"STAR WARS REBELS" MORAI painted by Darth Daddy

Morai was a female convor with spiritual ties to the Daughter, a Force wielder from Mortis. She appeared in various depictions of the Force wielders alongside the Daughter. It was believed by some that the convor in these depictions was a servant of the Daughter or even a manifestation of the Daughter herself in another form. Morai became a friend of former Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano,whom the Daughter transferred her life essence into prior to her death.

Morai accompanied and watched over Tano throughout her life. Tano claimed that she owed the convor her life. When Ezra Bridger entered the world between worlds, Morai was present and encouraged him to save Tano by pulling her out of a portal. After reuniting with Tano, she was present when Tano and Bridger fought against Emperor Palpatine. Morai accompanied Tano when she returned through the portal to the ruined Malachor Sith Temple. As Tano returned to the temple interior, Morai overlooked an injured Darth Vader as he limped away from the temple.

This year, Customs for the Kid has been showcasing several 3-D printed customs that can be found on the internet. Not only have these print files been great for adding unique pieces to our own collection, but by sharing these files with all of you, we provide our readers the ability to replicate the customs we post here in their own homes. Sandcrawler Customs messaged us and made us aware of this particular file of Morai created by itisnotadoll. 

The print painted up beautifully, and we are already getting ready to modify the print to portray Morai when she is in flight as well. Morai looks great posed with the Super-Articulated "Rebels" Ahsoka Tano that we purchased from Star Wars customizer, SWK Kustoms back in 2016. 

"STAR WARS REBELS"

MORAI

painted by Darth Daddy

SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED

Morai (Ahsoka's Convor Bird from Star Wars: Rebels)

created by Itisnotadoll

SUPER-ARTICULATED
"STAR WARS REBELS" AHSOKA TANO

created by SWK KUSTOMS

"HURID-327" painted by Darth Daddy

HURID-327 was the groundskeeper of Maz Kanata's castle, which was located on the planet Takodana, and was responsible for carrying her guests' luggage. Shortly before its destruction by the First Order, he was passing through the castle's front gate when he crossing paths with a group consisting of the astromech droid BB-8, the smuggler Han Solo, the scavenger Rey and the former stormtrooper Finn, who were entering the castle.

This figure was created from another 3-D print file by Isotelus. He has articulation at the shoulders, wrists, hips and waist. We have been wanting to add this droid from The Force Awakens to our shelves since we saw the film. It is really exciting to have him as part of the collection now!

"HURID-327" 

painted by Darth Daddy

SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE

"C26-T SIFTER DROID" painted by Darth Daddy

C26-T was a sifter droid that was forced to work in the criminal Pyke Syndicate's spice mines on the planet Kessel during the reign of the Galactic Empire.[1] In 10 BBY,[3] C26-T was freed from slavery when its restraining bolt was removed during a slave revolt in the mines started by the droid L3-37.

This figure was created by another 3-D print file from Isotelus. We have been having a blast adding these droids to our collection, because what fun is a droid revolution with no droids!

"C26-T SIFTER DROID" 

created by Darth Daddy

These are the droids we made so far in 2020 and there's plenty more on the way!

 

SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE

"DD-BD" modified and painted by Darth Daddy

DD-BD was a masculine-programmed WDD adminmech droid[4] that operated within the control hub of mining operations on Kessel. Before being sold into slavery, DD-BD served on a Morseerian pirate ship. However, when the ship was impounded by the Empire, he was found there and sold at auction to the Pyke Syndicate for just a fraction of his worth. From there, he was put to work as a slave in the mining operation center on the planet Kessel. In 10 BBY, DD-BD was freed from slavery when his restraining bolt was removed during a slave revolt in the mines started by the droid L3-37. As the first of many droids freed, DD-BD helped spark a rebellion on Kessel.

The base of this figure was printed from a 3-D design by Isotelus. Dad then modified the sculpt of the print with Aves and some ProCreate to increase the screen accuracy.

