Modi Boxi is built for makers who see constraints as creative fuel, and Quagzlor is exactly that kind of builder. From assembling a RepRap Prusa Mendel in high school to engineering a full paint storage system around a compact 180 × 180 mm print bed, he represents the spirit of practical experimentation that drives the 3D printing community forward. In this conversation, Trapper sits down with Quagzlor to talk about early printer memories, Warhammer paint overflow, clever PRO Pack problem-solving, and what he would love to see next in the Modi Boxi ecosystem.
Trapper: Starting with that early RepRap experience and then coming back later with the A1 Mini, it sounds like you have seen both ends of the hobby. Tell us a little about yourself and how you got started with 3D printing.
Quagzlor:
So when I was in high school, we had a tech fest, and someone came in and showed us a 3D printer. This would have been around the time of RepRap and Makerbots.
I got the chance to make my own RepRap Prusa Mendel for my school.
Fast forward to now, I finally have income and a desire to make some custom stuff. So, got a Bambu A1 Mini, then just kinda... Kept going.
Trapper: How did you first hear about Modi Boxi, and what made you jump into the community?
Quagzlor:
Before I got back into printing, I started painting Warhammer minis. I started amassing a collection of paints, and the toolbox I used was running out of space. I considered making a custom box, and 3D printing came to mind.
I hunted for an appropriate set of models, and Modi Boxi seemed perfect.
What really stuck out to me is how helpful and supportive folks were.
Especially when I started out, I was really testing and pushing the limits of the composite designs and smaller options, since I had a smaller print bed.
Trapper: Working within a 180 x 180 mm bed while managing over 100 paints is a clear constraint. That kind of limitation usually forces creative combinations. What inspired your first builds?
Quagzlor:
Necessity, lol. My first Modi Boxi build was constrained by having well over 100 paints and only 180 x 180 mm of bed space.
So I explored my options and how I could bodge something together to carry everything. The only custom parts I ended up needing were a slightly squished carry handle and some longer hooks; everything else was made from normal Modi Boxi parts.
Trapper: Now that you have upgraded to larger Boxis, it sounds like you are thinking about reuse rather than replacement. Are there other builds or adjustments you are working on with Modi Boxi?
Quagzlor:
I've since upgraded my PaintBox to use large boxes. What i want to work on when I have time is something that lets me use medium boxis directly as drawers, as opposed to having to print drawers.
Mainly from the point of view of reusing what I already have, since the base Boxis are pretty solid.
Trapper: You don't seem to have a problem expanding the system to your needs! What would you like to see added to the system next?
Quagzlor:
Honestly, Pro Pack 2 brought in additions I hadn't even thought of, but love. I think some ways to use Modi Boxi for desktop workstations or similar would be nice, though aside from the direct boxi-to-drawer, I don't have any other ideas yet.
Trapper: For anyone who wants to follow your builds and experiments, where can they find you?
Quagzlor:
I'd love it if anyone could take a peek at my Instagram, @quagzlor. I share stuff I'm working on and would love feedback or comments if folks find it interesting.
Trapper: I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and the thought process behind your builds, and we are all looking forward to seeing what you experiment with next!
