Mithril-Guard Dwarf

Meet the Mithril-Guard Dwarf—a tank in plate and mail with a warhammer built for settling old grudges. Bold armor plates, braided beard rings, and a squat, battle-ready stance give this sculpt instant shelf presence and perfect tabletop readability. It prints fast, paints faster, and looks heroic even at arm’s length—exactly what resin lovers want and what FDM machines can handle day-in, day-out.

Why you will love this

• Chunky detail where it counts. Panel lines and edges are deliberately bold (≥ 1.6 mm) so details survive sanding, priming, and handling.
• Hammer-first silhouette. The warhammer and beard rings create a strong, iconic read from across the table—great for thumbnails and social posts.
• FDM + Resin tuned. No wispy strands, no hairlike filigree. Overhangs are shallow, fingers are grouped/mittened, and stress points are reinforced.
• Painter-friendly surfaces. Mail, leather, plate, beard—each material has its own “lane” so washes and edge highlights pop with minimal fuss.

Print profiles

FDM (0.4 mm nozzle)
0.16–0.20 mm layers · 3–5 walls · 18–25% gyroid
Body upright; hammer printed flat/diagonal (handle ≥ 3.2 mm thick); base flat.
Supports: under beard tip, cloak hem (if present), and hammer underside only.

Resin (this is where it sings)
0.03–0.05 mm layers · tilt 20–30° off plate · medium raft
Medium tips (0.3–0.4 mm): beard underside, hammer head underside, pauldrons.
Light tips (0.2–0.3 mm): mail islands, belt tabs, boot arches.
Short, even post-cure to keep the hammer resilient.

Quick painting recipe (speed to hero)

1. Zenithal prime: black → gray → ivory.
2. Mail: dark metallic + black wash; pick edges with bright silver.
3. Plate: cool steel or mithril; edge with light silver; glaze a blue-gray in recesses.
4. Leathers: warm brown + sepia wash; edge with khaki.
5. Beard: rich auburn or stone gray; glaze darker at roots; pick out beard rings with bright metal.
6. Finish: matte on fabrics/leather; satin on armor; gloss dot on eyes if visible.

FAQs

Will this print on a beginner FDM machine?
Yes—parts are split for stability, with minimal supports and beefy tolerances.

Does it scale well to 90 mm for display?
Absolutely. The forms were designed for clean upscales; edges stay crisp.

Is the model hollowed for resin?
It’s provided solid for reliability. You can hollow in your slicer if you prefer.
 

Disclaimer: Fan-made original fantasy design. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Dungeons & Dragons, Lord of the Rings, or related rights holders.