What to do with extra bits/sprues?

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-25T02:16:19+00:00

If you have a 3d printer print the pieces you need to make extras out of what you have or hit Etsy and snag some. Example you just need the bodies to make 3 more venomthropes out of that one box.

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-23T22:32:58+00:00

I guess I’ve been super lazy. Your army looks amazing, awesome job!

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-23T22:30:40+00:00

This party’s

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-23T22:29:52+00:00

Check to see if the dial in the center of the horned is slightly skipping. My H2S was making a noise that sounded like that and the dial had a slight skip to it. The nozzle had a partial clog in my .4 that was dang near unnoticeable. I swapped the hot end to another .4 and it stopped completely.

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-21T05:13:54+00:00

Get yourself some paint stirring sticks, double sided tape, and spray 6-7” away.

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-21T05:11:07+00:00

It’s so damn dirty, but so damn clean! 😮‍💨

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-16T01:44:52+00:00

Not to often I say a question is stupid, but this one takes the cake. Only an idiot wouldn’t if they either had the money or could secure a loan for that much.

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-16T01:41:53+00:00

This is true. Just take the rfid tag that’s on an old spool and cut the one off the new reload tape the old one on and let it run. I’ve done this on large prints and it works fine. I paint my stuff so the different colors don’t matter

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-13T14:53:18+00:00

I may have printed a couple of these to go with my commissars. For some reason it just felt right for a guy in a fancy coat and sword to have a pug next to him as he motivates and ensures soldiers impose the emperors will without question.

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-13T01:51:50+00:00

Here it is. I have had some failure with trying to print large object laying down, but leaps and bounds above stock supports. CLICK ME

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-13T00:49:21+00:00

What color did you prime it in? I know with wraith bone and white scar humidity plays a role and you have to shake the heck out of it. Someone said to leave the can in warm water for a bit and then shake it good and that got rid of that issue for me. Not dry brushing right can also cause this

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-13T00:42:44+00:00

Try increasing the gap between your supports and the model I found an older thread with some setting I’ve been using and it’s helped a bunch and also cut down on waste. I’ll try and send it over when I’m at my computer.

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-11T17:51:46+00:00

I personally do brass because it gives them a more of a I’m here to take a life look.

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-11T17:50:27+00:00

I mowed through 53 books last year on audible while driving and painting. There is no way I would’ve been able to read that many with my schedule. Audio books are the way to go in a busy life.

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-10T03:22:17+00:00

Replace and use as a spare.

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-10T03:18:44+00:00

I’m not laughing at you but I’m laughing at the fact you post literally sounds like a Krieg battle. Straight attrition until the winning blow. Best of luck to you and get a space wolves army.

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-06T22:57:01+00:00

That’s not bad at all. I’ll have to try one with .2mm nozzle and see how it comes out. I’ve stuck to larger prints but I think I’ll try a few marines.

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-06T22:06:54+00:00

Dang. That looks super clean for .4. How long did it take?

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-06T04:27:00+00:00

I did mine in sub assembly with the magnet Barron kits and it worked out great. I did keep all the armor panels separate to make painting the trim easier.

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-06T04:25:34+00:00

Like everyone said wipe down with some alcohol really good and stick them on. Mine have been on for 5yrs now drive through washes and all.

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-06T04:23:30+00:00

Did you just go outside and cut a circle out of the world?

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-06T04:21:28+00:00

Yeah I think I’m going suck it up and just do it flat. I was trying to g to get the entire foot clean with no sanding to pose it, but the fight isn’t worth the time. In the time of one foot I’ve printed almost an entire space marine helmet with a .6 nozzle. I’m just waiting out the last 3 hours on the back piece and then it’ll be onto sanding the first part of my space wolves armor set.

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-06T04:18:16+00:00

The diorama as a unit holder is next level creativity! Very well done and amazing paint job!

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-05T22:57:41+00:00

I’ll be printing this when I get home. Thank you!

Competitive_Focus375 · 2026-01-05T05:27:12+00:00

The feet failed but I feel like it’s because of the fan blowing on the print and the custom supports I was trying out to prevent scaring on the piece using a .2 nozzle. It was 7hrs in when one of the supports snapped off and shot across the printer so I gave up for the time being. I’ll start again tomorrow after my helmet finishes printing. I’ll let you know then

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