What's the best material for 3D printing action figures? PLA VS Resin creality 3d printer challenge.

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5 points articulation Kenner style star wars inspired action figure figure challenge. Which works best? PLA or resin?
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@techwear_paladin 2 года назад

That whip sent me to the next realm

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

Yes, sorry about that. Had not quite got the levels right for that effect. Thanks for watching :)

@mrmanakin9684 2 года назад

I want a 3D printed spiderman with a whole ton villains with accessories :D

@I_Fart3d 2 года назад

Just got a filament 3D printer this video helped me a lot!

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

Good to hear , glad it helped :) thanks for watching.

@objectjon9015 3 года назад

This video was very useful! I honestly expected Resin to do better for this kind of printing but PLA being better might be more advantageous for me personally though since so far that's the only filament I use.

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@danyskato 3 года назад

You could try make the limbs in resin and the joints in pla

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

Unfortunately the joints and limbs are one piece on this model. That would work if the pins where separate though.

@DisgruntledPigumon 3 года назад

You can separate them in a 3D app.

@dr.sketchlabs 2 года назад

I was thinking the same thing watching the video

@J.D.Vision 2 года назад

Could you do the Skeleton with pla and then glue some resin details/greeblies?.

@SebastianRamirezH 2 года назад

That is the video I was looking for. I have a fdm printer and I was thinking to buy a resin one to print action figures. But before I wanted to know which one is better for action figures and you solved muy doubt. I am not going to buy the resin printed and better I am going to try with my fdm one. Thank you so much! New suscriber!

@faisalsarang9655 2 месяца назад

I'm planning to get ny first 3d printer soon and I'm glad I came across this!

@3dPrintedSoup 2 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching :)

@TheImperialCommunique 2 года назад

Enlightening. Thanks so much!!

@sethd.coulter1875 2 года назад

Have you tried adding flexible resin like Tenacious? I would be curious to see how figures with different amounts of flexible resin compare to Kenner star wars action figures where the arms and legs are a bit rubbery compared to the hard plastic torso

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

Now thats an interesting idea, may give that a try for a follow up video. Cheers for watching and commenting.

@ashfox2012 2 года назад

I will keep my eye open for that vid 👌

@keeleycarrigan Год назад

Ya was thinking that myself. Almost feel like certain joints should be printed with a flexible resin and then the joints can be glued into a harder resin.

@SisterRose 2 года назад

And yeah that's Sabine! I love her I found PLA a bit brittle when I used it for my X-men prints - of course that could have been the settings or the brand of PLA, I've ordered eSun PLA+ which is supposed to have a little more give. Personally i'd use PLA for D&D figures too and just file them down, we had problems with a resin printed figure snapping before.

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

I’m going to try ABS, that may be allot less brittle than PLA. I like the detail you get from resin but yes, it can be snap, especially when you drop it. Thanks for watching:)

@Incorruptus1 3 месяца назад

Hmm the amount of supports and therefor residue of material is extensive. I wonder about the percentage of material that went in to the supports, on the whole print? Would you please also provide such information. Thank you! - PLA less detailed. - Raisin more detailed. - Both have various after printing needs. And both substances have their specifics as for constructing the figurines and assembly methods. Very interesting video. Thank you for producing and uploading!

@3dPrintedSoup 3 месяца назад

The supports are a necessity to print shapes like this unless you split the parts in 2. The actual support structures are very thin so don’t take up allot of material. Plus you print the PLA parts with solid outer shells but 20-25% density in the middle. Cheers for watching

@iwonkarts Год назад

Nice... i like... Hello everyone... i am 3d sculpture indonesia...

@3dPrintedSoup Год назад

Thanks :)

@chriscreativecontent 3 года назад

Love this. I hope you're going to paint them.

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

Of course! Just need to choose a colour scheme

@jackfrost884 Год назад

Thanks for this

@shut_in_photos3993 2 года назад

Ya the PLA looks nice I like it

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

Thanks, am working on a follow up using ABS and flexible filament. Thanks for watching:)

@grogniardproductions321 2 года назад

Your video is amazing ! can you make a tutorial video on how to make the joints?

