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Articles about 3D printing and its related hobbies.
Simply amazing! 3D printing has come a long way. The technology has invaded the hobby space, bolstering independent designers and makers, and has even raised ethical controversy in gaming communities (see here). 3D printing has changed how we perceive and craft unique pieces of work. Quite simply, 3D printing has begun to change the fundamental […]
Painting a HeroForge 3D Printed Miniature: A Gun Mage (Review) Read More »
3-D printing has reached a pinnacle. It is easy to learn, reliable, and for a savvy consumer, affordable. For Games Workshop and other tabletop game companies, 3D printing represents a potential shift in how consumers acquire miniatures. Game companies and digital sculptors will need to adapt to the emergence of mainstream 3D printing technology or
3D Printing Games Workshop Models: Piracy or Not? Read More »
When it comes to the world of tabletop gaming and miniature collecting, the thrill of holding a character you’ve created is unmatched. This is where Hero Forge steps in, revolutionizing the way we interact with our tabletop heroes. As a passionate gamer and miniatures enthusiast, I recently delved into the world of Hero Forge’s custom
Hero Forge Review: Custom 3D Printed Miniatures (Close-Up Photos) Read More »
A painted miniature is never finished until you finish the base. The base of a model adds context for your miniature in space and time. Sure, a finished base seems like a simple thing to overlook. But, for a superb result, the base is the final step. Of course, you can go the generic route.
Overview for Designing and 3D Printing Bases for Miniatures (Free) Read More »
The goal of the 3D printing project was to make a proxy model for one of the 40k Tryanid pieces (in particular, for the Ravener miniature). In my opinion, it’s a neat looking model, but it doesn’t carry the respect of the much more iconic Starcraft Hydralisk. So, searching the internet, the Hydralisk 3D file was available for purchase (among other 3D files for video game models).
3D Printed Hydralisk (40k Tyranid Proxy) for Gaming or Collection Read More »