Is 15% infill overkill? That's what I've been using
I believe 15% is pretty standard based on other forums here.Is 15% infill overkill? That's what I've been using
i have done the acetone and spot putty and yes it lets you cover it with out taking out a lot of details. but make sure you were you PPE because it will make you sick dont ask how i know and lots of fresh air.This looks so good!! Are you just coating it with Bondo before priming? Saw some people were combining bondo with some acetone to make it easier to coat the entire thing. I haven't tried it myself, just curious cause you did a fantastic job of covering everything.
From what I've seen, 15% is standard on the forums, before the forums, I've personally always used 20% and above, but I've had LOTS of success lately using a setting set similar to Sgtsaint, mostly just thicker walls, lower infill, and at least with pla+, its working really good. It all depends on the part though. Hopefully this helpsIs 15% infill overkill? That's what I've been using
Holy Bondo Batman!!Since the last update, I've welded together the parts I had, and started applying Bondo
Spot the seams (impossible)
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The ones I've done so far
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Printed the chest piece too (hot off the printer, so not welded or sanded yet)
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I'm gonna sand them with a finer grit after I've Bondoed everything and then start with the filler primer
Tips appreciated as this is my first time![]()
Test spoons !!! I can't emphasize how important and useful these are. Just grab some plastic spoons for a few bucks and spray those and then you can compare it to the physical primered helmet, and see if thats the color you want to go with. Ypu can even test put if paints work together, or if clearcoats ruin the paint, because some are REALLY not compatable, speaking from experience haha.Okay
I'm not in love with this scheme
I think I'll get a lighter grayscale and green
IDK about the purple yet
What do you all think?
Kinda sucks I made this revelation after applying it to my helmet, but hey, lesson learned
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Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely do that in the futureTest spoons !!! I can't emphasize how important and useful these are. Just grab some plastic spoons for a few bucks and spray those and then you can compare it to the physical primered helmet, and see if thats the color you want to go with. Ypu can even test put if paints work together, or if clearcoats ruin the paint, because some are REALLY not compatable, speaking from experience haha.
have you heard of our lord and savior filler primer?New contenders (right)
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Yeahhave you heard of our lord and savior filler primer?
What color is this and what brand i love that purple color. by the way the helmet looks great. remember the color is what you want it to be it has to make you happy.Okay
I'm not in love with this scheme
I think I'll get a lighter grayscale and green
IDK about the purple yet
What do you all think?
Kinda sucks I made this revelation after applying it to my helmet, but hey, lesson learned
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Rust Oleum brand "Gloss Purple"What color is this and what brand i love that purple color. by the way the helmet looks great. remember the color is what you want it to be it has to make you happy.
i swear i go through like 2 cans a dayhave you heard of our lord and savior filler primer?
Oooooo that is a nice purple. are you going to two tone the color on the helmet? if so cant wait to see what colors you use.Any doubts I had before about changing to a new shade are assuaged
Loving how this new purple (Rust Oleum "Gloss Grape") is looking
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Yeah I'm gonna do a similar scheme to what it was before, only lighter, and grey instead of black (and hopefully do a better job masking it!)Oooooo that is a nice purple. are you going to two tone the color on the helmet? if so cant wait to see what colors you use.