foxbat | 15 Jan 2021 12:57 p.m. PST |
I posted a quick how-to on my blog, with an English translation (sort of, not sure I always picked appropriate terms). The model was printed by me but that should work with what you buy, like Butler's models, too IMO. Cheers! link |
John Armatys | 15 Jan 2021 1:28 p.m. PST |
Excellent translation and useful tip. Many thanks. |
Editor in Chief Bill | 15 Jan 2021 1:47 p.m. PST |
Depending on the printing material, this may or may not work. |
fantasque | 15 Jan 2021 1:50 p.m. PST |
That comment may or may not be helpful or unhelpful or not |
fantasque | 15 Jan 2021 1:52 p.m. PST |
Your varnish method is simple and very effective judging by your picture. I will try it on my next prints. thanks Foxbat |
Andy Skinner | 15 Jan 2021 8:19 p.m. PST |
I'd like a with and without comparison. andy |
foxbat | 16 Jan 2021 1:01 a.m. PST |
Here is my AMR , painted without adressing the ridgelines issue with my usual painting technique. The creases are noticeably stronger IMO
Bill, can you be more specific? I used some black PLA 75mm wire, I may have been lucky. The D2 is the 3rd model I used the varnish trick though, i also did a Hetzer and a Puma : TMP link Have you some knowledge or instances where it would not work? Thanks in advance. |
batesmotel34 | 16 Jan 2021 6:08 a.m. PST |
I would think the only possible issue with varnish would be a case where the 3D print material reacted chemically with the specific varnish you're using. Easiest way to avoid the problem would be to test the varnish on some scrap material similar to the way cleaning products often suggest testing first on a material in a spot that is normally not visible. |
gregmita2 | 16 Jan 2021 1:24 p.m. PST |
I'll have to try this. Previously, I tried Future/Pledge before priming with a thicker white gesso. It worked somewhat, but some lines are still visible for larger models. |
gregmita2 | 16 Jan 2021 4:59 p.m. PST |
This is what I mean. Note the flat plates on the armoured bear.
Or the pillar jutting out of the earth elemental's left shouler.
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