Warhammer Quest (1995) Rebuilt

This is not resin but PLA FDM printed dungeon tiles. I got a bit side tracked after changing resins and reprinting I thought I would fire up the FDM printer and start work on the tiles to get two things done at once. Ho boy did I miscalculate the rabbit hole I created for myself.

So FDM printing with Filament was a lot harder to pick up and start than Resin was. So much trial and error with many prints peeling off of the bed like bananas. I almost pulled a John on the Neptune 2 as I was at my wits end trying to solve why my prints would start to adhere fine but then lift off half way through. After much trial and error and glue stick I learned that the print surface I was using was worn, old, and dirty, so much so that even cleaning it wouldn’t restore its sticky properties. It took about 6 weeks to get where I’m at now but I have two small boxes of doors and tiles printed. I’m now finishing up the connecting hallways to have a full set of the basic tiles that are included in the Warhammer Quest box.

I’m looking into filler primers to see how I can smooth out the stepping on the tops of the tiles but they just might be what they are for now. They are perfectly usable but need some color to help make them stand out. While it took me longer to master I’m pleased with the results. After the tiles are done I’m going to make some buildings and ruins for Mordheim/Frostgrave next.

As for my resin problems, well the Sunlu ABS-like was the perfect fit. While the durability isn’t perfect it is on par with the bend or durability I’d expect from a plastic kit with thin spear bits. I’d say joints joined with superglue now break more than other bits at this point. I reprinted the Dark Elves I had done and a bunch of other stuff. I’m over half way on the roster of monsters at this point and make a bit more progress each month. Overall this has been a good learning experience. Now that I’ve learned 3D printing will I be printing all of my miniatures going forward? No. I still like buying and putting together plastic kits especially if they are well designed and not extortively priced. I’d say I’m spending about the same I am for other historical plastic kits I’m getting now. Plus I like supporting good manufacturers. But I am also having fun exploring the sea of 1s and 0s to see what folks are doing in that space. I’m glad to have picked up that side of the hobby.

This project has given me an idea for Dungeonalia 2024. I’d start making a private project to document but I’m not ready to have Gerry peek at it quite yet.