Today I received the package which has 14 models in, 2 sets of paints, a set of brushes with varying thicknesses and the moulding clay. I did some research to find out the best process for painting 3D printed models. I created a step by step plan of what to do. First use tweezers and little scissors to pick of the big bits of extra filament. Then use the moulding clay to add in certain bits that didn’t print such as hands, phones and caps. Then sand down the models to create a smoother finish. For this I will use different grains of sandpaper, a tooth brush, craft knife and tweezers. Then I’ll need to spray them with a primer, this will make the paint stick better. I’ll buy this from hobby craft for £11.50. Next is the actual painting, this will require some trail and error to see how many layers of paint it takes. A tip I learnt was to desaturate the colours with some grey to make the models appear larger and more realistic. Finally I’ll spray the models with a clear sealer to stop the paint running and give it a matte finish. I’ll also buy this in hobby craft for the same price. I aim to have these done by September so I can send them back ready to be put in the Great Hall model for display.
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Samuel Green Illustration 