{"id":267622,"date":"2025-02-27T13:08:15","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T18:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solidxperts.com\/?post_type=techtips&p=267622"},"modified":"2025-05-16T16:40:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T20:40:42","slug":"building-the-green-goblins-glider-with-carlos-3d-and-solidworks-for-makers","status":"publish","type":"techtips","link":"https:\/\/www.solidxperts.com\/en\/blog\/building-the-green-goblins-glider-with-carlos-3d-and-solidworks-for-makers\/","title":{"rendered":"Building the Green Goblin\u2019s Glider with Carlos 3D and SOLIDWORKS for Makers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Building the Green Goblin\u2019s Glider with Carlos 3D and SOLIDWORKS for Makers<\/h1>\n

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<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”container post-content”][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you think of Spider-Man\u2019s greatest enemies, one name tops the list: the Green Goblin. Created by Marvel Comics legends Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the Green Goblin (originally Norman Osborn) is a villain who combines tech-savviness and pure chaos to wreak havoc in New York City. Famous for his Pumpkin Bombs, Halloween-themed gadgets, and, of course, his flying Goblin Glider, supervillain Green Goblin soared back into the spotlight in\u00a0Spider-Man: No Way Hom<\/em>e, solidifying his status as one of Spider-Man\u2019s greatest foes for decades.<\/p>\n

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This glider, a high-speed, gadget-laden board, is as much a part of his character as his eerie, maniacal laugh\u2014making him a favorite for Green Goblin Halloween costumes and an inspiration for creative makers and cosplay fans.<\/p>\n

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Enter Carlos Reyes, also known on his YouTube and Instagram channels as\u00a0Carlos 3D<\/a>, a talented engineer, maker, and SOLIDWORKS for Makers Ambassador, who took on the ultimate Green Goblin cosplay costume project: recreating the Green Goblin\u2019s glider.<\/p>\n

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Carlos recently appeared on SOLIDWORKS Live to walk us through his process of transforming an ordinary hoverboard into a jaw-dropping replica of the Green Goblin\u2019s iconic glider. The idea for the Green Goblin Glider first took shape when Carlos spotted a used hoverboard at a flea market. With his love for comics, cosplay, and engineering, he immediately recognized its potential as the foundation for a Green Goblin-inspired glider.<\/p>\n

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Determined to bring his vision to life, Carlos used SOLIDWORKS for Makers tools, including xShape and xDesign, to recreate the glider\u2019s unmistakable comic book aesthetic with incredible detail. xShape\u2019s flexible subdivision (Sub-D) modeling helped him quickly sculpt the glider\u2019s initial form, while xDesign allowed him to refine the details, quickly taking the project from concept to first prototype.<\/p>\n

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Carlos started by building a base model of the hoverboard. Though he initially had less experience with subdivision modeling, Carlos found that it was an efficient way for him to model curves and edges that would give the glider its distinctive look. With features like mirror symmetry, xShape helped Carlos create the model in a fraction of the time.<\/p>\n

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One of Carlos\u2019s glider\u2019s standout features is the set of LED-lit flames at the rear, designed to evoke the illusion of a fiery exhaust.<\/p>\n

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Using xShape, Carlos shaped each flame by hand, creating a spike-like effect that he could modify for a natural, organic look. It was a lot of trial and error, but in the end, Carlos found that working with LED lights inside the flames brought them to life in a way that looked straight out of the comics.<\/p>\n

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Carlos 3D printed the glider in about 40 pieces using multiple 3D printers. He sticks to basic gray and white base colors for the 3D prints and intricately paints each piece to match the Green Goblin\u2019s signature color scheme. The biggest compliment he receives is when people tell him they would never guess that his cosplay builds were 3D-printed.<\/p>\n

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Ready to See the Final Product?\u00a0Watch the Full SOLIDWORKS Live Episode<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Carlos\u2019s Green Goblin glider is a great example of what you can achieve with SOLIDWORKS for Makers if you\u2019re a maker, cosplay designer, or fan of creative engineering projects.<\/p>\n

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Catch the full SOLIDWORKS Live episode<\/a> on-demand and dive into Carlos\u2019s creative process. He shares his insights and techniques and shows how he built, printed, and assembled this realistic replica step-by-step. From subdivision modeling in xShape to the details in xDesign, LED integration, and post-processing tips, there\u2019s something for everyone to learn.<\/p>\n

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Whether you\u2019re a die-hard Spider-Man fan or curious about 3D design, this SOLIDWORKS Live episode brings together engineering and fandom in a fun and inspiring way.<\/p>\n

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