The Return of the Condor Heroes - Yang Gu

This is an exquisitely crafted 3D‑printed model based on Yang Guo, the male protagonist of Jin Yong’s The Return of the Condor Heroes, depicted holding the legendary Heavy Iron Sword, with an overall look that radiates heroic spirit.  
 

The design is inspired by his later‑years image as a great martial hero, with his hair tied high in a topknot and long locks streaming behind him, paired with wide‑sleeved robes that convey a free‑spirited yet composed and steady demeanor.
 

The piece makes full use of 3D printing precision, rendering the flowing layers of his garments, the belt around his waist, and the folds in his trousers with great subtlety and depth, creating a strong three‑dimensional effect that matches the novel’s image of him “standing alone in the wind, robes snapping in the air.”
 

The Heavy Iron Sword is designed in a broad, thick, and weighty style, with almost no visible edge along the blade, and combined with Yang Guo’s steady stance and slightly forward‑leaning center of gravity, it creates a sense of coiled power and the momentum of using unadorned strength to overcome sophisticated technique.

Printing Tips

-Remove the support carefully

-Reduce the printing speed to prevent the small contact point at the underside of the overhang from detaching from the support