Best Grimdark Sci-Fi & Wargaming Proxy STL Miniatures (28mm–32mm Tabletop Scale Guide)
Build full custom squads, cybernetic troopers, battle vehicles, and grimdark warlords at a fraction of retail plastic box prices.
Verified Printer & Slicer Profile (Grimdark Sci-Fi & Proxy Miniatures Guide)
Recommended Printers
Any 4K–16K MSLA Resin Printer (Mars, Saturn, Photon Mono, Sonic Mini)
Layer Height & AA
0.035 mm – 0.045 mm for crisp armor panels and hard-surface rivets
Exposure / Nozzle Temp
Calibrate with Cones of Calibration v3 for exact dimensional accuracy
Hollowing / Infill
Solid for 32mm infantry; 2.0 mm hollow walls for tanks and battle vans
Support Strategy
Angle rifles and shoulder pads 35° upward so support tips never touch insignias
Post-Processing & Cure
Prime with matte black micro-filler primer for zenithal airbrush highlighting
Fantasy Boss & Monsters 10-Pack — $12.99 $39.90
Curated tabletop monsters, dragons & dungeon bosses — 10 complete multi-part STL kits.
- 10 complete multi-part boss & monster STL zips ($1.29/model)
- ~4.5 hrs avg SLA print time · ~65 mL UV resin per model
- 28mm – 32mm heroic tabletop RPG standard scale
Print Time, Resin Volume & Dimension Comparison Table
Compare exact part counts, dimensions (mm), UV resin estimates (mL), and print hours before slicing
| 3D Model | Studio | Dimensions | Resin / PLA | Est. Time | Parts | Instant STL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnum Orcus 2 | BruteFun Minatures | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 2 STLs (392.1MB) | $3.99 → |
| Orc Leader Pack (Welcome Pack) | Dragun Studios | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 41 STLs (496.1MB) | $3.99 → |
| Black Guard Orc Walking | Epic Miniatures | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 6 STLs (144.9MB) | $3.99 → |
| King Spooky Space Man | Unknown Studio | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 9 STLs (454MB) | $3.99 → |
| Gunner | Lost Kingdom Miniatures | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 9 STLs (80.8MB) | $3.99 → |
| BOI KILLS ORC | Marta_PunkGirl | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 34 STLs (295.8MB) | $3.99 → |
| Bruzgob da orc warboss | MEZGIKE | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 44 STLs (793MB) | $3.99 → |
| One Page Rules Dread Scorcher | Unknown Studio | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 26 STLs (529.6MB) | $3.99 → |
| Orc Team Battle Van | Puppetswar Miniatures | 170.0mm H × 190.0mm W × 110.0mm D | ~426.4 mL / ~533g | ~6.8h SLA / ~12.1h FDM | 56 STLs (734.3MB) | $3.99 → |
| Cybercop Jupiter | Ronaldo_Paulino 3D | 70.0mm H × 40.0mm W × 48.0mm D | ~29.6 mL / ~34g | ~3.5h SLA / ~7h FDM | 20 STLs (561.9MB) | $3.99 → |
Inspect Featured Grimdark Sci-Fi & Proxy Miniatures Guide Models in 360° 3D
$7.99$3.992 partsMagnum Orcus 2
BruteFun Minatures
$9.99$3.9941 partsOrc Leader Pack (Welcome Pack)
Dragun Studios
$7.99$3.996 partsBlack Guard Orc Walking
Epic Miniatures
$8.99$3.999 partsKing Spooky Space Man
Unknown Studio
$7.99$3.999 partsGunner
Lost Kingdom Miniatures
$9.99$3.9934 partsBOI KILLS ORC
Marta_PunkGirl
$9.99$3.9944 partsBruzgob da orc warboss
MEZGIKE
$9.99$3.9926 partsOne Page Rules Dread Scorcher
Unknown Studio
$9.99$3.9956 partsOrc Team Battle Van
Puppetswar Miniatures
$8.99$3.9920 partsCybercop Jupiter
Ronaldo_Paulino 3D
$8.99$3.9918 partsCybercop Lucifer
Ronaldo_Paulino 3D
$9.99$3.9924 partsCybercop Marte
Ronaldo_Paulino 3D
Batch-Printing Full 10-Man Squads on a Single Build Plate
Because MSLA print time is determined purely by Z-height rather than the number of models on the plate, printing 8 to 10 infantry miniatures simultaneously takes the exact same 3.2 hours as printing a single model. Pack bases within 3 mm of each other in Lychee Slicer to maximize squad output.
Maintaining Crisp Hard-Surface Armor Edges
Sci-fi mechs, cybernetic armor, and battle vehicles rely on sharp 90-degree bevels. Disable aggressive greyscale blur when slicing hard-surface sci-fi models so rivets and panel lines remain deep enough to hold an oil wash.
Frequently Asked Questions (Grimdark Sci-Fi & Proxy Miniatures Guide)
- Can I mirror STL parts in my slicer to create varied squad poses?
- Yes! Mirroring left/right models or weapon sub-parts in Lychee or Chitubox doubles your visual pose variety across a 10-model wargaming unit in one click.