WJP vs Mimaki Full-Color Chibi Warrior Resin Miniature

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About Project

Full-color resin 3D printing is widely used for collectible figurines, tabletop models, and stylized character prototypes. In this comparison, we printed the same chibi warrior miniature using two popular full-color resin technologies:

• Left: WJP Full-Color 3D Printing
• Right: Mimaki Full-Color 3D Printing

Both options fall within a similar price range, so the decision depends mainly on visual preference and detail expectations-not budget.

1. Surface Smoothness & Layer Visibility

WJP Full-Color (Left)

• Features a smooth, matte, uniform surface.
• No obvious layer lines, even under strong light.
• Faces, armor, and edges appear clean and refined.

Mimaki Full-Color (Right)

• Shows reflective layer lines, especially visible in darker areas like the hair and base.
• Surface feels slightly rougher.
• Creates a rugged, weathered appearance that some may enjoy.

2. Detail Fidelity – Hair & Fur

WJP Full-Color

• Hair strands are well defined and clearly separated.
• Fur texture is deeper and more structured.
• Sharp edges on the armor and axe are preserved.

Mimaki Full-Color

• Hair and fur details appear softer and less pronounced.
• Texture seems more blended and organic.
• Suitable for models where a painterly or hand-crafted style is desired.

3. Color Tone & Style

WJP Full-Color

• Lighter, cooler, cleaner tones with less yellowing.
• Hair shows a purple-grey tint, giving a modern fantasy feel.
• More neutral color interpretation.

Mimaki Full-Color

• Warmer and more saturated, with browns and yellows more dominant.
• A bolder, more dramatic, “wild” style-suiting gritty fantasy characters.

Important Note on Color Shifts

Both technologies show a certain degree of color shifting, and the final effect leans toward the characteristic palette of each system.

4. Price Comparison

• The cost of WJP and Mimaki full-color printing is quite similar, allowing clients to choose based on style and detail needs rather than price.

Conclusion

Both full-color resin technologies produce attractive, high-quality miniatures, but they excel in different styles:

• WJP Full-Color is ideal for clients who want: ✔crisp detail ✔smooth, uniform surfaces ✔clean, neutral, less yellow color tones
• Mimaki Full-Color suits clients who prefer: ✔warmer, heavier colors ✔a “wild,” rugged aesthetic ✔softer, painterly texture transitions

And because both have their own slight color shifts, the choice comes down to which palette the client prefers.

If you need guidance choosing the ideal full-color printing process for your upcoming miniature line, FacFox is ready to help.

Solution

• Step 1: The original chibi warrior model was prepared in 3D software, and the meshes were checked and repaired to ensure the figure was watertight and printable.
• Step 2: Full-color textures were created and mapped onto the model, and the color profile was adjusted for both WJP and Mimaki full-color printing requirements.
• Step 3: The textured model was exported and was imported into the WJP full-color printing software, where scale, orientation, and print resolution were set.
• Step 4: A second build file was generated for the Mimaki full-color printer, and matching parameters such as size and pose were applied so that the two samples could be compared fairly.
• Step 5: The WJP full-color miniature was printed layer by layer in resin, with color and geometry deposited simultaneously according to the prepared data.
• Step 6: The Mimaki full-color miniature was then printed in the same way on the Mimaki full-color resin printer, using its own slicing and color management settings.
• Step 7: After printing, both builds were removed from their respective machines, and excess resin and support structures were carefully cleaned away.
• Step 8: The parts were post-cured under controlled UV light so that the resin was fully hardened and the colors were stabilized.
• Step 9: Remaining support marks and loose particles were gently smoothed or blown off, and the bases were cleaned to ensure the miniatures could stand flat.
• Step 10: Each figure was inspected side by side, and the sharpness of details, surface smoothness, and color tone were evaluated and documented.