My XWing pilot ANH type project

[Mottrex]

May:

Late to the party but hey theres always need for more rebels right..

New challenge New journey which I am currently collecting parts for which include
Belt buckle
Flac buckle
Data sticks
Chestbox
Green webbing
New Jumpsuit
New Flac vest
I am going to be 3D printing a helmet and the data pad on the wrist and gadget that is attached to the gauntlets so let's see how that comes out.

I have been playing with a rather cool 3D image generator on Maker Lab which turns any 2D image into a STL file to then print.

So l bought an STL file of an Xwing pilot to print which I ended up using all my odd reels to print with.

Im using a Bambu A1 printer for this and so far its going great. I had to splice the helmet into four but with nice clean lines it fits together nicely..

June:

I used wood filler diluted to more of a slury and it works well to remove layer lines, I gave it a quick coat of primer to highlight rough spots and defects.

Boo wasnt amused..

July:

Waiting on a few soft parts after a disastrous purchase from Fleabay that looked great in the description..

 

[joberg]

^^
Great project/helmet

 

[Mottrex]

^^
Great project/helmet

Thanks its still rough as a cats **** ATM
But no layer lines so thats a start.

On the inside I used CA glue then a soldering iron to weld the seams tight.
For added strength I heated and sank metal washers so now even if its dropped it shouldn't break..

Printed then reprinted the chin cup in white but might use my dads vintage centurian? chin strap if I can find it next week.