In the interest of improving this wonderful game, I would like to extend the offer of 3d printing services to the FI community.
Several people noticed my costume last game(bug in a can) and inquired about the method I used to make it. The answer is: I am fortunate to be in possession of a 3d printer. It uses a Fused Filament Fabrication method to produce objects from a 3d model. The insect mandibles, the armor nameplate, LED array and all the joints and PVC connectors on my armor were printed, as were the clip decorations on my arm/gun/thing.
There are a number of models on
thingiverse. I can make anything there that lists 3d printer as the required tool. I would estimate that around 5% of the objects on thingiverse are for laser cutters or CNC routers. Those things I cannot make.
Also any 3d model which can be converted to an STL file I can also print, provided it fits within the 200x200x100mm build area of my printer.
I buy ABS plastic in bulk, and offer to print objects at cost(filament + machine time) to the FI community.
I currently only have black ABS, but I can order other colors if the need arises.
ABS can be painted and black makes for a good base color on most projects.
For comparison, Legos are made of injection molded ABS, producing a light weight and fairly strong product.
I can also extrude PLA, but I have not done so yet, as PLA can get soft and weak if left in the sun. I also can't get PLA in bulk, so it will cost about twice what ABS does.
I can deliver printed objects personally to you the next FI event, or if you need something sooner, I'll ship it(again, at cost).