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Are you wondering how to paint your 3D printed models? 3D printed miniatures look a lot better with a good paint job to bring out all those details. Painting 3D printed minis is the same process as painting other kit models and miniatures. But, there are a few places that require a little more thought …
Painting a 3D Printed Hydralisk Model for Display: 11 Fun Steps! Read More »
Are you wondering about the possibility of 3D printing your own miniatures? There are free 3D files for almost anything now. Even your favorite wargame miniatures are coming to an open source database near you. Out of simple curiosity, I did an online search for free 3D printable files for Warhammer 40k and Forgeworld models. …
3D Print and Paint a Forgeworld Warhammer 40k Tank (13 Easy Steps!) Read More »
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 »
Have your broken the law with your hobby? You may not even know if your hobby is illegal. That boundary between the lawful and illegal aspect of many hobbies has thinned in recent years. I’ve written about the controversy that 3D printing game miniatures could be grounds for piracy and copyright infringement (read here). 3D …
Hero Forge is the an online (internet-based) site for “…customizing and 3D printing tabletop miniatures and statuettes”, according to the website. Hero Forge emerged as a crowd-funded venture using Kickstarter, and provides users with a platform to create detailed 3D characters in a web browser. For a photographic project, I ordered five miniatures from Hero …
Hero Forge: Unboxing Custom 3D Printed Miniatures (Close-Up Photos) Read More »