Clairvoyance for 6 mm Scale Wargames - FDM Printable Without Supports

As with my other 6 mm scale miniatures I am trying to challenge what is possible with regular FDM printer (Prusa MK4 in my case). This over-weaponized mech is my original creation inspired by grimdark fishfolks and that mech wargame designs.

Beware: This model has many detailed parts that are glued together as with any other wargaming miniature. Some experience is required to assemble the model.

Customizatioin: The model is posable while assembling and has some alternative parts (arms, weapons) to choose from. You can use the separate parts for digital kitbashing as well.

Other materials: Superglue is required to assemble the model.

Printing Guide

I have created the model with FDM printing in mind (as I do not have adequate safe space for a resin printer), thus the model is composed of several parts that are printed separately and then assembled and glued together. As the model is in 6 mm scale, parts are tiny and precise nozzle (~0.2 mm) is required.

General Settings

• Material: Any quality grey PLA tested and recomended if you want to paint the model. Of course, you can print the parts directly in color. The model on the photo was printed with FillamentPM RePLA.
• Nozzle: 0.2/0.25 tested and required. If you want to use 0.4 nozzle, scale the model to 150 %.
• Layer Height: 0.07 or smaller tested and required. I print all my models with 0.07 layer height.
• Supports: Not required when printing individual parts.
• Brim: Selected bunny ears or overall brim recommended. I am using brim with 0.3 mm as separation gap.
• Infill: As prefered, in this scale it does not matter much (I am using 5-10% hexagonal or adaptive cubic).
• Speed: As with any other minis, slower is better even with modern IS capable printer (like 15 mm/s slow)
• Temperature: Lower temperature in general is recomended (like 190-210 with PLA) to minimize stringing and parts deformation.

Printing and Assembly Order

Do not panic! There are many parts, but with this guide, you can get the job done! You can print all the parts at once, but I recommend to follow the guide and print the parts in batches and immediately assemble as indicated in the guide. When you get comfortable with the parts and assembly, you can try a different route and create more dynamic pose (running, jumping, kneeling, targeting).

Step	Visual Guide
Print the following parts: BODY-A, BODY-B, HIP-A, HIP-B You can use the BODY.3mf batch file.	PRINTING STEP
Glue BODY-A to BODY-B to create a BODY assembly.
Glue HIP-A with HIP-B to create a HIP assembly.
Glue the HIP assembly to the BODY assembly. You can rotate the HIP to create more dynamic pose.
Print the following parts: COCKPIT, ANT-L, ANT-R, HEATSINK. You can use the COCKPIT.3mf batch file.	PRINTING STEP
Glue COCKPIT to the front top of model's body. Attach the two antennas (ANT-L, ANT-R) to the COCKPIT. Attach HEATSINK to the top of model's body.
Print the following parts: BACKPACK-A, BACKPACK-B, BACKVENT You can use the BACKPACK.3mf batch file.	PRINTING STEP
Glue together BACKPACK-A, BACKPACK-B and BACKVENT to create a BACKPACK assembly.
Glue BACKPACK assembly to the model.
Print the following parts: DRAGON, SHLDRCAN-A-R, SHLDRCAN-B-R, BIGGUN-L-A, BIGGUN-L-A. You can use the WEAPONS.3mf batch file.	PRINTING STEP
Glue DRAGON to the model's chest. Glue the SHLDRCAN assembly to the model. Glue the BIGGUN assembly to the model.
Print the following parts: 2x ALT-ARM-GUARD, 2x ALT-UPPER-ARM, LASER-BASE-L, LASER-BASE-R, TWINLASER-L, TWINLASER-R You can use the ALT-ARM.3mf batch file.	PRINTING STEP
2x glue ALT-ARM-GUARD to ALT-UPPER-ARM to prepare ARM assemblies.
Glue the two ARM assemblies to the model.
Glue TWINLASER-L to LASER-BASE-L and TWINLASER-R to LASER-BASE-R to create a LASER assemblies.
Glue the two LASER assemblies to the model.
Print the following parts: 2x FEET, UPPERLEG-L-A, UPPERLEG-L-B, UPPERLEG-R-A, UPPERLEG-R-B, LOWERLEG-L-A, LOWERLEG-L-B, LOWERLEG-R-A to LOWERLEG-R-B You can use the LEGS.3mf batch file.	PRINTING STEP
Glue UPPERLEG-L-A to UPPERLEG-L-B to create an UPPERLEG-L assembly. Glue UPPERLEG-R-A to UPPERLEG-R-B to create an UPPERLEG-R assembly.
Glue the two UPPERLEG (L/R) assemblies to the model.
Glue LOWERLEG-L-A to LOWERLEG-L-B to create a LOWERLEG-L assembly. Glue LOWERLEG-R-A to LOWERLEG-R-B to create a LOWERLEG-R assembly.
Glue the two LOWERLEG (L/R) assemblies to the model.
Glue the two FEET to the model as pictured.
Print BASE, LABEL and STRIPES. You can use the BASE.3mf batch.	PRINTING STEP
(OPTIONAL) Glue BASE to the prepared model. You can use the model without base or use another base as preferred.
(OPTIONAL) Glue STRIPES to the front of the model to indicate which direction the model is facing. Glue LABEL to the other side to identify the model.