First time i did it it was really messy, but you get better with time so maybe do it on pieces you dont care about as much when you start or practice , you probably only need one practice just so you can get how it behaves.
Just wanted to mirror what Mr Lobbster and Kahn said here. It's really not a difficult process. Do it on a smaller piece first to get the idea of how the stuff behaves before you commit to the full suit.
One question I do have that I think I already know the answer to: I've been under the impression that it is very, very difficult to glue or join two TPU parts together, is that the case in your experience? My print bed isn't particularly huge so cutting and joining parts has been a big part of my build, but I'm guessing that may not really be an option with TPU but I'm curious to hear your thoughts.
Yeah, it definitely sounds like that was probably the route I should have gone in the first place rather than rondo. I had the same apprehension with that, found it relatively easy to work with all things considered, but of course didn't get the results I had wanted (quite the contrary). I may end up using fiberglass on the chest and stop there since I'm on a tight time budget, but I appreciate the insight everyone.
adding to that if it stays wet and stinky for too long you didn't mix enough hardener in.
I generally opt for fusing my parts together with a soldering iron instead of using glue! Works really well for TPU, but I highly recommend for just about anything large and 3D printed.
is there s specific one youd suggest, are some brands better than others?
I wish! I honestly just bought a cheap $10 one off of Amazon, and it's worked pretty well! Really all you're looking for is something that gets hot enough to melt the plastic, so it's pretty hard to go wrong.
