21 thoughts on “How to Start 3D Printing for Warhammer in 2024 – Beginner Guide”
Personally would LOVE to get a resin printer. But as I live in an apartment, there is no safe place for me to perform it. If I had a garage or a shed then I would absolutely get one. But the fume management just makes it impossible in my situation. Message to everyone, DO NOT TRUST the tiny air filters that come with the printers. These may clear the smell, but the toxins are very much still in the air and in extremely high levels. Do some research on the air filters required to remove the carcinogens to a safe level. (This is where I discovered it was not feasible for me) Be safe everyone!
Ive been printing for about 2 years now and the first thing I'll say is man is it helpful with unique terrain features. Even if you're a GW purist the money you can save buying or building terrain alone is worth the investment if you want more than 1 set of terrain. Second it's great for kitbashing because you have virtually infinite options without having to buy extra kits to make your own conversions Third there's some really amazing sculptors out there. You can get some fantastic models to paint, play with, and customize your army, squad, gang etc. Last while it can be a hobby all it's own it doesn't have to be. Many resin printers now are basically plug and play. Aside from occasionally replacing the resin bed FEP you have very little interaction with the printer aside from popping your minis off the print bed and pressing print on your next batch.
40K drove me to get into 3d printing and get actually good at it. I’ve gotten to the point that printing and painting entire themed armies is as much fun as playing the game. Just last week I decided to try out Oathmark. While waiting for the books to arrive from Amazon I’ve already printed and am painting 100 models for my starter army. They look way better than the generic plastic models IMHO.
Personally, I have no issue with my opponent running a 3d printed army, as long as it wasn't a million miles away from what it was supposed to represent.
Myself, I love the process of clipping and building my minis. It's half the fun of the hobby for me, and well worth the cost.
For me personally, 3D printing terrains, bits, custom looking upgrades etc is a good idea. But 3D printing an entire mini or army is lkie having a sex with a rubber doll. Even if it looks good – still not real 😀
I got into 3d printing because of the price for Necron Flayed Ones. $55 for five tiny models. In 9th edition a full squad was twenty, $220. Three full units would cost you $660! Then when 10th edition came out, GW reduced the unit size from twenty to ten. So if you bought 60 flayed ones from GW you can now only use 30 of them. Half of what you spent just became unplayable. A good stl cost me like $3. I would be pissed if I didn't 3d print them.
I purchased a Mars 3 when they first released (even before the pro version launched). I’ve not noticed any need for increased detail. The printer is at least capable of GW level detail. This has revolutionized my hobby.
Not only are the savings incredible, but there are options to print items other manufacturers have not or will not produce. You can also easily create bits for kit bashing. Just not GW hates you and you can’t play in their stores or competitions
I am not advertising here. Just commenting my experience.
I don't print but i just got about 3500 points of aeterni (eldar proxies) for about 250 ish quid. Quality 8k resolution prints. Free delivery in UK as well.
After 20 years, gw are not getting anything off of me other than for datasheets and the rule books.
As a melanoma patient please take extreme care handling uncured resin My cancer was from sun exposure and you do not want them to remove skin from your hands
Guys, I'm genuenly curious: what happens, if everyone prints? Doesn't it mean that GW goes bankrupt and the game will die without the professional support?
I assume Endryd Haar, Legion of the Damned, Chaos Marines, Fire Hawks, and Tiger Claws can’t be Primaris Sized because they separated from the Imperium long ago, as Firstborn? Does this sound correct?
I've had a 3d printer since before getting into Warhammer. I have a couple solid plastic Armies, but the 3d Printer is great, even just little things like the unlimited supply of Deathwatch Shoulders. Plus a few Hybrid Armies, and a few Almost completely Resin Armies.
Are you overstating the threat from this stuff? Sounds far too dangerous for your layman to get into if it's that bad… I wish someone would invent an at-home injection molder already…
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Personally would LOVE to get a resin printer. But as I live in an apartment, there is no safe place for me to perform it. If I had a garage or a shed then I would absolutely get one. But the fume management just makes it impossible in my situation.
Message to everyone, DO NOT TRUST the tiny air filters that come with the printers. These may clear the smell, but the toxins are very much still in the air and in extremely high levels.
