Recent content by TheJohnW3d

It is completely dependent on the printer you are using. My nozzle settings in simplify 3D are the default for the Prusa i3 mk2. But I have various settings for the first layer that give me good bed adhesion the particular brand of PLA im using. If this is your first printer I would recommend...

Here is another update! Might try painting it. I found a person on etsy who makes some really great helmets and asked him how he painted it, he didnt give me all the details (trade secrets and all) but I think he gave away enough for me to guess how he did it.

Cleaned this up, gotta make sure it fits nice when I get home.

Working on the visor buck today.

Hey everyone starting in 2019 I began my first full armor build. I've always wanted an ODST set so this it the year I make that happen. I have made a lot of progress on the helmet. I printed it on my prusa i3 mkII in PLA. Just finished all the clean up work and its primed and ready for paint...

Very cool! Will continue to follow this build :D keep up the good work!

I've actually used that rubbed oil paint before on a Malcom Reynolds pistol build as a base coat, it is really dark almost black. Helmet looks great by the way!

Heres what I have so far, didnt have access to the helmet when I made the post. 3d printed in PLA primed with rustolium flat primer.

Hey Everyone! Im having some trouble figuring out exactly which paint to use for my ODST build. It appears as if its some kind of metal gray or gunmetal? and somtimes it appears matte and has scratches to reveal a silver fresh exposed metal. Would love to see pictures and recommendations :)...