3D Printer/Printing thread

[1AZRAEL1]

What material did you print with?

I had no idea until I looked at the boxes of filament my dad gave me hahah, but PLA. The guns so far came out well I reckon. Just needs some cleaning up and sanding and painting. Was only testing but might actually run with these as his weapons.

[Dkaris]

I had no idea until I looked at the boxes of filament my dad gave me hahah, but PLA. The guns so far came out well I reckon. Just needs some cleaning up and sanding and painting. Was only testing but might actually run with these as his weapons.

I print in ABS, I've found that the cans of auto primer you get from supercheap auto are really worth it. give the model a spray, it will fill in any lines between layers and make sanding easier. I normally prime with it, sand, prime sand etc until I'm happy with the outcome. wood putty is also worth trying, you can water it down a bit and paint it on then sand it back.

[SMHFConvoy]

I print in ABS, I've found that the cans of auto primer you get from supercheap auto are really worth it. give the model a spray, it will fill in any lines between layers and make sanding easier. I normally prime with it, sand, prime sand etc until I'm happy with the outcome. wood putty is also worth trying, you can water it down a bit and paint it on then sand it back.

Cabbot's Cabothane clear is also handy for filling in layer lines

[Dkaris]

Cabbot's Cabothane clear is also handy for filling in layer lines

I'll check it out. Can you sand and prime it?

[SMHFConvoy]

I'll check it out. Can you sand and prime it?

You're supposed to sand the surface first and then apply the polyurethane, let it dry, prime, sand where you need to.

This is the video I saw it on

[Dkaris]

You're supposed to sand the surface first and then apply the polyurethane, let it dry, prime, sand where you need to.

This is the video I saw it on

Thanks for the link. Just wondering if you use the oil based or water based version?

[SMHFConvoy]

Thanks for the link. Just wondering if you use the oil based or water based version?

Water based