3D Printing Hobbyists Struggle with Models
Many users are encountering issues related to 3D printing, including filament clogs, design modifications, finding specific models, and troubleshooting printer upgrades. The community seeks advice, shares experiences, and requests assistance with various aspects of the hobby.
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“I printed one again and this time i think it looks better, heres the previous one : https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/s/yFCWQwE9hs Any thoughts? submitted by /u/are_dee_ess [link] [comments]”
“I printed a figure and did a little coloring, how does it look & what can i do to make it better? submitted by /u/are_dee_ess [link] [comments]”
“Files available here! https://www.printables.com/model/1811306-geared-airship-desk-ornament submitted by /u/WoahAreYouOkay [link] [comments]”
“Hello everyone, I am currently having a bit of a struggle with a 3D-printed prop and I am not sure what the best way to resolve it is. I am printing the Elucidator from Sword Art Online as a gift for a friend. The sword is printed in multiple sections, but once assembled, I am noticing that some of the pieces do not sit completely flat against each other. The gaps and connection seams are extremely noticeable. I am also AMS/multicolor printing the parts rather than hand-painting the entire prop,”
“I’m trying to make a cosplay with Helldiver does anyone have a free model everywhere I look it’s paid submitted by /u/nug1756 [link] [comments]”
“Hi guys I 3d printed this spinal shape fish. You give feedback and improvements appreciated ☺️☺️ submitted by /u/Federal_Tower_3406 [link] [comments]”
“The link in case someone has a Maker World! I might be able to find the regular STL if someone wants it! (Not my model.) https://makerworld.com/models/541722?appSharePlatform=copy submitted by /u/BubbleGuts02 [link] [comments]”
“Still need to hunt a few funkos, print more bases, hang a NSabers Darksaber on the left wall... Maybe print one or two more hilts... Got a printed Stormtrooper helmet and a printed E11 blaster also, might also hang then somewhere. Maybe add some vinils or decals on the wall, some fancy lights... Got a lot of ideas and not that much time :p All the sabers .stl are free from the web, most of them from CaseStudio8 and UniMatrixRed... These guys are AWESOME. Edit: forgot to upload it without sound..”
“My new art toy from my WHYDIE series - pencil holder submitted by /u/wempoud [link] [comments]”
“I was bored, had this rlly nice hot pink filament and decided to print this absolute beast. I got 28cm thanks to my trusty Neptune 3 pro(IM NOT PROMOTING) submitted by /u/Sabrinalover711 [link] [comments]”
“Im getting ready for a very time consuming print, an iron man helmet. Is there any settings I should mess with? I forgot to put the settings so they will be in the comments submitted by /u/No-Year9708 [link] [comments]”
“I made this flexi Reactor Crab. I’d like to develop it into a collection of Reactor Beasts. What do you think? submitted by /u/Wild-wild-ivan [link] [comments]”
“FAILED to transfer cardboard to an empty plastic spool. Thankfully I have this piece that’s printing off it just fine with occasional adjustments submitted by /u/Chimera_Gaming [link] [comments]”
Models from 3dsquidart submitted by /u/Mr4gibbles [link] [comments]
“I would love to print neon models but I have cero experience, which filament brands and the like would be awesome sauce 😎 🤙 submitted by /u/Retr_0006 [link] [comments]”
“I am pretty new to 3D printing and this is my latest model made. Pretty happy with how it turned out in matte black. :) Model link: https://makerworld.com/models/3155344?appSharePlatform=copy submitted by /u/OwnTale7603 [link] [comments]”
“I made a Samurai logo magnet for my fridge :) I've done a bunch of little magnets/keychains, original and recreations of games and stuff, but this took more work to get to come out (almost) perfect than nearly anything else I've made. Printed with a .2mm nozzle, it's only 2.6 inches tall by 2.04 inches wide (66mm x 52mm) and 4.5mm thick It was a surprisingly big pain getting it to come out without an obvious print line appearance on the surface (love 3D printing but the aestheic is u”
