The experiments with my 3D printer continue.
After several attempts, I’ve finally figured out how to make small, meaningful modifications to other designers’ files. Not to overwrite their work, but to subtly adapt it to my own vision and needs.
This time the focus was on 18th-century Redcoats.
I found the perfect cartridge boxes unfortunately they are barely visible in this photograph but they truly make a difference in person. Those small elements are what transform a simple minifigure into a believable soldier.
The flag poles originally started as simple pikes. I added a lateral grip support to make them look more practical and structurally convincing. I then reused the same grip modification on a set of lances, which eventually led me to create several spontoons.
So, what exactly is a spontoon?
A spontoon was a type of polearm carried by infantry officers during the 17th and 18th centuries. Unlike common pikes used by rank-and-file soldiers, the spontoon was both a symbol of authority and a practical weapon. It featured a leaf-shaped blade mounted on a wooden shaft and was often used to direct troops in battle formations while still serving as a functional sidearm.
The regimental flags are the result of a collaboration between artificial intelligence and my own hand.
The initial designs were generated with the help of AI, which provided the heraldic base and compositional structure. I then modified and refined them myself adjusting proportions, enhancing specific details, and tailoring the symbols to better fit the character of the regiment.
They were printed on paper rather than fabric. To achieve a convincing double-sided effect, I mirrored the front design and slightly adjusted the transparency before printing. This allowed the ink to subtly show through once folded, creating the illusion of a proper front and reverse without adding unnecessary thickness.
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