Stylized 3D figure recreating Diego Armando Maradona's iconic handball goal in the 1986 World Cup. The sculpture captures Maradona rising toward the ball with his arm outstretched, the goalkeeper and defenders in action, and small stylized cherubs/angels inspiring the scene (symbolic element). Designed as a display piece: dynamic, dramatic, and suitable for printing in resin or FDM.

Materials

Resin (SLA/DLP/LCD) for maximum detail on faces and folds: standard resin 50–100 mm/s; for large parts, low-shrinkage resin.

FDM (PLA/PETG) if you prefer large, sturdy parts; use a 0.4 mm or 0.6 mm nozzle depending on time.

Orientation and supports

Resin: print the main body slightly tilted (30–45°) to reduce viewing planes and supports at anchor points (chin, arms, back). Separate cherubs as separate parts and orient them base down for fewer supports on faces.

FDM: Divide into 2–4 parts (body, head, arms/angels, base). Place the body with its back toward the bed to avoid large overhangs; generate supports on the arms and ball. Use tree supports for fine details.

Suggested parameters — Resin (high quality)

Layer: 0.025–0.05 mm

Base/normal exposure: according to machine/resin (use manufacturer's profile)

Resin: standard gray for details; option: hard resin for large parts

Suggested parameters — FDM

Layer: 0.12–0.20 mm (0.12 for more detail)

Nozzle: 0.4 mm

Infill: 10–20% (Gyroid or Grid)

Wall/Perimeter: 2–3 perfs (0.47–0.64 mm)

Retraction: 0.4–0.6 mm (Bowden) / 0.3–0.6 mm (Direct) depending on printer

Speed: 0.4–0.6 mm/s

Supports: generate them for arms, balloons, and protruding parts; use supports in places that are easy to clean.

Hollowing / Large resin

If you are printing in resin and the part is large, make hollows with 2–3 mm walls and add escape holes (2–3 mm) for drainage and resin cleaning. Place holes in the base and behind hidden areas.

Tolerances and joints

If the model is divided with joints for gluing, leave a tolerance of 0.2–0.4 mm between male/female parts depending on the precision of your printer. Design guide tabs for alignment.

Post-processing and painting

Remove supports with fine cutters; sand with 240 → 400 → 800 grit for a fine finish.

In resin: wash, cure, and sand; apply light gray or black primer.

In FDM: fill joints with epoxy putty, sand and apply primer.

Paint: acrylics for details (clothing, ball, skin); use washes to highlight folds and dry brushing for highlights.

Base: suggested rectangular base with grass relief or court section (paint with enamel or texture effect).

Suggested scales and dimensions

Recommended display scale: 1:6 to 1:10 (final height between 20–35 cm).

La mano de Dios - Diego Armando Maradona - Gods Hand soccer