Printed Halo 4 Master Chief armor!

[markvo1987]

Super excited got a 3d printer for Christmas and I have only been working on this armor since February. Hope to keep this steady work pace and have it completed by August.

 

[markvo1987]

prime and sand day for what is currently printed. Got my second printer coming in so hopefully will be speeding things up.

 

[LesChriserables]

Looking good so far my dude! What are you using as filler?

 

[MadHeartParagon]

Those files are amazing. Did you make them or where did you find them?

 

[markvo1987]

Looking good so far my dude! What are you using as filler?

I’m actually using culking sparkle. I have three kids that like to watch or “help” so I wanted the least harmful thing I could use. It’s actually working really well too! Still a couple more sands but this leg is almost done.

 

[markvo1987]

Those files are amazing. Did you make them or where did you find them?

Those files are amazing. Did you make them or where did you find them?

I did not make them I got them from Thingivers. Here is the profile of the creator Thingiverse - Digital Designs for Physical Objects he has them all on his page. They are initially made for some one who is 6'2". I am 5'11" so I scaled them down to 96% and so far it has worked out. with that sizing they wont fit me perfect with out a padded under suit but i plan on making a tech suit from scratch. Hope this info helps.

 

[markvo1987]

Another leg ready for sanding and I also got my second printer running today. So hopefully I will be significantly reducing my time to print and glue everything. And start working on lights for the helmet and a tech suit. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

[NewBrody]

Your progress so far looks awesome! I really look forward to seeing the end product!

 

[markvo1987]

Your progress so far looks awesome! I really look forward to seeing the end product!

Thanks man I really appreciate it. I am hoping to get a couple updates a week on here.

 

[markvo1987]

Feel like it’s been a while since I updated so here’s one. Finished printing feet and lower back. Also made a body model to help design the tech suit.

 

[markvo1987]

Had some hick ups Extruder tension arm broke on one of my printers, and my mother in law visited. so could focus on my print. I printed a new arm and I am back on track will hopefully have a big update at the end of the week.

 

[LesChriserables]

It might be worth it to get the metal extruder replacement kit. Also a Capricorn Bowden tube. I've heard some pretty bad horror stories about both of these breaking on enders so I've pre-emptively replaced my own. Wasn't too hard or expensive tbh.

I'm excited to see some more progress when it happens

 

[WhenInMaine]

powering through the build! Its looking great!

 

[markvo1987]

Alright main torso is pretty much ready for final paint. Just a couple small spots to fill and sand but I’m pretty happy with the first test fitting.

 

[LesChriserables]

looks very well fitting! How's the movement? The quality you've managed to get out of it is impressive

 

[markvo1987]

looks very well fitting! How's the movement? The quality you've managed to get out of it is impressive

Thanks. The movement is good need to add some padding under the shoulders and need to order some better fasteners for when it’s completed.

 

[markvo1987]

powering through the build! Its looking great!

Thanks I am trying to have it finished before July.

 

[markvo1987]

Final piece being printed and put together!

 

[Rei 0793]

Super excited got a 3d printer for Christmas and I have only been working on this armor since February. Hope to keep this steady work pace and have it completed by August.View attachment 316051View attachment 316052View attachment 316053View attachment 316054

Will you use some kind of sealing for the pieces? fiberglass or something similar for hardness and deformation in the sun? The armor is looking beautiful, I'm also doing it

 

[markvo1987]

Will you use some kind of sealing for the pieces? fiberglass or something similar for hardness and deformation in the sun? The armor is looking beautiful, I'm also doing it

So I have actually been printing in pla+ it is more heat resistant than normal pla and I use uv resistant clear matte spray paint as my final coat. I dont need a hardening agent because I print thick walls and a decent amount of infill so it is already very hard. I have done a couple of drop tests and no brakes so far. My goal with this build was to use as little toxic material as possible (I have 3 kids that dont understand toxic fuems). The most toxic thing in my build is the glue and spray paint.