I originally set out to create a checkpoint for generating realistic mecha with Illustrious.
However, completely unintentionally, it also became very capable of generating realistic female characters.
It seems to perform especially well with Asian beauty types.
This checkpoint is particularly strong at rendering materials such as:
Metal
Fabric
Rubber
Industrial surfaces
On the other hand, background generation is not its strongest area.
For best results, I recommend using background-focused LoRAs when needed.
Recommended Settings(v1.0)
VAE : Not embedded. Please use an external VAE
Sampler : DPM++ 2M Karras
Sampling Steps : 25 – 35
CFG Scale : 4.5 – 6.0 (Recommended)
※ Going above 7.0 may cause oversaturation or artifacts
Clip Skip : 2
Recommended Settings(v1.1)
VAE : Baked-in VAE(Standard SDXL VAE)
Sampler : DPM++ 2M Karras
Sampling Steps : 25 – 35
CFG Scale : 5.0 – 7.0
Clip Skip : 2
Thank you for trying this checkpoint.
Description
What's New in v1.1 (Baked-in VAE Version)
Baked-in VAE (Standard SDXL VAE) : A high-quality standard SDXL VAE is now integrated directly into the checkpoint. No external VAE is required.
Improved LoRA Rendering & Stability : During testing, the integrated VAE improved the rendering of character LoRAs. Characters and faces that previously appeared slightly blurry or faint can now render with clearer details and better stability.
Unchanged Core Model : The diffusion model weights, mecha/material rendering logic, and overall style remain unchanged from v1.0. The only change is the integrated VAE.
Recommended Settings for v1.1
VAE : Baked-in (No external VAE required)
Sampler : DPM++ 2M Karras
Sampling Steps : 25 - 35
CFG Scale : 5.0 - 7.0
Clip Skip : 2
Note : If you prefer to use your own custom VAE or a specialized external VAE configuration, please continue using v1.0.