These videos are great for the community, specially for new starters. I'm an old time painter, but new to the printing game, and I'm loving every second of the hobby. These videos were some of the most helpful videos to get that level of perfect prints. Thank you guys, keep up the good job!
this was great. learned a ton. would love to see more videos like this. thanks for bringing the female team member back. she has a great voice and seems much calm them the 2 dudes.
Great video. I love the mention of safety too. So many videos regarding resin printing and finishing ignore or skip past the safety aspects of the process.
Excellently professional production quality. I love my FDM printer but am considering a newer Saturn resin printer for increased detail, and this was a very useful video.
The "thickened resin" tip is genius! I usually fill holes with resin when I can, but always lamented it being too thin, so I would use something like putty.
You really need to be careful with that though, I personally wouldn‘t do it. Resin is designed to only cure a very thin layer so when you have a couple of milimeters of resin gunk you are probably only curing the outer most bits and behind it you will have the untouched gunk for basically forever
@@Fra4nky That is true. I've been using this thickening trick the last few days on some prints. While I'm sure there's a glop of uncured resin behind it, these are mold masters. They are only used to make a silicone mold from, so the uncured resin doesn't matter as long as it's on the inside.
@@Fra4nky when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like nails. Pva and paper is a great filler if you have nothing else, two part epoxy resin is also decent. But generally modelling putty is the best, designed for the job. Then you can resin finish over once it has set.
Great video . Actually learned something this time. Been resin printing for years and the post work has never been my best skills, but this really helps.
Great video, if I may add as I see this often, when it comes to grinding the models and dealing with resin dust, use IPA to prevent dust going airborne and when done you can brush off the model with IPA again, far better than risking inhaling it or seeing it go everywhere
This saves my prints. I pri t large figures and have issues with divits from supports and also spaces where they connect...the baby powder technique is brilliant.
I have and FDM and a MSLA printer now, and I'm working on starting making miniatures for myself and improve my painting skills. UA-cam then suggested this video. Right at the beginning I was like "This accent is too familiar". Quick trip to "about" section and... olha, só, brasileiros!
Thank you so much!!! Amazing! I’ve been using a vertically oriented desk air filter but always wished it could be placed flat. Couldn’t find that type on my own but I didn’t have the write search terms. Nail dust collector was it! Thank you for taking the time to reply. Amazing channel btw!
That parts bin you showed in the last few seconds is every model kitbasher's dream! Awesome video, I like the tip for using resin and baby powder especially. I normally use Miliput but it's way too thick for smaller gaps, particularly if the surrounding areas have a lot of detail. I still need to do some gap filling on December's dragons, so perfect timing!
I've never thought of using resin like this. What I usually do is sand down the connector pieces until they fit. Than use superglue to stuck them together and afterwards fill with either milliput white, greenstuff, or liquid greenstuff. Milliput can be softened with water so it is really nice to work with - and safe. Liquid green stuff is nice for blending parts and filling tiny gaps - though you might need more than one coat... I also like using it as a "paint" as it erases almost all layer lines. I usually apply it to the desired surface, and then use wet brushes to work it in. If needed I sand it down and apply again. It can be used for a really nice effect on capes and fabrics.
Very useful video, thanks a lot !!! I'm looking for something to apply before the primer coat, to reveal all imperfections who left on the resin... I'm not sure that exists, but I know it's used before painting walls, so why not on resin prints!? Do you have a suggestion ? Thank you!! :)
Resin printing imperfections are mainly due to the layers being visible, if you don't have a high resolution printer, or due to marks left from removing supports, which you can clear using a rotary tool or sand paper.
I was just saying on fb that I was nervous about gluing the wings on 75 mm Ashgex because the one wing that I glued is soooooo uneven. Now I want to try! I gotta get some baby powder to fill all, and I do mean all, the gaps........
Anyone know where you can find a good cheap exhaust fan with filter like they show here? I'd like to have something for when I'm just doing a little sanding so that resin dust doesn't get everywhere.
Did you find one? Otherwise here it is: bathroom fans. Just visit the bathrooms/heating system section of your nearest hardware store and user the power of improvisation 😉 Done! Hahahaha
@@MidwinterEclipse WOW, a year old huh. Sure I'll bite. Some personal responsibility for your own health is just common sense. Ask any woodworker if they would use a mask while sanding.
