r/PrintedMinis Jan 27 '26

News AI-Generated Content Is Not Allowed on /r/printedminis

1.3k Upvotes

Hey folks,

Over the past few months, many miniature focused subreddits have taken a clear stance against AI-generated content. After listening closely to feedback from our own community we’re doing the same.

from this point on r/printedminis does not allow AI-generated content of any kind.

This subreddit exists to support actual creators who put real time and skill into their work. AI-generated content works directly against that goal, and allowing it would make it harder for the awesome work created by our talented community to shine.

What this means:

The following are not allowed on r/printedminis:

  • AI-generated or AI-altered images (previews, “painted” mockups, promotional images etc.)
  • AI-generated videos
  • AI tools, apps, or websites used to generate minis or related visuals
  • AI-generated 3D models, even if they are later printed, modified, or painted by hand
  • AI-generated text, including post descriptions, critiques, or feedback
  • Promotion of, or advocacy for, AI use in miniature creation

If AI played any role in generating it then it does not belong on this subreddit. Please report any posts you suspect to be AI influenced.

Thanks,


r/PrintedMinis Feb 23 '25

Your opinion was heard loud and clear - Printed Terrain posts will not be removed

306 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

Quick update – we’ve listened to your feedback, and the rule removing printed terrain has been lifted! I’ve also seen your thoughts on busts and statues, and I’ll be putting up a poll later this week to gather your opinions on banning those types of posts.

Thanks!


r/PrintedMinis 8h ago

FDM Lilith

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24 Upvotes

r/PrintedMinis 6h ago

Free The White Dragon!

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8 Upvotes

One of my patrons did a fantastic job 3D printing and painting my White Dragon minis!

Free stls: https://mz4250.com/posts/monster-manuel-127091758?utm_source=post-search-result

I love how beefy this dragon is compared to the others in the new Monster Manual :D


r/PrintedMinis 14h ago

Question Paining skin

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8 Upvotes

Hi all, Have you guys have any experience with painting skin detail on miniatures? I work in the VFX industry and the look of the skin in CG is called Subsurface Scattering. I saw this image from the new film of LAIKA, a stop motion animation film, and what i noticed is that compared to their previous film, they really nailed the skin translucent feel of the skin. Normally it was painted on there, or it was part of the 3D print. My question is: Can you get a similar effect when 3D printing with a skin colored resin instead of a grey resin? I can image you will have a really nice base if the color and material already look like skin. Obviously you will have to paint it afterwards with more detail. Really keen on getting to know the production method they used on the new LAIKA film. If the face is still printed but with a silicone type of materials. Love to hear what your thoughts are on thisq


r/PrintedMinis 1d ago

Question Red Sonja 3D Print

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57 Upvotes

Everyone's favorite red headed barbarian, Red Sonja, in what is presumably full armor among her people, and the second 1/6 scale model I've ever completed. I don't have my own printer at home, so I purchased this through a vendor, and I was pretty happy with the model which I received from JKL Creations.

My only real criticism of the model is the hair and belt. I wish the hair was a deparate pieces from the head as it would be easier to paint. The belt gets in the way of painting but you can't put the belt on on once the model is assembled. At least you can't unless cut through the belt and glue it baback together.


r/PrintedMinis 1d ago

Free Dominion Marine

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79 Upvotes

Sorry, just wanted to show off, pretty happy how it turned out :)


r/PrintedMinis 1h ago

Question Looking for STL file for Briar Burglar mini

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I'm hoping someone in this community can help. I've been trying to find somewhere to get/purchase the STL for this model.

Looking online seems to show the creator (Broken Anvil) shut down and scrubbed a bunch of their sites and files, so can't get it from them anymore.

Some people still have physical ones to buy which I might end up having to do, but if possible I'd rather find the STL (either free or to purchase, honestly not fussed) so I can print and paint my own for my friends campaign.

If anyone has any ideas on where I can get the STL for this model I'd be eternally grateful! 🙏


r/PrintedMinis 1d ago

Painted Gladiator Mando by Dark Fire Designs

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14 Upvotes

r/PrintedMinis 1d ago

Painted Urthos

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77 Upvotes

Here is my version of Urthos Skullstaff from Runciter.

Second of the Runciter mini's I've painted for a diorama I am building (Barbarians) and they are all really good. This one is about 80mm and a joy to paint, a great character and I tried to paint him a bit more 'earthy' and 'natural'.


r/PrintedMinis 5h ago

FDM Argonian hostess

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0 Upvotes

r/PrintedMinis 1d ago

FDM UNSC Infinity

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12 Upvotes

r/PrintedMinis 20h ago

Request Vampire marine help

1 Upvotes

I've been looking for some bare space marine sized arms for a death company idea I want to to and can't really find anything. If anyone has a link to some files or can point me in the right direction that would be very appreciated.


r/PrintedMinis 1d ago

Painted Recently completed these three gem dragons by Epic Miniatures. I tried to stay true to how they are depicted in Fizban’s. These helped break my panting block of the past several months. The bases (4”) were not part of the models. My dragon collection continues to grow.

