The made in France of 3D printing

The two 3DMF mates in the middle of a match in Novi Sad, Serbia against Germany for the WTC 9th Age

3D Minis Factory is above all a team of players and enthusiasts!

If you have to remember 4 things about 3D Minis Factory :

  • The best resin in the world for our miniatures

  • Each miniature (or almost!) is measured for you, scaled for the main games and compared with King Arthur, to avoid the usual scaling problems of 3D printing 

  • Thousands of figures, blitzes, bases, scenery available + Possibility to print your 3D files. (Patreon/Myminifactory/etc.)

  • Partnerships with your game shops => Our partner shops

In short, you're on the site we've been dreaming of finding for years, created by miniature game enthusiasts for over 20 years!

(And who are now making video content!)


 

3D Minis Factory is above all exclusive services!

Quality at 3D Minis Factory

All figures are printed in AmeraLabs TGM-7 resin, the best resin for both gamers and painters, and it's not us who say so!

All models are very detailed, printed in 30 or 50 microns depending on the figure and the range.

They can be painted with any range of paint dedicated to miniatures. We recommend using a spray primer to improve adhesion before painting.

Our models will be delivered cleaned of their printing substrates, there will usually be some substrate marks which you can easily sand off as if it were a traditional plastic figure.

Our company is officially authorized to sell physical prints of the various figurines on the site.

You can see some of the figures we have printed for our customers on our Instagram account every day:

Scaling up

What are the differences between 28mm and 32mm?

28mn : Perfect scale for wargames like Warhammer, 9th Age, etc.

32mn : Heroic scale perfect for skirmish games like Age Of Sigmar, Starwars Legion, Saga, Role Playing Games like D&D or collectors

But also

40mn : Ladder for your superheroes battles ! (Marvel when you hold us...)

15mn : Ladder for your epic battles ! (Currently on request only)

Scaling according to 3D Minis Factory

Each creator designs his figures according to a scale for his entire range. (Usually 28mm or 32mm)

Nothing is more frustrating than to realize that figures from different ranges are not at the same scale...!

With 3D MINIS FACTORY, you have the possibility to choose the desired scale when selecting your product in order to be as close as possible to your game but also to have the most compatible miniatures possible between them!

Skirmish or regiment, there is something for everyone!

The Collection size figures

Indeed, you can also find figurines that we call collectible figurines!

These are large figurines specially designed for painting and display.

Of course, you can ask us to enlarge any figurine, but be aware that not all of them are suitable for the Collection size.

1/6, 1/8, 1/10 or 1/16, but what is it and what does it mean?

The standard height for a male person in the miniatures is calculated at an average of 1800 mm (1m80) for 1:1 scales.

From there, we have :

  • Scale 1 / 16 = 112,5 mm from feet to eyes
  • Scale 1 / 10 = 180 mm from feet to eyes (7-8 cm for bust)
  • Scale 1 / 8 = 225 mm from feet to eyes (10-11 cm for bust)
  • Scale 1 / 6 = 300 mm from feet to eyes (Used mainly for busts, 12-14cm) 

Be careful though, 1m80 is the average height of a human, you have to take into account the vision of the creator:

Exemple :

  • 1. In many cases, women's body size is smaller than men's.
  • 2. Children or teenagers are shorter than adults.
  • 3. Monsters or other inhuman characters (from movies, comics, etc.) are usually taller than humans.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us! (Facebook, Email, Chat, carrier pigeons...)

The Mirror Mode

Mirror my beautiful mirror...

The Mirror Mode allows you to have the figure printed in reverse, doubling the possibilities!

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Your Butcher character is supposed to be left-handed, why would he hold his cleaver in his right hand?

Choose the mirror mode and this right-handed Butcher becomes left-handed with a simple click!

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Want two zombie regiments, but with even more variety?

Choose a regiment in standard mode and a second one in mirror mode!

You'll have 2 different regiments!

The bases

Have the bases ready to use!

