3D Printing - Beginner Questions Answered - Midwinter Minis

[@MidwinterMinis]

Thanks for holding my hand through all of this Ross, you're a total gem in the community!

[@FauxHammer]

Thanks for holding my hand at all, it’s nice to feel the warm touch of another human being.

[@zramirez5471]

Gents, this was lovely. I will say, the one thing that changed the entire world of 3D printing for me was Once in a Six Side's series of videos on supports: he has a couple of intro ones and a couple of more or less iceberg videos - anyone that has had some trouble and wants to be able to do their own supports should start there. That said, until you have seen a number of failures, it will be very difficult to understand why/how to support different details of whatever you might print; this isn't a waste as apart from the experience, almost every print failure (even some supports) can be used for basing other models. It's only a failure if you fail to use it. Second to that, if you have a print failure and you don't level the plate, you're setting up for another failure.

[@soaringspoon]

Once in a six side is amazing please check him out even if you're not new. The man deserves more attention his art is wonderful.

[@danielleblanc572]

This Q and A was absolutely 🎉FANTASTIC 🎉

[@FauxHammer]

thanks

[@itwassean]

Great video! It was really nice to see Guy over here, and he had some interesting insights as a newbie to 3D printing! I (like most people) got a printer over the holiday and with the exception of a few mishaps (spilling resin everywhere, puncturing the ACF film, trouble leveling) it's been a great addition to my wargaming experience. I am finally starting to look at cool customization things for the larger models in my armies.

[@ger5956]

I’ve just received my first 3D printer, the Geetech Alkaid. Honestly, it’s been much easier than I thought. Largely thanks to your videos! I was able to get really lucky with the settings provided on the usb and only had to make one slight adjustment to exposure time to get a solid 12 posts and holes on second calibration square. My first print was just some shoulder pad ultra symbols. Getting the supports off was actually the most difficult part, as everything was tiny I broke a few trying but got 7/10 finished and cured. Overall, it’s been pretty easy and fun so far. Happy I finally bit the bullet. Thank you for the videos, they really helped a lot! 😁❤️👍🏻

[@TheHobbyCorner]

Great video mate. I have to say your advice and help has really worked well. I've completed my first printing commission this week with almost no issues printing. I also do auto medium support and then go back in with the smaller ones and delete where the bigger ones kill the detail. The mars 4 has been amazing. Thanks again Ross 🤘😎🔥

[@aroncheek5092]

I think the grow tent is a great idea as it's fairly simple to set up but awkward to erect and disect on a daily/weekly basis but great for cleanliness if you want to dedicate a print station.

[@silverczaja]

Last time I checked your resin was not available in EU, I am in Poland. Any idea when there will be an update to your availability for EU? And if it's not any time soon, what is a resin you would recommend that we can get in the EU that's comparable? Like yourself I am not a big fan of mixing chemicals, so I would like just to have a bottle, pour it in, done. Thanks for all the content and all the great answers today.

[@korinthis6868]

Zbrush doesn't require a tablet, you can sculpt in it with a mouse and keyboard. It is just a learning curve. Just like digital painting.

[@stacytuttle9332]

It took me 5 minutes to actually realize this wasn't Ross doing some "tricksy" mirror image to talk with himself...apparently they have the same barber....lol

[@mikebaxe]

You forgot about the FEP\ACF film replacement under consumables. Awesome video!

[@Kimaen-jai-Sheelal]

i love this format, thanks for the video guys.

[@FauxHammer]

That’s that’s super appreciated. Glad you like this style, totally new for me

[@Lalaland.001]

