Felipe06
New Member
Hello fellow RPF members, I'm currently working on my next con costume, and decided to go the 3D printing way for some of the parts of the costume. I'm new to all of this, and was hoping if some experienced members could answer some questions and possibly give me tips and tricks !
While researching on the subject and checking some builds using 3D printing, I noticed once they have the piece printed, they makes molds out of it. My guess is the printed model isn't the most durable or reliable material for costume making, but maybe I'm wrong, and this is simply for making multiple replicas for sale ?
Again, my guess is for a more solid model, and if that's the case, is molding pieces a complicated process? I've seen many builds where people used Lego (which I have plenty of) to make molds, while it seems simple, maybe it isn't. When I needed to learn how to resin pepakura models, I checked out days worth of video tutorials and was good once I started. So my question is, how hard would it be for me to learn this ?
I don't own a 3D printer or know anyone who does, so I was hoping if any of you know reliable places or people where I can send the files for printing ? (Preferably a Canadian location)
Anyone that can answer even one of these questions, or give me any sort of tips, it would be very appreciated.
If it helps, I'm planning to do a New 52 Batsuit, Arkham Knight version, and I want to print part of the cowl, belt buckle and part of the bracer.
Questions are welcomed !
While researching on the subject and checking some builds using 3D printing, I noticed once they have the piece printed, they makes molds out of it. My guess is the printed model isn't the most durable or reliable material for costume making, but maybe I'm wrong, and this is simply for making multiple replicas for sale ?
Again, my guess is for a more solid model, and if that's the case, is molding pieces a complicated process? I've seen many builds where people used Lego (which I have plenty of) to make molds, while it seems simple, maybe it isn't. When I needed to learn how to resin pepakura models, I checked out days worth of video tutorials and was good once I started. So my question is, how hard would it be for me to learn this ?
I don't own a 3D printer or know anyone who does, so I was hoping if any of you know reliable places or people where I can send the files for printing ? (Preferably a Canadian location)
Anyone that can answer even one of these questions, or give me any sort of tips, it would be very appreciated.
If it helps, I'm planning to do a New 52 Batsuit, Arkham Knight version, and I want to print part of the cowl, belt buckle and part of the bracer.
Questions are welcomed !