Space Hulk 3D Printed Terrain Project Dragon's Rest HVAC: Part 1

[@leeperry7068]

Man... I'm so stoked for you. Space Hulk is my all time favorite board game (and I'm a collector), and I have both a resin printer and laser cutter. Lastly, I'm a professional game artist/modeller... So, the fact that I have made lots of game things before, but never a Space Hulk set, is kind of strange. But a proper set will take a LOT of space, and a LOT of print time, and a LOT of painting time. It's just such a daunting DAUNTING task. So, it's very very cool to see you taking this on, so I can live vicariously through you. I really love the 3D set you have decided on there as well, it seems like an absolute PERFECT model set. Please keep us updated :)

[@gaminggeek241]

A laser cutter--I was seriously tempted by Glowforge a while back but didn't pull the trigger. Do you have a website or Patreon page? I'd love to see some of your work!

[@leeperry7068]

Weeeell, I was Lead Designer at Epic Games for almost 11 years, including Gears of War 1-3, and was the original Lead Designer of Fortnite... so, odds are you've already seen some of my stuff, haha. But for free time board game stuff I usually just post some things over on the Glowforge user forums, typically with free attached art files. I'll reply with a couple links.

[@leeperry7068]

Laser Cut Settlers of Catan board: community.glowforge.com/t/my-crazy-settlers-of-catan-board/23483

[@leeperry7068]

Laser Cut Dice Tower: community.glowforge.com/t/fancy-pants-fantasy-dice-tower/43561

[@gaminggeek241]

@@leeperry7068 Haha! Well then, I have seen some of your stuff! Watched my kid play Fortnite--I couldn't figure out how to build defenses and shoot at the same time!

[@annalynclaire]

You’re channel is definitely helpful to me. I’ve decided to invest in “myself”. Instead of dropping cash on more games, I got two 3D printers and hopefully starting my own channel soon. Thanks for the inspiration

[@gaminggeek241]

Wow, 2 printers! Which one did you buy?

[@mikemartell365]

Looks awesome. Can’t wait to see it when it’s all done and hopefully you’ll film a Batrep on that board.

[@OrdoHeretycus]

Amazing!For the first time I see such a beautiful detailed terrain for Space Hulk/Thanks!

[@lucasperez2653]

Thanks for sharing this project! I watched your video three months ago and it made me jump into 3D printing. Now I am still printing and painting HVAC tiles, but I can already play Space Hulk small games. It is so awesome! Next project will be a Hero Quest board following your video on that. Thanks again!

[@gaminggeek241]

Glad I could help! I'd love to see photos so post a link if you have them online!

[@lucasperez2653]

@@gaminggeek241 Sure! Check it out: instagram.com/p/CDlaqA6KF5C/?igshid=1gv9zk98lh3t2

[@davidk6269]

Wow! This is absolutely epic!!! As a Space Hulk fanatic, I am green with envy. Keep up the great work!

[@jonanjello]

Wow, incredible terrain. Looks amazing. Wish I could purchase these pieces. I personally like the black color as is. Happy early birthday! LOL

[@gaminggeek241]

Thanks! A little sad celebrating my 50th without all my friends and family but these are unusual times.

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Wow! That is crazy cool. Thanks for the share!!

[@PulsefiredGaming]

Dude, I love your content. keep it up

[@mantradox]

you did it, man. you are my hero... Im still only dreaming about it...

[@Clidefride007]

Looks amazing, can't wait for part 2. Stay safe.

[@andreweckford6319]

As someone who has done the hirst arts version (specifically to take 40mm bases), the design of these looks great and i have some envy. So much plaster casting on weekends over about 18 months.

[@danielf.6162]

Man I love that you have a channel now. I remember years and years ago, I came across your Krosmaster board and I spent a lot of time looking at all of your really cool posts on Hirstarts haha.

[@GrumblingGrognard]

Very timely. I am building my Ender3 pro this weekend. :) Thank you.

[@choicey2748]

Loved this it looks totally fab can't wait to see it painted.. my project is using a new airbrush set up to paint terminators of my favourite chapter to use in my space hulk games the Raven guard.

[@Kataklyzim]

Amazing. Absolutely.....Amazing!

[@shaneflickinger]

That stuff looks great. I've always thought about doing something like that myself. Haven't been able to make myself pull the trigger on a 3D printer yet though. I'm currently trying to finish up Dreadfleet by GW. It's been a slough to get through, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Happy painting and gaming!

