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I looking forward to decent ancient figures. There is need for Iberians or decent fighting phalanxes. I would love to create my own. Which 3d printer is usful? Which software is the best choice?
Zvezda created the last batch of their big sets via 3d (spartans for example). I would like to try this myself.
i think the Elegoo Saturn S-Printer would be a good choice if you just want to print small vehicles or soldiers in 1/72-Scale. But the previous models Eleggo Saturn oder the Elegoo MARS are also very good and sufficient devices.
The printers have different sizes and can then also produce larger objects. However, you then have to handle larger quantities of the toxic resin liquid.
You might want to try your first steps with a used Elegoo Mars printer. Such devices can sometimes be found for as little as EUR 80....
But Anycubic also has good printers...
It just depends on what you want to do with them.
Most people eventually buy one of these printers and then use it for a number of years. As such, there are no real comparisons to use as a basis to help you make your choice. Therefore, before you buy a 3D-printer, it is better to read a few test reports and comparisons on the Internet.
And then you have to determine your needs (faster printing, large or small printed parts ??) and choose a device (price / performance).
To create Your own figures You will need software and You have two options:
- Blender: it’s totally free software, but a little bit complicated in the first steps
- Zbrush: it’s more intuitive program and more easier to use then Blender. The unique problem is that You have ti pay 30-40€ monthly for that program. Well taking into account that it’s worth 3-4 sets per months it’s not so much.