3D Printing Experiment

I’ve been looking in to how I can get miniatures to market more quickly and cost effectively – relying on others to make moulds and cast for me means I can’t always get things done as quickly or as cost effectively as I would want.
Technology can be a game-changer, and I have been looking in to 3D printing. This chap is my first attempt (I should actually say my other half’s first attempt – she is the techno wizard!) This chap came out the wrong size due to us still getting used to the software – he’s about 40-45mm rather than 28. But I’m really quite pleased with him 🙂 We are going to print a few more components (more arms and heads) and see how he looks at 28mm, and also at 3-up / 90mm scale, should we ever want to produce our own masters for plastic production.
If we can get the 3D printing process right, I’m also going to try and design some figures and print them such that, not only will I be able to produce on demand, but also I can reduce the cost to both you as consumers and me (shorter lead times, no moulding/shipping, the resin is cheaper than metal etc. etc.) In theory, assuming we can get the quality right, a win-win for all.
So, watch this space for more news soon. 🙂