May 20, 2023
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Hi there!
This is my 3D model of Ciri, based on her Alternate Look from The Witcher 3 DLC.
There are already quite a few rather excellent commercial Ciri figures out there, and so creating something that felt different and not a blatant copy was surprisingly difficult. But I think I managed to create something that I can call my own, whilst still being true to the overall look, and also the game and environment she lives in.
As always, I have done my best to split the model in such a way that you can piece her together with little to no visible seams.
All parts have been test printed on my OG Elegoo Mars, minus the main base pieces, which were printed on my trusty ol' Wanhao i3 Plus.
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All of the main Ciri parts fit on an OG Elegoo Mars (and will for similar sized machines), with the exception of the Sword Sheath. I have provided a split version for those - like me - printing on a smaller resin machine. The Sword Blade does fit, however (Just!)
As for the base pieces, the main base pieces will need to be printed on an FDM machine, as will Ciri-Base-Rocks-A. If you have a larger format resin machine however, you can go nuts and do whatever suits you best. Just know that I'm insanely jealous!
If you plan to print her at anything less than 100% scale, you should consider printing the so-called FDM Friendly version of the head, even on a resin machine. Those strands of hair are just right at 100% scale, but anything less, and they're gonna be super fragile and hard to use.
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As is always the case (for me at-least) with these models, I have designed them with Resin Printing in mind, because first and foremost, that's how I want to print her myself. This doesn't mean that they won't print on an FDM machine - they will - but I haven't optimised them for such. Time and time again, people surprise me by printing my files on FDM with surprisingly good results. If you know what you're doing, then you'll probably have success.
I have done one small things to make FDM printing a little easier though, and have included an FDM ‘friendly’ version of the head, without the surface level details, and with her hair strands flat against her face. I've also added a flat surface to the bottom for easier build plate adhesion.
To go through and make this model fully FDM optimised, It would take many hours of work which - at this time - I wont be doing. (Sorry..)
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In general, everything is pretty self explanatory. There is a single main base piece, or a version split into four, for smaller FDM machines. A join peg has been provided for the four part base. You will need eight in total, and they should be printed flat on the bed for rigidity.
I have included some information sheets regarding the various pieces for the base. Including information on the placement of the rocks, and also of the plants.
Regarding the assembled base. The idea is that she's standing in a swampy environment. There are a few low points around the base, mainly around the severed Hags head, but also amongst the rocks too. The idea I had is to tint some clear resin a murky brown, and fill these low points to simulate the swamp environment. Of course, it's entirely up to you.
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I'm happy to help with any issues you may have with a specific part. Any sweeping changes though will not be made. Such as: ‘Hey, could you make a version where she’s wearing a giant Pikachu hat?' - No…No I don't think I will… Or, y'know…more sensible (but still unlikely) requests.
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Now, I know some people get very faint of heart when a slicer brings these two words up.
Firstly, take a deep breath. It's ok. It's ok!
All of the individual parts have been individually re-meshed into a solid, airtight mesh. I have checked all parts for the dreaded Non-Manifold, and they are all just fine!
However…depending on your slicer, these dreaded words may appear on a part that has stitches.
What you need to do - if this happens - is take another deep breath, and ignore it. Completely ignore it. It's fine. It's ok. (This is the case 99% of the time, just for future reference - unless a model is just…wow, horridly bad.)
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Oh you're still reading? Ok…err, well…If you liked my file, and indeed any of my other files, and would like to help fund my Greggs sausage roll addiction (If you're in the UK, you know what I mean..), you can via this link: https://ko-fi.com/magnavis_3d
I look forward to seeing your finished prints!
Thank You!
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THESE FILES ARE PROVIDED FOR FREE ON A NON-COMMERCIAL LICENSE - PLEASE DO NOT SELL PRINTS OR COPIES OF THESE FILES
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