pythonmaster245's 1st Build

[pythonmaster245]

Hello everyone. I still need to purchase Armorsmith, but I plan to start my 1st 405th build soon! I plan to 3D print MoeSizzlac's files for Rookie from Halo 3 ODST.

I have a brand new Ender 3 v3 KE that I plan to print parts on.

 

[APMuffin]

Awesome to hear. I'm working on the same build myself, but I'm using Galactic Armory's 3d files. I think the Rookie is just one of the absolute best looking sets of armor from Halo, for sure the best the ODSTs have ever looked.

 

[pythonmaster245]

Now with some more 3d printing experience, I should be ready to start printing once I get Armorsmith. Forgot about this for a while.
I plan to print some arm pieces first.

 

[JP120800]

Now with some more 3d printing experience, I should be ready to start printing once I get Armorsmith. Forgot about this for a while.
I plan to print some arm pieces first.

whats armorsmith? i started with using a Baumbulab A1 mini and have worked up to a neptune 4 max. Feel like 3D printing is a trial and error process but it is fun

 

[pythonmaster245]

Armorsmith is a software to scale files to fit to your body. Not a printer.
For printing I have an Ender 3 v3 KE.

 

[pythonmaster245]

Instead of buying Armorsmith, I'm going to try MoeSizzlac 's method of scaling armor in Blender to a mannequin. I didn't see it before and think it's incredibly clever.

 

[pythonmaster245]

Found an article about scaling parts, and I'm going to try it this way to see if that works well.
https://3d-mon.com/sizing-a-3d-printable-model-for-cosplay

 

[N8TEBB]

The 405th also has some scaling tutorials for the folks who don't have armorsmith. This is the most straight-forward one in my opinion:

Tutorial: Simple Armor Scaling

Hi everyone, Though I haven't been a member here long, I’ve already seen several new threads pop up with noobs asking how to scale their armor pieces. Sometimes, they have already read the other scaling tutorials, and still have trouble. So, I thought I’d share my method for scaling that I...

www.405th.com

Other tutorials including other scaling tutorials can be found in the tutorial index. If you're using chrome, the following link should take you directly to the scaling section of the index

Tutorial Index

Tutorial Index Who can make a Tutorial? A: Anyone How do I make a tutorial? A: Create a thread in any part of the forum you think your tutorial pertains to such as Costume, Props, Soft Parts etc. How do I get the tutorial in the Tutorial Section? A: start a conversation with me or any staff...

www.405th.com

 

[pythonmaster245]

I did not see that tutorial! Thanks for pointing it out!

 

[pythonmaster245]

Currently printing the bottom part of the left forearm! Excited to see if it fits fairly well.

 

[pythonmaster245]

Bit larger than I'd like it to be, printing a new one.
I'm using different filament for testing what scaling is best.

 

[pythonmaster245]

After two failed tries, I got the scaling right! Third time is the charm...
I'm now printing the middle piece. I cut it into pieces to fit on my printer.

 

[pythonmaster245]

Got some new gray filament today for real parts to be printed! Going back to the original scale I had because I think the later versions would've been too small for a forearm. I'll share a print timelapse later!

 

[pythonmaster245]

I've successfully printed the left forearm! I'll need to buy some foam to put in it to make it fit better.
Now I'm printing a shin piece.

 

[SgtSaint]

I've successfully printed the left forearm! I'll need to buy some foam to put in it to make it fit better.
Now I'm printing a shin piece.

Just asking... How much foam are you talking about? Should it maybe be rescaled and re-printed for a better fit. You don't want to look like a size M kid wearing dad's size XL armor.

 

[pythonmaster245]

Just a little bit to make it comfortable.