Let me know how you think 3D printing will change scale modelling in the comments below. This is my first real 3D printed model, created using my Photon Mono 3D printer. The soldier figure and the wall in this small diorama / vignette are 3D printed while the base is made from XPS foam with acrylic texture and static grass. The scene is painted with a combination of airbrushed Tamiya acrylic paints and brush painted Vallejo Model Colors.
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For a first try you've done very well....and you shared this with us, too! Great to see that you are willing to share this new part of the hobby from your very beginning as it gives so much comfort to those of us who are either just starting out or contemplating 3D printing. Will be good to see future 3D projects and the progress made by you.
Thank you Robbo. Yes, I was really pleased with the result considering it was a relatively complex first print. Since then I've also printed a few accessories for some models (as you've seen on Patreon) and my Rammtiger diorama will feature a lot of 3D printed material too.
You got to get closer for the static grass as the bottom of the applicator has a small current of electric in it which will static the grass upwards
Thanks. Yes, I've definitely improved my technique since this video!
Great video and model, and welcome to the 3D printing hobby! I started 2.5 years ago, and am now running an ebay business that has four Mono X printers going full time and barely able to keep up. You are correct that the arm failure was due to the supports, one or two more in that area would have solved the issue; and you are also correct on the white mineral layer being from not having all IPA evaporated before curing. That happens and I haven't ever had it cause an issue aside from filling some of the details, but it can easily be removed if needed with a pick of some sort, a hair dryer is a good tool to speed up the drying process, but it will get nasty in a short amount of time, so buy one at a second hand store or something, don't use your woman's if you want to keep her happy. ; ] Also, I recommend one with a 'cool' setting, the heat can cause issues. Layer lines can be avoided by sanding, or changing the rotation of the piece, also 'anti aliasing' can either help or make it worse in some cases.
Thanks for showing me this guys designs, I will be looking into them and see what he has. Designing figures takes A LOT of time compared to man made objects, so I don't do many of them. If I like this guys designs I might see if he offers a resell license or something.
If you want to chat about 3D printing or have any questions message me, I am happy to help others get started!
Thank you Ron, I really appreciate the feedback. I've been reading a lot about optimal print orientations and other ways to reduce the layer lines. It really surprised me when they showed up so clearly in the photos - you can't spot them really in person! I can't imagine the work required to model people - I'm learning some modelling software and will print some roof tiles for a future project - but anything organic must take a lot of time and effort.
2:21 i felt an immense amount of happiness seeing the soldier guy move across the platform, and your painting skills are very good.
Thank you Jerry. I definitely want to do some more 3D printing in my future models 🙂
Really interesting how pre “made” figures can be printed right in your home! I can’t wait to see how this dominates the hobby. Great work!
Thanks. Yep, even some of the bigger manufacturers are producing more 3D printed accessories these days.
I am amazed at the clarity of the resin print - a rifle strap! Amazing! And impressive.
This process has such potential and still twists my melon trying to understand how it all works, but maybe thats just me?!
Nice little dio.
Great job!
It's a very impresaive technology for sure. I need to get my printer set up again after my house move - I've got lots of ideas for things I want to print :)
Only "major thing" I would change is the color of the rifle stock to a much darker, wood look. Bright colors are targets in a combat zone. On another note, having had an FDM 3D printer for a few years (not a resin printer though), I found out when I scale up or down, details don't always come out the same as on the original. Just the "nature of the beast" I suppose.
Thanks Steve. Yes, I was trying to go for a lighter wood look but it didn't come out very well, even with some oil paints.
Great first effort with the printer! Love the simplicity of the soldier behind the wall and I always envision what the diorama is capturing, as if it were a real scene. Glad you enjoyed the build and the process!
Thank you T.J. I agree - I like small scenes that leave something to the imagination. My first ever diorama (way before RUclips) was huge and that was part of the reason it wasn't very good. I'm going to do a video about it, what I've learned since then, and maybe even a remake diorama, at some point.
Great build, Thank you for sharing. Hope you have a great weekend !
Thank you Tony - you too!
Well done, thanks for taking us along on your learning process.
Thanks Bryan. My pleasure!
Pretty cool! I didn’t think it would turn out as well as it did! Great video. Thanks for sharing! Happy days and model on! 😎
Thank you Peter. Have a great weekend!
