Exact size of a mego head?

[MarcelloD]

Does anyone know what the exact size of a mego head is? I am guessing it is under 2 inches?
I am working on a project I will be sharing with you guys soon
Ill leave the hint that it is 3D printing related.

[LonnieFisher]

I think about an inch.

[sprytel]

They vary, but approximately 32mm from base of neck to top of head.

[MarcelloD]

Thanks guys.

Here is a preview of what I have been working on. Ill post it up once I get it done and painted.
Feedback is VERY welcome.

[JediJaida]

Hmmmm....very nice. Very nice indeed. She needs a good neckless body.

[Confessional]

Is that an innovative 2-part neck plug you're designing, capable of both body style applications?

If so, that would be a welcome addition to the limited options of female bods/heads.

<Furiosa power!>

[MarcelloD]

We will see how far I can push some of the ideas I have.
I have dealt with a lot of 3D printed joints, I have designed and printed other figures in the past..just not moving ones.
Some of the joints I have worked with looked similar to this:

[JediJaida]

Looking forward to more of these.

[K]

Interesting stuff here! Bravo!

[JediJaida]

It should be interesting having a female head that can actually nod!

[K]

doll head measurements vary depending upon what you're referencing. For wig sizing, as an example, the head circumference is measured around the head going behind the ears. Just fyi. These heads look really interesting but for me, they'd have to be 1/9 scale. Nice!

[MarcelloD]

doll head measurements vary depending upon what you're referencing. For wig sizing, as an example, the head circumference is measured around the head going behind the ears. Just fyi. These heads look really interesting but for me, they'd have to be 1/9 scale. Nice!

Well the best part of 3D printing is that once I have the design, I can print it out in any size I want. I just got done printing one tonight, I think I printed a little too big tho. I did a 2 inch head so it looks like it might fit better with a 1/9 as opposed to a 1/8. Came out really well detailed tho. Need to remove some imperfections. Hopefully by the weekend I can get a 1/8 and paint both and see the final product.

[pmwasson]

I think you got your scales backwards

8" mego = 1/9 scale
9" famous cover figure = 1/8 scale
12" hot toys = 1/6 scale

[MarcelloD]

Alright so big update, I got the head printed.

It has some imperfections but I plan to remove them with some chemical solutions that I have. This one is about 2 inches..so unfortunately, too big for a mego.





Now, I do have my own 3D printer and I was able to print out my own pieces. However, my "good" 3D printer is not working ATM and I am waiting for the replacement parts to arrive. The other one prints out well just not as well..it creates an effect called layering.

See all those lines? that is the layering..see the other part that does not look as shinny? that is me after clearing the layering a bit with some sand paper.


However, after some cleaning up and some work, I was able to get something decent going.



Right now I am sending it over to my friend who has a "fancy" 3D printer to give me a good one similar to the quality of the first pic. In the meantime, I am working on a Chris Pratt head

[K]

Very promising! The first shot is really nice!