Category: 3d Printing

  • PLA Metrics

    PLA Metrics

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    Halfling13

    Earlier this year, in an attempt to streamline my 3d printing efforts and avoid frequently changing PLA spools, I was convinced to try a large-spool format. Specifically, I opted for the 5 kg spool of grey PLA from Gizmodorks (gizmodorks.com). This was in comparison to my previous use of 1 kg spools, typically Hatchbox brand.…

  • PrusaSlicer profiles

    PrusaSlicer profiles

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    Halfling13

    As commented before, I have been working on converting to using PrusaSlicer for my 3d printing and slicing. This has the advantage of a stock, supported configuration for the i3MK3s. However, it has required quite a bit of adjustments to the configuration, in order to run “well”. I continue to have challenges with supports, especially…

  • PrusaSlicer

    PrusaSlicer

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    Halfling13

    Experimenting a bit with my 3d printing slicer program, and rapidly becoming a convert to the PrusaSlicer option. Not only is it fully supported and the “official” answer for my i3 MK3s Prusa printer, but it has some advances in the recent version that my prior option (Simplify3D) simply doesn’t have. In particular, the latest…

  • Squadron organizer

    Squadron organizer

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    Halfling13

    First draft of the design for a squadron organizer for X-Wing, validating the sizing and wall structure. I am happy with these measurements, though the small holes at the top (intended for magnets) are a little too small. The rest seems to be good on the first attempt. My next stage is to work out…

  • Campaign Tiles

    Campaign Tiles

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    Halfling13

    I located a new Kickstarter campaign this week, which for my use and play style has quite a bit of potential. Designed for either tabletop or RPG gaming with hex-maps in mind, the design is a large collection of terrain pieces to represent various terrain features. After printing the sample model (pictured at 150% scaling),…

  • X-Wing squadrons

    X-Wing squadrons

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    Halfling13

    Taking a break from thinking about Pathfinder and Covid recently, to do a bit of design work. I have been looking for ways to re-organize and improve my storage for X-Wing pieces and parts, and been browsing the various sites for 3d printing options. For tokens, I am working on a design that collects them…

  • Miniature Monday – Legion X-Wing

    Miniature Monday – Legion X-Wing

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    Halfling13

    Expanding my Star Wars: Legion terrain with several models in progress. First completed is a scale model of an X-Wing, complete with movable wings, landing gear, and a removable R2 druid. Ideally, yes, I would paint the model, but realistically it is not a high priority. The model is available on Thingiverse, and scaled specifically…

  • The Razorcrest

    The Razorcrest

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    Halfling13

    As part of my growing terrain collection for Star Wars Legion, I opted to 3d print a scale model of the Razorcrest from the Star Wars Mandalorian series. This was a pretty long print, even with the low infill, but the model ended up pretty good. It is perhaps a bit too small and out…