1st Build My custom 3D printed halo reach armor build journey (So Far)
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tvanhelene
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Thanks! I think the 3d print woukd look better, but that's just my opinion and you can see that I prefer the 3d printing over foam.
tvanhelene
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I thought I should share a very cool tool I've come across that really helps with getting rid of layer lines.
It's called a card scraper/cabinet scraper. I've never heard of this before, and it does a fantastic job of carving away layer lines!
This is with one pass of using the card scraper on a raw print, and then with one wet coat of filler primer.
It's called a card scraper/cabinet scraper. I've never heard of this before, and it does a fantastic job of carving away layer lines!
This is with one pass of using the card scraper on a raw print, and then with one wet coat of filler primer.
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I worked on combining a bunch of the chest pieces today in hopes to get closer to sanding out the final seams and to start painting!
Because of the way I 3d modeled the shoulder gaskets (black parts), they line up perfectly with where the outer chest shells should be, so I used these gaskets as a guide when aligning the parts as they were glued together.
Eventually all of these parts will be together in one piece, and I will put on the chest top down.
Because of the way I 3d modeled the shoulder gaskets (black parts), they line up perfectly with where the outer chest shells should be, so I used these gaskets as a guide when aligning the parts as they were glued together.
Eventually all of these parts will be together in one piece, and I will put on the chest top down.
tvanhelene
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Well nothing is glued in place yet, but I've found that they can be static and I can have enough range of motion anyways.
Yinyangyoyo1
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Just as a heads up, make sure you get it tuned before you start your official prints. I've had 2-3 botched prints because I was too eager.
tvanhelene
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First base coat of gunmetal grey for the helmet.
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tvanhelene - that helmet is looking amazing! I had to go back in your posts to confirm that that was printed and not a cast.
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Wow! That helmet slaps brotha! Nice work! Is any window of the end coming into sight yet tvanhelene ? Because I am dying to see you fully suited up and rocking that armor .
tvanhelene
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Thanks! But no, still lots of work to do. I'm hoping to finish it by the end of the summer.
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Sounds like a perfect deadline to make sure you get it the way you want! I still can't wait to meet you and see this in person.
ConnorCreator
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EOD bros fer lyfeWow this is looking awesome already! I saw some of your initial stuff on Reddit and glad you made it over here to the 405th.
Excited to see how the rest of your build is going.
I am in the middle of making my own full suit (MK VI). This is something that is 100% new to me and I am learning a ton as I go through it. Feel free to reach out if you have questions and I will gladly share what I know.
For LED lights and wiring I'll suggest giving this thread a look over:
Ranger's Wiring Guide
This guide is written for people who aren’t overly familiar with electronic stuff but still want to produce a high quality product. Supplies For all the supplies, there are many products that will work just as good, but I’ll link the ones I used for simplicity. Resistors (only need 120 ohm)...www.405th.com
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Finished the base coats of paint today! The back and some minor details still need to be painted and attached. Now for weathering and decals!
The visor is temporary, and is haphazardly tapped in here.
The visor is temporary, and is haphazardly tapped in here.
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