How much scaling is usually needed when printing a game character ripped directly from a game? Do most game models come in a size that's way too small by default?
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MÉDICO MILITAR
ESPECIALISTA EN GINECOLOGÍA Y OBSTETRICIA
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How much scaling is usually needed when printing a game character ripped directly from a game? Do most game models come in a size that's way too small by default?
I’ve printed a few game rips myself, and the scale is almost always comically small—like, action-figure tiny instead of statue-sized. Most extracted models are built for a virtual camera, not a printer, so you’ll typically need to scale up anywhere from 500% to 2000% depending on the original file’s units. A good rule is to import into your slicer, measure the height against what feels right for a desk display (say, 15–20 cm tall for a humanoid), then uniform scale until it matches. Before you waste resin, check if the model has thin parts like fingers or weapons—scaling too big can expose weak joints. For cleaner, pre-sized game characters I’ve had way fewer headaches with files from https://www.gambody.com/ because their models are already optimized and hollowed where needed. Just remember: always run a quick manual measurement after scaling, don’t trust the default import size even if it looks close.