【3D Printing Application】DIY a One-Meter Tall Gundam Model with SLA Resin 3D Printing
We usually think of SLA resin 3D printers for miniature and desktop models, but who says resin 3D printing can only make small models? A Korean master Youtuber - God Finger, whose creativity knows no bounds, used 4 SLA resin printers simultaneously to produce a super-sized model with high-resolution details.
This Youtuber is an office worker who enjoys crafting models. He is interested in everything he makes by hand, including Gundam models, cars, airplanes, and helicopters.
Since receiving the Sonic Mega 8K, such a large printer that can easily print more parts at once, his production speed has significantly increased. Now, with all equipment and tools ready, he is undertaking the assembly work to complete his super-sized 3D-printed Gundam model.
His own Phrozen 3D Printer Farm
As a loyal Phrozen user, God Finger has collected various Phrozen printers for his printing farm. His collection has grown over the years, and for the past five months, he has been running all his printers, continuously printing like crazy 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 straightforward; sometimes prints fail or are unsuitable after printing, meaning many tweaks and adjustments 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 straightforward; sometimes prints fail or are unsuitable after printing, meaning many tweaks and adjustments 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
Given the sheer size of the 3D-printed UG Gundam model he's working on, he needs to pay special attention to the assembly process. The heavier the model, the stronger the support needed between joints.
Most of his models are assembled using magnets. When designing the model, he added special holes to the model to easily glue magnets and support rods after printing, making it easy to connect all parts later.
To enhance the model's strength, he used various reinforcement materials, including strong magnets of different sizes, brass rods, and even metal rods. As a final touch, he even conducted a weight test, successfully hanging an eight-kilogram dumbbell on the model without any cracks or breaks. This demonstrates God Finger's meticulous work.
The entire assembly process is incredibly satisfying, from the "click" sound of each magnet to seeing the model stand a meter tall. This project is definitely not for the faint of heart; don't try it easily! (laughs)
