This is the step in which we actually smooth out the terrain and make it look more like a quality gaming piece! Note that you should ONLY conduct this process in a VERY well-ventilated area, and that you should under NO circumstances do this in the presence of an open flame. You won't need a whole lot for this process, but this does depend on the amount of terrain which you will be producing. These will be exceptionally useful for removing excess bits of plastic which often result from the 3d-Printing process.ħ. Note that it will remove any paint with which it comes into contact, so make sure you perform your gluing before you complete your beautiful paint job!Ħ. This is a clear, thin, acetone-based glue that can be used for repairs if parts of the ABS plastic pieces break off at any time. In case you want to copy certain aspects of my color scheme, however, I'll go ahead and list the paints below. This is where you really have the most freedom to improvise in this Instructable I had a particular look in mind for when I decided to paint these, but your vision for your project may be entirely different. Here are the links to the two models used in this Instructable:
#Painting 3d print terrain free
While you are perfectly free to make and print your own 3D models, there are plenty of people out there who have put in the time and work needed to create some really cool models. While not really a "must-have," it will do a great job of cleaning your brushes and helping to keep them in good condition. For this tutorial, make sure that you use ABS filament-this is one of the more common types of filament, and is a type of plastic which can be actually melted by the acetone. This is the actual material from which your terrain will be constructed. When performing acetone vapor deposition, you don't want to risk burning your skin, either through contact with the acetone or its boiling vapors. These will come in handy when you're performing acetone vapor deposition. A plastic knife or fork will also work perfectly well!Ħ. These aren't exactly required, but they are extremely helpful for applying the thicker mud texture paints that really get smeared rather than painted on. A stiff, old brush you don't much care about is also very helpful for applying texture paints. You want an assortment of various brushes for this project, including small, fine-tipped brushes for small details and larger, broader brushes for applying base coats. This will hold the acetone while we heat it. Note that you CANNOT use any kind of heat source that involves an open flame of ANY kind.
This will really come in handy when we need to perform Acetone Vapor Deposition to get our terrain pieces to be reasonably smooth. This can be almost any type of 3D-printer, as long as it is capable of printing the most common types of 3D files (.OBJ.