Hero Forge Colour 3d Prints

Good spot. Got to say it looks good, I backed the Kickstarter earlier if only to see what they looked like. I did wonder what this technology would mean for prepaints in board games in next few years.

I think that is quite impressive and am intrigued how it is achieved.

I’m looking forward to hearing their thoughts now they have hands on product.

Personally, it’s not something that thrills me. But i’m interested in hearing about the technology, and if the claims match the outcome.

Received my 3D colour print from the Hero Forge Kickstarter. I’ve done a few models through them in the regular plastic (even had a project about it here –> https://www.ontabletop.com/project/1456954/  comparing the standard and premium plastic).

However, was not impressed with the quality of the colour print. Very grainy and rough compared to their regular plastic. Pic below shows it especially around the face and arms and throughout the body. 2nd pic is the mini beside two painted Hero Forge standard plastic minis. Interesting technology, but not there yet compared with other 3D-printing options, in my view.

That is damned impressive. Seems we are getting closer and closer to replicator technology in Star Trek every day

I think they are definitely looking good for what effectively is a first iteration of full colour 3D printing proces.
Yes, they can’t match the top end paint jobs as seen in magazines and such, but I’d argue that isn’t the goal and it probably will take a few more years and new tech to get to that point.

However when you look at the examples it shows that some colours are much more vivid than others.
So I wouldn’t be surprised if there are better looking examples out there.

I suspect that with minimal effort these minis could look even better.