Should I 3D Print a Spider-Man Face Shell or Just Buy One?
I’m thinking about adding a face shell to my Spider-Man mask, but I’m trying to decide if I should buy one or make one myself.
I already have a generic Raimi-style Spider-Man mask that came with an Amazon suit, so I’m hoping I can reuse it instead of buying a new mask. Has anyone successfully used a similar mask with a face shell?
I also have access to my college’s 3D printers. I would need to pay for the filament since this is for personal use, but I wouldn’t have to buy a printer. Would printing my own face shell end up being cheaper than buying one?
If you’ve made your own, I’d appreciate any advice on:
Good free STL files.
How much filament a face shell usually uses.
Whether PLA is a good choice.
Step by step video tutorials for printing, sanding, painting, installing magnets, lenses, and assembling everything.
One thing I’m also unsure about is the lenses. My current mask already has eye frames and mesh installed. Would it make sense to carefully remove those, add magnets to the back, and use them on a magnetic face shell? Or is it better to print or buy new magnetic eye frames and lenses?
I’ve attached a photo of the mask I’m starting with so you can see exactly what I’m working with. If anyone has experience using a similar mask with a face shell, I’d really appreciate your advice.
This will be my first 3D printing project, so any beginner tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!