Saturday, June 7, 2025

3D Printed "Empire" Knights

Here are the figures I picked up from Etsy. Very nice figures, but lack the iconic cloth skirts or tunics worn over their armor.

The material used is very sturdy and not brittle at all.
Kept things simple by given them all a blue color scheme, which works with the French standard.
Below is a comparison shot, left to right: GW Empire; Wargames Atlantic Renaissance Heavy Cav; 3D print; and Perry WotR Mounted MAA. Besides the bulkiness of the GW figure, they all work well enough together.
Below are 3D files of "proper" Gendarmes from Wargames Atlantic Digital. Since I don't ever plan on having a 3D printer, will have to wait until they're available already printed.
Getting these out of the way, I can now start on the Victrix Greek and Persian Wars Hoplites. Thanks for checking out the blog, and wishing you all the best.
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16 comments:

  1. CyrusJune 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM

    Excellent knights Dean!

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    1. DeanMJune 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM

      Thanks, Mike! These guys are very nice - and should be a nice addition to the Italian Wars project. Kindest regards, Dean

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  2. Jonathan FreitagJune 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM

    These mounted knights look great! I have a bunch of the Perry knights to stick together and paint.

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    1. DeanMJune 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM

      Thank you very much, Jonathan. I may end up getting some Perry knights/MAA someday to add to this project - although they're a little earlier than Italian Wars. Warmest regards, Dean

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  3. Phil CJune 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM

    Your painted 3D Printed "Empire" Knights work are awesome!

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    1. DeanMJune 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM

      Thank you so much, Phil! Kindest regards, Dean

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  4. Michal DwarfCryptJune 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM

    Really love that knights!
    Great work Dean!

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    1. DeanMJune 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM

      Thanks, Michal! Yes, they're pretty nice - especially being 3D prints. Kindest regards, Dean

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  5. pancerniJune 7, 2025 at 10:57 PM

    Great color choice, excellent product . Glad you liked the unit.

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    1. DeanMJune 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM

      Thanks for the kind words again, Joe. Keeping them in the same color made it simpler and easier. Warmest regards, Dean

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  6. rrossJune 8, 2025 at 2:57 AM

    Lovely work as always Dean....nice to see another aficionado of 3d printed figures!

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    1. DeanMJune 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM

      Thanks, Keith! Yes, I am very impressed with the type of material used for these - very durable, and somewhat pliable, but not too bendy. Warmrest regards, Dean

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  7. RichardJune 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM

    Superb. They look fantastic Dean.

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  8. caveadsum1471June 9, 2025 at 3:30 AM

    Lovely looking gendarmes! There's usually an option to buy them printed from Wargames Atlantic?
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMJune 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM

      Thanks, Iain! I'll send them an email to see what they say. Kind regards, Dean

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