【3D Printing Application】DIY a One-Meter-Tall Gundam Model with SLA Resin 3D Printing
Usually, when we use resin 3D printers, we almost always think of them for making miniature and desktop models. But who says resin 3D printing can only make small models? A master from Korea, Youtuber - God Finger, has boundless creativity. He simultaneously used 4 resin 3D printers to produce a work that not only has high-resolution details but is also a super large object.
This Youtuber is an office worker who enjoys crafting models. He is interested in everything he makes by hand, including Gundam models, cars, airplanes, helicopters, and more.
Since he received the Sonic Mega 8K, such a massive printer that can easily print more parts at once, his production speed has greatly accelerated. Now, with all his equipment and tools ready, he is assembling his super-large 3D-printed Gundam model.
His own Phrozen 3D Printer Farm
As a loyal Phrozen user, God Finger has collected various Phrozen printers for his print farm. His collection has grown over the years, and he has been running all his printers non-stop for the past five months, printing furiously to complete this project.
Here are the Phrozen 3D printers and accessories he used for the UG Gundam project:
- Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K Resin 3D Printer
- Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S Resin 3D Printer
- Phrozen Sonic Mighty 8K Resin 3D Printer
- Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K Resin 3D Printer
- Phrozen Wash & Cure Kit
The printing process is never smooth sailing. Sometimes prints fail or are unsuitable after printing, which means many micro-adjustments and tweaks are needed even during the printing process.
- Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K Resin 3D Printer
- Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S Resin 3D Printer
- Phrozen Sonic Mighty 8K Resin 3D Printer
- Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K Resin 3D Printer
- Phrozen Wash & Cure Kit
The printing process is never smooth sailing. Sometimes prints fail or are unsuitable after printing, which means many micro-adjustments and tweaks are needed even during the printing process.
It's admirable that he used different resins for different parts and also had to keep track of which resin should be used for which part on which printer.
Assembly Tips and Tricks
Since the 3D printed UG Gundam model he used is so large, he needs to pay special attention to the assembly process. The heavier the model, the stronger the support needed between the joints.
Most of his models are assembled using magnets. When designing the models, he added special holes to them so that magnets and support rods could be easily glued in after printing, making it easy to connect them all later.
To enhance the model's strength, he used various reinforcing materials such as strong magnets of different sizes, brass rods, and even metal rods. As a cherry on top, he even conducted a weight test, successfully hanging an eight-kilogram dumbbell on the model without any cracking or breaking. This is a very meticulous work by God Finger.
The entire assembly process is very satisfying, from the "click" sound of each magnet to seeing the model stand a meter tall. This project definitely requires a strong heart; otherwise, don't try it easily! (laughs)
