Large Moai Head Mold

Original 3d image by "Scan The World"

https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-moai-head-in-rano-raraku-easter-island-14215

This is a 23" tall 1.4mm thick shell of a Moai statue, designed to be printed as 3 parts using an Ender 3 or a printer of equivalent build volume. This mold is designed to produce a large concrete or resin casting.



Recommended print settings

Shell A:
Wall line count = 6
Infill density = 15%
Build plate adhesion type: none
No supports


Shell B:
Wall line count = 6
Infill density = 15%
Build plate adhesion type: none
Supports: I recommend using a minimum support overhang angle of 85-degrees (touching print bed only) and using a support blocker for the nostrils.


Shell C:
This should be printed upside down.
Wall line count = 6
Infill density = 15%
Build plate adhesion type: none
Supports: I recommend using a minimum support overhang angle of 10-degrees (touching print bed only) and using a support blocker for all but the fi