Witcher-Inspired Miniature (Self-Cosplay Edition)
🧩 Description
A chibi-style miniature inspired by my own Witcher cosplay. Designed for desktop display, dioramas, or as a paintable figure. The sample photo shows the model after post-processing and painting for reference.
🔎 Print-Readiness (at a glance)
Project profile: prepared for upright printing (face forward), added a base
Layer height: 0.20 mm
Walls / perimeters: 2
Infill: 15%
Supports: Required (everywhere) — the included .3mf for Creality K1C contains optimized support settings for all critical overhangs
Brim: Optional
Scale: Prints cleanly at 70–140% (default ≈ 90–110 mm tall)
🛠️ Technical Details
Style: stylized/chibi; manifold/watertight mesh
Orientation: upright to prioritize face and cloak surfaces
Post-processability: designed for sanding, priming and painting
🖨️ Recommended Printing Settings
Layer height: 0.20 mm (use 0.12–0.16 mm for finer facial detail)
Walls / perimeters: 2 (use 3 if you want extra sanding headroom)
Infill: 15% (Gyroid or Grid)
Top / Bottom: 4–5 / 4–5
Supports: Enable supports everywhere. Prefer using the included K1C .3mf (preconfigured). If slicing elsewhere, replicate comparable density/contact settings.
Brim: Optional
Material: PLA for easiest finishing; PETG for extra toughness; ASA for UV-exposed displays
Adhesion: PEI smooth/texture with a light glue stick
Fit tuning: If any accessory variant feels tight/loose, adjust Horizontal Expansion (XY Compensation) by ±0.05–0.15 mm (don’t scale the whole model)
🎨 Post-Processing (what I did in the example)
Support removal: Gently remove supports with flush cutters; avoid twisting small details.
Sanding: quick pass 240→400 grit on cloak/base; spot-sand face only as needed.
Filler-primer: 2–3 light coats; sand 600–800.
Base coats: acrylic or rattle-can (skin, leather, steel).
Details: dry-brush metallics on sword/armor; thin washes in recesses.
Seal: satin or matte varnish.
📌 Notes from Experience
The model prints reliably at 0.20 mm / 2 walls / 15% infill with supports enabled everywhere; the included .3mf for K1C gives a clean result out of the box.
If you see slight first-layer bulge on the base, enable Elephant Foot Compensation (~0.2 mm) for crisp edges.
PLA finishes beautifully with minimal sanding; for frequent handling choose PETG.