@@brianblather yea, covid really gave masks a bad connotation. But it's almost like masks have been a thing long before and will be a thing long after. Your advice about wearing a mask for working with uncured resin and sanding, well, anything, is something that everyone should follow if they don't want to mess up their lungs or anything else.
I come from making gundams and other plastic model kits so I fill holes with tamiya putty. I think I like the resin method as it dries instantly with UV light. Putty takes a while.
Awesom video ! I have one question though. After printing a hollow model do I need to cure the resin inside the model or do I just make sure to wash most of it out before closing the hole? I heard that models crack of resin left inside.
Can you link to the tools you recommended in the video. I've tried searching for dark containers and silicone brushes and i can't find anything close to what was in the video
I'd argue a hygiene mask isn't enough. You'd want a painter's mask or N95 ath the minimum, if not a full respirator with an P2 particle filter. Resin can cause allergies if you're exposed to regularly. Also, sanding might expose undercured resin so another blast of the good old curing light might be appropriate
I often just 3d print the removed holes into their own model so they can just be plugged and glued back on. easy to do this in zbrush or your 3d modeling tools (Booleans) specially if the hole you need to make is huge. or designed it into the model . I often have the drain holes where I keyed the parts for assembly. that way when I assemble the multi part model the holes are instantly taken care of.
These videos are great for the community, specially for new starters. I'm an old time painter, but new to the printing game, and I'm loving every second of the hobby. These videos were some of the most helpful videos to get that level of perfect prints. Thank you guys, keep up the good job!
This video answered every question and fixed every frustration I had with printing. Loot is killing it lately
we are here to help, good to know it's working 🥰
Loot is quickly becoming my all-time favorite company! Everyone at Loot is so talented!
You post, I watch. Simple.
One of the best videos for clean up I have seen thank you!
Omg the resin/baby powder trick blew my mind! We recently finished the cathedral and have so many gaps everywhere. This will be a huge help!
this was great. learned a ton. would love to see more videos like this. thanks for bringing the female team member back. she has a great voice and seems much calm them the 2 dudes.
Great video. I love the mention of safety too. So many videos regarding resin printing and finishing ignore or skip past the safety aspects of the process.
I like the waste not, want not attitude. Very well done.
Now that I am getting successful prints, this is my next step. Thanks for sharing!
O melhor vídeo que eu já vi! Vcs são top!
This video is fantastic. Clear, concise, and easy to follow. Keep it up Loot!
I could listen to her forever. Thanks for the tips!
Mmmmmmm me too 🤤
Such excellent tips! I use many of these, but I learned a trick or two I’m using on my next pieces for sure! Thanks, as always, for the great videos.
Excellently professional production quality. I love my FDM printer but am considering a newer Saturn resin printer for increased detail, and this was a very useful video.
Epic! Outstanding! The most I've ever learned about finishing resin prints 9 minutes
Great tips that those of us who are new to this would not have known! Thank you so much for making this video it was a great help!
The results you guys get are incredible. I am simply WAY too lazy to do that much.
just looking like a wow!
The "thickened resin" tip is genius! I usually fill holes with resin when I can, but always lamented it being too thin, so I would use something like putty.
You really need to be careful with that though, I personally wouldn‘t do it. Resin is designed to only cure a very thin layer so when you have a couple of milimeters of resin gunk you are probably only curing the outer most bits and behind it you will have the untouched gunk for basically forever
@@Fra4nky That is true. I've been using this thickening trick the last few days on some prints. While I'm sure there's a glop of uncured resin behind it, these are mold masters. They are only used to make a silicone mold from, so the uncured resin doesn't matter as long as it's on the inside.
@@Fra4nky when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like nails. Pva and paper is a great filler if you have nothing else, two part epoxy resin is also decent.
But generally modelling putty is the best, designed for the job. Then you can resin finish over once it has set.
@@Fra4nkyclear resin a better idea for filler?
@@jasonlane9576 I don't really know. I would say not that much better. To be on the safe side I would just stick to regular bondo
Great video . Actually learned something this time. Been resin printing for years and the post work has never been my best skills, but this really helps.
That's awesome! Thank you! Thank you a lot! All the questions I made while starting 3d printing answered.
I saved some supports in a sandwich bag and use them in to make arrows and scars on figures
the best video ever
Thank you so much for this! So many great tips I hadn't heard of or even thought of before! Now to share this with my resin printing friends...
