How to Print High-Quality Minis with FDM Printers (32mm Experiment)

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Is it possible to 3D print FDM miniatures with resin quality? We put the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon to the ultimate test: printing Loot Studio’s ultra-detailed 32mm miniatures, designed for resin printers. To print our FDM miniatures in this video, we used PLA filament. We experimented with layer heights as low as 0.06mm and swapped nozzles from 0.4mm to 0.2mm to capture textures, armor engravings, and dragon spines. The results? - Shockingly crisp details—but not without challenges. In this deep dive, we break down speed vs. quality trade-offs and reveal how much you can save printing in FDM. Is resin still the gold standard for tabletop RPGs, or can FDM’s affordability and durability win you over? Watch as we weigh post-processing hassles, print longevity, and hidden tricks to minimize layer lines. This video is not sponsored by Bambu Lab. ____________________________________________________ 👍Did you like this video? Remember to hit the like button and subscribe to our channel! 🔔 Get epic minis every month—pick this month’s bundle, any from our catalog, or even 2 at once! Subscribe through the links below: fantasy bundles - https://links.lootstudios.com/quality-minis-fantasy sci-fi bundles - https://links.lootstudios.com/quality-minis-scifi Follow us on Instagram to get access to a lot of content: https://www.instagram.com/loot.studios/ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 - Introduction & Challenge 02:16 - Selecting Test Models 02:45 - Initial Layer Height Tests 03:35 - Support Removal Challenges & Fixes 04:27 - Printing Speed vs. Quality 06:30 - Support Configuration Deep Dive 08:51 - Layer Seam Adjustments 09:55 - Testing 0.2mm Nozzle 12:47 - Cost Analysis: FDM vs. Resin 14:55 - Conclusion & Final Thoughts 🖋️New to 3D printing and don’t know where to start? Discover how to go from zero to hero (FOR FREE) here! https://links.lootstudios.com/3DPH_YT 🆓If you want to get some free minis, this is your link: https://links.lootstudios.com/FMP_YT 🖌️ If you want to know how to paint your 3D minis like a pro, this is the playlist that will help you do it: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLscGK0isZXLAI6TmA7xhh4LQeACx-OgFZ Read nice and new content on 3D printing minis and learn something new every day! Check out our blog: https://links.lootstudios.com/blog_yt See you soon! #3dprinting #TabletopGaming #hobby #dungeonsanddragons #3dprintable #paintingtutorial