Resin Review: Nova3D Washable Mecha

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In this post, I review Nova3D’s Washable Mecha Resin, which I recently tested on my Green Lantern Hal Jordan figure.

Slicing

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Intuitive UI and controls
Community-shared settings for printers and resins
Excellent auto support functionality (less failure, faster setup)

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Printer

Uniformation GKTwo

Resin Properties

Smooth consistency – not gloopy or overly thick
Mild smell
No print failures even on my first try (Nova3d claims 99% success rate)
Soft prints – easy to remove prints from the build plate,
Great support removal – supports were soft, left minimal marks
Soft prints post-print – especially the supports
Still flexible after curing – noticeably more than other brands

Curing

Nova3D claims a 90-second full cure
I cured for 4 minutes for peace of mind
Still much faster than other resins (some take up to 30 minutes!)

Cleaning

I used IPA to clean, not water
However, the water-washability is a big bonus for those avoiding harsh chemicals at home

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Assembly Experience

Slight surface scratchiness
No grinding or dusting
Naturally flexible – even without heating
Extra flexible when heated with a hair dryer
Joints felt firmer, which helped hold poses better
Super easy assembly, thanks to the flexibility
Support marks were nearly invisible- no sanding required
Paint took well, even without prime

Articulation Breakdown

The Good

Elbows & knees had excellent range of motion
Joints a bit firmer- held positions well

The Not-So-Good

Ball joints (torso, neck, hips) were vulnerable

I snapped the hip joint on my unpainted version during posing

Wrist & ankle pivots were too stiff

Risk of breakage with over-twisting

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Final Thoughts

Pros

Great for knee and elbow joints as it requires soft or flexible parts
Great for head sculpts
Joints feel a bit firmer- holds poses better
Water-washable – safer for households
Fast curing – 90 seconds vs. 30 minutes
Current pricing: $32.99 USD (46% off from $60.99)

Cons

Not ideal for ball and socket joints

Hips and shoulders may snap with torque

Too soft for small parts
Sticky finish can affect articulation

Should you buy it?

You should consider this resin if:

You’re printing simple or low-articulation figures
You want softer joints that hold position
You prefer water-washable options

You might want to skip it if:

You plan to heavily pose your figures
You need high durability in ball joints
You print very small mechanical components

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Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. If you’ve tried this resin, I’d love to hear your experiences too.
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