Great video, if I may add as I see this often, when it comes to grinding the models and dealing with resin dust, use IPA to prevent dust going airborne and when done you can brush off the model with IPA again, far better than risking inhaling it or seeing it go everywhere
Sorry, but what's IPA?
@@LosGrak a kind of rubbing alcohol. The same stuff used to clean the model
Why not just water?
@@LosGrak isopropyl alcohol that is at 99% but anything above 90% is good too
@@Fra4nky resin dust and water will create gooey residue on your workplace, the models and yourself, alcohol will get rid of it more easily
Love her voice 😌
Nicely explained and shown. Very helpful.
This saves my prints. I pri t large figures and have issues with divits from supports and also spaces where they connect...the baby powder technique is brilliant.
Amazing video, thanks Julia!
where do you get the fan for the resin dust ? is it home made ?
I have and FDM and a MSLA printer now, and I'm working on starting making miniatures for myself and improve my painting skills.
UA-cam then suggested this video. Right at the beginning I was like "This accent is too familiar". Quick trip to "about" section and... olha, só, brasileiros!
Very important to note; Always wear a mask. Dust resin is dangerous to inhale
Fantastic video! I never knew baby powder would work like that for filling. Really helpful. Thanks Loot!
I was wondering where you got the blackout containers from been looking for something like that.
esse video ajudou muito.. muito obrigado. faz pouco tempo que os conheci. mas videos como esse me ajudam muito
Hi Julia, where did you get that exhaust fan/filter at 6:40? Thanks!
That is actually a nail dust collector, used in salons.
Thank you so much!!! Amazing! I’ve been using a vertically oriented desk air filter but always wished it could be placed flat. Couldn’t find that type on my own but I didn’t have the write search terms. Nail dust collector was it! Thank you for taking the time to reply. Amazing channel btw!
Fantastic video. And the host is adorable.
Such a fantastic video. thank you!
I came out with more knowledge! Thankyou
Great video, I definitely learnt a few things.
you are amazing i learn from you a lot
What a great video! Thanks!
Where were you when I started :) Never heard of people using a microgrinder but I definitely need one to get parts to fit together🤟 Thanks for sharing
Woaah that was great!!
Very informative and helpful 👌👌👌
That parts bin you showed in the last few seconds is every model kitbasher's dream! Awesome video, I like the tip for using resin and baby powder especially. I normally use Miliput but it's way too thick for smaller gaps, particularly if the surrounding areas have a lot of detail. I still need to do some gap filling on December's dragons, so perfect timing!
Thin milliput with isopropyl alcohol.
Very informative!
This is fantastic! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Where could I purchase a desktop exhaust/vacuum like in the video? That would be great to have when using my rotory tool at my desk.
I've never thought of using resin like this. What I usually do is sand down the connector pieces until they fit. Than use superglue to stuck them together and afterwards fill with either milliput white, greenstuff, or liquid greenstuff. Milliput can be softened with water so it is really nice to work with - and safe. Liquid green stuff is nice for blending parts and filling tiny gaps - though you might need more than one coat... I also like using it as a "paint" as it erases almost all layer lines. I usually apply it to the desired surface, and then use wet brushes to work it in. If needed I sand it down and apply again. It can be used for a really nice effect on capes and fabrics.
Muito bom! Agora to com vontade de comprar uma impressora de resina kkkkk
*T&M* yes please!
😛
When you apply the resin dust, do you apply the dust on the area after the liquid resin has been cured, or before? Great video by the way 👌
Great tips!
Cool Video!
Nice video, subscribed 😍😍😍
As a modeller i tend to use miliput or green stuff/epoxy putty but the talc+resin is a great idea.
Great tips as always!
thank you good luck
🥰🥰🥰🥰
Nice Job 😃
Esse vídeo é simplesmente sensacional
Parabéns!!
Qual resina você indica para iniciar com elegoo 4k?
Gostamos muito das da Quanton3D, daqui do Brasil mesmo.
Amazing video, thanks you :-) are you guys able to do a video on the types of cheap exhaust fans you use to suck in all that resin dust?
Great video! Thank you!
What can I say, you guys got me. I subscribe today so I could get the Ship! Love it, the minis look beautiful, can't wait to start prining...
Great video
Very helpful. Thank you.
Very useful video, thanks a lot !!!
I'm looking for something to apply before the primer coat, to reveal all imperfections who left on the resin...
