cdraudt17 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Just putting the finishing touches on my Jesus Salmeron helmet. I have a little cleaning up to do, considering the visor cracked a little bit. Is my weathering too heavy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 I would check with your GML regarding basic clearance, but my inclination is yes, it's a bit too heavy. I'd say it was too heavy for a Level 2 application, if you wanted to go that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdraudt17 Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 Like a genius, I put on some of the decals prematurely. I really didn’t want to paint again, but I want it done right. This thing is going to be the death of me. 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdraudt17 Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 I am looking in to soft parts now. What is the word on KriptonTop? Could their soft parts be approved for level 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdraudt17 Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Started printing out the Mr Poopie armor files. So far I have the chest front and the forearms. Chest has been coated in resin as a first layer for covering print lines. This was my first time trying that rather than bondo glazing and spot putty. Seemed a lot easier. Forearms came out with a couple of issues but will be cleaned up and should be ok. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 What printer are you using? Also which filament? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdraudt17 Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 19 minutes ago, Shore_2_Keeli said: What printer are you using? Also which filament? Ender 5 plus and I am using zyltech petg. I wanted something a little more heat resistant. Shoretrooper is my next project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdraudt17 Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Any pros out there, could you give me some input on the chest? I’m hearing that the detail may be a bit too sharp. Should I sand it down a little? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Hi Chris! I don’t think it’s too sharp but you can knock the edges back with some sandpaper if you’re feeling uncomfortable with the look. I think that most folks are used to the various vendors that pull armor and sometimes those pulls can come out a little soft and their edges are softer than a 3D print. Take a look through the Armor comparison thread here and you can see what the various kits look like. If you do have further concerns I would reach out to your local GML in the Alpine Garrison here: https://ut501st.com/ . Keep up the great work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdraudt17 Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 My printer crapped out on me for a while, so I took a long break from printing parts. Finally got things up and running again and have been trying to finish things. Got a good chunk coated in UV resin and smoothing will come next. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdraudt17 Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 I have been working on repainting my helmet. Does the finish need to be absolutely mirror glossy, or would this pass? Keep in mind, I have not applied a clear coat yet. There is still shine to the helmet, but a little bit of texture too. Do I need to wet sand or anything? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 That looks great. It does not need to be mirror glossy. It needs to be: Gloss white or semi-gloss and may be lightly weathered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdraudt17 Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 20 minutes ago, BikerScout007 said: That looks great. It does not need to be mirror glossy. It needs to be: Gloss white or semi-gloss and may be lightly weathered. thats great to hear! I have been using Rustoleum gloss white and will finish up with the gloss clear coat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt_Chops Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 On 8/23/2022 at 11:29 AM, cdraudt17 said: UV resin and smoothing will come next. I look forward to seeing the results of the UV resin - good luck! Your helmet looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdraudt17 Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 On 8/30/2022 at 7:17 PM, Cpt_Chops said: I look forward to seeing the results of the UV resin - good luck! Your helmet looks amazing! The resin works for well for getting rid of a lot of layer lines in the beginning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdraudt17 Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 opted to try an airbrush for some of the weathering. Is it too heavy? I'm still trying to decide if i want to scratch it up with some sand paper too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cdraudt17 Posted September 6, 2022 Author Share Posted September 6, 2022 I’m calling it finished (after i paint the ears). 😆 now on to the armor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Not bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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