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I think your boss is ahead of the curve because right now a vast majority of 3D print designers are making stuff without a licence.

It's a mix of the fact that many IP holders don't seem to have noticed 3D printing as its either too new/too small/too niche for them to care.

GW notices, but then its their ballpark


The other angle is there are quite a few designers in places like Russia, Ukraine, china and countries where basically issuing take-down orders is hard to near impossible. I've also noticed that quite a few openly have a poor understanding of IP/copyright at even a basic level.




So I'd make darn sure you make a lot of noise that you're official because its rare right now. If possible even see if you can get some ad placement on official Bedethsa websites or something - ergo a linkback that publicly shows that you are 100% official not just saying it.

 Overread wrote:
I think your boss is ahead of the curve because right now a vast majority of 3D print designers are making stuff without a licence.

It's a mix of the fact that many IP holders don't seem to have noticed 3D printing as its either too new/too small/too niche for them to care.

GW notices, but then its their ballpark


The other angle is there are quite a few designers in places like Russia, Ukraine, china and countries where basically issuing take-down orders is hard to near impossible. I've also noticed that quite a few openly have a poor understanding of IP/copyright at even a basic level.


So I'd make darn sure you make a lot of noise that you're official because its rare right now. If possible even see if you can get some ad placement on official Bedethsa websites or something - ergo a linkback that publicly shows that you are 100% official not just saying it.

Modiphius have multiple games systems for fully licenced Bethesda IP's; anyone aware of those products is likely already very conscious that they're 100% official products. Their 3D printed stuff is (great, for one thing) but also only a pretty small section of the Fallout and Elder Scrolls ranges.

And now to updates!! After a slow start to the month and a bit of a background change - Print Hunter is back in full swing with the latest releases and model news for all your 3D STL needs

https://printhunter.org/model-news-and-site-relaunch-12-04-2022/


There's still a few older pages I need to update with links and such, but April is all fully functional with release data! And there are some really really great models out this month, quite a few doing models inspired by Elden Ring this month.

https://printhunter.org/model-news-and-releases-18-04-2022/

Big news post with a lot of new content! New Creators, new patreons and free models!!! Yep there's a good chunk of stuff updated at last!

Primal Beast Miniature https://printhunter.org/primal-beast-miniature/

A brand new patreon launching this month (still a few earlybird slots) with a focus on fantasy models, right now an Elden Ring inspired set with witches, werewolves, direwolves and a massive dragon






Last Sword Miniatures https://printhunter.org/last-sword-miniatures-release-april-2022/

Finally released their models for the month with an outstanding selection this time. A huge Skycutter dragon with a flying pose (which is rare in itself with 3D printing, where a lot of dragons are big but very grounded); a cannon set that's one of the best I've seen with a huge wealth of optional parts from defensive barricades to blown barrel/breach and a firing effect. Cavalry and heroic mounted leads for two factions.









One Page Rules https://printhunter.org/one-page-rules-release-april-2022/

Getting more and more popular and its easy to see why! Two army updates with the last of the Eternal Dynasty who get some big mechs this month; an update and addition to the Saurian army who are now going to feature with similar updates for the next few months. And a massive mechanical dragon model! If that isn't enough there's terrain, 2d printable assets, bases (round and square), markers and tokens. OPR really offer a lot each month!








And if you are after free, there's two big additions with Mini Monster Mayhem showing off a bunch of cute models and a huge spirit dragon
https://printhunter.org/mini-monster-mayhem-free-models/



And Printed Obsession who has a MASSIVE range of free models (I only touch the surface of what he's got
https://printhunter.org/printed-obsession-free-models/

Awesome idea, added to my favorites.

Thank you MaCa

In a timely move, one page rules currently has a 70% off sale on MyMiniFactory using OPRBDAY

 Flinty wrote:
In a timely move, one page rules currently has a 70% off sale on MyMiniFactory using OPRBDAY

Oh nice - its also the same discount level that they've got for patreon members

 Overread wrote:

And if you are after free, there's two big additions with Mini Monster Mayhem showing off a bunch of cute models and a huge spirit dragon
https://printhunter.org/mini-monster-mayhem-free-models/

Yikes.

Yeah that's kinda why it ended up being a free model - and its an awesome dragon!


In other news over 100 creators are now featured for the month of April!

https://printhunter.org/model-news-and-releases-25-04-2022-2/

https://printhunter.org/releases-april-2022/

EDIT For swift news:
Lord of the Print's massive Brachiosaurus Carvan from their first Dinotopia release is FREE for a limited time on MMF right now. This is a massive and outstanding model. And if you like that check out their current Patreon release which is a second wave of dinosaurs!
https://www.patreon.com/lordoftheprint
https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-brachiosaurus-caravan-180210



There's something in there for everyone I'm sure, with quite a few brand new patreons appearing this month with some really fancy and creative designs.

A tiny selection of highlights:

Awkward Penguin’s Minis
A very new patreon making dnd style adventure models. Only two models in total but at onyl £2.50 and with a free model on their patreon its pretty cheap to get into for some neat characters.

https://printhunter.org/awkward-penguins-minis-release-april-2022/




Runic Collectibles
Really high detail models that come in large and tabletop scales. This month they are going full necromancer style with undead warriors and a massive and really awesome two versions of undead beholder's - one skeletal the other more ghoulish
https://printhunter.org/runic-collectibles-release-april-2022/






Ratman Forge
New to the site and producing a range of varied models this month. From models themed around cyberpunk and wasteland settings to undead ghosts and a dark dragon rider. In addition a pair of fairies duelling over a log.

https://printhunter.org/ratman-forge-release-april-2022/

Great job collecting all of these in one place, there are so many.

Much appreciated.

I was just looking through patreon to see who has their May previews up.

My thanks both

Sadly I've had to pass on showing previews on the website this month. I just fell too far behind getting April's content up that putting up May's content felt counter productive. So I won't be showing previews this time around. Upside is it means I've added more April creators and I should have a better handle on May's releases going forward.



Also I've used the time to finish up my article on Health and Safety for 3D printing that I really do recommend you have a look at.
https://printhunter.org/3d-printing-health-and-safety-tips/



Also check out a few late entries this month including:
Lunaris Figures - who has just completed a really nice big model of a Dark Executor. This sculptor really surprises me because they've been going a while and yet hardly have any patreons. I think its because their release tends to come out on the last days of the month and they don't do much preview work.

https://printhunter.org/lunaris-figures-release-april-2022/





Clay Cyanide have also got all their models up in 3 sets now. Korean Mythology; Panda Village and Gator Warriors! Three diverse sets - the Korean is great fun as whilst you can see some cross overs with other eastern mythologies there's also some unique things of their own in there.

https://printhunter.org/clay-cyanide-release-april-2022/

Good work on that safety article,

One thing i'd suggest adding based on my experience of working in a Laboratory is that a lab coat is a great way to give yourself an extra layer of protection while working with chemicals

not only does it protect from splashes and spills if you don't notice you've got resin (or another chemical) on yourself you're not walking around in contaminated clothes all day (and the traditional white shows up spots of contamination much better than darker fabrics)

wash it frequently even if it doesn't look dirty (and every time you see it is) and it will serve you well