THE JOURNEY
The story of how my creative journey began.
CATCHING THE 3D PRINTING BUG
The first time I experienced 3D printing was when a friend sent me a printed logo for the gaming clan I was in. I was amazed to hold something I had designed in my own hands. I knew I wanted to get involved with this amazing technology, so I bought my first 3D printer – a Flashforge Finder.
FORAY INTO PROPMAKING
When my Flashforge Finder exploded in a cloud of sparks, I was determined to continue my journey with 3D printing. I replaced it with a Wanhao i3 printer and began making props from a game called ‘Dirty Bomb’. The developers of ‘Dirty Bomb’, Splash Damage, gave me my first opportunity to enter the world of commercial 3D printing.
Into Rainbow Six Siege
I was introduced to Rainbow Six Siege by my best friend, Camcamzoro, and began making replicas for the Siege cosplay community in 2018/2019. I met many of them at my first event, the 2020 Invitational, and welcomed into their ranks.
Built For The Community
I’m Andrew Campbell, the creator behind Darny3D. My focus is simple: make the highest-quality replicas I can and help the Siege cosplay community bring their ideas to life.
Over the years I’ve worked on individual cosplay pieces, complete props, custom projects and time-sensitive commissions. Every project is an opportunity to solve a new problem, improve the process and make something that feels at home in the game world that inspired it.
The goal has never been to simply print a model. It’s to turn an idea into a finished physical piece that someone can be proud to wear, display or use as part of a larger creation.
Six Invitational Commendation
I am proud to be a recipient of a Six Invitational commendation, recognising my contribution to the Rainbow Six Siege community.
It is a meaningful part of Darny3D’s journey and reflects the work I have put into creating replicas, supporting cosplay and contributing to the wider Siege community.
The DARNYbots
The workshop’s main workhorses are Prusa i3 Mk3S+ machines, originally assembled and continually improved for production work.
The original DARNYbot uses a multi-material setup for prints in multiple colours and materials. A second machine handles single-colour and long-haul jobs, while Prusa MINI+ machines are used for duplicate parts and larger production runs.
For highly detailed work, an ELEGOO Mars 2 resin printer is also part of the workshop setup.
BRINGING SIEGE TO LIFE
Explore the latest replicas, accessories and custom work from Darny3D, or get in touch if you have a project that needs bringing into the real world.
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