For the purpose of miniature wargaming, I’m considering getting into 3D printing because there are tons of amazing sculpts I’d love to get my hands on.

A couple of questions, though

I’ll admit I know next to nothing about 3D printing, but I could spend up to 300 eurodollars (or a bit more) on a 3D printer. Are there any key things to consider when picking up a printer? I don’t need the cheapest model, as price isn’t the main reason I’m getting into 3D printing. I care quite a bit about the quality of the finished models.

I live in an apartment, so does this even work logistically? I’m aware there are some health hazards with resin/3D printing—how serious should my concerns be about that? (That’s why I’m asking here and not in a 3D printing subreddit, where folks might be biased.)

Are there any recommended communities or YouTube channels for 3D printing? As I mentioned, I’ll be using this primarily for gaming miniatures and possibly wargaming terrain, not for other 3D-printable items.

  • JoeByeThen [he/him, they/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    5 days ago

    AFAIK, the resin is a hazard, but mostly to touch and ingestion, not to breathing, so if you use gloves, goggles, and don’t lick your gloves, I think you’re fine.

    Do not breathe in resin fumes, please. Whether handling or during curing. Whole lot of people out there saying it’s fine now have asthma and “allergies” to resin.

    • Comp4 [she/her]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
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      5 days ago

      I assume when you mention resin fumes, you’re referring to printing with resin?

      If I’m just buying a resin model, the main concern would be resin dust, right? Using disposable gloves and a chemical mask should be enough for any necessary cleanup, cutting, or other handling, correct?

      Basically, handling resin models should be less ‘dangerous’ than printing with resin, correct?

      I do take health serious. I bought one of these just for the purpose of priming models