And so it begins

[afspartan]

Starting to make a set of h3 MkVI armor. Hand plate started. Let’s see if I can get this done before Halloween

 

[OttyrCosplay]

Good start! I think you'll have plenty of time, just pace yourself and don't burn out!

 

[Sean Anwalt]

You're gonna be pressed a little for Halloween, that's only 3 months, but you got this. Pace yourself and make sure to quality check so you don't have traumatic armor failure last minute.

 

[afspartan]

Yeah luckily I’m 3D printing most of it and will be then adding fiberglass into the inside only 1- 2 layers thick to help with strength. Might mold and cast it before con session next year just so everything is in one piece

 

[afspartan]

So I’ve discovered that dollar store clear nail polish put on a 3D print and let to cure needs minor amounts of sanding to turn into this.

 

[Sean Anwalt]

Wow. It's beautiful!

 

[Justin Ghazal]

What kind of printer do you use. I just got a ender 3 pro love it but it’s slow haha

 

[PerniciousDuke]

Even at a dollar it sounds like it may take quite a lot to cover a whole suit...

I noticed in your first picture you sanded the 3d print directly. That can take a lot of time. You were correct in that it is easier to add something to the print and then sand the added material. Perhaps Bondo Spot Putty or this newer Krylon solution may be of help to you.

Smoothing Saturation Lines in PLA 3d Prints (evakura tutorial)

This process was not developed by me. It was developed and shown to me by EVAkura who authorized me to write up a tutorial. It has since been used by many who immediately contact him thanking him for the hours of sanding he has saved and how cheap and accessible the products are. Materials...

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the more standard approach is a bit more product oriented..

<Tutorial> Finishing a 3D print. Goodbye layer lines

Hello everyone, We were recently asked to describe our finishing process for 3D printed parts so we thought I'd share the write up with the team. I don't know everything about this subject, nor do I think our process is the best. But it works for us, so here ya go. Hope it helps! Just...

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[afspartan]

What kind of printer do you use. I just got a ender 3 pro love it but it’s slow haha

I'm using a Prusa Mk2S and Printing at .2mm layer height

Even at a dollar it sounds like it may take quite a lot to cover a whole suit...

I noticed in your first picture you sanded the 3d print directly. That can take a lot of time. You were correct in that it is easier to add something to the print and then sand the added material. Perhaps Bondo Spot Putty or this newer Krylon solution may be of help to you.

Yeah, it's going to take a lot but so far this is this most effective method I've found. Next, best method is to use fiberglass resin in thin coats to fill the lines but the need for a breather makes it a hard choice plus I can't sand it on the couch.

 

[KellyKell]

looks great so far! I hope that you get it done in time for Halloween!

 

[RandomRanger]

Phauxelate you should follow this thread

 

[Phauxelate]

This'd be one expensive trip to the nail salon

 

[MoeSizzlac]

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Starting to make a set of h3 MkVI armor. Hand plate started. Let’s see if I can get this done before Halloween

Completed by Halloween?

 

[afspartan]

This'd be one expensive trip to the nail salon

Never thought of just taking it to them. The paint job would be perfect if I just had them do it.

Completed by Halloween?

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Well just had a small adjustment to time frame as my newest help decided to come 12 days early.