For being the first diorama with 3D printed figure it looks very nice!
Also, you have great skills, keep up the good work
Thank you so much Andrea 😀
that turned out really great..amazing skills, well done.
Thank you Alan, I'm glad you liked it.
That's cool! I especially like the grasses and the wall bricks. Well done mate!
Thank you John
looks great guy. thanks for the share
Thanks Jason
You got me motivated!
Excellent! Have fun :)
Whoa, you are so super talented and skilled :) it was really magnificent :)
Thanks - I'm glad you liked it.
Fantastic job sir
Many thanks
nice work for your new skills
Thanks John
Great result! I really like such small scenes :). But every time whenever I see prefabricated walls, I find that they always give a less nice result than walls made from scratch :D
Thanks. Yes, I think you're right - the wall could definitely be scratch built. But it was an interesting 3D printing experiment :)
The scene came out really nice, the composition is a nice thematic feel to it.
If I may offer? With faces, try to focus highlights on the nose, cheeks, chin and top lip (and if visible, ears). I tend to use Flesh Base all over, then use Flat Flesh as a intial highlight on the face areas metioned, all the fingers and most of the back of hand. Then a flesh wash, then use Basic Flesh to do the cheeks, nose tip chin and knuckles. Just my method, might be a little help. Might not. Lol.
Thanks - I do appreciate the suggestions. I've seen a few videos and tried a couple of the things you suggest. I think maybe I am just too impatient :) It seems that videos show incredible detail being achieved on faces whereas I seem to slap paint everywhere :) I must keep practising. I think Night Shift is right about quality figures though - they are probably a bit easier to paint for beginners.
@@ModelNerd i know this was a 3d print, but I have noticed wargaming figures tend to have better face detail than models ones.
Wow that looks really good . Think of all the the people u could make doing different things .
Definitely, if you have the skill the options are limitless
Nice job! My 3d printer will be arriving soon and hope to print some of these figures myself. By the way the original scale is 1/25, in case you need to rescale in the future ;-)
Thanks, that's good to know. Have fun with your 3D printer!
Nice job 👌🏻
Thank you!
Nice. Recommend yoiu check out some Kar98 rifle pics. The sling goes into the side of the butt and not underneath, the wood colour is far too light and you are missing the muzzle end of the barrel.....
Thanks for the feedback, David. Regarding the colour and strap, I've seen reference images in both styles, though I guess at least some are replicas. As for the muzzle, yeah, I snapped it off and didn't realise until later :(
Nice little dorama 🙂👍
Sorry for the spelling mistakes
Thanks 😅
This was very enjoyable to watch. You are talented! How long did this take not including the printing? How long have you been designing dioramas? Thank you!
Thank you James. I spent quite a few weeks on this, but only working on and off, so it's quite hard to say. In this case the steps are quite short and simple so it probably took a lot less time than most models I've built.
I'd say that was a success, very good for your first, would you recommend other modellers to buy a 3d printer?
Thanks John. I'd say the prices are certainly dropping to a level where they're becoming very accessible.
@@ModelNerd I wouldn't mind purchasing one.
Nice figure and diorama!
What escale is the figure?
The model was 1:24 but I downscaled it to 1:35
Better if you sprayed the base all black, then airbrush the grass does not look real no shadows in the grass.
Maybe - I've airbrushed static grass on other dioramas (e.g. the Sturmtiger) so I think it's always nice to compare results.
Can you show the clean up process next time?
Definitely. Now I know the process works OK I will show the whole process, including the printing itself, the UV curing, and the cleanup.
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Cheers
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Thanks Igor
Just waiting on my anycubic photon mono 4k coming in the mail Saturday!!!!!!😀
Awesome! It's a great printer and I'm sure you'll enjoy it! Recently I've found using the water-washable resin to be a lot easier than messing around with using alcohol for the regular resin.
@@rickmoreno6858 Thingiverse and Cults3D have quite a lot of free stuff, although the search function is poor. CGTrader is good for (mostly) paid stuff.
You fucked it up, its still awesome
Thanks for sharing your journey. I wanted to see the evolution of the dio. Very cool!!
Thank you Michael. More to come soon! :)