Printing and Painting Tips

Our miniatures are 3D printed in high-detail resin, unassembled and unpainted, ready for you to build and finish. Here's how to get the best results.

Prep

• Wash parts in warm water with a few drops of dish soap to remove any residue from printing, then let fully dry.
• Trim support marks and any print lines with a hobby knife or fine sanding sponge before assembly.
• Dry-fit pieces before gluing — 3D-printed parts don't always seat exactly like injection-molded plastic kits.

Assembly

• Use a plastic/resin-safe cyanoacrylate (super glue) or a two-part epoxy for larger joins.
• Pin larger components (capes, weapons, wide stances) with a thin brass rod for a stronger bond.
• Let joins cure fully before priming — stress on a fresh bond can cause hairline cracks.

Priming and Painting

• A light coat of filler primer (gray, black, or zenithal white-over-black) helps show surface detail and evens out the resin's slight translucency.
• Thin your paints for basecoats — 3D-printed resin holds fine detail, and thick paint will bury it.
• Washes and glazes work beautifully in the deep recesses high-resolution 3D printing tends to preserve.

Safety

Always sand and trim in a ventilated area and wear a dust mask when sanding cured resin — the dust shouldn't be inhaled.

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