Small apartment resin printer with two dogs living with him here. As I have no garage, or shed, I run a Creality 3D Halot Mage Pro which has an already natively mounted airduct hose connected to it. And run a small calimaero INLINE Exhaust Fan which does about 130m p/h, so plenty of power to remove all toxic air from the place where I print. These extractor vans which can be had on amazon for less then $30. I added a P3DL filter on that just for good measure for only $30. They are extremely quiet as well. I added some 100mm duct tubing onto it and led the tubing outside my small upper window in the kitchen. I could also, if need be add the duct to the indoor air vent system of our apartment complex. But don't feel that is the saver solution. I do have an air quality tester, because I am worried about my dogs. And tell you what I print almost daily and the air-quality tester never shown me anything to be concerned about. Only when I keep it extremely close to an open resin vat when opening it. I clean everything in the kitchen with wide open windows and never ran into any issues. So an air-extraction solution can be made custom for less then $100, that is the point I am trying to make. I have been doing that ever since this printer came out. So if you really wanted, you can print inside a small apartment. For anyone who wants to go out and try it. All this nonsense about making this hobby impossible to do in a small apartment is nonsense imho. I am doing it and so can you. Just make sure you wear a mask with a pathogen filter and gloves. Activated carbon which they recommended might get rid of the smell, but not the toxins. I personally use a NIOSH 42 CFR 84 (US) with face guard just to be extra sure. Don't want the stuff in my eyes either when cleaning. The mask was more expensive then my entire air extraction system. But you know what they say better safe then sorry. Hope this information helps someone, who is looking to get into the hobby, have fun and be safe. Have a wonderful day.

[@LPP_YT]

It was Steve. Nail art UV lights and a foil lined box.👍

[@FauxHammer]

Thanks for the info

[@aroncheek5092]

Love your response, I like getting into the fast car , part of the reason I want a piece of the 3d printing pie 🥧😁 i used to be a mechanic but due to physical health issues (fibromyalgia and possibly carpal tunnel in both arm/hands , i need out of the automotive trade , i don't mind a challenge and also prefer to get straight into a fast car . 😊

[@tamsinm]

31:05 👋 Hello to you too! Thanks for answering our many questions (and being amused by the word 'faff')

[@Easy_Mode_Minis]

Another great vid and awesome collaboration :)

[@FauxHammer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Cj2329]

Water treatment plants are well equipped to clean chemicals from water! Water is the most controlled "food" there is and it has some standards on security that are mental (chemist here)

[@kokio3416]

Hello hammer, I just bought a 3d resin printer last week and I have a question, if a model is not washed enough and you have some blobs on the surface then when you cure the model if you drop the model and it breaks then the blobs will spill liquid resin ? (for not hollowed models)

[@FauxHammer]

if you have liquid resin inside of hollowed models, then it can actually react over time and eventually gases will build up and the model will crack open and leak resin I;ve had this happen a few times

[@kokio3416]

@@FauxHammer that mean it’s ok to cure unwashed models?

[@Chimer24-qs5wo]

That was a great video, and a thoroughly enjoyable 50 odd minutes. Being a subscriber of yours Ross, the answers weren't a surprise but it was still great fun. Yeah, I too wish GW would appreciate the creators more, and of course those of us who helped make them the company they are. Unfortunately, Money for the shareholders is all they seem bothered about nowadays. Hey ho )O(

[@christtomato1]

Can you guys share the link with the list of the 3 d printing starter tool kit and the recommended starter printer? thanks

[@aroncheek5092]

Hi Ross, I thought I would give you an update on my first go at 3d , After much deliberation I've decided that im going to keep the kobra neo 2 , Reason being it's a learning curve and ive wanted to learn about cad for some time now. Out of the 10hrs approximately that I've been playing with it ive been able to set the anycubic kobra 2 neo i have successfully completed 7 full models off the micro sd card out of the 15 times i put it to print ,im going to use it to get started on learning fdm printing machines and slicers. Im a 'scale modeller ' at the end of the day, ive got back into miniatures in the past year after 30years and enjoying getting into detail painting,i think hands down resin printing puts fdm printing to shame , thanks so much for your advice it's been solid advice,fdm has its place in printing but i agree i need a resin printer for miniatures. Great collab I've been subscribed to midwinter minis for a while now ❤

[@the_uggh]

If I print a warhammer figure or buy it, the actual creator of that sculpt gets the exact same amount of money and recognition - zero

[@Blackiriseyes85]

😂😂they are brothers I swear😂❤

[@FauxHammer]

I’m his dad - we had him when I was 6

[@anneperchard3477]

I promise they aren't!

[@Ross.Graham]

@@anneperchard3477 - I feel so unwanted...

[@nbafessant]

Long term exposure to uncured resin without propper ppe can lead to the development of severe allergies. Ive seen people who have had that happen and they can only work with uncured resin if they put on a full suit over their clothes sealed with tape, goggles, and a resperator.