“Been tinkering with this wee project for a while now, a fully 3D printed telescopic micro fishing rod that folds down small enough to chuck in a pocket. 🎣 I’ve now also added a working 3D printed reel upgrade, with no extra hardware needed. Free to download on MakerWorld if anyone fancies giving it a print. 👍 Fully printed fishing rod link submitted by /u/Sacred-Joyometry [link] [comments]”
“I gave up on trying to print his clothes separately after 20 hours of trying to separate them as their own objects submitted by /u/Quackattackaggie [link] [comments]”
“STL file from Serev3D patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/SEREV3d Printed by 3D Panda Prints submitted by /u/Henrik93 [link] [comments]”
“I have a few pokeballs and a space ship I’m planning to ship to Canada from the US. Any suggestions for packing to make sure it’s not damaged? Bubble wrap good enough? Foam? Etc… submitted by /u/JamalSteve [link] [comments]”
“I just printed a backpack for a figure petg it bork apart I printed in pla and it's stronger way is that ? submitted by /u/Lost-Ad9687 [link] [comments]”
“I am attempting to build and print ODM swords for my brother's Levi Ackerman figure (bc i lost the swords). I tried to build it in Tinkercad to scale, but when I sent it to my library to print, it came out paper thin. Currently, my model is 2 mm thick and 11mm in length. Any suggestions on how to fix this would be greatly appreciated!!! NOTE: I am very new to 3D printing; this is meant as an apology gift to my brother and i hope to fix this for him submitted by /u/Fluffy_Plankton”
“Hi everyone, Hope you all are doing well and you are enjoying printing. I started printing Malenia character from Tanuki figures. I've stopped printing for a while and now that I have cleaned my printer, changed film and reseted a clean 0 level, here I go. Im asking some advices here because on many part I've notice something I didnt have until now. As you can see on my pictures, on some parts I have slits. On seconde picture it's fine I can fix that but on some other parts there are”
“Unfinished dr octopus arms but im proud to show yall how its looking thus far submitted by /u/derherrpotat0 [link] [comments]”
“hi here's a benchy model I made that takes away the torture aspect and turns it into a fun toy that you can print for relatives and to play with. you can get it on my Printables profile ! If you do print it posts pictures of it in the comment. submitted by /u/Fantastic-Context675 [link] [comments]”
“I have a newish Bambu P1S and I have some players who want their RPG characters printed. Has anyone tried printing with bases connected and unconnected? Which is generally better for quality and hassle? submitted by /u/Taste_the__Rainbow [link] [comments]”
“Finally going to get to finish printing this set submitted by /u/3Dprintershowcase [link] [comments]”
“https://preview.redd.it/hyyndetcvihh1.png?width=1600&format=png&auto=webp&s=7e4817e9ded3e6ca416b4235738026006e56ff5b I was looking to 3D print the Buster Shot and Z-Saber from Megaman Zero, and u/Purple_Rooster3738 did absolutely phenomenal work! Not only were they quick to produce the product, they were quick to respond, make any changes I requested, and were consistently high quality overall. I'm definitely going to them again, 5/5 stars! submitted by /u/Key2DestNE”
“Can anybody make the 3d model for MF DOOM ring. It would look sick af!! I wish i could, but i dont have pc on me though.. submitted by /u/Great_Whereas_3318 [link] [comments]”
“Bought an Epson F2270 a few weeks ago, I don’t know what I’m doing but finally got a print I’m kinda proud of…please roast it! submitted by /u/Davemfn [link] [comments]”
“Anyone have any files for any outdoor large 3d prints that are Beetlejuice themed? submitted by /u/wicket2003 [link] [comments]”
“Hey r/3dprinting **,** I’m Gergo (from the gerGO PRINT 3D YouTube channel), and Sovol sent me a pre-production unit of their highly anticipated M1D IDEX Toolchanger . I've had it for about 4 weeks now, testing different filaments, multi-color prints, and tinkering with the hardware. We have a playlist of YT shorts too , with more in-depth info on various topics. Here is a quick breakdown of what this machine is all about: The Core Setup Feature Detail Architecture Cartesian IDEX (Left: Singl”
