Toa Nekar Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Hello everybody! I decided to make this topic for people to share their thoughts and pictures on custom Kanohi that they have made or found. I will start off with this picture: The topic is here: http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?showtopic=4354As you can tell it is a 3d printed and painted replica of the VNOG style Kanohi Ignika. I think this is awesome just because of the lack of 3d printing used to make custom masks nowadays. Feel free to post pictures of your custom mask, 3d models, other's custom masks, and anything else that relates. VV PM me if you have any of these masks! VV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Well, you've got to mention Modalt, because they are awesome. I got my order a while ago, and though most of them are just pieces for some special MOCs, I do have one that I'm really happy about: Steampunk Akaku. How awesome is that? Also, I've been working on my own custom 3D printed mask. It's still a work in progress, but here's what I've got so far. 2 ~ Corpus Rahkshi: Fang | Hoto | Tube | Tear | Canvas | Garrotte | Reda BZPRPG: Azusai | Mitsuri The Scarabax Library | Flickr | Deviantart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Of Anarchy Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Both of those masks are totally AWESOME! I wish 3d printing was done more often, maybe that could bring down the price ofcustom Kanohi. Unfortunatly, I don't have any awesome masks to show. Does anyone know of any sites where I could get some? BZPRPG CharactersWant to play all the Lego games? Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Nekar Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Both of those masks are totally AWESOME! I wish 3d printing was done more often, maybe that could bring down the price ofcustom Kanohi. Unfortunatly, I don't have any awesome masks to show. Does anyone know of any sites where I could get some?I totally agree. And unfortunately there does not seem to be a custom 3d printing mask shop anywhere that I have seen. The best thing I could think of is finding a good 3d modeler to make em for you. VV PM me if you have any of these masks! VV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I don't know how Flintsmith made these, but they are truly amazing. I think he may have injection-molded them actually, just like Lego does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I bought this beauty from Modalt during Brickfair. Definitely a worthwhile purchase.I've never made any custom Kanohi of my own, though. Well, I tried to make some custom Inika-style Kanohi way back in the day using Sculpey, but they were nothing to write home about. Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBBBalta Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) I don't know how Flintsmith made these, but they are truly amazing. I think he may have injection-molded them actually, just like Lego does.According to this, they're actual LEGO parts that were treated with dye. There's a link to a now-blank topic in the archives that apparently explained the process before everything disappeared. (A Google search for "dye LEGO parts" still turns up several relevant results). If I had to guess I'd say the Kaukau was probably trans-clear originally, and the Akaku would probably have been white, as those colors would change more easily than most. Edited August 10, 2013 by Baltarc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just A Dot Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 That mask at the top is awesome. I really wanted LEGO to make that mask when I was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I don't know how Flintsmith made these, but they are truly amazing. I think he may have injection-molded them actually, just like Lego does.According to this, they're actual LEGO parts that were treated with dye. There's a link to a now-blank topic in the archives that apparently explained the process before everything disappeared. (A Google search for "dye LEGO parts" still turns up several relevant results). If I had to guess I'd say the Kaukau was probably trans-clear originally, and the Akaku would probably have been white, as those colors would change more easily than most. Oh wow. That's very cool. I might even try to make a few myself, now that I know you don't have to do anything crazy like injection-molding . I always wanted a purple Miru... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Nekar Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) That mask at the top is awesome. I really wanted LEGO to make that mask when I was a kid.I know, its so cool I'm in the prices of getting one. The one mask I always wanted to see 3d printed was this one:The Mask of Elemental Energy Edited August 11, 2013 by Toa Nekar VV PM me if you have any of these masks! VV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infernum Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Wow! Some incredible stuff here! I never thought about 3-d printing masks... But the results are incredible! If I ever get a 3-d printer (yeah, right ) I'll make sure to try some of these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Cup of Fail Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I have made some custom mask but they are mostly Glatorian mask, I will show them all later when i make