@Fredster9984 3 года назад

Thanks for the review, but it would have been nice if you did show the winning piece's orientation on the slicer and how you supported it.

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

Not a bad idea, will consider showing more slicer footage I'm some of my videos. Cheers for watching.

@macewen1 3 года назад

I'd print the figure in resin and make glyos style pegs in PLA to put the resin figure together.

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

Did try that, worked okay but resin shatters really easily- cheers for watching and the feed back :)

@kidsound33 2 года назад

Thanks for the great vid and info mate. Wondering what you used for the resin peg replacements and why? They look pretty harsh to me. Have you tried using LEGO Technic Pegs as the replacements? I use them all time to fix old figs and when I’m kit bashing. Just a thought. Look forward to checking out your other vids.

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

That’s a really good idea, will give it a try. I used some large tacs as they were the correct size and I had them to hand :) thanks for watching.

@fatesvagrant768 Год назад

I'm going try using PLA, tbh it's mostly because the only place I can put a printer is near where I sleep and I am not doing that with resin but I also hope I can fix some of the problem with PLA in post processing, either carving it with mini drill or printing bases and sculpting on top.

@3dPrintedSoup Год назад

I have started doing heads in resin and the rest in PLA

@JacknVictor 2 года назад

Resin seems to be better for making a positive to cast a silicon mould from where as the pla is better for making useable test examples and finished products from

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

Indeed. I am experimenting with flexible filament at the mo to see how that works. Thanks for watching :)

@SisterRose 2 года назад

I really want to do something like this, but for obscure Sonic characters that won't get made in the 2.5" little figures they make. That's one of the reasons I'm getting a Printer, in fact. I'd love to put the STLs up for other people to use but I'll mostly be cannibalising other people's figures.

@SisterRose 2 года назад

I also printed Magik form X-men this way, which was kind of cool. Because of the long hair I had to make the swivel in the waist rather than head though

@thegodemperorhiram 2 года назад

you can use resin for articulated figures, just use siraya tenacious or another flexible resin in your mix

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

That sounds interesting, will give those a try. Thanks for watching:)

@renecorrea892 3 года назад

Question: Could a figure be made in the Mego style so that the parts move and that you can remove and put the clothes and accessories on them?

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

definitely, you would just need to design it in a CAD program and it would print. thanks for watching

@timyb3ar 3 года назад

What resin did you use, iv seen some people do a mix of standard and flex resin 50-50 which helps with the joints, maybe you could try that

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

Hi Tim, I'm using standard uv curing resin. I have heard about people mixing resins with different properties to get new effects, I wanted to try stock for this test. However a mix will make a good future video, thanks for the suggestion and for watching :)

@ashfox2012 2 года назад

You can heat up the resin sockets too with hot water and use abit of tenacious resin if you want abit of give in the sockets 👊✌️

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

Hate smell of high impact flexible resin, won’t have it in the workshop, not a bad plan if you don’t mind the stink :) cheeks for watching and commenting

@ashfox2012 2 года назад

That never even occurred too me, is it that bad of a smell bro thanks for the heads up 👌👍🏻

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

@@ashfox2012 it’s like a chemical rubber smell, but like most resin you either don’t mind it or you hate it, I have no issue with regular resin but my partner says she hates it, so could be an individual thing. If you try it let me know what you think :)

@ashfox2012 Год назад

@@3dPrintedSoup gonna try it at the end of the month bro, will let ya know what I think 👍

@3dPrintedSoup Год назад

@@ashfox2012 cool, look forward to your opinion, if it’s too bad I might re try it

@chino1moreno 3 года назад

Could this be a design error? Meaning that the pegs need to be suited for either material since the manufacturing process is different maybe it just needs adjustment to tolerances and shapes of the pegs to fit the material properties best, since machines print at different resolutions my guest is the resin will always have a better fit/tolerance. (Check the articulated icons prototype) however it looks like you are using only peg joints, how about swivel, ball, and more complex joints in a more articulated figure?

