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[joberg]

I just watched another course on Stan Winston School... I feel a bit dazed

Modern Miniature Effects Part 1: Project Planning & Acquiring 3D Models

I am not easily overwhelmed by tech or new gadgets and I don't stand in awe over most techniques, though I will give kudos to creative solutions and will openly praise true craftsmanship and skill. That said, I am a bit "bird hitting window" at the moment. I swear I just blinked and the 3d printing world went straight to replicator without asking my approval. Fon Davis was demoing four printers they have in their shop. They can print in cmyk without the need for sanding after (or very little, very very little) Fully finished sculptures with voids, in cmyk color (as though it were already painted with just touch up left). They can print in flexible materials... meaning, they can print the actual skins to put over animatronic skeletons (also printed), in color, so, no need for final painting or very little. They printed a human mask in a rubber compound that was completely flexible.

They did not mention this but in all honesty, this eliminates the sculptor, the prosthetic departments, most of the fab shop, the painters and leaves only the makeup department applying the final print to the actor. Scan the actor, size the target computer captured character face to the actor, negate one from the other and you have a prosthetic disguise mask, ready to print with correct color. You could use anime/cgi, a real world person or an aged rendition, younger or older or even just added weight, as the intended mask. None of this did he mention but it is all right there, ready to run, in the room he is standing in while giving the lesson. The actual lesson was about an octopus and a boat but you don't show a flexible printed prosthetic mask without dropping Alice down the rabbit hole of possibilities. I am completely stunned.

Some 3-D printing machines are printing real skin to apply to burn victims (developed and put in place a year ago). So, yes...latex and other flexible materials will be used for the near future in the prop/sculpt dept. of many studios/independent houses. The cmyk add-on is, AFAIK, the cherry on the cake. You're right, artists are going to feel the pinch real soon and, my advice is to start learning the process and playing with those 3-D machines.

 

[TazMan2000]

Some 3-D printing machines are printing real skin to apply to burn victims (developed and put in place a year ago). So, yes...latex and other flexible materials will be used for the near future in the prop/sculpt dept. of many studios/independent houses. The cmyk add-on is, AFAIK, the cherry on the cake. You're right, artists are going to feel the pinch real soon and, my advice is to start learning the process and playing with those 3-D machines.

The doctors just have to figure out how to fit the patient onto the build plate and level it.

TazMan2000

 

[greenmachines]

Where can one watch this ?

I am trying to find a public version. The current one is a lesson on Stan Winston School.

 

[greenmachines]

Some 3-D printing machines are printing real skin to apply to burn victims (developed and put in place a year ago). So, yes...latex and other flexible materials will be used for the near future in the prop/sculpt dept. of many studios/independent houses. The cmyk add-on is, AFAIK, the cherry on the cake. You're right, artists are going to feel the pinch real soon and, my advice is to start learning the process and playing with those 3-D machines.

I found one of the hospitals talking about their use and they specifically mentioned the elimination of life casting, mold making, and final casting, all gone.

 

[joberg]

I found one of the hospitals talking about their use and they specifically mentioned the elimination of life casting, mold making, and final casting, all gone.

Yes, the 3-D revolution is very interesting in many ways: printing organs, skin, bones, etc...Printing entire organ set-ups to help the surgeon and the team, plan a complex surgery by printing the exact spot where the surgery is needed (then again, with a robot surgeon, you can program the whole body geography into the robot prior for the operation).
Lots of people will lose their job but will have to pivot and learn how to make those different levels of casting/mold making, etc...with the 3-D tech.

 

[greenmachines]

Where can one watch this ?

This is the shortcut to the class but I am still trying to find just a video version, if it exists:

Stan Winston School of Character Arts

www.stanwinstonschool.com

One intro video I found on youtube:

Modern Miniature Effects Part 1: Project Planning & Acquiring 3D Models Fon Davis at DuckDuckGo

DuckDuckGo. Privacy, Simplified.

duckduckgo.com

and another:

Modern Miniature Effects Part 1: Project Planning & Acquiring 3D Models Fon Davis at DuckDuckGo

DuckDuckGo. Privacy, Simplified.

duckduckgo.com

Both of these show the size of the printers, the cmyk cartridges and the silicone like skins made for the octopus by 3d printing of fully flexible materials.

But as joberg pointed out, the industry has lept past even this and are now printing actual human body parts for surgical procedures. My hair stands on end just typing this, it is that cool.

 

[freaky01]

Hi guys,
I've uploaded a few things to MakerWorld.
All models are available for free, so I won't upload any STLs here.

...it all started with this Qui-Gon Lightsaber (MakerWorld #453473)

One of my favorite models is the Obi-Wan Lightsaber Ep.4 with crystal chamber (MakerWorld #602073)

And this Klingon D'k Tahg (MakerWorld #677561)

...and don't forget the Doctor's holoemitter (MakerWorld #743361)

...and this holder for my Lightsaber (MakerWorld #455198)

 

[greenmachines]

Looking for a thread on this:

On props that were initially metal but we wish to print in plastics, where sections are very thin:

Is it possible to embed a wireframe with heated backer rod (wire heated by soldering iron)? or to leave a groove in the back of the print in order to insert same?

