Great build. Thank you for explaining how hard it was with the gluing parts. And for explaining your problems. Takes away some of my own frustrations when I mess up. Basketball idea was awesome.
OK just a tip from someone that made prob over a 100 3d printed helmets..one dont use xtc,,,also if gooed up as you say them your mix wasnt right or you lay on to heavy or was to cold to set proper (need at room temp or warming room). Here's my finish (paint not included) in less the 2 day program. One get your self 2 part bar top expoxy (amazon your friend)same thing as xtc but better cheaper and you get way more. make sure you mix to directions and only use small amount as you put on 3 thin coats with a min of 8hours in between coats. slap some filler primer on...wet sand a little (as you shouldnt need to sand that much) slap some filler primer on again to make sure all smooth and your done your prep. When I see guys sanding props for days or even weeks it kills me! Maybe I should do a video as I feel when I see all these lets finish a 3d prop and a hour of the video sanding it just wrong...WRONG I SAY! lol Great video though for sure. Would of like to seen it without a kit you had to buy..but hey Im cheap! lol
If you ever do another build where you need small, circular screens, they sell packs of them at smoke shops. I don't know if they have different size specifications, like say "number 5 screens", "small screens", "half inch screens", or whatever, but they do come in different sizes. I went in with a friend a couple of times when she bought them, but it was years ago, so I don't remember exactly what she asked for, but if you ask for "screens" that will at least get you started, and you can discuss sizes from there. Or probably Google "pipe screens". They're stamp cut out as pretty much perfect circles, so it'd save you some fiddling around.
What kind of clear coat would you recommend for this helmet? I feel like a gloss would be the wrong choice but have limited experience with painting helmets. Thanks in advance!
Excellent work Kevin, you have a really good eye for detail and it completely paid off. It sounds like most of the time was on taping and spray painting; would it be more economical to paint the mask with a brush? Also at 14:40 maybe printing a tiny filler piece to fit in that gap would have saved a lot of work trying to glue epoxy it. But the basketball idea to get the mask to fit was brilliant. Where there's a will there's a way.
Ha, you know, I was going to do that and I just had to take a break from it. It was a killer. So yes, I'll be doing a weathering vid soon. It's going to be tough to mess the thing up though. :P
This video convinced me to get this file to work on, nice work! I am trying to figure out how to slice the pipes off for separate printing, did you do plane cutting or is there an easier way to split the file? I am using meshmixer at the moment and am afraid I'll make it asymmetrical if i try to eyeball it. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated! Keep up the good work!
I don't believe I had to cut them off. I think I just chose separate model and it separated pretty much everything, and I picked what I wanted to export as stls.
That's what I was afraid of. The model they sent me is a completely fused piece, and separate shells won't work on it. I'll send them an email and see if they can send me the un-fused version. Thanks!
Also I know it may seem simple to you but can you show how you put the elastics on the inside as i think thats a great alternative to magnets and shitload easier! lol thanks!
I'll see if I have some video. But what I did was tape the helmet together with blue tape, cut the elastic to there was enough to give some stretch, then super glue it to the helmet. I used little clamps to hold the elastic down to dry. That was it. I was going to do magnets but then I was like, I need this to have a little give, and elastic popped into my head. :)
Hi. Great work! I have the EXF-Collectible's Star lord helmet. Planning to add the red light lenses. Do you have any advice? I'm not that crafty as you though...
Good question. A roll of filament coats about 13-20 bucks. I get hatchbox so it runs 20. That helmet took pretty much a whole roll I think. So I'm in 20 for the helmet. But yeah, it took weeks to finish here and there when I could. And u need other things like sanding paper, Bondo, paints, etc. But if I had to put a tag on it, just materials is say 20 for filament, 15 paint but I have plenty left, eyes were 15 think. So 50 bucks. Not bad. And I learned a lot and of course i.love making stuff.
Dude, I’m loving this....I’m so glad UncleJessy tuned me into your channel. This came out awesome man!!!!!
I'm watching all your stuff right now too! Awesome stuff!
Great build. Thank you for explaining how hard it was with the gluing parts. And for explaining your problems. Takes away some of my own frustrations when I mess up. Basketball idea was awesome.
Thanks! Yeah, nothing really ever goes 100% right, but thats the fun. Figuring it out. :)
"WAIT" lol definitely my biggest problem 😅 I have this on my printer now and I wanted to see how cool it can be ... dude you killed!!! 👏👏👏😎👍
Thanks man, it was my first really big success. I love that helmet.