I'm not sure that exists, but I know it's used before painting walls, so why not on resin prints!?
Do you have a suggestion ? Thank you!! :)
Resin printing imperfections are mainly due to the layers being visible, if you don't have a high resolution printer, or due to marks left from removing supports, which you can clear using a rotary tool or sand paper.
loot is the BEST！
Thank you, this was very informative 👌
How dangerous is the dust that comes off the models during sanding?
Inhaling any small particulates is dangerous, especially uncured resin.
These are so useful. Thanks so much!
I was just saying on fb that I was nervous about gluing the wings on 75 mm Ashgex because the one wing that I glued is soooooo uneven. Now I want to try! I gotta get some baby powder to fill all, and I do mean all, the gaps........
So beautifull
What exhaust mit filters are u using? Looks quite promising for the needs. Thanks :-)
Anyone know where you can find a good cheap exhaust fan with filter like they show here? I'd like to have something for when I'm just doing a little sanding so that resin dust doesn't get everywhere.
Yes, that's what I'm looking for too!
Did you find one? Otherwise here it is: bathroom fans.
Just visit the bathrooms/heating system section of your nearest hardware store and user the power of improvisation 😉
Done! Hahahaha
I want to ask what 3D printer do you print on?
Does the Baby Powder work as well to make them matte again after using resin to hide sanding marks?
what resin were you using for the mini at 2:17 to get that flexibility?
What grit are you using to smooth resin? Not the microgrinder but more like the mainsurface
i would loooooove to see some kitbashing with all of the loot studios stuff... i bet you could get crazy builds...
Trying to find a "filter fan" online for sanding, but having trouble finding one. Any tips or amazon link? I'm in the USA
agree
She's 🔥
Gonna be "That guy" who says, please wear a mask when sanding uncured/cured resin.
Are you one of them guys that use to go Karen mode on people when they wouldn’t wear their mask during 2020? Or nah? 😂
@@MidwinterEclipse WOW, a year old huh. Sure I'll bite. Some personal responsibility for your own health is just common sense. Ask any woodworker if they would use a mask while sanding.
@@brianblather yea, covid really gave masks a bad connotation. But it's almost like masks have been a thing long before and will be a thing long after. Your advice about wearing a mask for working with uncured resin and sanding, well, anything, is something that everyone should follow if they don't want to mess up their lungs or anything else.
I come from making gundams and other plastic model kits so I fill holes with tamiya putty. I think I like the resin method as it dries instantly with UV light. Putty takes a while.
Great video, anyone knows the name of that "sanding station" used to pick up the resin dust? I need one!
It's a nail dust collector!
Awesom video ! I have one question though. After printing a hollow model do I need to cure the resin inside the model or do I just make sure to wash most of it out before closing the hole? I heard that models crack of resin left inside.
you MUST cure the inside.
Can you link to the tools you recommended in the video. I've tried searching for dark containers and silicone brushes and i can't find anything close to what was in the video
amazing
Is sanding a must have process? Do Vallejo paints peel out if resin printed figure is not sanded first?
Paint should not peel off if you primed it beforehand, so we strongly recommend doing that. Sanding is used in order to remove any support marks 😉
Where did you get those little black boxes at?
And if you sand resin, please wear a mask ! Always.
Yes! Please do! You can see the safety equipment we use to do all the finishings down in minute 07:15 👍
I'd argue a hygiene mask isn't enough. You'd want a painter's mask or N95 ath the minimum, if not a full respirator with an P2 particle filter. Resin can cause allergies if you're exposed to regularly. Also, sanding might expose undercured resin so another blast of the good old curing light might be appropriate
Personally, I always wear a respirator and wet sand the resin. Can’t remember the last time I saw powder.
Can you link the uv containers you use please.
where can I find some nice black containers?
Does this apply to FDM prints as well?
Where to buy the micro grinder bit attachments?
Thank you
I often just 3d print the removed holes into their own model so they can just be plugged and glued back on. easy to do this in zbrush or your 3d modeling tools (Booleans) specially if the hole you need to make is huge. or designed it into the model . I often have the drain holes where I keyed the parts for assembly. that way when I assemble the multi part model the holes are instantly taken care of.
Where I can call find those small diam9nd beads for the dremel?
You should provide links to the products for us to purchase, or sell the products in your shop (unless you hate money😛)