“https://reddit.com/link/1vexba1/video/szu6s33ao9hh1/player Looking back at some of the pieces I ran for Comic-Con a few weeks ago! I printed this Goku head on the Anycubic Kobra X so I could bring it along for a day at the con. The machine handled the fine multi-color details and sharp facial feature retractions flawlessly. It had super crisp color separation with zero stringing right off the plate, and the print got a ton of great reactions out on the convention floor! Tagging: u/Anycubic #Star”
“It has been awhile since I touched 3d modeling and was suggested by another redditor in this community to use fusion360 and so far so good. It feels like some of the old programs I am used to and super easy. I am making a pen and flash drive organizer while slowly adding more details inspired by a game called Satisfactory I have been playing. Currently there is not much that makes it stand out from other designs but I am having fun with it. Any design suggestions are welcome same with next proje”
“I was tearing out a technique I was told about in my firefly model post. About printing the model at an angle {thanks u/UserAbuser53 ). It really makes a difference in the details. I do have some questions about the metallic silks like this. With opaque pla, I can just file and sand it and make it look good. With silks, I've noticed it really makes the finish look much worse. Any tips for helping with some of the more rough areas from. The supports? Something that helps it keep it glossy pri”
“My son collects mini figures and action figures. I have tried printing him a few and they all turn out pretty bad. I did print the monster sized Back Room popcorn bucket and it turned out amazing... but the small figures with movable parts just plain stink. Would they turn out better with a smaller nozzle, maybe a 0.2 size? I'm new to the modern 3d printers, so forgive me if this is a dumb question. Thanks! submitted by /u/True_Certitude [link] [comments]”
“Generated by TopoSaic ( https://toposaic.com ) Filaments are all PolyMaker Panchroma. Ironing settings need some work on the water. 6 color print. Lots of poop :) submitted by /u/theatrus [link] [comments]”
“Hi all, I will have nieces and nephews over for a visit soon (ages 4-8 years). I thought about printing some gliders for fun ... and there are indeed many to select from. Many of those builds look somewhat fragile ... Do you have any recommendation for me? To be clear, I do not expect those to survive a lot of abuse, after all, they are meant to be lightweight, but I would like to start with a sturdier model, especially with the youngest of the children. submitted by /u/lw_2004 [link”
“Hi everyone, Does anyone happen to have a printable 3D model of Blaid? I’m specifically looking for the original in-game model. I’ve seen several similar designs, but they don’t quite have the same look and feel. It would only be for personal use, not for sale, as I’d like to print it as a gift. Thanks in advance for any help! submitted by /u/Disastrous-Ad670 [link] [comments]”
“I made this small mini and printed in FDM for a kitbash/miniature making competition for the game Scal, who are the namesake giants of the settings. I decided to put the mini for free over itch io , hopefully some other people will find this guy funny to print and paint :) submitted by /u/Hairic95 [link] [comments]”
“hi all, ive been modelling a character i want to 3D print, i've created the base for it to stand on, but im not 100% if the base will good enough to support the model, just wondering what would be a good way to make sure the base is correct and wont cause the model to topple over? so im not wasting my resin. ill be printing the base in resin & hollowing it out at a 30% infil the other parts of the character were also printed with the same infill. thanks submitted by /u/Wipeou”
“I've seen these sprites printed as Pokémon but no Digimon so I wanted to do some I don't know where to go first to even do this does anyone know how ? submitted by /u/Fair_Biscotti_6797 [link] [comments]”
“Starting the Galactic Armory Agamenon helmet and stuck on how to orient the front dome. printing in PETG .16 layer height planning on using tree supports submitted by /u/Lark-suvd [link] [comments]”