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

Hi chino. This is a 5 points of articulation model in the style of the old SW figures, as such the joints are peg and hole and not ball and socket or more complex types of joint. I definitely agree that adjustments to the design could greatly increase the strength of the pegs, however I wanted to print a popular model using the same settings in PLA and resin to see which I preferred. There are also hundreds of types of resin and pla out there, not to mention ABS and other filerments but I only have so much time in my day ;) thanks for watching and your great comments

@sassytroy8282 3 года назад

I know it has been a while since this video but was wondering if tree supports would work better and if PETG would be a stronger filament?

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

Both are solid ideas, im planning to do some more action figs in the near future so will be trying some new methods. Cheers for watching and commenting :)

@sharkviktor 2 года назад

Hi, can you share the STL file (sabine wren figure) please? ... some links are broken (3dmixers) or missing (thingiverse)

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

Sorry but it looks like the model has been removed. Thanks for watching.

@cobaltjay9862 2 года назад

Hopefully you can help me with this but I'm trying to get in to 3d printing, what 3d printer would you recommend for making store quality action figures? A budget option and your preference recommendation would be amazing, thank you

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

Hello, thanks for your question. Store bought quality action figs are of a very high quality, you would be looking at a very high end/high price industrial machine to achieve a store quality type finish. Personally for good quality prints I use the prusha mk3 as it gives amazing detail and prints a diverse range of materials, not up to say hasbro or mcfarlane toys quality, but as I said, you would need a very expensive printer and that's not what I do on my channel as of yet (maybe one day). Hope that helps :)

@cobaltjay9862 2 года назад

@@3dPrintedSoup I appreciate this a ton thank you so much

@Uro_Boros Год назад

did you use something specific to get the finish done for the PLA printed figure? or was it just sanding?? this is the quality I want to achieve for my own figures 💪🏼 can I ask you for any advice when it comes to paint them? does it need a layer of epoxy or is this not necessary? liked your video a lot! greetings from switzerland

@3dPrintedSoup Год назад

Hi, it was printed using the fine settings on the ender 3. As for painting, PLA does not take paint well unless you have base coated it using primer- I use a couple of thin coats of filler primer, I then sanded any lumps or rough bits and then base coated with a coat of white spray paint. Glad u liked the video, I have done a couple more action figure videos last month if you are interested. Thanks for watching :)

@Uro_Boros Год назад

@@3dPrintedSoup thanks for the information - I'll go and check them out ;) thanks & have a nice day

@m.a.8425 5 месяцев назад

What do you recommend to prime before painting the final piece?

@3dPrintedSoup 5 месяцев назад

I use rustolium primer and then sand and prime it with a basic white paint. Thanks for watching

@imnotryuu6391 3 года назад

Can resin supports be reused? I know pla can be recycled and I want to buy a resin printer for miniatures but I’m worried about wasting material

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

Hi, sorry for the delay. Unlike pla, resin undergoes a permanent chemical change when it is cured in uv light. There is no way to reverse it that I am aware of.

@RockinRowl 3 года назад

Did you cure the resin to make it more solid?

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

Hi! Yes, I UV cure all my prints after I have printed them :) Thanks for watching and commenting, it really helps the channel.

@super_nerd_plus Год назад

@3dprintedsoup do the software cost or does it come with the hardware to install on your computer. Do i need an updated computer to run it on? Nobody has explained that back end part.

@3dPrintedSoup Год назад

Hi. The slicing software I use (Prusha, Cura ) are both free- their web sites will tell you the min spec your computer needs to be able to run it. Hope that helps, thanks for watching

@super_nerd_plus Год назад

@@3dPrintedSoup thank you, I just orderd the creality ender 3

@3dPrintedSoup Год назад

@@super_nerd_plus best of luck, i really like the ender 3 range.

@super_nerd_plus Год назад

@@3dPrintedSoup thank you, i will give an update once i do my first print

@super_nerd_plus Год назад

So i got a new laptop and i got my printer. I'm having the hardest time of leveling it and i have no clue what I'm doing. I'm get super frustrated..watched tons of videos and its just not working for me

@christianparra9584 2 года назад

We're can I get some STL files of Dragon ball articulated figures? Or how to do make the models? Also what program is best for that?

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

3d cults has allot of dragon ball z stuff, give those a look. Thanks for watching

@christianparra9584 2 года назад

@@3dPrintedSoup thanks but I noticed they aren't posable or you can't move the arms. Do they have posable one like yours or know a video were how to make the different pieces? And what software is best to make them?

