New Vader 3d sculpt

[Sym-Cha]

Here's what kurtyboy did with his :

The mesh is cut shorter and at the end of the top colar is somesort of screw :

... that holds a black wire :

That screw has diamond knurling :

Chaïm

 

[Frogfreak]

Here's what kurtyboy did with his :

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The mesh is cut shorter and at the end of the top colar is somesort of screw :

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... that holds a black wire :

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That screw has diamond knurling :

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Chaïm

Thank you!!! That’s actually extremely helpful!

 

[Frogfreak]

Ok Everyone, no pictures, but a big update, as i continue trying to complete modeling the parts, my 3d printer arrived the other day, i finally got it assembled, and tomorrow, i'll begin printing a half scale version of the helmet as a test. i will be updating the thread as i get it printed out.

 

[Frogfreak]

Well… it’s a rough print, but it tells me the pieces would fit, haven’t printed the reveal pieces, but for some reason on the mini print, the supports stick too much to the print, so I may eventually have to print a full sized version for some real tests, but just a small thing for now. I don’t have the necessary means for sanding at the moment, so it’s hard to really smooth it out for now.

 

[Frogfreak]

My new dynode test print has definitely provided some promising results

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

Well… it’s a rough print, but it tells me the pieces would fit, haven’t printed the reveal pieces, but for some reason on the mini print, the supports stick too much to the print, so I may eventually have to print a full sized version for some real tests, but just a small thing for now. I don’t have the necessary means for sanding at the moment, so it’s hard to really smooth it out for now.View attachment 1909910

Awesome print. Even with the roughness of the layers, the face looks really good

 

[Frogfreak]

Awesome print. Even with the roughness of the layers, the face looks really good

Thanks man! I’m glad the likeness still manages to get through

 

[Bengrim09]

Your doing a fantastic job there keep it up young man

 

[Frogfreak]

Your doing a fantastic job there keep it up young man

Coming from one of the big prop makers around here, (specifically including reveal stuff) that's quite the compliment! thank you!

 

[chris1748]

Now we know what Vader looked like if he did not shave for a few days.
Chris

 

[Halliwax]

What printer and filament are you using?

 

[Bengrim09]

I’d stick it on my big resin printer or my ender 5plus

 

[Frogfreak]

What printer and filament are you using?

I’m using the Anycubic Kobra plus. And using anycubic grey pla

 

[Frogfreak]

I’d stick it on my big resin printer or my ender 5plus

If I had one, I’d do the same!

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Check out this channel on how to best fill the layer lines:

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[Halliwax]

I’m using the Anycubic Kobra plus. And using anycubic grey pla

I like that printer

 

[Reel Fakes]

I seriously HATE sanding PLA, but I'd love to take a run at a full-scale version of that! You absolutely nailed it!

 

[Halliwax]

I seriously HATE sanding PLA, but I'd love to take a run at a full-scale version of that! You absolutely nailed it!

Do you use power tools with sanding it?

 

[TazMan2000]

I seriously HATE sanding PLA, but I'd love to take a run at a full-scale version of that! You absolutely nailed it!

As Halliwax questioned, and I'm thinking, alluded to, is that you can use power tools to sand PLA. I sand with a palm sander using 150 grit initially, then go down to less coarse sandpaper afterwards. You just have to ensure that you take breaks when sanding so that the PLA doesn't start melting. Small areas, like on the Vader helmet, will still require hand sanding, but you can lessen that amount by taking a rounded rasp file to some curved parts which takes down the ridges quickly.

TazMan2000

 

[Halliwax]

As Halliwax questioned, and I'm thinking, alluded to, is that you can use power tools to sand PLA. I sand with a palm sander using 150 grit initially, then go down to less coarse sandpaper afterwards. You just have to ensure that you take breaks when sanding so that the PLA doesn't start melting. Small areas, like on the Vader helmet, will still require hand sanding, but you can lessen that amount by taking a rounded rasp file to some curved parts which takes down the ridges quickly.

TazMan2000

Exactly, once I switched over to the mouse sander that I see many YouTubers use, boy what a life saver

120 then 220 it makes a world of difference

They were pretty inexpensive too at harbor freight

Saves you a ton of time