Prints and WIPS
The scale of choice for our Ma.K battles is 6mm. Really darn small, some even call it "braille scale". As no dedicated models are for sale from licensed merchants for the scale we have been making our own via 3d modeling and home printing. The first few models, such as the below Sandstalker 232M, were made on my Epax 1x resin printer and I thought they came out quite well at the time.
Unfortunately I developed a pretty severe allergy to the liquid resin. Anyone who has worked with the stuff knows that it is almost impossible to keep it from getting onto various surfaces or even your own skin. It's like magic, just appears in places it shouldn't be. Luckily a friend has a really well dialed in Anycubic Photon which we will be using form here on out. It really does an excellent job, as evidenced by these Pk40 Fledermaus and hover transports (based on a fan design by incredibly talented Maschinen Kruger).
The landing legs of the flyers are incredibly delicate, and I managed to 'ping' away a couple while removing supports both pre and post curing. But look how fantastic they came out! My Epax just couldn't get this sharp of detail and I may reprint some of my earlier models to get this standard.
More WIPs to come!
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