@jeffcross9960 10 месяцев назад

can you use pla pins for your resin figures?

@3dPrintedSoup 10 месяцев назад

Indeed, mixing materials it a great way to get the best of each one. Thanks for watching.

@michaelfox3145 Год назад

how many times did you stab your hand remoning supports...lol looks dangerous a hell if fast motion.

@3dPrintedSoup Год назад

Yeah, you have to be really careful with the sharpened spatula!

@pr0wl3r666 3 года назад

You spelled ABS wrong; what's good enough for Lego and consoles, is good enough for figures! ;-)

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

Thanks for letting me know, and ta for watching :)

@UNCVTTARCHIVE 2 года назад

how did you slice the one with a good back for the pla print?

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

If I remember rightly the setting were 20% infil, 215 nozzle, 70 bed and standard profile as wanted to have a base line as this was a test.

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

Oh and manual supports as the auto ones do tend to scar the figure if you are not careful

@UNCVTTARCHIVE 2 года назад

@@3dPrintedSoup could you make a video for more in depth on this possibly a pt2

@davidmendez5400 3 года назад

This is a great video but you repeat yourself a lot either way it’s great keep it up 👍

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

thanks for watching :)

@joesphsmith554 2 года назад

Could you 3d print a abomination gameverse left leg

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

You could yes, as long as you had the stl file

@DisgruntledPigumon 3 года назад

A little lopsided review as PLA is one of many FDM plastics, whereas you used the cheapest UV resin used mainly for displaying or casting. There are other types of UV resin that are structurally stronger than FDM plastics.

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

Thanks so much for watching and commenting, really helps the channel out :)

@idanieljr2282 2 года назад

How big was your big figure I want to print 12 inch figured is this possible ...also what kind of 3d printer do you have.

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

I’ve got lots of different printers, this was printed on the ender 3 v2 pro. And yes, a 12 inch figure is totally possible. Thanks for watching

@len7341 2 года назад

How long did it take you to print each figure

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

8 hours 21 mins for the PLA and 8 hours 10 mins and 12 secs for the resin (according to my notes)- thanks for watching

@DemonMage 3 года назад

So, here's a work around. Resin print and cast a softer material.

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

Any particular softer material? Any suggestions?

@DemonMage 3 года назад

@@3dPrintedSoup no idea on that front. Maybe melt some pla failed prints and mash it into the mold 😐 I'm an idea generator, not problem solver 😇

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

@@DemonMage prob not going to work, thanks for the suggestion though. Will prob try flexible medium next

@3DSte1985 2 года назад

What infill did you do the PLA at?

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

10-20% depending on size of the part. Thanks for watching and have a good new year:)

@vilostrike2187 Год назад

So basically, i wanted to make a durable figure I would use PLA, but I wanted something that could easily be destroyed(i.e. crushed, shattered, sheared), for example windows, barrels, glass bottles, i'd use resin?

@3dPrintedSoup Год назад

Use oasis uv resin as that’s brittle enough. Some of the better resins can be as strong as abs. Cheers for watching:)

@TheTWRModeller 3 года назад

Can you by any chance do Western figures?

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

Hey twrmodeller :) I'm a printer not a designer so sorry no. thanks for watching and commenting though :)

@Gabiethemighty 3 года назад

Price wise? Is it just me or is resin way more expensive? I am just about to start the problem is Resin is quite expensive.

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

Resin and filament are about £21 a bottle/spool. Now the amount you get out of one over the other depends on what you print. I'd say pla lasts longer per 1kg than one 500ml bottle of resin

@3dPrintedSoup 3 года назад

Hope that helped

@DaveSmith-cp5kj 2 года назад

Resin is more expensive, however if you are fine with lower quality parts anycubic is a chinese resin that is same price as most cheap filament.

@JosiahIsWrite 2 года назад

I so badly want to make action figures. My wife has some experience 3D printing, but we're mostly entering blind. You have a new subscriber. Check out my stuff (Geek related content), hopefully you will see 3D printed action figures down the line. Regardless, thanks for the video!

@3dPrintedSoup 2 года назад

Will check your stuff out, thanks for watching:)