Mark 46 build 3D print
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Now I understand why this printer cost almost 3000$
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TKCC71
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Weather is a big factor. I have had to repaint some parts due to the same issue on occasions. Humidity can cause messy patches.
What is that white thing you use to diffuse the eyes lights.?
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JayCVenlo Thanks man!!!
tijojo98 it's actually a 3 pieces of paper stacked then trimmed that I got from the craft store "Michael's", the top piece was a decorative piece that looked like it was Pearl, it had that metallic like finish, then I soldered a row of "SMD Leds" together behind it then cut a thin piece of aluminum and put behind that so the light would bounce off that reflective surface and be directed out the front of the eyes. Then I put a thin piece of clear acrylic over the top of the eyes to protect the paper and give it a realistic look. That's what I did with both of the painted helmets, the Mark 46 had nothing in the eyes right now.
tijojo98 it's actually a 3 pieces of paper stacked then trimmed that I got from the craft store "Michael's", the top piece was a decorative piece that looked like it was Pearl, it had that metallic like finish, then I soldered a row of "SMD Leds" together behind it then cut a thin piece of aluminum and put behind that so the light would bounce off that reflective surface and be directed out the front of the eyes. Then I put a thin piece of clear acrylic over the top of the eyes to protect the paper and give it a realistic look. That's what I did with both of the painted helmets, the Mark 46 had nothing in the eyes right now.
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How much do you anticipate having to spend on filament?
Leylander
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As much as I like to see everyone's progress, shouldn't we keep this thread about TKCC71's Iron Man? RiotJavelinDX I think that's hard to say at first. Maybe 6 rolls of filament isn't a bad guess. It also depends on how much you lose on supports and failed prints.
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TKCC71
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No worries guys, just keeps the tread alive. I enjoy the conversation and seeing some of your builds as well.
Unfortunately I had some setbacks recently. My dog ate my arch reactor that I printed/molded in clear acrylic and I also got some lacquer paint on the red (Enamel) on the abs/ cod piece. Had to sand it all the way down to the bare bone and re-paint. Then the repaint job got a little humidity and left some foggy patches in areas. Going to have to re-paint again.
Good news is, I have my thighs printed and almost finished reprinting the new chest piece with the updated version of the files and it is definitely scaled much better to the cod and my body. I also did a special request and purchased a modified version of the back piece via Do3D that they are working on. I wanted to have some detail underneath the back flaps and have some hinges added. Hopefully should see the modification this week and will share some photo's soon.
BTW Mikesnead, I took your advice and I did order a gallon of the Smooth-on 65D to use on the inside and possibly make some molds when I done.
I enjoy the conversation and seeing some of your builds as well.Unfortunately I had some setbacks recently. My dog ate my arch reactor that I printed/molded in clear acrylic and I also got some lacquer paint on the red (Enamel) on the abs/ cod piece. Had to sand it all the way down to the bare bone and re-paint. Then the repaint job got a little humidity and left some foggy patches in areas. Going to have to re-paint again.
Good news is, I have my thighs printed and almost finished reprinting the new chest piece with the updated version of the files and it is definitely scaled much better to the cod and my body. I also did a special request and purchased a modified version of the back piece via Do3D that they are working on. I wanted to have some detail underneath the back flaps and have some hinges added. Hopefully should see the modification this week and will share some photo's soon.
BTW Mikesnead, I took your advice and I did order a gallon of the Smooth-on 65D to use on the inside and possibly make some molds when I done.
TKCC71, Ya man I have had good look with that stuff. It really made the prints solid and was easy to work with and no mess I did it in the living room while watching tv unlike having to be in a shop or garage with the fiberglass. I would really love to have molds of my suit when finished!
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In fact smooth on 65d does require a respirator if you read it is toxic too. You should never use odor as a toxicity indicator in fact the most toxic thing are often the one that doesnt smell anything. Best exemple is the carbon monoxide the sneaky killer doesnt smell anything but knock you out in a minutes
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