Elastowit in Ukraine makes various science fiction figures.
I managed to pick up a few of them recently.
They came with these horses which I am not sure are made by them, but are included in their sets.
This is a regular plastic cast horse.
I don't have the saddle on right, but I wanted to you see the horse.
Nice and smooth.
Excellent model.
But look at this horse pose, these are 3d printed horse. The one on the right is untreated.
Here is a close up of the striations, or ridges on the 3d printed horse. Not a bad looking horse model, but not optimal.
Here is the same horse figure with a new coating on it.
The coating is made by Smooth-On to smooth out the striations on a 3d printed model.
It got it by mail from the manufacturer.
Mix parts A and B and brush it on.
It is kind of think and there is a bit of a learning curve but this is my first use of it and I am pretty happy with the result.
4 comments:
Are those horses 3D-printed by you?
I've heard of XTC-3D but haven't found it in Norway. Instead I use inexpensive rattle-cans of spray filler for cars. With several coats I usually gets a smooth finish without layer lines and sanding is optional. Since it's khaki colored it works well for a primer as well.
Thanks for commenting Roger. Oh, no, I have no skill at 3D printing. I got them from Elastowit with some of their Planet of the Apes figures. I don't think they made them either. Spray filler for cars? I may have to try that! I order XTC-3D direct from the manufacturer. A quick email to them may get you a local vender.
The photos of the Skyfighter in this blogger-post will give you an idea of the process. I use spray filler for all models with visible layer lines. Sometimes I use multiple layers. Only $7,50 for a can of 400ml.
https://modelrailsandwargames.blogspot.com/2024/08/making-v-miniatures-on-budget.html
Very nice.
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