Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Hey y’all, I’m Michael. I’m a shoretrooper squad leader ST-26019, I’ll be posting pictures and documenting this helmet Build. I currently have the v2 helmet from 850armorworks and I’d like to update. So here we go!! I printed all the pieces how they came in the files from Nico. Material used: ESUN PLA+ Printer used: CR-10 300 I’ve started sanding the pieces now using 100 grit sandpaper. The pieces have actually come out very smooth so far. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 Got all the parts smoothed with 400 grit sandpaper. Applied sandable filler primer, this will sit until tomorrow evening. Then I’ll bondo filler putty in the necessary areas and go from there with another coat of primer. The top came out a lot better than I anticipated. I used light pressure with 120 grit sandpaper to get the layers knocked down evenly. Then smoothed. I’m really pleased with how it’s going so far!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 I’m really pleased with how it’s going so far!! You should be! This is coming along quite nice. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 You should be! This is coming along quite nice. Well done! Thank you I appreciate that a lot!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 Hey y’all!! Progress is continuing to be made, got the helmet all smoothed out and filled in with Evercoat Metal Glaze. I used this on my clone armor and it’s awesome stuff! Here’s some pics: I then applied a base layer of rust oleum matte black spray paint. Really enjoying this helmet build so far!! Being a shoretrooper is awesome Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 Everything has been painted and now weathered. I’ll be ordering MPSB lenses after the new year! It’s not completely perfect but I like it and as long as it brings a smile to someone’s face it’s all goodThe parts you see missing black paint in the pictures of it clean have been painted now. Glad to be a shoretrooper and proud to be in this detachment!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robochacho Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Looks great! Where can I source the helmet files? I’m coming up short googling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 Thank you, he is on Facebook under Nico Henderson and he also has an Etsy shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimei Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Any pics of the lower “jaw” part printed? need to orde PLA. How many spools will I need? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 3/20/2021 at 12:14 PM, chimei said: Any pics of the lower “jaw” part printed? need to orde PLA. How many spools will I need? thanks I will get some more pictures posted on here this evening. I used esun PLA+ and it took 2 spools to do the whole helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimei Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 about how long was the print time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 20 hours ago, chimei said: about how long was the print time? It took me about a week, that’s because I had to reprint the dome due to a piece not printing how I wanted it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 Here are more pictures of the bottom of the helmet, hope this helps! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimei Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBS Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Hey Michael, I just placed my order for my shore trooper helmet for squad leader and I need to know how much extra space/inches/centimeters, I should add on for the padding, fans, etc...I measured my brow with a tailors measuring tape and i got 23 inches...so should I ad on an extra inch or more? I want to get it right the first time around. Please help me out if you can. Thanks Michael...Sincerely Kenneth Weber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBS Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 i to am getting mine from 850 armory for my first Shore. My main is a Shadow Scout Trooper. And by the way ur new bucket looks amazing. ill be getting a 3d printer soon as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 On 3/31/2021 at 5:13 PM, WEBS said: Hey Michael, I just placed my order for my shore trooper helmet for squad leader and I need to know how much extra space/inches/centimeters, I should add on for the padding, fans, etc...I measured my brow with a tailors measuring tape and i got 23 inches...so should I ad on an extra inch or more? I want to get it right the first time around. Please help me out if you can. Thanks Michael...Sincerely Kenneth Weber So sizing inside the helmet is really gonna depend on you. I used some foam from a local hardware store for ac units and I’m still working on a fan setup for the new helmet. And thank you for the compliment on my new helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBS Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 If the circumference of my brow is 23 should I possibly go up to a 24 inch. I heard that’s the toughest spot to pull the bucket over your browl, Then it opens up again to put the padding in. Since you bought from 850 armor I was just curious what I should tell them as far as size and circumference for the shore trooper helmet. Because I want it to be perfect the first time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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