First Shoretrooper Build, Fully 3D Printed.

[Mrt88]

Hi all,

So I joined up and I want to share my journey for my shoretrooper build. I have never attempted anything like this before, Im hopping to get it to a stage where it can be approved, really excited.

Im going to mostly use Sean Fields files that he has kindly shared online. Im just in the planning stage at the moment.

I need to figure out the best way to resize and parts to fit me and my filament of choice. Im considering PLA, PETG or PLA with some sort of backing like resin, glass fiber etc.
I have allot of PLA to hand so I am leaning to using that if possible.

Any help along the way would be really appreciated.

Thank you

Theo

[PhilBobTheFish]

2 hours ago, Mrt88 said:

I need to figure out the best way to resize and parts to fit me and my filament of choice. Im considering PLA, PETG or PLA with some sort of backing like resin, glass fiber etc.

Ooohhh, PLA twice! I can tell you want to use that! It should be fine for small parts, but not sure how it will withstand trooping. But I guess printing in PLA and adding something to strengthen it should theoretically work.

Since you have plenty of PLA on hand already, I would do a test print of a larger piece (ex. Shoulder or forearm) and see how it turns out. If it is weak, try to stengthen it with whatever means you wish and experiment to see what works.

[Mrt88]

Quick update time. So I’ve decided to go for a completely new material to me PlaX3. It’s stronger then normal pla and easier to use then PETG and ABS.

Good upto 95*c. it’s desinged for industrial use, strength supposedly on par with ABS it’s good for speeds over 120mm s not that I want to even attempt that on my ender 3. 

Main selling point was the no need for a heated bed on for 12 hours plus per print and my current settings for pla will work just find. 

Order arriving tomorow so lets see. 

 

 

 

[KOtrooper]

Have you done any test prints? I'm curious. 

[xEntex4]

Hey, 

I'm really curious to see your progress as I want to print an armor as well! 

Hope to see some test prints soon. Also do you have a link for the material you'd be using?