u/CautiousPark8813

I would like to discuss the issue of dismantling.

I would like to discuss the issue of dismantling.

Hello everyone, I’m new to Reddit. I currently work at a board game company. I’d like to share some experiences and lessons about board game miniatures and garage kits. I’m still learning, so feel free to point out anything I get wrong. Today I want to talk about a common issue new hobbyists run into: how to assemble disassembled model parts.

Many have just come into contact with Garage Kit 3D designers often encounter a problem when dealing with model combinations, that is, what kind of shape should I use? Here I would like to talk about this topic from a production perspective and share my experience. I drew two pictures to illustrate the situation. The first picture is a trapezoidal shape, narrow at the top and wide at the bottom. This shape is often seen in the upper and lower combinations of models, because many gk models (Garage Kit)During production, the model is often slightly deformed due to various reasons. With this trapezoidal structure, there is a large margin for adjustment. The second type is like a rectangle with a corner cut off. This shape is often used in parts that require external shape. This structure has high requirements for accuracy, and it cannot be assembled in place if slightly deformed. This is very important for players who paint models. When designing models, we will also take these factors into account as much as possible,thanks !

u/CautiousPark8813 — 2 days ago
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It's a very cute model tool rack.

A very cute model rack that holds almost all my model tools.Just not solid wood.

u/CautiousPark8813 — 3 days ago

How does a board game model go from design to finished product?

I recently graduated from university and joined a board game team. Everyone here is really amazing. However, I still have a lot to learn and plenty of shortcomings to improve on, so I want to keep a record of my study and work daily life.

Today I’d like to talk about one of my daily jobs — processing and adjusting board game miniatures.

Why do we need to modify these models? Many miniatures are exquisitely designed with intricate details, yet they are too complicated for factories to produce. Manufacturers tend to prefer simple designs for mass production, which means revisions and adjustments are essential.

Therefore, one of my main daily tasks is to sort out and revise the model files provided by clients.

This picture shows a typical example. Sorry that I can’t show you the full image. It is a humanoid monster made of stones with an uneven surface.

I am smoothing out all the uneven parts on it to ensure smooth demolding during mold production. The yellow part stands for the front mold, and the blue part is the rear mold. The joint between yellow and blue is commonly known as the parting line, while the middle part is the finished miniature product.

I’m trying my best to make the parting line flatter and smoother, meanwhile keeping the overall shape natural and vivid instead of stiff. It is really challenging, and I’m still learning steadily.

Feel free to leave your comments and suggestions about my work. I will read every single message carefully. Thank you!

u/CautiousPark8813 — 4 days ago

When I first used a board game table...

I used it when playing Gloomhaven with friends at a board game café, and I fell in love with it right away.

u/CautiousPark8813 — 4 days ago