In my review of "Old Carl", I indicated how MAiM suggests dealing with the "layering" that is part and parcel of the 3d-printing process: “use . . . a small flat brush. Wet the brush [with acetone] and
stroke up and down on the areas on your model that might show steps.
You will see that the steps disappear instantly. Repeat it if necessary!”
NOT! The steps may disappear instantly momentarily; but once the acetone evaporates, you are back to square 1!! I personally had my doubts that acetone would do the trick, especially after seeing it applied in the video, and the fact that they recommended using the solvent to wash the figure. Acetone is a powerful solvent that is merciless on the wrong medium--and virtually useless on the "right" one.
If you are striving for a non-textured finish, you will have your work cut out for you. Me? For the most part, I like the texturing provided by the layering. And with localized tweaks here and there, will achieve a most agreeable canvas.
“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003
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