[@gaminggeek241]

Yeah, that's another classic. Those ships are awesome.

[@garylyon6362]

First, thank you for sharing these ideas. I have Heroscape and had been thinking about making a 3D board for that one. Second, this looks fantastic. I am going to research the game because I had never heard of it. I am excited to try and print some of these out for other games, one is Gloomhaven. I don’t think I can attach the pictures of the tree, and a couple other printed items. Tree took 17 hours for the top and 7 for the truck. Details are fantastic! So I am interested in printing a board I’m 3D like this for possible other games I have. I have Ravenloft and have been researching that for possible 3D printing. Don’t want to take up too much of your time, but thank you again for sharing ideas.

[@gaminggeek241]

There are a lot of free files on Thingiverse for Gloomhaven. But be careful--once you play with a 3D board, it's hard going back!

[@nathanlewis2681]

You inspired me to by a printer and do the same. I've printed out a few pieces and gone up to 150% print so its usable for regular 40k minis to. And if you want bigger rooms the Dragons Rest stl files can component print too.

[@gaminggeek241]

Make sure to post pics on the Dragon's Rest Facebook page! I'd love to see your progress: facebook.com/groups/648347062224719

[@Viewfromtheturret]

Looks great. Certainly and upgrade on the Spaceship-X tiles. But I wonder if you’ll regret not going 150% later.

[@patrickmcvittie4971]

Amazing! Totally copying you. Just started printing this he game at 40mm. 😁

[@vorrachartlapsomboon4504]

Wow

[@moonpost]

birthday present to self: 10 more 3d printers running 24/7?

[@gaminggeek241]

Haha! I wish! Although I would lose my shirt in buying that much PLA every week!

[@marcusgingell3585]

Just a thought, the square bases from Warhammer fantasy would look good on the grates

[@royburnacoven3559]

I played a lot of space hulk during the lockdown using the solitaire rules from one of the original expansions. I'd be interested in how you store your 3D space hulk set.

[@lastthings]

I purchased the Dragon's rest HVAC tunnels to start on this project. But there aren't any instructions for if you are printing this specifically to make space hulk terrain (maybe there are legal reasons for that.) How do I know which pieces to print, as well as in what quantity? Has anyone put together a PDF on how to use these to create the necessary pieces for space hulk?

[@Jathom]

I discovered your channel about a week ago and have been devouring your videos. Great job on this channel! I'm interested in getting into 3D printing, do you think it's better to start with FDM or resin printing? I'd love to print terrain (which seems to be better for FDM printing) but I'm a bit of a budget and resin printers seem to be much more economical, but that would limit me to smaller pieces and miniatures. Any suggestions on where to start?

[@gaminggeek241]

If you are doing terrain, I would definitely choose an FDM printer over resin. You can get a good FDM printer for about the same price as an entry-level resin (around $300) and in the long run, PLA is going to be much cheaper than making large resin prints. My very first printer (Flashforge Finder) had a small build plate of about 5" cube and I felt that was too small for terrain--a resin build plate is even smaller. A ton of people have the Creality Ender 3 and you can get the pro version right now for only $239. Also, if you want to see the Ender 5, wait a week...

[@brunoduchesne6663]

I love your projet. I wonder if it could be useful to make a 3D game board for Nemesis game?

[@gaminggeek241]

I'm not sure since Nemesis looks like it needs angled hallways. Using Dragon's Rest Origins Walkways might be easier to adapt: dragons.rest/collections/sci-fi/products/outpost-origins-walkways

[@AlIguana]

Q: if you scale the pieces up to 135%, doesn't make the clip holes too big? I guess you print some 135% clips too?

[@recowabunga7200]

All right!!! I'm about to start printing this baby. Decision making time: I'm just wondering, in retrospect, is 135% still what you would recommend? Would you (if you were to start over) print at 140% or 137%, or would you still stick to 135%, repent-less?

[@gaminggeek241]

I would stick with 135 but I don't have my termies on the larger bases (IIRC, the larger bases are 40mm). I would make the decision based on the base size of your minis.

[@recowabunga7200]

@@gaminggeek241 I've got the 2014 fourth version of Space Hulk - i'm gonna stick to 135% given what i know. I'll report/advise here (for others to whom it may be of interest) if ever I find a reason to switch to 140%. (i hope not!) As always, i shouldn't need to mention it, because everybody can tell, but your videos are great, GamingGeek. Thank you!

