Normandy SR-2 Mass Effect - 3D Printed - 1:800 - sci-fi Model

[@Anathema_Infinitum]

As someone who helped develop the Mass Effect games at Bioware I was both surprised and happy to see you tackle the Normandy! Great build; you did her justice!

[@rbleisem]

I always find that the inside of the SR-2 is messed up, especially in ME3. (I counted my steps, forwards and side-wards) But with the Tempest her inside, from MEA, that could easily be countered, in style. (more deck space, especially on deck one via T's deck one round chamber, bigger cockpit, three bigger cabins, Admiral, Captain, XO, yeah; deck one as a admirals deck with warroom, ect, SR-1 staircase access from deck two) Would also require some choice elements of the SR-1, though. Canon SR-2 her inside & outside, don't really match up, especially not in ME3, just follow the cockpit lower line backwards, where is the room for the belly gun that's below the CIC? A beautiful design, that's hindered by the internal details. But yeah, for a details by hand, painted, he really did it great, especially for a 3D print. Of the print file itself, why did it not include a docking tube??? Would have nicely fitted with that cradle. It's the only thing throwing me off. Now, would this actually be how the SR-2 model would be displayed in the game, by change? Because if so...

[@Shinigasumi]

Thank you for the creation, and for the Normandy. It sits up there as "iconic space ships in popular culture" like a number of famous peers. N7.

[@Hellohallo]

thanks for a masterpiece

[@leew8812]

me too

[@DaytonaRoadster]

the original ME is one of my favorite games..wasnt a fan of where it went from there, but thank you.

[@vivecih]

I'm commander shepard and this is my favorite channel on citadel.

[@pizzalord3n]

We'll bang, ok?

[@Jacky_man542]

Sorry but I’m commander Shepherd

[@Susanville77]

🤣@@pizzalord3n

[@zozo.ultima]

​@@pizzalord3n😂bro

[@drumncasemusic628]

​@@Jacky_man542clone

[@kanthor7670]

it's absolutely criminal there aren't more plastic kits of this ship, it's one of the greats

[@llmyth007]

the normandy is one of my favorite scifi ships of all time. it is a criminal there are no kits of it! maybe with the new game coming out someone will release one.

[@deedevil63]

this and the Ebon Hawk from KotOR, truly unsing heroes.

[@The_last_prime]

Not really

[@CarvalhoCaldeira]

I think most if the time due to merch rights and they charge large sums in royalties just to use their IP, If they let you use it.

[@vit.budina]

The artefacts on the prints are the rasterization of the screen showing up on shallow angles. That's why you should always orient your prints at roughly 45° to the screen axis system. Beautiful result, by the way. :)

[@escapo6895]

These artifacts will diminish as screen resolutions get higher, but they would need to double or more before they disappear entirely.

[@ADRIAAN1007]

I tend to rotate my parts 45 degrees to the screen and 45 degrees on the z axis gets rid of almost all artefacts except those on spherical surfaces.

[@michaelomalley9992]

Adding contrast blur helps as well as the orientaion you are referring to!

[@livelyjay]

You are correct, but a 45 degree angle will not necessarily remove the rasterization. There's an online calculator that takes into account screen size, layer thickness, and screen resolution to give you the best angle. My Anycubic Photon M3 has an angle of 36ish degrees to prevent the rasterization.

[@vit.budina]

@@livelyjay thanks for the correction, I have never used a resin machine and was going off just general knowledge about the technology, happy to learn something new :)

[@YaofuZhou]

13:28 the moment SR2 on the nose emerged from the shadow is SOOOO REWARDING! 200% worth the effort!

[@yichuanshih4719]

Plasmo: Ok, I'm going to do some modification on Normandy SR-2. Shepard: Want to join my squad Plasmo?

[@drupiROM]

I have not played Mass Effect in almost 10 years. I bought the remastered version a few months ago, but didn't get to it. Awesome work !

[@pinguspringus8356]

3 plasmo uploads in a month? A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one

[@kencoleman5007]

David, I really appreciate that you are taking more time to explain your techniques and tips. In general, your videos are masterful demonstrations, but I can see that you're becoming a better educator in this craft.

