Mul Gladiator with Carrikals (Dark Sun)

prusaprinters

<p>I made this mul gladiator in Blender basing the armor off of one of Brom's Dark Sun drawings. Since I made these models for my game I thought I would share with others. Some aspects of the design are simplified and exaggerated so that they can be relevant in a miniature scale. It also makes the model easier for FDM printing.&nbsp;</p><p>Behold my print example complete with the effects of high humidity and a 1 hour paint job! But good enough for game. :)<br>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Dark Sun Gladiators:</strong><br>&nbsp;</h3><blockquote><p><i>"All through the long day, scores of these warriors enter the arena to fight for the entertainment and edification of the crowd. Though the sand on the arena floor absorbs most of the blood spilled onto it, the darkened patches begin to run together, and soon outnumber those areas that are free of the blood's stain. Kestrekels hover high overhead, hoping for some of the flesh scattered by every blow." - From The Complete Gladiator's Handbook</i></p></blockquote><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/222853/rich_content/77e5417a-0eaf-4a9c-94f4-77bf470ed504/image.jpeg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22a2268abf-92a3-458e-adeb-367804a8a1bf%22%2C%22w%22%3A348%2C%22h%22%3A425%7D" alt="320 389 "></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Printing Notes:</strong></h3><p><strong>General Note</strong>: I print in FDM so I try to make my models FDM friendly. Though it should be noted that I print at 0.1 to 0.05mm layer heights and with a 0.25mm nozzle. You may find you need to make adjustments to supports to accommodate your printer or print settings.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Supports:</strong> When I print (FDM) I tend to mix tree supports and standard Prusa Slicer rectilinear supports. I find that tree supports work well for downward pointing tiny fiddly bits and the reclaimer supports work well everywhere else. If you are printing in SLA you will need to generate your own supports. If you are printing in FDM feel free to use my gcode or 3mf file. Keep in mind the gcode specs. One is for 0.25mm nozzle the other is for 0.4mm. Your mileage may vary so you may want to do your own supports.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tiny Fiddly Bits:&nbsp;</strong>This model has some tiny fiddly bits that need extra support tlc. These areas are under the top carrikal handle and blades. When making your own supports be mindful of these areas.</p><p><strong>Tiny Details:</strong> Some tiny details will not show up when printing in miniature scale. I just get carried away in Blender sometimes. They don't all print, but I like knowing they are in the model.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Need more muls?</h3><p><a href="https://www.printables.com/model/222856-mul-gladiator-with-dragon-paw-dark-sun">https://www.printables.com/model/222856-mul-gladiator-with-dragon-paw-dark-sun</a></p><p><a href="https://www.printables.com/model/223356-mul-gladiator-with-cahulaks-rikus-dark-sun">https://www.printables.com/model/223356-mul-gladiator-with-cahulaks-rikus-dark-sun</a></p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3><strong>Enjoy</strong></h3><p><i>(next I am working on a set of three fem-mul models!)</i></p>