1st Build Halo Infinite Master Chief (3D print build)

[DRDINGBOBBLE64]

I just found out that these forums existed, so I thought that I might chime in and show off what my printers have been working on =)


EDIT: The files I am using are from the Galactic Armory page on Etsy.

 

[DRDINGBOBBLE64]

So, when I started my build, I learned a very important lesson... Make sure to scale stuff properly. I decided to buy Armorsmith to scale properly after I made these mistakes:

 

[DRDINGBOBBLE64]

I am a rather large person both in height and width (6'6" ~250lbs) so I thought as long as I build up the feet a couple of inches in a way that doesn't look awkward, I should be close to Chief's cannon height.

 

[DRDINGBOBBLE64]

Currently, I have the right arm printed out. My Creality Ender 3 pro and Ender 5 are currently printing out the left bicep and half of the left forearm. Due to my printers not having enough height in the Z-axis, I had to cut the forearm into 2 pieces (not really halves since it's not even.) A buddy of mine allowed me to use his CR-10 to print out the shoulders. Both are currently finished printing. I'll update again in a couple of days when the left arm finishes! =)

 

[JustinIsTree]

I'll be following along with your build as I also work on mine!
Us 6'6"ers gotta stick together

 

[DRDINGBOBBLE64]

I'll be following along with your build as I also work on mine!
Us 6'6"ers gotta stick together

That we do

I am following along with your build too! can't wait to see more with your build! =)

 

[Rock Lobbster]

Scaling looks great, hopping onto the armorsmith train early is an excellent start

 

[DRDINGBOBBLE64]

So, I got the lower half of the left forearm printed out. My ender 3 pro decided to be a real prick about printing it out. as I reached about 50% completion I had to give the printer some time to relax because it was having thermal runaway issues. I don't quite know what caused it, it could have something to do with my ender 5 being in the same room and also running. On top of that, there is a lot of inconsistency in the print (straight lines ended up all wavy) whereas the other forearm was perfectly fine. the other forearm was printed entirely on the ender 3 pro. maybe the gcode was bad or something, I don't really know. I'll have another update soon since the left bicep is almost done!

EDIT: There was also a smidge of lifting on one part of the base

cheers!

=)

 

[DRDINGBOBBLE64]

I am printing the upper part of the forearm at a slower speed in case the inconsistencies are caused by the speed wobbling the print. If that is the case, I am just gonna end up re-doing the lower part on my ender 5 when the left bicep finishes tonight

 

[PlanetAlexander]

So, I got the lower half of the left forearm printed out. My ender 3 pro decided to be a real prick about printing it out. as I reached about 50% completion I had to give the printer some time to relax because it was having thermal runaway issues. I don't quite know what caused it, it could have something to do with my ender 5 being in the same room and also running. On top of that, there is a lot of inconsistency in the print (straight lines ended up all wavy) whereas the other forearm was perfectly fine. the other forearm was printed entirely on the ender 3 pro. maybe the gcode was bad or something, I don't really know. I'll have another update soon since the left bicep is almost done!

EDIT: There was also a smidge of lifting on one part of the base

cheers!

=)

Have a look at a printing effect called "Z-banding". I haven't looked into it a whole lot myself, but the constant bumps along the Z axis indicate this could be an issue.

 

[DRDINGBOBBLE64]

Have a look at a printing effect called "Z-banding". I haven't looked into it a whole lot myself, but the constant bumps along the Z axis indicate this could be an issue.

I just looked into it, I found 2 possible reasons as to why it happened: either my Z-axis is messed up in some way, or there were temperature/extrusion inconsistencies. I am going to go out on a limb and say that it was caused by the temperature inconsistencies since none of my other prints have had the problems that I had with this piece. I assume it could be that something messed up when I sliced the model in Cura.

 

[DRDINGBOBBLE64]

I have started to print the forearm again using both my ender 5 and ender 3 pro. I am going to be keeping a close eye on the ender 3 pro in case any shenanigans happen again. Should update here in about a day and a half or so

 

[DRDINGBOBBLE64]

Welp the forearm finished, now I have both arms done! I gotta get my CR-10S5 up and running again so I can do the rest of the armor. As far as the helmet is concerned, I am probably going to just get that helmet that Jazwares is making.

 

[DRDINGBOBBLE64]

Also, glamorous mirror photoshoot to test fit the arms.

 

[HachiMichi42]

So, when I started my build, I learned a very important lesson... Make sure to scale stuff properly. I decided to buy Armorsmith to scale properly after I made these mistakes:

what is armor smith?

 

[Rock Lobbster]

what is armor smith?

Check this page out
It's become quite popular in the community as of late

The Armored Garage - Cosplay Software and Community for Custom Costumes

The Armored Garage. Cosplay Software, Armorsmith Designer. Scaling for 3d printing, custom templates. connect with the Armorsmith Community in our cosplay chat forum.

www.thearmoredgarage.com

 

[HachiMichi42]

What sets it apart from pepakura

 

[PlanetAlexander]

What sets it apart from pepakura

The biggest difference between Pepakura and Armorsmith is Armorsmith allows you to create a virtual mannequin (or womannequin) of yourself based on measurements you give it. You can then import 3D models and scale them to your size. After that, you can export these scaled models to be printed, or you can unfold them (like in Pepakura) for paper or foam patterns.

 

[DRDINGBOBBLE64]

Holy crap, it's been well over a month since I have done anything on the armor, and I really don't have much of an update aside from that I finally started pritning out the torso, which should take the next 3 weeks of printing. I also grabbed the Jazwares Master Chief helmet off of Gamestop's website. It'll be a while until I upload again, but since I (nearly) finished my Daft Punk helmets, my printer and project time will be completely focused on Chief.

 

[FMER]

Currently, I have the right arm printed out. My Creality Ender 3 pro and Ender 5 are currently printing out the left bicep and half of the left forearm. Due to my printers not having enough height in the Z-axis, I had to cut the forearm into 2 pieces (not really halves since it's not even.) A buddy of mine allowed me to use his CR-10 to print out the shoulders. Both are currently finished printing. I'll update again in a couple of days when the left arm finishes! =)

What software did you use to cut everything you needed to in half?