Salty Beard Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 I know this has been discussed before but I can’t find it... What 3D printer is a good one to get (bang for the buck) And what sites to get printed or the files to print. You guys have awesome old Norse/ Viking looking army’s and I’m happy/ envious!!!..... Sorry I become “tech illiterate” after work and on the weekends for some reason. I still haven’t figured out how to post pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlson793 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) Generally for infantry and vehicles (depending on size), you'll want a resin (SLA) printer. There are many brands out there, and the differences between most are poTAYto/poTAHto. Prices are quickly falling on RGB resin printers since mono printers are becoming more affordable. I'd recommend checking out reviews on All3DP. You'll need a curing station, either a purpose-built one like the Elegoo Mercury, or a homemade one using UV lights, a turn table, and reflective material. Decide if you want to go the cheap-but-caustic standard resin route (which requires cleaning the model with IPA) or water washable resin (more expensive, but you can clean up with tap water). For both options, you'll need a separate bin or bucket for washing - don't want that stuff going down the drain. Also, for a resin printer, I'd recommend getting a magnetic flex-steel plate system. Though you lose a few millimeters of build height, they make removing models printed directly on the build plate a breeze. The Sovol 3D plates I bought a couple months ago have been getting almost constant use (there are other brands out there, but Sovol had the best prices I could find). All that sounds like a lot to absorb, but once you get started, it's a breeze. The Elegoo Mars I bought last summer has been in almost constant use, with the RGB LCD screen being replaced once (burned out from heavy use) and five FEPs replaced (the film the lines the resin tank) from my own stupidity in handling - and both those issues amounted to about $50. Considering all the models I've printed for pennies... well, I've printed up armies and fleets that would have run me a hundred times as much purchasing models. Good luck! Edited January 23, 2021 by Triszin NightHowler and Salty Beard 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triszin Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Hello, As a friendly reminder, we don't allow linking to 3d printing file respositories on bolter and Chainsword. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Beard Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Hello, As a friendly reminder, we don't allow linking to 3d printing file respositories on bolter and Chainsword. :) Thanks!!! I do not want to get anyone in trouble or kick out including myself. With that said I appreciate the info on the printers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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