Do some research on the air filters required to remove the carcinogens to a safe level. (This is where I discovered it was not feasible for me)
Be safe everyone!
Ive been printing for about 2 years now and the first thing I'll say is man is it helpful with unique terrain features. Even if you're a GW purist the money you can save buying or building terrain alone is worth the investment if you want more than 1 set of terrain.
Second it's great for kitbashing because you have virtually infinite options without having to buy extra kits to make your own conversions
Third there's some really amazing sculptors out there. You can get some fantastic models to paint, play with, and customize your army, squad, gang etc.
Last while it can be a hobby all it's own it doesn't have to be. Many resin printers now are basically plug and play. Aside from occasionally replacing the resin bed FEP you have very little interaction with the printer aside from popping your minis off the print bed and pressing print on your next batch.
40K drove me to get into 3d printing and get actually good at it. I’ve gotten to the point that printing and painting entire themed armies is as much fun as playing the game. Just last week I decided to try out Oathmark. While waiting for the books to arrive from Amazon I’ve already printed and am painting 100 models for my starter army. They look way better than the generic plastic models IMHO.
Personally, I have no issue with my opponent running a 3d printed army, as long as it wasn't a million miles away from what it was supposed to represent.
Myself, I love the process of clipping and building my minis. It's half the fun of the hobby for me, and well worth the cost.
3D printing is perfect for games like Legions Imperalis. You can print a whole army for less than a kilo of resin.
For me personally, 3D printing terrains, bits, custom looking upgrades etc is a good idea. But 3D printing an entire mini or army is lkie having a sex with a rubber doll. Even if it looks good – still not real 😀
I got into 3d printing because of the price for Necron Flayed Ones. $55 for five tiny models. In 9th edition a full squad was twenty, $220. Three full units would cost you $660! Then when 10th edition came out, GW reduced the unit size from twenty to ten. So if you bought 60 flayed ones from GW you can now only use 30 of them. Half of what you spent just became unplayable. A good stl cost me like $3. I would be pissed if I didn't 3d print them.
Saying "gw stuff can be a bit pricey " is like saying "deep-fried chocolate bacon bars can be a bit unhealthy"
I have been printing a Tau army… I have been very impressed
I purchased a Mars 3 when they first released (even before the pro version launched). I’ve not noticed any need for increased detail. The printer is at least capable of GW level detail. This has revolutionized my hobby.
Not only are the savings incredible, but there are options to print items other manufacturers have not or will not produce. You can also easily create bits for kit bashing. Just not GW hates you and you can’t play in their stores or competitions
3d printer bros always strike me as waac spikes. I am yet to meet one in real life that cares about craftsmanship of their models.
I am not advertising here. Just commenting my experience.
I don't print but i just got about 3500 points of aeterni (eldar proxies) for about 250 ish quid. Quality 8k resolution prints. Free delivery in UK as well.
After 20 years, gw are not getting anything off of me other than for datasheets and the rule books.
definitely some fantastic stuff on the makers cult page…. the "iron hive" have a daemon engine/ warped tyranid look
As a melanoma patient please take extreme care handling uncured resin
My cancer was from sun exposure and you do not want them to remove skin from your hands
Guys, I'm genuenly curious: what happens, if everyone prints? Doesn't it mean that GW goes bankrupt and the game will die without the professional support?
I can attest to having a massive pile of shame, both resin and plastic
I assume Endryd Haar, Legion of the Damned, Chaos Marines, Fire Hawks, and Tiger Claws can’t be Primaris Sized because they separated from the Imperium long ago, as Firstborn? Does this sound correct?
I've had a 3d printer since before getting into Warhammer. I have a couple solid plastic Armies, but the 3d Printer is great, even just little things like the unlimited supply of Deathwatch Shoulders. Plus a few Hybrid Armies, and a few Almost completely Resin Armies.
Are you overstating the threat from this stuff? Sounds far too dangerous for your layman to get into if it's that bad… I wish someone would invent an at-home injection molder already…
Used 3 liters resin to print 2 warhound titans and painted them. Project took me 3 weeks and I had a great time doing it!
Should I be downloading this video before GW takes it down? Haha