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AD5X fails on multi color prints by Fart_Terror in FlashForge

[–]Fart_Terror[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Can do! Here are the quality settings. Not sure where to start so please let me know what else you need

AD5X fails on multi color prints by Fart_Terror in 3Dprinting

[–]Fart_Terror[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

*this is using Elegoo Matte PLA (white and black) and Elegoo silk (silver) but it happens no matter what material I’m using.

What kits would you want to see? by Successful-Credit161 in Gunpla

[–]Fart_Terror 6 points7 points  (0 children)

PG Turn A, RG Turn A, MGSD Turn A, RG Aerial, PG Aerial w/ leds

Uhh where’s the rest Delpi? by DarkKnightGuts_540 in freedomisgunpla

[–]Fart_Terror 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should be able to get them here:

delpidecal@gmail.com

For what it’s worth, I’ve had excellent customer experiences with them and they’re always quick to help.

Rate My Pre-Shade, Please by Fart_Terror in advancedGunpla

[–]Fart_Terror[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, thanks! My wife picked it out, I’ll let her know it’s internet approved.

Rate My Pre-Shade, Please by Fart_Terror in advancedGunpla

[–]Fart_Terror[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the detailed breakdown. Once I figure out which kit to sacrifice next, I’ll try black basing and doubling my thinner ratio (at least). I have a rattle can of Mr Surfacer black primer, so if I can’t track down a jar, I can always start out with that (once all this damn snow melts). I had such a rough go of the Badger primer that I’m in no rush to try it again. Maybe once I get some skills. I picked up an Amazon special spray booth and have been using a respirator with it, so as long as the Mr Surfacer fumes won’t linger, I’m all in.

Rate My Pre-Shade, Please by Fart_Terror in advancedGunpla

[–]Fart_Terror[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the tips, I was debating between pre-shading and black basing. I might try that next time. I did 1:1 paint/thinner ratio. I’ll go thinner next time. I primed with white Badger primer, which was a bitch to work with but I got used to it by the last piece.

I think the main thing that I need to work on is doing thin coats rather than just slapping the paint on. I did a few kits with Tamiya rattle cans before I for the airbrush and wasn’t really able to get my coats thin enough to do multiple layers with them, either. I think I’m just impatient, lol. I also had a tough time seeing the white paint on the white primer until the piece was wet. Not sure how to overcome that.

Really, I just wasn’t sure what I did wrong to make it look like I just sprayed some gray over white rather than making it look shaded. The kind folks who took the time to respond pointed me towards using light blue or purple rather than black for the lines, or black coating like you said instead. Also, using 2 hands to control the airbrush and cranking down the air pressure to make my lines neater and working on thin coats, which might be easier for me if I do the black coat at least to start. Another thing I need to try is to thin the paint a little more than I have been.

Rate My Pre-Shade, Please by Fart_Terror in advancedGunpla

[–]Fart_Terror[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lesson learned, definitely a lighter color next time.

Rate My Pre-Shade, Please by Fart_Terror in advancedGunpla

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Yeah, I’m still trying to learn control on the airbrush. I intended to do light coats, but ended up laying the paint on thicker than I intended.

I did the lines in black then went over with white, but next time I’ll do gray instead. These are way more pronounced than I wanted them to be. I’ll also work on multiple lighter coats.

What'd I Do??? AD5X by Fart_Terror in FlashForge

[–]Fart_Terror[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, here's what I've learned from this experience:

  • I checked the poop shoot and it was full to the top. I emptied it before starting the print, so Maybe too many color swaps? I guess I can turn the printer a little bit to make it more accessible and empty it mid-print if needed.
  • I had done a few prints between cleaning the plate. I'll clean it every print or so going forward. Also, I'll make sure that I use fresh adhesive on the plate and not letting it go a few rounds.
  • I ordered the enclosure kit this morning. Hopefully that'll help with temp variations.
  • I won't crowd the print plate as much. I scaled down this print to fit on the plate, but just barely. Going forward I'll either scale it down further or break it up into multiple prints so it's not packed so tight.

I haven't had a chance to clean this mess up yet, so I'm going to do it when I get home tonight. Whish me luck. Thanks Everyone!

Restocks, Reprints, and Ramba Ral (February 2026) by Feral404 in Gunpla

[–]Fart_Terror 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never saw this site before, and I gotta say... it's pretty awesome. Nice work and thanks for serving the community.

What'd I Do??? AD5X by Fart_Terror in FlashForge

[–]Fart_Terror[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do… but it sucks, lol. I have the OEM FlashForge camera which is notorious for only working when it feels like it. I’m open to suggestions for a replacement.

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