My 3D Printed 1:1 Life-sized Yoda

[azheat]

I wanted to try my hand at a 3D printed Yoda. I can't remember where I got this model from because I have about 10 different projects in the works. I did find a pretty good starting base coat color, Rustoleum "Eden", that I found at ACE hardware. It's Satin, but sometimes looks glossy if sprayed on too thick. No worries though, I'm going to give this whole thing a coat of Flat Clear, then start layering in other colors.

I had to modify the body because when I assembled him, he leaned too far forward for my liking. So I cut the legs at the knees, added some shims, re-attached the legs with some epoxy, took some lengths of elastic bandage, dipped them in Elmer's glue, and wrapped the legs and waist to loosely resemble pants. You won't see any of this when his robe is on, but I did it more to re-enforce the cuts at the knee. Probably overkill, but oh well.

Once this dries I'll add the Flat Clear coat and start applying layers to get the tone I'm after. It's hard to tell in the photo below, but the top arm is clear coated and the bottom isn't. It's easier to see in person and will obviously look much better for the skin tone.

I also designed a quick version of his ESB pendant and printed it. I did a base coat in a metallic bronze, but I'll add a hint of a lighter bronze and some weathering to this later.

 

[TazMan2000]

Naked Yoda....ewww!

The print looks great. I can't see many layer lines. Did you print this off yourself or was it bought this way.

TazMan2000

 

[azheat]

Naked Yoda....ewww!

The print looks great. I can't see many layer lines. Did you print this off yourself or was it bought this way.

TazMan2000

Hey, at least he's wearing pants. I bought this some time ago and it came printed. If I had my Bambu Labs printer back then, I would have just bought the file and printed it myself.

 

[Astyanax]

Hey, at least he's wearing pants.

Looks like Hulk Yoda! You gotta paint his pants purple...no one will know!

 

[TazMan2000]

A 50 year old guy wearing tight pants would get some snide comments....but a 900 year old guy...

TazMan2000

 

[azheat]

Started layering some color and toning this green down a bit, this is with some browns, yellows, and darker green. Hard to really see in the pic, but the bottom arm is further along than the top one.

I still have more layering / wash to do, but it’s coming along…….and I seriously considered painting the pants purple.

I also have some green doll eyes that I’m gonna try and use.

 

[azheat]

Inner robe is done, will work on the eyes, nails, and outer robe next..............

 

[TK41434]

Where did you buy the file?

 

[azheat]

Where did you buy the file?

I believe this one I got from Galactic Armory.

 

[azheat]

I think I'm calling this done for now. I have a few minor touch-ups, but for under $250, I'm real pleased with how he came out............

 

[Bengrim09]

Cracking job

 

[calebhendrick]

I wanted to try my hand at a 3D printed Yoda. I can't remember where I got this model from because I have about 10 different projects in the works. I did find a pretty good starting base coat color, Rustoleum "Eden", that I found at ACE hardware. It's Satin, but sometimes looks glossy if sprayed on too thick. No worries though, I'm going to give this whole thing a coat of Flat Clear, then start layering in other colors.

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I had to modify the body because when I assembled him, he leaned too far forward for my liking. So I cut the legs at the knees, added some shims, re-attached the legs with some epoxy, took some lengths of elastic bandage, dipped them in Elmer's glue, and wrapped the legs and waist to loosely resemble pants. You won't see any of this when his robe is on, but I did it more to re-enforce the cuts at the knee. Probably overkill, but oh well.

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Once this dries I'll add the Flat Clear coat and start applying layers to get the tone I'm after. It's hard to tell in the photo below, but the top arm is clear coated and the bottom isn't. It's easier to see in person and will obviously look much better for the skin tone.

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I also designed a quick version of his ESB pendant and printed it. I did a base coat in a metallic bronze, but I'll add a hint of a lighter bronze and some weathering to this later.

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Where did you get the robes from? Or did you make them yourself.

 

[azheat]

Where did you get the robes from? Or did you make them yourself.

I actually modified a child's inner and outer robe that came from Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland! I got it from an online retailer at a great discounted price, $53.00.

 

[savant42]

I also designed a quick version of his ESB pendant and printed it. I did a base coat in a metallic bronze, but I'll add a hint of a lighter bronze and some weathering to this later.

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I am really impressed with the good job you did with the blissl. Do you have that model online anywhere? My animatronic Yoda has a "blissl", but it's really just parts of a raft I found on thingiverse, and kitbashed into a prop.

If not, would you mind talking through how you sculpted it? I'm getting better with parametric modeling, but I haven't wrapped my brain around sculpting yet.

Cheers!

 

[azheat]

I'd be happy to share, but be forewarned, it's rough as I'm still learning how to design in 3D. This was done entirely with Tinker CAD (I'm learning to use Blender now), so this was done using basic shapes that I manipulated and combined together.

The base is just 3 half cylinder shapes combined together (you can see the shape outlines in the screen shot below). All the center pieces are the same shape, slightly distorted, and rotated at different angles. The little spheres are just ball shapes that I placed around the edges.

Tinker CAD is awesome if you want a very basic introductory program to start out with. I've actually designed some decent pieces on there.

When you print this, I recommend printing the main body first at 100%, then printing the 4 side loop sections separately at 95%. I made cavities for those pieces on the sides of the main body, but the tolerances are quite tight, so you may need some trial and error, depending on your printer settings.

Here's a link to my file if you're interested.............

Dropbox

www.dropbox.com

Hope that helps!

AZ

 

[savant42]

You’re a legend, thank you! I will print this up in the morning and post back with my results. Cheers!

 

[savant42]

Printed out nicely, thank you so much! Here's a couple of obligatory snaps to show off Yoda's new bling next to his old and busted raft-flute

 

[azheat]

Printed out nicely, thank you so much! Here's a couple of obligatory snaps to show off Yoda's new bling next to his old and busted raft-flute View attachment 1882239

Love it brother!

 

[calebhendrick]

I wanted to try my hand at a 3D printed Yoda. I can't remember where I got this model from because I have about 10 different projects in the works. I did find a pretty good starting base coat color, Rustoleum "Eden", that I found at ACE hardware. It's Satin, but sometimes looks glossy if sprayed on too thick. No worries though, I'm going to give this whole thing a coat of Flat Clear, then start layering in other colors.

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I had to modify the body because when I assembled him, he leaned too far forward for my liking. So I cut the legs at the knees, added some shims, re-attached the legs with some epoxy, took some lengths of elastic bandage, dipped them in Elmer's glue, and wrapped the legs and waist to loosely resemble pants. You won't see any of this when his robe is on, but I did it more to re-enforce the cuts at the knee. Probably overkill, but oh well.

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Once this dries I'll add the Flat Clear coat and start applying layers to get the tone I'm after. It's hard to tell in the photo below, but the top arm is clear coated and the bottom isn't. It's easier to see in person and will obviously look much better for the skin tone.

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I also designed a quick version of his ESB pendant and printed it. I did a base coat in a metallic bronze, but I'll add a hint of a lighter bronze and some weathering to this later.

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Do you remember where you purchased the eyes from?

 

[azheat]

Do you remember where you purchased the eyes from?

eBay, just search up doll eyes, should be lots of options!