[@charlescarpenter9098]

I had so much of a harder time getting FDM to work right. Also, question for another time, what is the actual risk of fire with fdm printers? Those nozzles get super hot, and with bigger prints taking hours on hours, I was worried about the fire potential.

[@theo._.5593]

Loved your videos guys !, on the GW subject there's better model out there but it's not the point, 3D print should allow us to go freely on a model and not just "make a cheaper version" imo

[@octogames6823]

I generally print buildings and terrain at .15mm on my FDM printer. I just purchased a resin printer for miniatures and furniture for my dioramas. I worked in labs my hole life so I understand the safety risk of resin printing and how to properly prepare for such activities. I purchased a tent, inline fan and hose just for the resin printer. Wash station will go in my painting hood so Im ok there. I have two dogs and three cats. I cant have them getting sick or worse.

[@leroybrown9143]

Will using a screen protector cause prints to fail?

[@teddupee742]

not sure what country you live in but in the States we have what's known as OSHA. Any citizen can get a pamphlet of the known ingredients and safety concerns, which includes all effects.

[@FauxHammer]

We get similar on COSHH data sheets, but we still don’t know the long term effects of this stuff

[@Gothxuk]

Total Newbie, looking to buy my first 3d printer in July, what is the current Top choice for the best quality and easiest to use machine, for an Aging Grumpy Old Man :)

[@swaslaukinonome]

I've wondered if my neighbors might get the wrong idea why there's UV lights, odd smells pouring out my window with the ventilation rig, and me occasionally walking out back in heavy gloves with a respirator and a five gallon bucket. Luckily that's not even notable in my neighborhood 🤷‍♂️ it's not illegal, it just looks poorly without context.

[@anneperchard3477]

Excellent honest info and love the rapport between you guys..

[@FauxHammer]

Thanks so much xxx

[@aroncheek5092]

Ive just got the kobra 2 neo , had several misprints before giving up a few hours later , i then moved it around to get it on a sturdy surface, tweaked the belts and tightened the runner wheels, i upped the temperature both nozzle and bed I've managed to get 3 finished prints, they're not as expected, do i return it and put the £180 on resin printer, i want to print miniatures but can't see them turning out to be good enough to paint with the Kobra 2 neo HELP!

[@FauxHammer]

You’ll never get anywhere near resin quality from a current FDM printer I’m afraid

[@aroncheek5092]

Thank you so much, I know what I need to do, it’s been interesting learning the process of fdm . Thanks again 😊

[@MrLightmass]

No problem will Elegoo Ball join club lets gooooo. Man the branding for GW printers writes itself though. 3D printers can just called "STC Machines" or somthing. Ez.

[@FauxHammer]

1/7 - we’ll find the rest

[@staplesphoto]

While I understand the need to be aware and obey the safety concerns of any hobby or tool. If MM is this concerned about resin printing I imagine he is absolutely terrified of using power tools or shop tools. That said this video did have a lot of great information...Well done.

[@anneperchard3477]

You obviously haven't watched the video of them working on the giant Space Marine!

[@tobie2]

Loved this. Thank you

[@huwtindall7096]

Super video. Personally I'm still buying plastic. Luckily for me cos isn't a huge driver so avoiding the faff of printing is a big win for me. Between life, kids and work hobby time is precious and I don't want to spend it printing. This may change in the future but for now it's a no from me.

[@Theraplug]

Is it possible to get that Wargamer Resin you promoed in EU? checked the yesthats3dprinted shop and it doesn't have EU as shipping destination :(

[@FauxHammer]

it;s not quite reached the EU yet, we are just about to do a quiet launch in the US. EU is next, the issue with EU is so many countries and so many rules.

[@Theraplug]

can you recommend any other resin that might be available in the EU for now? I tried to find a video about the best resin for miniature printing. so a bit bendy and workable with a hobby knife if needed. but all I can find is recommendations for printers :D and you already set me on the uniformation gktwo @@FauxHammer I am not into 3d printing YET so all theory crafting by now. just want to make sure I know exactly what I need and want before I spend any money

[@kutkuknight]

I don’t dehumanize corporations, they do it themselves, Im not stealing from daram latham, I am holding back on him getting a pitiful bit of payment for his work that deserves so much more. Even if we treat it as stealing then Im stealing 99% from GW and 1% from the artists…

[@SeaOfGrey]

I just got the Uniformation gktwo but I'm using elegoo abs-like grey (V1) resin but I can't get a solid print 😭

[@FauxHammer]

Have you followed my printing miniatures guide link in the description?

