Farris
Active Member
Alright... So.. My first MC build was back in 2009. In the time before times... When dinosaurs ruled the earth and pepakura was the new hotness. So much cutting and scoring. Had fun marching with the group at Dragon Con 2009. Even still have my 405th lanyard. Link here if you want to take a look: The olden times
Since then, I've been doing other costumes. Mostly 300 spartan. Along with sharknado and a few other fun things. Got a 3D printer, then another, and another, gave them all away, and then saw a guy from here called Draxes that made an awesome build on a Bambu Lab printer. And then I got the bug. So, really, I'm blaming this all on him. Bought a BBL P1S and am back at it. I've also ordered a relatively inexpensive vacuform table because I REALLY don't want to do the 2 layer motorcycle visor again.
I'm working off of Galactic Armory files for the armor and the Aguilar Workshop sidekick MK50. Still undecided on my undersuit pieces (I really don't want to print TPU if I can avoid it).
Everything is being printed in PETG (had too many experiences with warping PLA in GA heat) at .08mm layer height, because I obviously hate myself.
Current progress:
Pistol: Mostly printed. Just need bits and bobs added (got too itchy to print my bucket). Testing out springs for the slide mechanism. Plotting out where I can stick magnets for attaching to thigh armor. Small parts will be printed once the last helmet panel is done.
Helmet: All printed, except for back panel and detail pieces.
On deck:
Chest/back pieces: I've got the scale set in Armorsmith (also wish this was available back during my first build)
Current pictures:
Since then, I've been doing other costumes. Mostly 300 spartan. Along with sharknado and a few other fun things. Got a 3D printer, then another, and another, gave them all away, and then saw a guy from here called Draxes that made an awesome build on a Bambu Lab printer. And then I got the bug. So, really, I'm blaming this all on him. Bought a BBL P1S and am back at it. I've also ordered a relatively inexpensive vacuform table because I REALLY don't want to do the 2 layer motorcycle visor again.
I'm working off of Galactic Armory files for the armor and the Aguilar Workshop sidekick MK50. Still undecided on my undersuit pieces (I really don't want to print TPU if I can avoid it).
Everything is being printed in PETG (had too many experiences with warping PLA in GA heat) at .08mm layer height, because I obviously hate myself.
Current progress:
Pistol: Mostly printed. Just need bits and bobs added (got too itchy to print my bucket). Testing out springs for the slide mechanism. Plotting out where I can stick magnets for attaching to thigh armor. Small parts will be printed once the last helmet panel is done.
Helmet: All printed, except for back panel and detail pieces.
On deck:
Chest/back pieces: I've got the scale set in Armorsmith (also wish this was available back during my first build)
Current pictures: