The Ignis Quadrant - 3D printable STLs of vehicles, minis, and terrain for your tabletop
Created by Evan Carothers
3D printable STL files for RPG / wargaming - support-free minis, terrain, and vehicles for your Scifi and Cyberpunk game tables.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
New Stretch Goal Unlocked!
almost 6 years ago
– Thu, Apr 09, 2020 at 07:05:21 PM
WOOOO! It took a while (the middle of kickstarters always feel like a slog) but we got to another unlock!
New Unlocks
This one has some of my favorite minis from the project: the Space Dwarves! included are a set of 4; The heavy gunner, berserker, gun slinger, and mechanic. These guys have tons of character and detail and will make one hell of a space crew. I also tossed in a small scout drone to keep tabs on those pesky dwarves. For vehicles we added the hovering personnel cannon - for the times that you need some SERIOUS firepower. This piece of armor is designed to fit a mini inside, and hovers with a control screen to bring the pain. I also added some random scatter bits to keep your tables spicy, including a portable power unity, some ventilators/fans, and the "Scan-o-matic", to scan all the organic and non organic matter your science sorties bring back!
Ongoing Stretch Goals
Usually i'm pretty good at planning/predicting stretch goals, but this KS is proving a bit elusive - due I'm sure to the global health crisis and unemployment sweeping the world. I have seen lots of canceled pledges, but I understand of course that people need to put their families and well being above discretionary spending (like 3D models). I still, however, want to make sure this is a successful campaign and all of you who stick it out with me will be thrilled with what's included, so I'm tweaking the goals a little. Based on the feedback form from a few updates ago I'm restructuring my plan slightly and making some awesome new models. I have also lowered the stretch goal unlock prices to help keep the excitement rolling. We'll see how things continue, but I'm still very confident we'll unlock at least 6-8 more stretch goals (if not more) - after all, we are only halfway through the funding period. This longer campaign has given me ample time to get every unlock so far finished and EVERY FILE included/unlocked so far is finished, tested, and ready for delivery post funding.
Facebook
I know not everybody uses Facebook, but I only have the bandwidth to manage and keep up with 1 social media channel, and FB is my choice. I'm always posting teasers and work in progress stuff (including future models for this campaign), so please check out my page and follow me if you wanna keep up!
Paint Contest Reminder!
Don't forget, we have a live paint contests right now for one of the free robot model, with hundred of dollars in prizes and the chance to choose a model to include in the project! The contest ends at 10pm CST on Sun, and the entries are starting to roll in, so check it out and throw your hat in the ring!
Even if you don't think you'll win, everybody who enters will get early access next week to a model from this campaign that is not getting released for free, so check it out - info HERE.
DungeonSticks - Space Station
almost 6 years ago
– Tue, Apr 07, 2020 at 10:03:37 AM
DungeonSticks - Space Ship
I just published the first set of scifi DungeonSticks - the space station. This first scifi release is intentionally simplistic - scifi can be crazy complex and detailed, but the goal of these is to print them fast, paint them faster, and get them on the table - so I designed these to be able to do just that. There's nice detailing in the doors for visual interest but the walls are a very simple/basic design with some lighting elements. I'll do some more complex scifi walls in the future to complement/augment these.
If you aren't familiar with DungenSticks check out this video I made for the original cavern ones: WATCH . The idea is that these are fast/modular/simple wall designs that allow visibility for players but let you quickly build floor plans. These are based on the v3 template version of the design, which includes a "starlink" connector option to hold fixed angles (or round peg is an option also, the v3 templates are more modular).
As noted above, for the new v3 style DungeonSticks, you print a wall/door/etc, then whichever end pieces you want (starlink, round, couplers, etc) and combine them. You can glue the ends in if you want them to be permanent, or leave them unglued if you want to be able to change them.
Take a look on Thingiverse HERE or in the freebies folder HERE. If you wanna see the full collection of all released DungeonSticks you can see them on Thingiverse HERE (please note that most sets are the older versions with the pegs integrated, but they still work great)
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Paint Contest
Don't forget about the current paint contest that's running! If you missed it, read more in this update - there's some cool entries already, and I'm excited to see what else is submitted!
Feedback Poll
If you haven't had a chance, please take a minute to complete this feedback poll and make your voice heard as it relates to what new stuff will be added in stretch goals!
