How does a board game model go from design to finished product?
I recently graduated from university and joined a board game team. Everyone here is really amazing. However, I still have a lot to learn and plenty of shortcomings to improve on, so I want to keep a record of my study and work daily life.
Today I’d like to talk about one of my daily jobs — processing and adjusting board game miniatures.
Why do we need to modify these models? Many miniatures are exquisitely designed with intricate details, yet they are too complicated for factories to produce. Manufacturers tend to prefer simple designs for mass production, which means revisions and adjustments are essential.
Therefore, one of my main daily tasks is to sort out and revise the model files provided by clients.
This picture shows a typical example. Sorry that I can’t show you the full image. It is a humanoid monster made of stones with an uneven surface.
I am smoothing out all the uneven parts on it to ensure smooth demolding during mold production. The yellow part stands for the front mold, and the blue part is the rear mold. The joint between yellow and blue is commonly known as the parting line, while the middle part is the finished miniature product.
I’m trying my best to make the parting line flatter and smoother, meanwhile keeping the overall shape natural and vivid instead of stiff. It is really challenging, and I’m still learning steadily.
Feel free to leave your comments and suggestions about my work. I will read every single message carefully. Thank you!