Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Get sci-fi terrain files: augurn.com/go/link-yt-zgsvgi0fjos

Using a 3D printer for terrain building is awesome. I'm gonna share the best way I think they can be leveraged in this video. And build some cool Warhammer 40k Scatter Terrain.

Instead of 3D printing a whole building, or printing off 100% of the material with your FDM printer, consider just printing off the detailed greebles that give the most visual interest.

Then, you can construct the rest of the structure from cheap, recycled materials. I hope this gives you great ideas for your Warhammer 40k terrain table.

I designed these toothpick connector parts that are SUPER cheap and fast to print. They let you connect standard toothpicks together to form complex details that can then be pinned to the side of terrain to create striking effects.

This video was made possible with special thanks to my patrons:
Ryan De Ropp
Brandon Danger

Links to things of Interest:
Aquarium Gravel Filters
Spray Primer

SLA Printer:
FDM Printer:

00:00 Intro
00:55 What to Print
01:11 Assembly
01:24 Toothpick Connectors
01:57 Filling the Cans
02:42 Painting & Weathering
04:12 Extra Details
04:43 Finished Result

Soda Can Conversion Parts by Tijnemanske:
thingiverse.com/thing:4575091

Also check out some of the models from SevenUnited, which follow a similar idea:
thingiverse.com/thing:4083703 - Bitz for Scifi Buildings 3
thingiverse.com/thing:3780592 - Bitz for Scifi Buildings 2
thingiverse.com/thing:3508020 - Bitz for Scifi Buildings 1

Request toothpick connector files: augurn.com/requests?topic=toothpick-connectors