[@Biggles369]

Your lines can be a number of things from Z Screw needing greasing, or build plate loose, to print speed Vs resin viscosity or FEP set up. If you were using clear resin for the first time then I would look at calibration of the machine for that resin (Print speed) and check the temp was within tolerance. On that note, Clear resin will go cloudy if you alcohol wash it, especially if the IPA isn't fresh. You also need to under cure it to stop it yellowing. Opacity will come back if you gloss coat it, or in the case of lenses or canopies, sand it with fine paper. With regards to paint creep under masking tape, if you spray a layer of the paint you are covering (white in this case) over the tape, or clear varnish before spraying the darker coat then you won't get creep. - just a bigger lip to sand back.

[@TheNeelonRokk]

I am Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite model on the channel.

[@middlingmodeler]

There will always be layer lines. However, you can mitigate the issue to some degree by changing the orientation of the print. Making good use of the preview feature in the slicer can help you figure out the best orientation to minimize the layer lines. Balancing orientation with support location to help preserve details can be very challenging, so bring a big bottle of patience when you do this.

[@Metroidf4n]

this, and antialiasing, if your printer supports it

[@louisz8786]

I would love to see you build the USCSS Nostromo from Alien, or the USS Sulaco, or the UD-4L Cheyenne from Aliens. Those were my favorite movies growing up.

[@jgonz8394]

this is the most beautiful model i have ever seen. I've been looking and looking to buy an sr2 normandy model but they all look very low quality. this right here is a master piece, I applaud you my good sir.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Wow, amazing work, a real work of art!!

[@jameshall1300]

Projects like this are exactly why I'm getting a 3D printer ASAP. The possibilities for random scifi ships is amazing.

[@deedevil63]

i literally just shouted 'WHAT' when i saw this in my feed. what an absolute treat.

[@antonio_fosnjar]

When you are painting with masking tape, try making the first layer of pain same as the paint that was already on the model, then paint the color that you need. That way the first layer will seep under the masking tape but it won't be visible because it's the same color as base, and that will make a tight seal for the second paint that you don't want to seep and bleed.

[@jameshall1300]

I've seen people use clear coats for this too.

[@antonio_fosnjar]

@jameshall1300 Yeah, that would also work well

[@xTheZapper]

You can also cut a new sharper edge into the tape, the edges of the tape are usually a bit ragged but if you cut them off they are much cleaner and form a better edge.

[@antonio_fosnjar]

@xTheZapper I mainly use painters tape meant for walls ... because it's cheaper and easier toget here where I'm from so this doesn't always work, depends on bas color and geometry of the spot

[@brunomadeira8432]

The Normady. Besides his many talents Plasmo is also a savvy man of culture and good taste.

[@Madagon367]

It's a big ask since you need the right camera too but Plasmo video uploads in 4K where you can really see every detail would be killer. Great build as always.

[@stevieboymkii]

Very well done - always nice to see Mass Effect getting some love.

[@Filiplego1]

My favorite ship design, beautiful thing. Literally playing Mass Effect this year for the first time I fell love with it.

[@BrushQuill]

One of the greatest ships from one of the greatest game trilogies, and you took good care of the old gal

[@nachtphonix1202]

Thats the PURE EPICNESS! More Stuff from Mass Effect. Oh WOW great Job. Fantastic!

[@hammerofdavey]

This is hilarious! I’m in the middle of replaying the Mass Effect series right now. Fantastic build

[@braxxian]

Great to see you doing some sci-fi. Star Wars or Star Trek models done by you would be a treat.

[@ScaleAutoGarage]

great work. Love this ship and I really like how you showed all your process of getting the resin ready. Thanks for presenting this one.

[@robinhooduk8255]

looking at the fresh printed kit and how bad it is, i have no fear that 3d printing is ever going to replace injection molding kits. you did a great job but im not gonna rush out to get a 3d printer any time soon.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Love the switchup in subject matter!👍 I'll occassionally do something outside military subjects, as a way to keep things interesting. Great work, turned out amazing! 😳

[@stompyrobotguy4376]

Phenomenal! Easily one of the coolest ships in sci-fi, and you definitely did it justice.

[@HildegardActual]

YES! I *LOVE* the design of the Normandy SR-1 and SR-2!

[@oburi85]

I love it. Please make more 3D printed models! There are so many great models out there and its time to boost Resinprinting even more for builders like us to get even more creators for more awesome models.

