Baldur's Gate 3 - Mind Flayer (Illithid) Bust
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Description
Description:
A chillingly detailed collectible bust of the fearsome Mind Flayer (Illithid) from the Dungeons & Dragons universe and the award-winning RPG Baldur's Gate 3. The sculpt masterfully captures the menacing anatomy of the Illithid, featuring its iconic writhing facial tentacles, vascular head textures, and a high, ornamental armor collar. The entire bust rests on a premium, ornate pedestal supported by classic pillars and engraved with "Mind Flayer Illithid".
This model is a dream project for both 3D printing enthusiasts and miniature painters. The contrast between the organic, alien skin textures and the sharp, decorative armor details makes it an excellent canvas for practicing shading, washing, or glossy slime effects on the tentacles (as shown in the painted reference image).
Print Settings (Recommended):
- Layer Height: 0.08 mm - 0.12 mm (highly recommended to capture the fine vascular lines and intricate tentacle curves)
- Infill: 10–15% (Gyroid)
- Supports: Yes (Tree supports are highly recommended under the floating tentacles, chin area, and the armor collar overhangs)
- Material: PLA / PETG / Resin (perfect candidate for Resin printers to showcase the organic textures)
Almost all of the models I have here have a first image created using a render, some detail could stand out on this pictures. This is intended to serve as inspiration for painting.
If you’d like more information about a model, please check out the other images, which are real photos, or the 3D preview.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
*All my busts are AI generated, with additional work as repairing, sculpting and modeling in Blender and Fusion 360.
License
You may create derivative works based on this object, provided that all such derivative works are published exclusively on the MakerWorld platform and include proper attribution to the original creator. You may not share, upload, host, distribute, or publish this object—or any derivative work of this object—on any other digital platform, marketplace, or distribution channel. Commercial use of this object and any derivative works is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, selling, renting, sublicensing, or using the object in any context in which you receive monetary compensation or other financial benefits.
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