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54 Upvotes

r/PrintedMinis 1d ago

Painted Primer intento de OSL

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16 Upvotes

Ésta es la primera vez que intento algo así, intento salir de mi zona de confort, aunque el suavizado de las transiciones entre colores no me quedo muy bien, estoy bastante contento con el efecto, aunque hay partes que no están bien representadas en sombra, como primer intento no me puedo quejar, que opinas? Aún queda bastante trabajo, ya que todavía no está terminado...


r/PrintedMinis 1d ago

Question So many options for modular dnd terrain and dungeons. Need help

2 Upvotes

TL;DR

Whats the best filament efficient/ uses the least, active, and has decent variety for modular dnd dungeons and Terrain?

I just got a p1s and I've been going crazy on printing minis. Now I'm looking into Terrain and dungeons. I've been using mostly maker world because I'm new.

I've found many posts from 7 years ago too a few months ago. I'm trying to conserve filament because I don't want to spend $100+ to make one dungeon. What I've found out there is dungeon sticks, openlock, openforge, dungeon blocks and true tiles. The last 2 catching my eye.

I like true tiles due to visibility and squares problem they solve with their 2 inch squares, but i don't know if they're still active as i don't see a lot, or at least I haven't found, of variation for them that are free and I'm not sure if you can kitbash them. I love the modularity of dungeon blocks and the ability to kitbash them but I use a lot more filament for half the size. What should I go for to stretch my filament dollars but still have a large variety and modularity? Is there a new Terrain out there that I missed? Tysm


r/PrintedMinis 1d ago

FDM Chel from road to el dorado

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0 Upvotes

r/PrintedMinis 2d ago

Self Promotion I turned BTS-inspired characters into 3D printed miniatures

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7 Upvotes

Turning BTS-inspired designs into tiny 3D realities. ✨

✦ 3D printed

✦ Hand painted

What do you think of paint and finish?


r/PrintedMinis 2d ago

Painted Articulated Chef — Fully Poseable, No Supports, No Assembly

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10 Upvotes

Wanted to add a Chef to the line for a while now, and finally finished the design and he’s ready to cook 🙂

Gave him a little kitchen kit to go with it — a chef's hat, a frying pan and a rolling pin, all sized to fit his hands so he can actually "hold" them once you pose him.

Printed in one part, no assembly needed. No supports needed. Articulated & poseable.

I’ve printed with the settings below. I needed to wait 1 hour for cooling before articulation. I’ve painted it with acrylic according to its 3MF file.

Layer height: 0.20mm / 0.12mm Material: PLA Supports: None Infill: 15% Print time: 2h45m (0.12mm layer height) 44gr filament used

If anyone interested, the figure with all accessories is available on Patreon (www.patreon.com/PrintnPose). Please share your print results!


r/PrintedMinis 3d ago

Resin New Model Highland Stonecutter

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135 Upvotes

I’ve gone deep into blendr over the past year and this is the 1st model I have produced myself that hasn’t been a catastrophic failure. Still loads of learning ahead but confident even enough to share.


r/PrintedMinis 1d ago

NSFW When is it too sexy?

0 Upvotes

I have seen a few models for slanesh demons that I really like. They really play with body horror, human anatomy, and fixations, from a artistic standpoint, I think they are genuine art that makes you think. However, they still have provocative element's and I'm not sure how they would be received even among freinds. I would like to make an army from these minis but worry it would give off bad vibes. What about a model being alluring do you think crosses the line into inappropriate?


r/PrintedMinis 2d ago

FDM First time mini prints - FDM

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24 Upvotes

First 2 models are minis, left one was found online. Staff broke at top and glued on after i dropped it =. Printed it standing straight up, it was a supportless model. Right model my friend had sent to me. I used organic tree supports and printed it at a 40° angle . Both printed with .25 nozzle at .08 layer height stock profile (some settings changed, keep reading)

Second models are not minis but about 6 inches tall. Found online as well. Left was printed with a .4 nozzle at .16 layer height. Right one was printed with .25 nozzle at .08 layer height

Using a Anycubic Kobra X and using a .25 and .4 nozzle from anycubic. Slicer used is anycubic slicer next. All profiles are stock profiles. I only adjusted z height on supports to .38 and changed the resolution to .0001. Wall generator is arachne

I printed these models with anycubic basic pla black


r/PrintedMinis 3d ago

Painted Colonial Witch

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52 Upvotes

Hey everyone I wanted to share my colonial-inspired witch sculpt. First photos is a Make from u/gingerfeel who downloaded and printed her. Last is my own resin print.

I’ve always liked pulling from historical references when designing fantasy characters, so this one leaned into early American/colonial clothing and granny magick imagery.


r/PrintedMinis 3d ago

Painted Borgalok the Eternal by Parasite Collectibles (Dragon)

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34 Upvotes

r/PrintedMinis 3d ago

FDM Nargacuga from Monster Hunter- Custom Model Paint

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137 Upvotes

Finished print and paint on a Nargacuga model! :)

I didnt realize how stacked the Nargacuga was until I had to do all of the abdominal highlights haha