Have any of our modelers come across this need to strengthen plastic parts?

Any thread leads would be much appreciated. I know my lack of success in finding it is likely due to wording.

 

[Jintosh]

Looking for a thread on this:

On props that were initially metal but we wish to print in plastics, where sections are very thin:

Is it possible to embed a wireframe with heated backer rod (wire heated by soldering iron)? or to leave a groove in the back of the print in order to insert same?

Have any of our modelers come across this need to strengthen plastic parts?

Any thread leads would be much appreciated. I know my lack of success in finding it is likely due to wording.

Okay, leaving space in a STL prop is possible. But in most cases you would have to print the object first and then insert a rod. In other words, you'd then have to seal up the hole. PLA plastic can become soft at as low as 150 degrees Fahrenheit. The PLA would become deformed at that temp.

 

[greenmachines]

Okay, leaving space in a STL prop is possible. But in most cases you would have to print the object first and then insert a rod. In other words, you'd then have to seal up the hole. PLA plastic can become soft at as low as 150 degrees Fahrenheit. The PLA would become deformed at that temp.

If the rod path was open and rod inserted after, are there some competent adhesives that would be tantamount to having printed around the rod? Is there an industry standard filler? Assuming as well that each filament or print media likely uses something different as an adhesive?

Is there such a thing as spot welding a 3d print like they have for fixing dashboards in cars? I know I am walking outside the normal realm of printing. Does therpf have a thread for 3d print questions? I'll be the first to admit, I come to this thread.

 

[Jintosh]

I would say try the following Google search terms:

fill gaps in 3d print

There seems to be options, but I haven't used any of them. A plastic epoxy seems like the most likely choice.

 

[Kurtis]

Hi guys,
I've uploaded a few things to MakerWorld.
All models are available for free, so I won't upload any STLs here.

...it all started with this Qui-Gon Lightsaber (MakerWorld #453473)
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One of my favorite models is the Obi-Wan Lightsaber Ep.4 with crystal chamber (MakerWorld #602073)
View attachment 1886470

And this Klingon D'k Tahg (MakerWorld #677561)
View attachment 1886471

...and don't forget the Doctor's holoemitter (MakerWorld #743361)
View attachment 1886472

...and this holder for my Lightsaber (MakerWorld #455198)
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Yo this is awesome work bro! Great job!

 

[Kurtis]

Greetings fellow makers! I have been on a Batman stint, but I need to give the Dark Knight a break after I finish a Neal Adams style cowl mold. It has burned me out a bit. Anyone else get burned out on specific characters through commissions?
At any rate, I am taking the break by moving toward the Spiderman Universe.
Does anyone know of anyone with decent muscle suit methods in this forum? If anyone has files that will definitely work as I have a bunch of printers. In fact, I do have DEVINGS muscle suit files, (Those were too expensive) but they are based on Batfleck and that is too bulky for Spiderman

 

[OasisSupernova]

Hi. The Graphikos has been revised. Some of the symbols were RAISED instead of indented. Please download the new file.

Where can I find the new file? Thank you!

 

[Jintosh]

Where can I find the new file? Thank you!

Thank you for reminding me. The outside ring of the Graphikos is now fixed. The file that is there is now updated. Sometimes it takes me a while to come back to things, usually when someone prods me.

 

[OasisSupernova]

Thank you for reminding me. The outside ring of the Graphikos is now fixed. The file that is there is now updated. Sometimes it takes me a while to come back to things, usually when someone prods me.

Lol. I printed it yesterday because I missed your comment about it being wrong. Old version still looks awesome. Greatly appreciated!

 

[Jintosh]

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Time to add a new STL.

I was originally going to do the NeverEnding story book, but it's been done better by someone else, here.
So, I am uploading my corner piece file for those doing your own book.

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Free for personal use.

 

[OasisSupernova]

Thank you for reminding me. The outside ring of the Graphikos is now fixed. The file that is there is now updated. Sometimes it takes me a while to come back to things, usually when someone prods me.

Heres your old file that I printed yesterday. Maybe I'll get around to the new one someday. Thanks again.

 

[Jintosh]

I do sculpting, but rarely print out my own items. I always love it when someone doesn't just download my item, but also prints it. Looks awesome! Great job on the color and appearance.

 

[OasisSupernova]

I do sculpting, but rarely print out my own items. I always love it when someone doesn't just download my item, but also prints it. Looks awesome! Great job on the color and appearance.

I love to give credit where credit is do. File creation is not my gig. Maybe some day. I just like to make things. Especially hard pieces like this that I can't create on my own. Once again, greatly appreciated.