Is recasting Warhammer legal?
Technically, recasting to sell is a violation of copyriight law, and therefore illegal. GW would certainly consider it that way.
How can you tell if a mini is recasting?
The liquid metal cools down and can be removed from the mould. As the mould is two-parts, the casted miniatures have mould lines or flash along the edge. The moulds deteriorate over time, as such the mould lines and casting quality can differ from batch to batch, and not every bad cast is a recast.
Is it legal to 3D print Warhammer?
Unless otherwise stated, these models are copy-righted, like a novel work of fiction or a movie. It is illegal to make copies of a copy-righted miniature and sell it.
How do you tell if a model is a recast?
If the model snaps when you drop the textbook on it, it’s resin. If the model bends and then snaps, it’s plastic. All replacement models bought by the tester are recast.
How do you find recasts?
Lastly, if you’re looking at Forgeworld models, you can spot a recast in a few ways:
- Standard forgeworld has bubbles, warping, and other issues, but the resin is always sturdy and thick.
- Recasts are smaller than the base model, you can do a size comparison to see if it’s a recast.
Is it legal to print and sell miniatures?
It is illegal to make copies of a copy-righted miniature and sell it.
Can I print and sell miniatures?
To begin with, it’s totally safe and legal to sell your 3D printed parts on e-commerce websites like eBay, Amazon, and Etsy. People are making a fair living offering their printing capabilities on different platforms.
Is 3D printing killing Warhammer?
No, 3D printing will not kill Games Workshop because Games Workshop is more than just a mini factory.
How do you recast minis?
In simple steps, recasters first take an existing mini, then cover it in a molding rubber. After a few coats of molding rubber, each added once the last layer has dried, the mold can be removed from the original mini. This mold is now filled with a liquid resin and left to dry. And voilà, a counterfeit mini is made!
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