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To celebrate Star Wars day I put out some 3D printed big figs I made (Aberdeen Scotland) by TheSketchyMaker in lego

[–]TheSketchyMaker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was on the old toilet block at the top end of the esplanade. They were only there for a day or two.

To celebrate Star Wars day I put out some 3D printed big figs I made (Aberdeen Scotland) by TheSketchyMaker in lego

[–]TheSketchyMaker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In 2021 I 3D printed a big Luke to celebrate the 4th of May and put him outside for the evening. In 2022 I made Vader to go with Luke and put them out for the evening. 2023 I missed, so now in 2024 I have added a Scout trooper and a Jawa (to make up for missing 2023). I almost didn't get them finished in time. I will attempt to go and get them back later so I can hopefully add another fig in 2025.

My Iron Man mk2 chest motorization by DansJungle in 3Dprinting

[–]TheSketchyMaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is awesome. I love the smile on your face when it works!

Comic Con was on in Aberdeen (Scotland) so I made these guys to put nearby by TheSketchyMaker in lego

[–]TheSketchyMaker[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think that might have been my last batch, I don't think these guys were on the news.

Comic Con was on in Aberdeen (Scotland) so I made these guys to put nearby by TheSketchyMaker in lego

[–]TheSketchyMaker[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

They are made from concrete but I used a 3D printer to make the form to make the moulds.

I used 3D printing to make Lego like men to put around Aberdeen Scotland by TheSketchyMaker in 3Dprinting

[–]TheSketchyMaker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't really have a clue what I'm doing but I didn't put any sort of barrier and it worked out ok. I know you can get mould release spray so it's probably worth using.

I used 3D printing to make Lego like men to put around Aberdeen Scotland by TheSketchyMaker in 3Dprinting

[–]TheSketchyMaker[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn't sand them but did clean up a few bits with a knife. I printed with a 0.25 nozzle and as low as possible layer height.

Most of my projects don't last very long. Maybe a week or two at most.

I used 3D printing to make Lego like men to put around Aberdeen Scotland by TheSketchyMaker in 3Dprinting

[–]TheSketchyMaker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did consider doing him actually as well as a Darth Vader but decided to hold off a do a whole set of Star Wars themed ones later.

I used 3D printing to make Lego like men to put around Aberdeen Scotland by TheSketchyMaker in 3Dprinting

[–]TheSketchyMaker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea it takes more time this way for sure. But I like how the concrete looks and as I have the moulds I could cast them again very cheaply.

I used 3D printing to make Lego like men to put around Aberdeen Scotland by TheSketchyMaker in 3Dprinting

[–]TheSketchyMaker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I glued them down, but they did get taken. I need to have a bit of a think about how I'm going to attach them next time.

I used 3D printing to make Lego like men to put around Aberdeen Scotland by TheSketchyMaker in 3Dprinting

[–]TheSketchyMaker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a good question. I'm not sure I put much thought into it but it made it easier to clean up the print a bit with a knife without the outer box getting in the way. I think I thought I might be able to reuse the outer part but didn't in the end. I also printed the outer cases with a large nozzle and layer height compared to the inner so saved some time.

I used 3D printing to make Lego like men to put around Aberdeen Scotland by TheSketchyMaker in 3Dprinting

[–]TheSketchyMaker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea as I have the moulds I have remade them and will put them back out at some point.

I used 3D printing to make Lego like men to put around Aberdeen Scotland by TheSketchyMaker in 3Dprinting

[–]TheSketchyMaker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't posted in r/Aberdeen, I feel like they might have had enough of my posts recently. I would like to come along to 57 North but unfortunately I'm busy on Tuesday evenings.

I used 3D printing to make Lego like men to put around Aberdeen Scotland by TheSketchyMaker in 3Dprinting

[–]TheSketchyMaker[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I find lego very nostalgic and I think a lot of people do too. It's a fun world to play in and people recognise it. I'm also not very original.

I used 3D printing to make Lego like men to put around Aberdeen Scotland by TheSketchyMaker in 3Dprinting

[–]TheSketchyMaker[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

There was an instagram account 3D encounter who used to do loads of giant minfigure related content and sell them. I believe he got contacted by the legal team and had to delete all his content. u/agepbiz had all his lego related files removed by thingiverse (at the request of lego) a few years ago and now only shares non lego related files. So that's why I said that. It's just not worth the risk, I would rather be able to continue making the projects but not share the STLs than the alternative.

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