one or two more. My Topics MOCs: Construct-a-Astronaut __________________________________________________ Find Me On Flickr Twitter Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I don't know how Flintsmith made these, but they are truly amazing. I think he may have injection-molded them actually, just like Lego does.According to this, they're actual LEGO parts that were treated with dye. There's a link to a now-blank topic in the archives that apparently explained the process before everything disappeared. (A Google search for "dye LEGO parts" still turns up several relevant results). If I had to guess I'd say the Kaukau was probably trans-clear originally, and the Akaku would probably have been white, as those colors would change more easily than most. Hmm. I didn't know that was possible. I've been thinking of making some translucent pieces lately for a project I'm working on, and this would be much preferred to molding the pieces myself. I'll need to look that up. That mask at the top is awesome. I really wanted LEGO to make that mask when I was a kid.I know, its so cool I'm in the prices of getting one. The one mask I always wanted to see 3d printed was this one:The Mask of Elemental EnergyWell, I just picked up my own 3D Printer yesterday, so I may try that one out. ~ Corpus Rahkshi: Fang | Hoto | Tube | Tear | Canvas | Garrotte | Reda BZPRPG: Azusai | Mitsuri The Scarabax Library | Flickr | Deviantart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I don't know how Flintsmith made these, but they are truly amazing. I think he may have injection-molded them actually, just like Lego does.According to this, they're actual LEGO parts that were treated with dye. There's a link to a now-blank topic in the archives that apparently explained the process before everything disappeared. (A Google search for "dye LEGO parts" still turns up several relevant results). If I had to guess I'd say the Kaukau was probably trans-clear originally, and the Akaku would probably have been white, as those colors would change more easily than most. Hmm. I didn't know that was possible. I've been thinking of making some translucent pieces lately for a project I'm working on, and this would be much preferred to molding the pieces myself. I'll need to look that up. That mask at the top is awesome. I really wanted LEGO to make that mask when I was a kid.I know, its so cool I'm in the prices of getting one. The one mask I always wanted to see 3d printed was this one:The Mask of Elemental EnergyWell, I just picked up my own 3D Printer yesterday, so I may try that one out. I'd gladly buy one if you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Nekar Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 I don't know how Flintsmith made these, but they are truly amazing. I think he may have injection-molded them actually, just like Lego does.According to this, they're actual LEGO parts that were treated with dye. There's a link to a now-blank topic in the archives that apparently explained the process before everything disappeared. (A Google search for "dye LEGO parts" still turns up several relevant results). If I had to guess I'd say the Kaukau was probably trans-clear originally, and the Akaku would probably have been white, as those colors would change more easily than most. Hmm. I didn't know that was possible. I've been thinking of making some translucent pieces lately for a project I'm working on, and this would be much preferred to molding the pieces myself. I'll need to look that up. That mask at the top is awesome. I really wanted LEGO to make that mask when I was a kid.I know, its so cool I'm in the prices of getting one. The one mask I always wanted to see 3d printed was this one:The Mask of Elemental EnergyWell, I just picked up my own 3D Printer yesterday, so I may try that one out. I'd gladly buy one if you did. As would I VV PM me if you have any of these masks! VV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziontyro Metalhead Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I am thinking of making my own 3D printer. I would definitely try to make some custom masks and weapons. 1 BBC 70 Skeletron Robot. http://www.bzpower.com/board/topic/18967-bbc-70-skeletron-20/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintsmith Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 If anyone comes back to look at this topic... There are companies that will 3D print things for you. I've seen the work that Shapeways does and it's VERY good. It sounds expensive, but compare it to the time and expense of running your own printer it's not too bad. They charge by the gram so try to keep your design thin. They can even print it in metal! The colored masks I made were dyed. What I did to get the dye to not rub off was to heat the masks to close to their melting point. I did this by adding a LOT of salt to the dye to raise the boiling point. I was surprised to find how many different plastics LEGO uses in their parts. Some completely reject the dye. Some shrink when you heat them. I also think that SteamPunk Akaku is sweet! Nice design and execution.. How I make metal masks. Trans-purple Kaukau Olda . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Two blasts from the past for the price of one. Unfortunately, revival!Topic closed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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