DD-BD was encased in a white plastoid shell with heavy weighted feet for enhanced stability. He was equipped with a hybrid radar eye and photoreceptor and an electroprobe with variable voltage settings. During his time working on Kessel he was fitted with a powerful restraining bolt that was welded to his body and capable of shutting him down or shocking him for failing to obey commands.

"DD-BD"

created by Darth Daddy

 "JV-P12" created by Darth Daddy

SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED

 "HT-IN-4 & MPH-11" created by Asis Film Models

"RED BALL JETT ORGAN SPEAKER ADD-ON" painted by Darth Daddy

With many collectors now receiving their Jabba Sail Barges, we thought it would be a good time to let you all know about a way to enhance the Nalargon instrument for your Max Rebo action figure with this cool 3-D printed accessory. For some reason, Hasbro left the speaker to Max Rebo's instrument off when it was released as a toy in stores. Star Wars customizer IzzyMel45, designed a 3-D printed version of the speaker that can be purchased on Shapeways and shipped to your home. We highly recommend purchasing one if you feel your Jabba display looks naked without it. Click the link below to order!

https://www.shapeways.com/product/4EPZ8BZN9/max-rebo-organ-speaker-add-on

SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER

3-D PRINTED 3.75" SCALE STAR WARS DROIDS

Rebelscum forum member Darkstryder has been teaching himself to 3D model by designing and printing 3.75" Star Wars droid action figures that have never been released in stores. He posts most of his models on Thingiverse under the username Isotelus. The photo above are just some of the figures he has posted so far. He has had a pretty positive reception so far, and he's taking design requests! 

Are you as excited as we are? Well if not, then take into consideration that the figures in the photo are his designs from only the last two weeks. The possibilities are endless, and from what it looks like from where we're standing, plentiful. The designs printing time is only about 2 hours per droid.

Oh, and did we mention that the models are available to download for FREE?!!!

https://www.thingiverse.com/Isotelus/designs

(If anybody wants to volunteer to print out a few droids for us, please contact us at customsforthekid@gmail.com)

"IMPERIAL TROOP TRANSPORT" created by THANK THE MAKER

Many of you may know Thank The Maker from the Google Hangout video we did with him on 3-D printed Star Wars toys last year.  While we don't very often feature a custom creation in this manner, we felt that this particular piece was noteworthy enough to make an exception. Thank The Maker's Imperial Troop Transport provides all the best playable features that are desired in a toy as well as including some very cool accessories!

Not only does this custom vehicle hit all the right notes in appearance and function, but it also makes one hell of a playset too!

While Hasbro's Rebels version of the vehicle was a nice addition to our collection, after seeing this custom version of the toy, we are left wishing that this was the version we were all able to buy in stores.  We have a feeling that this custom vehicle is going to make the rounds in numerous Star Wars fan circles throughout the year.  It is just too beautiful to go unnoticed.  From the detailed cockpit and removable cargo crates to the coolest prison center since the 1980's G.I. Joe Headquarters Command Center, this custom has it all!

We tip our hats to Thank The Maker for this fabulous work of art!

"IMPERIAL TROOP TRANSPORT"

created by THANK THE MAKER

Work In Progress Photo

"3-D PRINTED CUSTOM STAR WARS TOYS" 

with DARTH DADDY & THANK THE MAKER

Thank The Maker on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/thankthemaker77

3-D PRINTED STAR WARS TOYS with DARTH DADDY & THANK THE MAKER

Darth Daddy & Thank The Maker discuss 3-D printed Star Wars custom action figures, dioramas, and vehicles.  We cover what tools you need, potential costs, design timeframes, adding articulation, troubleshooting and more.

SHOW NOTES:

Flashforge 3-D Printers:
http://www.flashforge-usa.com

Caliper

123D Design Software:

http://www.123dapp.com


ZBrush:
https://pixologic.com





More Tutorials:
http://pixologic.com/zclassroom

Thank The Maker on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/thankthemaker77