🖨️ PRINT SETTINGS — Solid Figurine (FDM PLA / PLA+)

✅ Filament

PLA+ recommended

Benefits:

stronger than standard PLA

smoother finish

less brittle for thin features

Optional aesthetic filaments:

Matte PLA (best for sharp detail)

Silk PLA (shiny but softens edges)

Marble PLA (stone-like collectibles)

✅ Layer Height

Choose based on detail level:

Quality Level Layer Height

Premium / display grade 0.08–0.12 mm

High detail 0.12–0.16 mm

Standard 0.16–0.20 mm

Faces, scales, armour plating, fabric folds benefit from 0.12–0.16 mm.

✅ Nozzle Size

0.4 mm (ideal)

0.6 mm can be used for larger figures (less detail)

✅ Walls / Perimeters

4 walls/perimeters recommended

Why:

✅ prevents seam visibility

✅ strengthens edges

✅ improves sanding durability

✅ Infill (because model is solid)

15–25% Gyroid recommended

Notes:

Gyroid distributes strength evenly

Higher infill only needed for load-bearing parts

✅ Top & Bottom Layers

5–7 top layers

5–7 bottom layers

Prevents:

✅ pillowing

✅ light bleed-through

✅ thin caps

✅ Supports

Depends on pose and overhangs:

If designed support-free:

✅ None needed

If required:

Use Tree Supports

Overhang threshold: 50–55°

Support density: 8–12%

Support Z distance: 0.20–0.24 mm

✅ Speeds

To maximize detail:

Outer walls: 30–40 mm/s

Inner walls: 40–55 mm/s

Infill: 55–70 mm/s

First layer: 18–22 mm/s

Slower outer walls = smoother figurine.

✅ Temperatures (PLA+)

200–210°C nozzle

55–60°C bed

Cooling fan: 100% after layer 3

Higher temp improves layer bonding, lower temp improves detail — 205°C is a sweet spot.

✅ Adhesion

Use based on shape:

If wide base:

✅ Skirt only

If small footprint:

✅ 5–10 mm brim

If tall / thin model:

✅ brim + z-hop enabled

✅ Retraction (important for detail)

Typical starting point:

Retraction distance: 4–6 mm (Bowden) / 0.8–2 mm (Direct drive)

Retraction speed: 25–45 mm/s

Prevents:

✅ stringing

✅ blobs near facial features

✅ Cooling & Detail Preservation

Fan 100% on overhangs, faces, scales, armour edges

Enable "Slow down for small layers"

Minimum layer time: 8–12 seconds

✅ Optional Enhancements

For sharper edges:

✅ Line width 0.42–0.44 mm

For smoother curvature:

✅ Adaptive layer height

For hiding seams:

✅ Seam position: rear or sharpest edge

✅ Post-Processing (for collectible finish)

Optional but recommended:

Sanding order:

220 grit

400 grit

800 wet sand

Finishing:

✅ filler primer

✅ airbrush shading

✅ matte or satin clear coat

✅ gloss eyes / armour gems

🧪 If Printing in Resin (SLA/DLP)

(only if you request resin)

Quick summary:

Layer height: 0.03–0.05 mm

Anti-aliasing: 4–8

Hollow recommended

Drain holes REQUIRED

I can provide full resin settings if you specify:

✅ Elegoo / Anycubic / Phrozen

✅ Standard / ABS-like / Tough resin

Lizard Warrior figure