1st Build 10 kg of filament later - Emile armor printed and starting to fill

[imapersonirl]

Hey all - first Spartan build and figured I would go with my favorite - Emile.

Currently working on a setup to allow for me to see out the visor with it being opaque so I can keep the gold looking good!

Thanks Moe Sizzlac for the files! I edited a few for mobility and assembly.

Currently adding filler and then will do foam work for under suit and layering.

 

[YTunz]

That's looking very clean! What printer / filament did you use?

 

[Unit287]

That looks really well done already! I gotta know how you got that print quality so good.

 

[imapersonirl]

Printers: Ender 5 Plus and Elegoo Centauri Carbon. Breakdown of print times and quantity of filament used can be found HERE. Feel free to copy the spreadsheet for your own use; it tracks parts on the second sheet and updates the 'to print' list.

Filament is Elegoo's PLA Plus. I find it MUCH easier to sand than typical PLA. I am going through with 220 grit before and after applying my green gloop.

Really happy with how my magnet embedded solution to the knife sheath worked out as well.


Today is working on sanding. Too cold to prime and paint so fingers crossed I'm going the right direction!

 

[gazihsah]

It's the print quality's looking pretty clean as it is - can't wait to see how it turns out!

 

[imapersonirl]

Priming first pass. Using a plastic welder (soldering iron w/ a wood burning tip) to smooth out a lot of the overhanging areas with poor print quality.

Still need to create soft sections for inner thighs, and begin the strap/attachment process.
Initially thought of going with a flight/jump suit so I can sew on velcro as need, but may end up going with a harness system for lower pieces.

 

[ArcaneGhoul]

This is looking amazing, keep up the dope work

 

[imapersonirl]

Spent some time this weekend tailoring my jumpsuit to go from blob to... blob with fitted arms and legs.

Process - bought a cheapish jumpsuit. Turned inside out, had partner pin arms and legs tighter along inseam and underarm. Did a few squats and arm motions, then sewed with a zigzag stitch to allow for some movement. Trimmed extra fabric. Doesn't look like a huge change in pictures, but will make a big difference when attaching armor to keep from shaking around.

Today I'll spend some time creating EVA foam liners for many of the armor pieces, and start fabricating the chest rig.

Additionally, still need to spend some time getting a camera mount setup for the helmet.