[@Arizhael]

Quick tip, if you don't want the paint to bleed under the tape you can satiate the tape by first using your underlying layer colour of paint. This will create a barrier so that the subsequent paint layers will not bleed through anymore. Results: crispy line work!

[@haoweitang1615]

Can't remember when was the last time that I get stunned by a video thumbnail...... Mega job.

[@savoysavoy2944]

He is the king, and he sails in uncharted waters, and by doing that all of us, his admirers and fellow modelers, receive inspiration and challenge ourselves to make more rewarding models.

[@DarylSmith-zp9st]

Another top shelf product, continue your fantastic work.

[@hefeibao]

Never played Mass Effect, but it matters not. I *always* enjoy watching your builds. This is simply stunning.

[@christianlennertz5780]

Wonderful model. Great work. As for the clear resin, I always sand it down to grid size of 1000, and then cover it with close varnish. That is absolute enough for led lights. Keep up your wonderful work!

[@tommcandries7483]

Beautiful job. To make removing the supports easier, before you cure the model, put it in hot water and let it soak for about a minute. You will find the supports will just pull away from the model and there will be less clean up to. Once the supports are removed, then cure the model.

[@atomicetrigan]

Well this was unexpected. Great work as always, the Normandy came out looking incredible.

[@xtoshix2]

dear david ..... finally you made a dream of mkne come true to realize a beatyful normandy kit ill do the printing in 1/72 scale its going to be enourmous but ill love it and i need it to display some day at a model convention

[@livelyjay]

I've started only printing in clear resin because of painting and lighting versatility. To get it to clear up, add a couple layers of clear varnish. Worked great with some DnD elementals I printed and used clear reds, oranges, yellows, etc. to create a nice fire effect. It doesn't make it clear as glass, but definitely gets rid of some of the fogginess to the print.

[@zaclamitraille2]

i looooove sci-fi models! so excited to see more!

[@juliuskwak1263]

For future reference, you should try polishing techniques on the "super clear" resin even if it appears to be a bad production that maybe failed. Polishing rough transparencies can in fact grant and give it a translucence it did not originally have. It is temporary and will fade over time, but the good news is you can simply re-polish it. If anything, it is up your wheelhouse of giving something a tarnished and worn-out depiction.

[@carlosaugustobedoyarodrigu2232]

I am a huge fan of the game and am really happy you made this, if there was a chance you used the "normandy reborn" theme of the game for the reveal it would certainly pull many nostalgic strings

[@michaellammens9029]

This spaceship is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen, I played for a long time at ME game, such a cool thing. !!!

[@foabmoab]

Obligatory comment: 'This is my favourite model on the Citadel.' 😋

[@mnementh2000]

One of the big name companies needs to start producing models of Mass Effect ships (in addition to other iconic game ships). There has been no real love for them, other than those who have 3d printers (which I have neither the extra money or room for, to my sadness). My wife even said she would back up my modelling hobby as long as it involved ME, as she LOVES the series.

[@mnementh2000]

I always wanted a wall of the ship models like in the games...

[@smoothcortex]

Whaaaaaaaaat! Ooooooooooo exciting!

[@tjh44961]

Really cool! I'm not a gamer, but I am a long time sci-fi reader, and lover of all things space-related.

[@rolandzuber2856]

Amazing choice for sci-fi model, way better than usual star wars/trek, thank you David! ❤👍🖖

[@johntreloar8203]

That turned out great David, nice work.

[@PacManDreaming]

Excellent work! I love seeing you build sci-fi models.

[@fredares-modelkits952]

This is one of my preferred video games, and you give justice of the Shepard commandant’s spaceship ! Awesome !! Look forward to seeing your next video🤝

[@CLeo-ku3lk]

this is my favorit vidoe from PLASMO

[@leonaraya2149]

Amazing! One of the best ships. Triple A work!

[@vonshed]

Wow! So well done. Love it!!!!!

[@onkelwerner593]

Outstanding!

[@Splash1010]

To paint embossed letters rather than paint brush you can achieve a better result airbrushing enamel and then wiping off excess paint with thinner.

[@josiahlambert9675]

Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous 😮

[@urssusoso4934]

Hey man, first time here but I have to say what amazing job you did!!! Love the details you imprint on that model keep it up!

