Miniaturen

Angle miniatures between 35° and 45° backwards relative to the build plate. This places heavy support contact points on the underside of cloaks, backplates, and bases, keeping the chest armor, face, and weapon edges pristine and scar-free.

For competition-grade miniatures, slice at 0.03mm or 0.025mm layer heights on MSLA printers. Balance exposure times with calibration plates (like the Cones of Calibration) to prevent over-curing and losing fine chainmail and facial expressions.

Wash prints twice in 99% isopropyl alcohol (dirty wash then clean ultrasonic wash). Ensure prints are bone-dry before UV curing. Apply a micro-fine acrylic primer (such as Vallejo or Citadel) in light dust coats to preserve micropores for hobby painting.