1st Build ODST visor techniques that dont involve Vac forming?

[Sparky1j]

Trying to make my first odst helmet and right now i cant figure out how to make a visor that doesn't involve vac forming. I spoke to my local vac forming place and they said they couldnt do it with the buck i have because of the indents itd get stuck. I tried 3d printing it with transparent PETG and that failed. Any other ideas?

 

[spartan114x]

My first thought would be to vacu-form it yourself. You’re crafty enough to 3D print a helmet, you can probably pull off the basic construction of a home vacuformer. I googled for tutorials and there are a bunch. My substitute visor until I can make one is gold reflective window tinting. Works a little easier for my recon visor than for an ODST helmet, but it works.

 

[Cadet]

We also have several tutorials on making your own out of flexible visor material:

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Tutorial: ODST Visors (and other useful info)

I thought I'd share some information with you guys about my experiences in making ODST visors. I wanted to include this information on ZakuAce's thread but he has PMs turned off and there was no email I could find to ask him if it was cool. And it looks like he hasn't been around since...

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he4thbar's 1st Build(complete) - ODST

Dude that's awesome. Be super careful with your dremel lines and you've got it made! It was definitely a bit scary but worked out pretty well once I figured out how to hold it. After that and some sanding I added my primer coat! Looks pretty good, might add a little spot putty in some tiny...

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There are also multiple vendors of ready made ODST visors in our community, but, their visors will be sized to match their helmets and so there is no guarantee it will fit yours:

Visor for Orbital Trooper Helmets - Etsy

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Custom Color Helmet Visor - Etsy

This Collectibles item by BranfuhrStudios has 273 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Myrtle Beach, SC. Listed on Jul 26, 2024

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[BlazingForge]

If you also have a resin printer big enough for a visor you can resin print one!
Resin Visor Tutorial This tutorial was done by Dat Boi Builds!

 

[Sparky1j]

If you also have a resin printer big enough for a visor you can resin print one!
Resin Visor Tutorial This tutorial was done by Dat Boi Builds!

I do have a resin printer, sadly its too small. I have an elegoo mars 4 ultra

 

[Sparky1j]

I do have a resin printer, sadly its too small. I have an elegoo mars 4 ultra

However it may be worth commissioning someone who does have a big enough resin printer, do you know of one?

 

[rickrtickr]

If you have access to a heat gun and a dremel you might be able to use my method for visors.

I just cut and shaped 1/8" plexiglass. and then use a reflective window tint (or it should be viable with the other coloring/tinting methods on the site)

It is a bit time-intensive and takes some practice, but It has worked for me.

 

[SgtSaint]

However it may be worth commissioning someone who does have a big enough resin printer, do you know of one?

Visor Printing Service (clear Resin) - Etsy

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