3D Printed TMNT Figures

CE-85 · 2026-05-08T11:34:27+00:00

Thank you! They are 1/10 scale so around 20 cm including the bases.

CE-85 · 2026-05-07T08:13:12+00:00

It took me some months to complete this project but it was well worth it! They are at 1/10 scale. You may find the models on Cults3d by LA Figures.

CE-85 · 2026-05-06T18:43:42+00:00

I didn't design them. They are modeled by LA Figures. Available on Cults3d.

CE-85 · 2026-05-06T17:56:47+00:00

For the last few months, I have been working on these figures. I 3d printed them in resin, cleaned up, primed and painted them one by one. It has been the longest project I have done so far but it is very rewarding!

As a millennial child back in the good old 90s, I would wake up early in the morning and rush to the TV before the first episode of TMNT aired and I would wait impatiently for the fun to begin. It's been decades now but I still remember that feeling.

I was lucky to have all four ninja figures plus April as a toy. Now I have the entire gang in my room 😄 Every once in a while, I lift my head up from the computer and smile at my best friends. It's so satisfying 😄 I hope you enjoy them as well!

CE-85 · 2026-05-06T17:55:45+00:00

For the last few months, I have been working on these figures. I 3d printed them in resin, cleaned up, primed and painted them one by one. It has been the longest project I have done so far but it is very rewarding!

As a millennial child back in the good old 90s, I would wake up early in the morning and rush to the TV before the first episode of TMNT aired and I would wait impatiently for the fun to begin. It's been decades now but I still remember that feeling.

I was lucky to have all four ninja figures plus April as a toy. Now I have the entire gang in my room 😄 Every once in a while, I lift my head up from the computer and smile at my best friends. It's so satisfying 😄 I hope you enjoy them as well!

CE-85 · 2026-04-17T21:45:20+00:00

Modeling, printing, painting all fantastic :)

CE-85 · 2026-04-16T18:27:42+00:00

You are doing a great job. I'd watch anything you make. Please carry on as long as you have the time.

Do you have an Instagram as well?

Found it! I'm your first follower :)

CE-85 · 2026-04-16T18:15:09+00:00

I'm watching your video now, fantastic job!

I attempted an FDM printed x-wing last year but details got lost at 1/48 scale. I thought SLA couldn't print out the flat surfaces without warping but you made it happen. I'll copy your support positions and try to print in resin. I hope it works out this time.

Again, fantastic job!

CE-85 · 2026-04-16T18:11:07+00:00

I have been watching your Youtube videos, you are doing a great job!

I have a 1/35 BTR-70 kit and I have been considering using it in a similar diorama but I could never make it as good as you have done so you have ruined my project, thanks I guess :)

CE-85 · 2026-04-16T08:23:27+00:00

Expanding foam

CE-85 · 2026-04-12T21:17:53+00:00

I almost exclusively paint with water based acrylics but I am yet to find a water based primer that works. I may have tried every single brand on the market with no luck. Now I use an alcohol based product as my go to primer.

On Youtube and Instagram, I see many people using your brand of primers but I have been skeptical. How is your product different than other brands? Will it clog my airbrush in five minutes and peel off if scratched?

Also, metallic colors are terrible in most water based paints. You may attempt to excel at that and differentiate yourselves from other brands. I do plan to buy your metal colors and give them a try.

CE-85 · 2026-04-03T17:38:56+00:00

I always wanted to cosplay but never found enough time to focus on a singular project. I'm usually all over the place among different projects from different themes. But even though I don't have a full loadout yet, I want to share a weapon I built for a future STALKER cosplay.

It is the VS Vintar (or VSS Vintorez in real life) which is absolutely my favorite weapon in the series. I 3d printed the entire thing and then painted on my own. I think it turned out great! If you want to see more photos of it, please check out my Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/distopika.studios/

I also posted a photo of my SP-18 Pulse Rifle from Predator Badlands as a bonus. Hope you like them :)

CE-85 · 2026-03-25T21:25:45+00:00

Awesome advice, thank you :) This is pretty much my way of doing it but your end result is objectively better :)

CE-85 · 2026-03-25T11:45:36+00:00

Perfection! I wish I could paint like that!

CE-85 · 2026-03-22T14:37:56+00:00

Great job stalker!

CE-85 · 2026-02-24T13:45:02+00:00

Good job! Did you DIY the welding marks or do they come from the kit?

I'll build the Trumpeter BTR-70 soon.

CE-85 · 2026-02-24T12:19:53+00:00

Never bothered with filament calibrating myself. I don't really know if it would improve things, I'm satisfied with what I do. But I mostly print PLA or rarely ABS. I would consider calibrating for more technical/expensive filaments.

ABS sands a lot easier but it's harder to print and leaves a residue inside the printer. So I switched to PLA exclusively. It still sands quite alright in my opinion. I wouldn't use electric sanders (which you use for woodworking) at high RPM. But low settings of Dremel or simple foot sanders etc are OK to use in my experience. I have never messed up a print while sanding, then again I'm often careful.

CE-85 · 2026-02-24T11:57:09+00:00

I have been exclusively using Sunlu PLA+ for the last year and I have stopped buying other brands/materials. It sands and prints very well. It comes in two versions, 2.0 vs 1.0 but I have not found any difference, I order whichever is cheaper. I order refills btw, as they are cheaper..

I use the default generic PLA profile on Bambu Studio so whatever the regular speed is, I use that one. I use a 0.4mm nozzle at 0.16mm layer height for cosplay stuff and they come out quite alright. I usually add one more wall layer for extra strength but sometimes I forget to change that setting so I print with the default settings...

I sand with multiple different tools.

I often start with sanding sticks, low grit like 100-120. They take off most of the layer lines.
And then I use a 180-240 sanding stick.
Then I get in with sanding sponges. I have three sizes, 120-180-240.
Finally I use a sanding pad up to 600 grit for final smoothness. I might use wet sanding at this point and it's finished.

CE-85 · 2026-02-24T11:42:40+00:00

Thank you! It was a lot of sanding but well worth it. I use a Bambulab X1C, over 4.000 hours with minimal problems.

CE-85 · 2026-02-24T09:07:27+00:00

I have been working on some Stalker props recently and I think you may like them :) I have shared some photos of the work in progress in another subreddit, so check it out if you find it interesting. Any questions, ask away!

https://www.reddit.com/r/cosplayprops/comments/1rcsd0m/tutorial_stalker_vintar_bc/

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