Another Cold One Thread

[Lord-Marcus]

Not sure if this was for me or not, but thank you anyway!

How easy is it to get started for a total beginner?

Is it "worth" it instead of buying models or better to consider it as another hobby?

I always see things about 3D printing technology advancing and wondering whether it is worth waiting for prices to reduce or to bite the bullet?

Apart from the 3D printer itself, what other accessories are needed (apart from safety equipment etc), e.g. curing stations etc?

Thank you in advance!

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[Izla]

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Thank you for the comprehensive reply! I could set things up in our garage if/when I start but I barely have time to paint at the moment so will have to leave it until the future. In the mean time I'll have to find a reputable printing service in the UK

Out of interest, what would you recommend as a good starter resin printer?

 

[Lord-Marcus]

Thank you for the comprehensive reply! I could set things up in our garage if/when I start but I barely have time to paint at the moment so will have to leave it until the future. In the mean time I'll have to find a reputable printing service in the UK

Out of interest, what would you recommend as a good starter resin printer?

Elegoo mars 2 pro. Good starter machine. Not so much forgiving as it is easier to deal with issues.

Do not go with anything like an anycubic mono X or similar sized printer. Larger printers like that come with their own bag of worms.

And get screen protectors at the same time. I would suggest bullet brand as Bobby and his team have always done right by me.

 

[Lawot]

To start, I think Cold Ones are pretty bad looking models like most, but I actually quite like the rider. My preferred method of fixing them would naturally be to put in drakespawn (or the Dark Elf Cold Ones if you are from fantasy) as replacement models, but doing that for all of them would be pretty expensive. Not only did I grab the original start collecting box from Fantasy, but with the price difference from the new Start Collecting box to the Carnosaur model, its insane to buy the single model. Long story short, I have 33 cold ones I would need to convert, or the equivalent of buying 7 Drakespawn knight sets for around about $230.

Just gonna say...eBay was my friend on Cold Ones. I only needed eight, but eventually I found them for a few dollars apiece. I used regular Saurus Warriors as the riders. I'm happy with the result!

https://www.lustria-online.com/threads/cold-one-riders-saurus-knights.12688/#post-196418

 

[Izla]

Elegoo mars 2 pro. Good starter machine. Not so much forgiving as it is easier to deal with issues.

Do not go with anything like an anycubic mono X or similar sized printer. Larger printers like that come with their own bag of worms.

And get screen protectors at the same time. I would suggest bullet brand as Bobby and his team have always done right by me.

Great advice, thank you once again!