3D Printers I Use

These are the 3D printers I use to make my action figures, base bodies and dioramas. Resin printers handle the fine detail like faces, hands and joints, while FDM printers are great for larger, sturdier parts.

Looking for the resins I print with? See Resins I Recommend.

At a glance

Resin printers

Uniformation GKtwo

Best for: tall figure parts and printing in colder rooms.

• 10.3" 8K monochrome LCD (29.6 µm XY resolution)
• Large 228 × 128 × 245 mm build volume
• Built-in resin vat heater keeps resin at a consistent temperature
• Tool-free quick-change vat and build plate

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra (12K)

Best for: fast batches of detailed parts with minimal setup.

• 10" 12K monochrome LCD
• Tilt release lowers peel forces and allows speeds up to 150 mm/h
• Automatic leveling, so no paper or hex key needed
• Built-in camera for remote monitoring and time-lapses

Piocreat Halot X-1

Best for: the finest details, like faces, hands and small accessories.

• 10.1" 16K monochrome LCD (14 × 19 µm XY resolution)
• Self-leveling with a dual Z-axis for stable layers
• Auto Feed Unit tops up resin automatically during long prints
• Twist-to-release build plate and tool-free vat

FDM printers

Creality K2 Pro

Best for: large parts, display bases and tougher filaments like ABS and ASA.

• 300 × 300 × 300 mm build volume
• Active chamber heating up to 60°C
• Up to 600 mm/s print speed
• Multicolor printing with the CFS (up to 16 colors)

Bambu Lab P1S

Best for: reliable everyday printing, prototypes and multicolor parts.

• 256 × 256 × 256 mm build volume
• Fully enclosed CoreXY printer, up to 500 mm/s
• Automatic bed leveling
• Multicolor printing with the AMS (up to 16 colors)

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