[@SaitoGray]

Clear resin will always yellowed under UV, the trick is to add a touch of translucent blue resin in the VAT, cure it just enough and spray the thing with really shinny varnish after cure.

[@tonybear7071]

wow I love it. Great work as always

[@stephenbridges2791]

Very cool model. Excellent work, as well.

[@deadphoenixmodels]

Very cool. Excellent result as always.

[@ravensfootball52]

Amazing model from an amazing series!

[@TheJoeymeister]

I'm also working on the SR2 Normandy right now! I just finished printing mine and working on the sanding and cleanup stage. Great work as always with yours, I hope mine turns out as good as yours did!

[@АндрейЖолобов-ц7т]

where did you download the 3d model from?

[@TheJoeymeister]

@@АндрейЖолобов-ц7т I got the 3d model files from the thingiverse

[@andreyoliver7935]

Awesome! More Hardsurface Sci-fi stuff please! I really would like to see Star Citizen ships !

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

So next one is hopefully Firefly-class transport ship Serenity!!!! That is a great Normandy though!

[@Valderin]

Layer lines its just the angle and orientation of supported part so you'll have these lines somewhere regardless. Also, remove supports before curing..makes life so much easier ;)

[@deenjoan9938]

Wow that was so cool outstanding build enjoyed

[@TLTeo]

I can't believe you would work for Cerberus Plasmo! ;)

[@tomiferromagneticus138]

I assume that a lot of people will return to Mass Effect after Your clip. Well done!

[@nobleriflemanstudio5164]

Very well done. Love the model!

[@fishbarbeque8540]

INSANE WORK!!! (as always...)

[@couchpotatoe91]

Such a cool ship, good job!

[@YdnarLah37]

Looking forward to seeing more sci-fi subjects.

[@mikeupton5406]

Even the "sprue' support structure looks good. Looks like zero gee strong backs and scaffolding for orbital shipyard assembly.

[@imtoys23]

FAAAAANTASTIC JOB PAL !!! LOVE YOUR MODELS !!!! ❤❤❤

[@ati3x]

Ohhh man, perfect choice! I am very curious whats the next sci-fi model what zou mentioned... :)

[@MGB-learning]

As always another Great video

[@Retordus]

I cant believe this but I just finished Mass Effect trilogy for the first time talk a bit about my choices with a friend go check KZbin and see this uploaded 2 hours before i finished me3. Im startng to believe my life is a simulation lmao

[@calebrosenhauch4296]

YAYYYYYY PLASMOOOO Bandai Star Wars please? Maybe xwing? Btw your my fav KZbinr for models ❤

[@andrewplay5037]

I usually remove the supports before curing the parts. I put the printed parts in hot water and the supports basically come off on their own.

[@awachsmann]

Beautiful creation!

[@cristianopersi7953]

fantastic work. ❤❤

[@kalobhunt9001]

Dude you’re amazing.

[@127TROOP]

That……is stunning.

[@jcmonzon1014]

I don't know if anyone has already said his but if you sand the clear and finish it with 2000 you can polish it out, like headlight restoration does. Then clear coat it and so it looks clear and smooth. Then you could use LED or lighting would have love to see that!!!

[@MacLimitRange]

Amazing ship for an amazing game!

[@goforitpainting]

Professional as always. 👍

[@Valisk]

Awesome! Love it! Have you ever considered picking up a vinyl cutter for doing custom decals/masks? I grabbed a second hand one from eBay, it was really cheap and cuts at least as well as the Roland GX-24 we have at work.

[@lamyzockt]

holy shit this was an awesome job well done thumbs up👍

[@two2truths]

you're officiallly my favourte person now...

[@Creationeer]

Incredible work as always :)

[@julioyaguedu3262]

Espectacular 👌 👌 👌 👌

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , David . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

[@pixel325]

Awesome model and a nice ship, love the game as well, and keep those scifi models coming! :)

[@MacEliot]

Every try a Cricut or Silouette to cut out the masking templates? I think the results could be more precise when say, painting the passenger windows.

[@xTheZapper]

I've used a silhouette to make digital camo masks, it worked great.

[@tetsuya6958]

合わせ目たいへんですね💦タミヤパテ大活躍⭐️動画の演出参考になりました！カッコいい