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Newest test piece. Any guesses?
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The whole helmet I broke down into 10 pieces. That chin piece is 2 printed on pla. The printer doesn't do abs well plus I actually learned something new called friction welding. I was actually able to weld the 2 pieces together by putting filament in a dremel. Being a mechanic by trade this was right up my alley. The whole process was pretty need and the weld actually turns out to be stronger then the print itself. So for a test piece it turned out great I think the scale is good and i learned a little of what not to do haha. I'm actually already low on filament so might be a little bit before I get much farther with any of the builds. I actually now have a noble sick and a spartan Locke that would like to be done for my boys.That's a nice looking test chin you got there . How many sections do you have to break it down into? That was one of the reasons I was hesitant in buying a smaller printer, wish I could afford a really big one that could get a helmet or weapon in one shot, haha one day they'll be affordable...
vivalablake89, SI3RRA 117
whenever both of you are wanting to get printers, PM me. I'll help research with you. I know some good printers, and I'd be happy to help!
Thanks coolrextreme.
So I have a question for you fellow foamers. What are you using for adhesive? I've been using hot glue with guess id call it "ok" results. It's messy and I have to use a large amount for it to hold well. I also have to clean all the excess off from my seams and it's near impossible to get it all off. I have tried several contact adhesives and they didn't work well. I have yet to try barge cement as its quite pricey and I can't find it locally. Anyone using barge cement or have any experience with it? I'm thinking I trying it I know couple of the youtube guys use it and make it looks easy.