


This is why I got into 3D printing in the first place...
I might reprint this Tony Stark head just a little bit bigger, but...



I might reprint this Tony Stark head just a little bit bigger, but...
I posted links to this character a little while ago, but I discovered there were problems with the model, and I've learned more about how to adapt the AI-generated models for my purposes, so I remade and re-edited, and now have 4 sixth_scale versions of classic, comics version of Tony Stark. We've got serious and smiling expressions, with neck and without, so most of your Tony Stark needs should be covered.
I can't stress enough that I am not claiming any particular artistic skills here. Various AI engines have done all the heavy lifting for me. If you're anti-AI, I totally respect that. I won't take any offense at anyone choosing not to download or make use of these files.
I'm not making any money from this. I'm offering these absolutely free as a service for my fellow 3D printing kitbashers.
My primary use for 3D printing is making heads and accessories for action figures. Standard resin gives good looking results with great detail, but I've had some issues with it as well. Its rigidity can be a problem.
A recent Google search for "flexible 3D printing resin" led me to Elegoo ABS-like resin, and that seems promising. I don't need prints as soft as rubber, but a little bit of give, so, say, a part can be mounted on a slightly oversized ball joint, would be very useful to me.
I'd like to know if there's any issues with it that I should know about. Does it take detail well? Does it accept paint or coloring with markers?
Any information would be helpful.
These are AI generated models. If you're opposed to the use of AI, I totally respect that. I wouldn't want you to download or use these models. They're currently being printed on my resin printer, so I'll share the results later today.
I've made one version for sixth-scale bodies with and without necks. The peg-holes in both are half-inch diameter so there should be plenty of room for the neck-balls on just about any body out there. Obviously, some tweaking and ingenuity may be called for.
As before, this is an AI generated 3D model. I totally respect anyone who is opposed to using AI for projects like this. As before, it is offered for free, as a service to fans who collect or just play with sixth-scale action figures, and want this iconic villain. The files include full color versions for those with access to such 3D printing technology. As you can see, I've printed it on a resin-based printer. My terrible coloring skills show again here on his left eye, so I'm saying Sgt Benton belted him.
So, if you like this sort of thing -- enjoy!
It's not that I did a crappy job on his left eye -- Benton gave him a shiner!
A little while ago, I posted a Thingiverse link to my printable 3D model of a bald, smiling, Tom Baker head sculpt for use with a 12" action figure with a curly doll wig. I've had an excellent 12" 4th Doctor with a grim expression for years, but I wanted that iconic maniacal grin.
So here's the bare print, and then some shots of my piss-poor coloring job. Obviously, if you have better skills than I have (which is a tragically low bar to clear) you should get much better results, and if you have access to full-color 3D printing, I've included full-color files at the Thingiverse page.) Finally, you can see him in costume.
Steel Point Luna (left) and Seal Point Selene (right) have joined our organization yesterday. We welcome them and look forward to great things from them in a long career with us.
I'm not making any money on this, and I'm not claiming any great artistic accomplishment. I ran a publicity still of an actor through Bambu Labs' MakerLab to make a 3D model, and edited it by rough eyeball reckoning to fit 1:6 and 1:12 scale action figures. If you have access to 3D printing, you might find this useful.