Feedback Poll
almost 6 years ago
– Sun, Apr 05, 2020 at 05:39:47 PM
Hi folks, hope you are all having a great weekend! I have TONS of models in the works for stretch goals... I've become a bit addicted to producing sci-fi stuff and I'm wanted to take a minute to get some feedback before I go all willy-nilly creating every possible thing I can think of - though I'll definitely do some of that ;-)
I put together a quick poll to get your feedback on types of minis, vehicles, and scatter you would like to see me try to include in this KS, or future projects as well. I absolutely love feedback and ideas from my customers so please don't be shy about suggesting ideas - either in the poll (there's an "other" option in each category) or in the comments - of course I can't guarantee your suggestion will be included but I do my best to accommodate where I can, and want every backer to be more than pleased with their purchase.
Also included in the survey is a question about what game(s) you plan to use these models for.
Free Model + Paint Contest!
almost 6 years ago
– Fri, Apr 03, 2020 at 04:19:45 PM
I have decided to run a paint contest, coinciding with another free, supportless mini! Details below.
THEMINI: Available HERE on Thingiverse or in the freebies folder, is a friendly - or deadly - robot. He's available in 2 versions s: "normal" and "armed" (with a shoulder mounted and arm mounted laser), and based with one of my new scifi bases or unbased. This mini will print wonderfully in both resin or FDM.
CONTESTOVERVIEW: The contest starts right now! All you have to do is print and paint this mini. There's categories, and you don't have to be a great painter to win - creativity is key! In addition - everybody who enters will also receive another free mini from the Ignis Quadrant to print early (sent out the day after the contest ends). You will be judged on fun and creativity - not your print itself!
REQUIREMENTS: No purchase necessary to participate, open to anybody with access to a 3D printer who can print the mini. To confirm your entry you just follow the submission instructions below, and we encourage you all to share your submission / painted pics online on social media, and link back to the Kickstarter (but that's optional, we just hope you enjoy the free minis and contest, and want to share!). Submissions are open until 10pm, Sun Apr 12 - and we'll announce the winners the following week.
THECATEGORIES: There are 2 categories that will be judged;
1) Best Looking Mini - obviously a great paint job can help here, but "best looking" is subjective to the judges. If you wish to enter this category, print/paint your mini up any way you would like - scifi/cyberpunk are obvious choices, but a fantasy-themed golem would work too!
2) Coolest/Funnest Scene - Print/paint up the mini and place it in some kind of interesting scene on the tabletop - theme/style/etc is up to you - you just need to have a painted version of the mini in some kind of scene. Stuff that look fun, makes the judges laugh, etc are all good strategies here. Also bonus points if the scene includes other tabletop 3D printed items
Please note you can paint 1 mini and use the same mini to enter both categories. Max 1 entry per person per category.
THEPRIZES!
There will be a top prize, and a runner up for each category. The 1st prize winner of each category will receive a copy of every single EC3D STL to date Including every set from EC3D on Hero's Hoard, the content from all-in pledges from the past 6 EC3D Kickstarters, a free all-in pledge for the Ignis Quadrant, and a request for piece of scenery or mini to be made and added to the Ignis Quadrant campaign that all backers will receive (within reason, based on back/forth communication with me) - all of this a retail value of around $300!
2nd prize in each category will receive a free all-in pledge for the Ignis Quadrant and $50 to use for add-ons in the pledge manager after the campaign.
Hoverboard (free) + Truck Updates
almost 6 years ago
– Wed, Apr 01, 2020 at 03:43:24 PM
Hello folks! Hope all is well/healthy/safe on your end. I'm over here making tons and tons of awesome scifi models, and wanted to shoot you all a quick update. Trust me when I tell you some of the stuff in future stretch goals is gonna be friggin awesome!
Hoverboards
I got the idea for a hoverboard from a customer on my FB page, so I whipped one up - perfect for when you gotta make a quick getaway (and Biff is hot on your heels!) , deliver a pizza in record time, or outmaneuver your enemies. Designing a hoverboard for minis had a few challenges because I wanted to be able to see some of the components when a based mini was on it but not have it be too big and bulky. The design is relatively simplistic/clean, and prints dead-simple with a small stand, and is designed to hold a 1' (25.4mm) round based mini. There's two versions - one regular hoverboard and one with a computer/handles (like a futuristic Segway or scooter).
You can grab it on Thingiverse HERE or in the Freebies Dropbox folder HERE.
..a few sneak peeks from some upcoming stretch goal test prints in there too ;-)
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Truck Updates
I made a few updates to the "Explore-1" Rover Truck too I wanted to share. I scaled it up a bit and made it wider, and added a hitch on the back and a built-in winch in the front. The rolling wheels are still an option, but I also created some modular treads you can use instead. I wanted to really differentiate this vehicle from a more recon-focused buggy I'm working on for a future goal.
