3D Printing Iron Man MK46 Suit
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jamesheneghan
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Finally finished printing the chest next im going to retape it and make sure everything lines up correctly before gluing it 
jamesheneghan
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Started the gluing process its a little scary as it could turn out that all my work was for nothing if i glue it incorrectly but hey suppose thats part of the learning process but anyways this is what i have so far its not much but it seems to be going well
jamesheneghan
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Sorry for the lack of updates been really busy lately but here is what I have so far
Left side of the chest done bar couple of detail pieces
Helmet so far
Right shoulder of the back
Right lower side of the chest
Hopefully I can update this thread more frequently then I have lately.
Left side of the chest done bar couple of detail pieces
Helmet so far
Right shoulder of the back
Right lower side of the chest
Hopefully I can update this thread more frequently then I have lately.
jamesheneghan
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kuvonn
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Can you expand on this a bit? Does this mean you melt down the plastic and use it to stick parts together? How do you do it, if that's the case?
jamesheneghan
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Basically i get a glass jar with a good seal then get 100% acetone which you can pick up at your pharmacy put in as much plastic you need/want then put in the acetone as much as you need then leave is over night and in the morning the abs would be melted and you will have abs glue. there are a few videos on youtube on how go do this.
kuvonn
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Awesome, I'll look it up. I'm looking to do some 3D printing projects now that I've got access to one at school. Thanks!
jamesheneghan
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There are alot of youtubers out there that talk alot about 3d printing and prop making. I recommend the 3d printing nerd, punished props and thomas sanladerer.
jamesheneghan
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For anyone curious this is how much waste plastic I have bear in mind its supports, failed prints and rafts. I have only printed the helmet, 45% of the back and the chest.
tammimars
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Not to be a complete scrooge or anything but I got my files for the mk 45 for free, and I have printed about 70% of the suit now. I dont think I will need any fiberglass or reinforcement on the inside because its strong enough, even though its pla. I think I will use 12 kg before Im done. Great work so far on your build.
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I melt my pieces together with my soldering iron, it becomes verry strong, but, im using PLA and it doesnt smell so.....might not work to well on ABS unless you have great ventilation
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I melt my pieces together with my soldering iron, it becomes verry strong, but, im using PLA and it doesnt smell so.....might not work to well on ABS unless you have great ventilation
jamesheneghan
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Hi all sorry for no posts lately I am working on the back section all the pieces are printed and I'm in the middle of gluing it will post pics when I have something substantial.
jamesheneghan
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Chest piece finally glued together the tape is just holding it while the abs juice dries
you make any more progress on this?
jamesheneghan
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Unfortunately not due to work and moving house but hoping to start it again fairly soon once I get the new house set up.
undertaker
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Abs doesn't flex itself on the margins?
GoodSamaritan
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this is looking amazing.
