Ill-Fated Monument

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I crafted this monumental landmark as a road marker for a Roman-themed area within a D&D 5e game I am conducting, intended to appear worn and chipped by time, elements, and numerous wars. It serves well as a focal point at crossroads or an enigmatic monolith in the woods, overgrown and discarded by a former civilization. With creative painting of the base, it can be adapted for placement indoors in a ritual chamber, training ring, or public forum. Print Settings Printer Brand: Ultimaker Printer: Ultimaker 2 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.1 Infill: 20% Notes: This print benefits from a brim to aid adhesion due to its height exceeding width at the base. The displayed sample was printed with an 8mm brim. A print speed of 80 will yield letters that are slightly rough, like on the sample. For crisp letters, a speed of 60 is recommended. The sigma warps at speeds above 60 but aligns with the look I was aiming for. The sample shown was produced using Matterhackers 3.00mm PLA. Post-Printing Painting recommendations: If you intend to paint your ill-fated monument post print, I suggest a gentle sanding around the bottom edges where you removed your brim and over any rough spots. Apply a base-coat of black acrylic first. Your color scheme is up to your discretion, but I chose a light grey initial coat followed by a dirty white dry brushing. Next, paint the recessed letters in bright red and add some patchy moss to the monolith's base. Then, paint the terrain base in dull yellow with green to emulate autumn grass. Static grass would likely be an improvement. Finally, allow time for drying to the touch and apply a black wash. The sample shown was painted using Vallejo Model Color paints and washed in Citadel Nuln Oil.