[@recowabunga7200]

for reference for others: 3rd edition and 4th edition minis are exactly the same as far as I know.

[@CaptainBipto]

What brand of PLA did you use for the project, and did you prefer printing in black instead of grey? I went all in for the whole Dragons Rest Outpost set, just waiting for the rest of the files for in the set to be completed. I'm looking to make tiles for Star Saga, Star Breach, Stargrave and some other skirmish games. Going to be putting my FLSUN QQ-S Pro Delta and Ender 3 Pro to good use.

[@gaminggeek241]

I use Hatchbox and in the past, have also used Overture, both from Amazon. Some of my Patreon supporters like using ESun +, although I've never tried it. I print in black because if the piece scratches, it's hard to tell. But if your color scheme favors grey or silver, feel free to use that instead. Good luck!

[@CaptainBipto]

@@gaminggeek241 I've tried Geeetech PLA around £20GBP a roll and got good results. I have a 32 litre box of terrain to paint lol Also tried BQ brand PLA around £15GBP a roll when I started 3d printing. As I didn't want to waste more expensive rolls initially on test runs, and things like openlock clips etc... I tend to use grey PLA so I can see more clearly any defects and leftover clean-up from removing supports. My FLSUN is my main printer, static bed with autoleveling. Just installed a Bigtreetech filament sensor. Good thing the firmware is already setup for the sensor.

[@scottfairburn6612]

I'm looking at printing this, did you make a full list of what you printed from the files? By the way awesome work.

[@gaminggeek241]

Go to page 13 to see all the tiles based on edition. I have 3rd so used that list. www.bertholdnuechter.homepage.t-online.de/Compendium%20of%20Space%20Hulk%20missions.pdf

[@recowabunga7200]

@@gaminggeek241 very good document, but unfortunately they don't have 4th edition mentionned (wasn't out at the time i suppose). Shouldn't be too different from 3rd edition i guess, so i'll start as if i was in 3rd edition. That'll probabbly take me through the first months of next year.

[@BeegtymeRawkstah]

Space Hulk needs to be rusty and dark, with lots of acid damage and ludicrous gibs

[@stevenbartram7806]

Hey! I got a question for the printing of the dragons rest pices itself. Do you needed support structures for the room elements and the doors?

[@gaminggeek241]

Everything was printed without supports. You might want to print a raft with a bunch of doors but I managed without one.

[@Havok448]

Is a complete Dragons Rest set enough to handle all of the Space Hulk mission layouts?

[@gaminggeek241]

Yes, just print out enough to match the tiles in the game. I have 3rd edition and printed to match.

[@Havok448]

@@gaminggeek241 I’m probably going to buy rather a printed set rather than print myself, so I wanted to be sure what the minimum set of pieces required for Space Hulk.

[@gaminggeek241]

@@Havok448 I don't know what the minimum number is--I just made the same amount as what was in the set. If you need to see a list, here is a good reference with all of the editions: www.bertholdnuechter.homepage.t-online.de/Compendium%20of%20Space%20Hulk%20missions.pdf

[@AGreen-dg5jb]

Where did you get the mat that your Space Hulk is set on?

[@gonzaler99]

I cant find an archive record viewer!!

[@himmelweiss4306]

For Space Hulk 3rd & 4th Edition better print theese with atleast 150% scale. Expecially the Terminator with the energy claws needs a lot more space. Trust me, go with atleast 150% scale, thank me later.

[@gtoykeeper]

What speed did you use?

[@gaminggeek241]

I use the default speed settings in PrusaSlicer and Cura--I don't make it go faster.

[@gtoykeeper]

I’m using an Ender 3. Do you happen to know the default is set to how many MMS that is?

[@gtoykeeper]

I was gonna try to copy you since it looks great.

[@gaminggeek241]

@@gtoykeeper I don't know for the Ender 3 but for my Ender 5, it is 80 mm/s in Cura.

[@PatchGuilf]

Anyone printed these on a resin printer?

[@wallung1876]

good vid but that background noise of the printers are a bit stressing.

[@gaminggeek241]

Yeah, sorry, my lapel mic wasn't working so I had to use the camera mic that picked up the printer. Usually, my lapel is better so I'll get that working for my future vids.

[@michaeln5660]

I'm printing mine with 50.8mm (2") squares so I can get my fat fingers in-between the minis.

[@gaminggeek241]

Yeah, that's the nice thing about printing--you can scale it to whatever size you need!