FDM vs Resin

nagato01 Forumini Lieutenant Posts: 969	FDM vs Resin Jul 31, 2021 21:45:31 GMT via mobile nrnstraswa likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nagato01 on Jul 31, 2021 21:45:31 GMT This may have already been asked, but what is the difference between FDM and Resin on the XPForge 3D printed ships? Does anyone have a preference/know which one paints up better?
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FDM vs Resin Jul 31, 2021 22:40:15 GMT nagato01 and nrnstraswa like this

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Ghukek did a nice job of comparing materials here:  Comparison Thread

While he didn't compare FDM, it's going to be pretty similar to the grey PLA he talks about in the 2nd picture.

FDM essentially melts the plastic and then layers it on top of the previous layer. It's going to be rougher and you will need to do some clean up...look at the mast on this porter from XPForge:

The XPForge resin is cured and is able to provide high detail and smooth decks. Take a look at any of the carriers I've posted recently. You'll want resin if you're doing decals for carriers...the decal will show every flaw and imperfection of FDM. The resin, once primed, will be much easier to paint regardless of the type of ship...

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nagato01 Forumini Lieutenant Posts: 969	FDM vs Resin Jul 31, 2021 23:46:57 GMT via mobile nrnstraswa likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nagato01 on Jul 31, 2021 23:46:57 GMT Thanks! Much appreciated!
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brenticus86 Forumini Ensign Posts: 420	FDM vs Resin Aug 1, 2021 0:03:45 GMT via mobile nrnstraswa likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by brenticus86 on Aug 1, 2021 0:03:45 GMT Resin paints better and looks better but they are more fragile. Make sur to pad well for storage.

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FDM vs Resin Aug 1, 2021 0:33:14 GMT

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Aug 1, 2021 0:03:45 GMT brenticus86 said:

Resin paints better and looks better but they are more fragile. Make sur to pad well for storage.

I haven't noticed any fragility from the XPForge resin...it's much more durable than the Smooth, Fine Detail Plastic from Shapeways. I wouldn't smack it on a table or bend it too much, but I think it's tougher like the Shapeways WSF...

brenticus86 Forumini Ensign Posts: 420	FDM vs Resin Aug 1, 2021 0:45:17 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by brenticus86 on Aug 1, 2021 0:45:17 GMT Masts, cranes, and gun barrels mostly. That can be glued but there goes the paint job. FDM doesn’t have the weight. Not saying resin is bad just requires a bit more gentle treatment.

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FDM vs Resin Aug 1, 2021 10:45:39 GMT via mobile

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Jul 31, 2021 22:40:15 GMT grgbobe said:

Ghukek did a nice job of comparing materials here:  Comparison Thread

While he didn't compare FDM, it's going to be pretty similar to the grey PLA he talks about in the 2nd picture.

FDM essentially melts the plastic and then layers it on top of the previous layer. It's going to be rougher and you will need to do some clean up...look at the mast on this porter from XPForge:

The XPForge resin is cured and is able to provide high detail and smooth decks. Take a look at any of the carriers I've posted recently. You'll want resin if you're doing decals for carriers...the decal will show every flaw and imperfection of FDM. The resin, once primed, will be much easier to paint regardless of the type of ship...

Cheers!

Grey PLA in my comparison is coming from my FDM printer. I believe XPForge is using PLA in his as well so this is basically the same.

XPForge's resin is very close to Shapeways Accura Xtreme. We are used to Shapeways fine detail plastic. This is what's brittle. The resin is actually slightly more flexible than FDM and I highly recommend it. Shapeways resin is way too expensive but XPForge's is very reasonably priced.

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