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Printing and assembling the samurai temple bell

2021-10-11 by David

Another week, another samurai terrain piece to show off! This week we've been test printing the upcoming Samurai Temple Bell, and here's a quick and easy assembly guide for you to take a look at!





£ The base prints in one easy piece, but it does require a print bed size of 155mm x 123mm - otherwise you will need to print the cut-up version and glue together.





£ The main frame prints in one piece, upside down. It does not require print supports. I recommend slotting the frame into the base BEFORE you add the 3 low beams to the legs, as it will help you to nudge the posts into place on their slots.

 

The bell simply glues onto the middle of the frame, but I will be painting it separately first. The rope and striking beam prints in two parts, and you might find it helpful to use some print supports there - although it should be possible to print without. The ropes simply slot into place on the frame, and you're ready for the roof.





£ The roof has 5 tiny built-in supports (shown in green in the image above), which should be removed with cutters during assembly.

 

Print the two halves and glue together, and then finish the model off with two ornamental dragonfish pieces. You're finished!





£ This is the completed temple bell! The roof is pretty glamorous compared to some other models, but temples tend to have those - and this small building is low enough for the ornamentation to be visible to people walking past.





£ I'm particularly pleased how well the kanji text on the front post came out, and the clear shapes of those thick ropes. With some luck, it should also print at 15mm scale without trouble, too!

 

That's the last of the 3 samurai designs for the moment - now I have to get busy with the painting, and get these ready for download! Watch this space...

 


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