[@SeaOfGrey]

@@FauxHammer Just followed it, copied a profile from lychee. Still have the same problem I have fails in the same spot in the center front but successes on the outer sections. I've been recommended to increase the lift and the exposure from 2.1 to 2.8 so we'll see if that fixed it in 3 hours

[@FauxHammer]

@@SeaOfGrey how is it failing? Is it not sticking at all? If that’s the case, then it’s base exposure you need to increase. Could also be a mevellingbissue

[@SeaOfGrey]

@@FauxHammer they're all the same mini's. The rafts stick to the bed but the supports on the models in the center don't form and stick to the FEP but the outer models work

[@FauxHammer]

Ah, if it’s the centre, sounds like lift height is too low. The release film stretches. So if it’s in the centre only it sounds like it’s not fully peeling.

[@windforward9810]

I hate the Elegoo ball plate, if my prints start to fail I always re level the plate, removing miniatures from the plate will cause it to move.

[@Spardin]

Yeah same, soon as I get a fail first thing I do is relevel the plate. Seems to fix it 99% of the time

[@dwhisper79]

Ultimately, GW won't make the 3D printer simply because they cannot sell, the parts, and service it in their stores easily. There was a video over on the Painting Phase where it laid it out well. Their internal philosophy laid out where if they can't sell it across their market, it won't happen. So if they can't sell it to a teenager in the store and make it work, it won't sell. That's why products such as the mold line remover exists; they couldn't sell the knife to them, but could sell that. Much like the airbrush, they can't support it and compete at the markup level they need/want, so they won't do it.

[@FauxHammer]

I saw that video, @ThePaintingPhase is one of my favourite channels

[@hickdead6188]

If you have an army you love and your only going to buy models for that army. Them I wouldn't get a printer, its way easier just to buy what you want. If however, you want to play a few armies and or a few different games then I would say its well worth looking into a resin printer

[@SetaDragon]

For supports watch Once in Six Side: A Complete Guide to Supporting Miniatures for 3D Printing. It is the best guide for getting started with supporting. His other video: Your Comprehensive Guide to 3D Printing Miniatures, is great, and will give you everything you need to start printing crisp minis.

[@ianhotchin2936]

Did you enjoy doing the video with your twin? 🤔😁

[@FauxHammer]

Hahah, I’m the Temu version of him

[@adriandanielferu703]

,,you cannot get somebody else's settings and just use them" me 19 out of 20 times in trying to help new guys on various groups who ask me for my gcode.

[@robhall5622]

Good video, thanks for this. My only comment would be to never use Chitubox, no matter how good they might be, for the crap they pulled when Mars 2 etc were released and they had locked them down so you could only use Chitu to slice for them. Absolute bastards. See also Slice Engineering.

[@Hero1117a]

Twins?

[@FauxHammer]

Hobby-Cousins

[@fenreer01]

Whoah... clones.

[@ka5141]

ok well you two look like you are related

[@MidwinterMinis]

It's quite scary, right?

[@FauxHammer]

@ka5141 I’m his dad

[@bobiojimbo]

Are you two cousins?

[@FauxHammer]

I’m his Big Brother

[@anneperchard3477]

​@FauxHammer big love to the son I don't remember having! X

[@FauxHammer]

@@anneperchard3477 thanks…. Mum? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@nathanwright8598]

Is it offensive that I can’t tell any British people apart?

[@FauxHammer]

betwenn us two especially... no

[@QisforQadim]

My first thought was 'why is this guy going to all this effort to use a video effect to duplicate himself? what sort of narrative conceit is he pursuing?'

[@FauxHammer]

lol - thanks mate, wish I was a pretty as guy

[@dionysuscsw9405]

Few comments: Living in Colorado - I had to Google 'faff' Someone I know told me the public libraries here have provided FDM printing for a few years now.

[@FauxHammer]

Hahah, sorry, it’s such a common word here