At 3D Minis Factory, we are gamers above all, and what we want, as soon as we receive our figures, is to be able to make them stand up straight! And therefore... to be able to find them a base!

Free MDF bases!

And yes, for all the figurines purchased without a thematic base or resin base, you can, as soon as you unpack the product, install it comfortably on its MDF base!

For those who don't know yet, MDF bases are much more environmentally friendly than plastic bases and just as practical.

One base... then another... and another...

Do you need a specific base for your figure? Don't hesitate to tell us when you order!

Ameralabs TGM-7 resin ! A PARTNER TO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE

The best resin in the world for miniatures!

Ameralabs is a brand that was founded on the premise that the 3D printing market needed a resin that was fast to process but capable of great detail.

And yes, at 3D Minis Factory, we don't stop at offering you thousands of references, we only print them with the best resin on the market! 

And of course, except for the weapon blitzes, all the figures arrive at your home without printing supports!

t is in this spirit that AmeraLabs TGM-7 was born. The latest addition to the AmeraLabs range, this resin is specially designed for making figurines. Its colour is very close to the plastic colours known to enthusiasts.

It offers a smooth and non-brittle result. This makes it stand out from other available solutions and makes it one of the best resins on the market.

Some external videos on AmeraLabs!

Very good video from Eskice Miniature, which finally convinced us to launch 3DMF with only AmeraLabs!

Don't hesitate to discover Aron and these great videos : eskiceminiature3d.fr (External website)

For our English speaking friends, another video that also talks about the AmeraLabs TGM-7!

For more information, please visit the website of our partner : AmeraLabs (External website)

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

Durcissement rapide

Faible odeur

Excellents détails

Surface dure et non collante pouvant être peinte

Plus flexible, moins cassable

Compatible avec la plupart des imprimantes 3D à résine LCD

Check out some AmeraLabs TGM-7 prints on our Instagram account!

Post Treatment by 3D Minis Factory

Loyalty programme with 3D Minis Factory

For every purchase, we will credit your loyalty account with 2.5% of the amount of the purchased figurines!

This voucher can be used in conjunction with current and future offers!

You can find the status of your loyalty account directly in your customer area!

WHAT IS 3D PRINTING OF MINIATURES

What is 3D printing?

3D printing includes all processes that allow the creation of a three-dimensional object from a digital model.

 The creation of a 3D object is based on an additive method. This means that the object is manufactured by superimposing successive thin layers until the final result is obtained.

The way 3D printing works is in contrast to the extrusive methods (where material is removed) traditionally used in industry.

And more precisely, how does it work?

In 3D printing, everything starts with a computer model of the part to be manufactured. This is designed using software.

 Once the modelling is complete, the object is cut ("slicing" in English). This stage consists of cutting the model into thin layers to make it compatible with the printer.

 The actual printing then begins. Each layer is successively printed until the desired object is obtained.

FDM, ALS, what's the h***?

Today, there are two main methods of 3D printing: Fused Wire Deposition (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA). Both processes use the same principles as above, but use them in different ways. Each method has its own advantages and fields of application. Far from being opposed to each other, they are complementary in certain aspects.

  • Fused Wire Deposition (FDM)

This is the most common 3D printing process used by individuals. It is accessible and rather cheap. Printing is based on a succession of layers obtained through a heated nozzle. The accuracy of the printing depends on the size of the nozzle used to melt the plastic.

This method is less accurate but less expensive. It is suitable for larger prints with less detail. Only one object can be printed at a time.

  • Stereolithography (SLA)

Stereolithography is one of the first 3D printing processes developed in the 1980s. SLA uses a laser to convert resin from a liquid to a solid state by photopolymerisation. Here the accuracy depends on the resolution of the printing screen.

This method allows very high precision prints. More expensive, it has the advantage of being able to print several objects simultaneously (as long as the size of the screen allows it)

At 3D MINIS FACTORY, we combine these two complementary technologies to guarantee quality products to our customers in the shortest possible time.

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