OK just a tip from someone that made prob over a 100 3d printed helmets..one dont use xtc,,,also if gooed up as you say them your mix wasnt right or you lay on to heavy or was to cold to set proper (need at room temp or warming room). Here's my finish (paint not included) in less the 2 day program. One get your self 2 part bar top expoxy (amazon your friend)same thing as xtc but better cheaper and you get way more. make sure you mix to directions and only use small amount as you put on 3 thin coats with a min of 8hours in between coats. slap some filler primer on...wet sand a little (as you shouldnt need to sand that much) slap some filler primer on again to make sure all smooth and your done your prep. When I see guys sanding props for days or even weeks it kills me! Maybe I should do a video as I feel when I see all these lets finish a 3d prop and a hour of the video sanding it just wrong...WRONG I SAY! lol Great video though for sure. Would of like to seen it without a kit you had to buy..but hey Im cheap! lol
TelliMantelli nice. Would love to see that vid.
If you ever do another build where you need small, circular screens, they sell packs of them at smoke shops. I don't know if they have different size specifications, like say "number 5 screens", "small screens", "half inch screens", or whatever, but they do come in different sizes. I went in with a friend a couple of times when she bought them, but it was years ago, so I don't remember exactly what she asked for, but if you ask for "screens" that will at least get you started, and you can discuss sizes from there. Or probably Google "pipe screens". They're stamp cut out as pretty much perfect circles, so it'd save you some fiddling around.
Awesome build
Thanks man! I'm working on a Bloodhound helmet right now that I can't wait to share!
First coffee! lol, this is the fist video of yours I have seen. Seriously nice work. Will stay subscribed.
What kind of clear coat would you recommend for this helmet? I feel like a gloss would be the wrong choice but have limited experience with painting helmets. Thanks in advance!
Excellent work Kevin, you have a really good eye for detail and it completely paid off. It sounds like most of the time was on taping and spray painting; would it be more economical to paint the mask with a brush?
Also at 14:40 maybe printing a tiny filler piece to fit in that gap would have saved a lot of work trying to glue epoxy it. But the basketball idea to get the mask to fit was brilliant.
Where there's a will there's a way.
Great idea, I was going to use some of that clay that hardens but I was out.
BTW - The link to the Star-Lord eyes on the RPF doesn't work... Anyway, thanks for the video. Will definitely be checking out more of your builds.
Absolutely insane! Incredible job. Any plans for weathering?
Ha, you know, I was going to do that and I just had to take a break from it. It was a killer. So yes, I'll be doing a weathering vid soon. It's going to be tough to mess the thing up though. :P
hola, muy bueno, pero ahora no me lo puedo sacar, se me atoro llevo 2 horas tratando de sacarmelo, algun consejo?
Great work Kev!
What do you know of using resign instead of filler primer to fill gaps
Absolutely Amazing!!!!
Sick Kevin!
Thanks!
What paint did you use for like the main silver metal color?
Amazing work! What kind of black base lacquer did you use :)?
Was a while back but I think it was a Rust-Oleum brand.
Awesome Job,You Rock.........
Thanks man!
This video convinced me to get this file to work on, nice work!
I am trying to figure out how to slice the pipes off for separate printing, did you do plane cutting or is there an easier way to split the file? I am using meshmixer at the moment and am afraid I'll make it asymmetrical if i try to eyeball it.
Any pointers would be greatly appreciated! Keep up the good work!
I don't believe I had to cut them off. I think I just chose separate model and it separated pretty much everything, and I picked what I wanted to export as stls.
That's what I was afraid of. The model they sent me is a completely fused piece, and separate shells won't work on it. I'll send them an email and see if they can send me the un-fused version.
Thanks!
Also I know it may seem simple to you but can you show how you put the elastics on the inside as i think thats a great alternative to magnets and shitload easier! lol thanks!
I'll see if I have some video. But what I did was tape the helmet together with blue tape, cut the elastic to there was enough to give some stretch, then super glue it to the helmet. I used little clamps to hold the elastic down to dry. That was it. I was going to do magnets but then I was like, I need this to have a little give, and elastic popped into my head. :)
3D Printed Props was the like waistband type of elastic?
Yeah, I'm pretty sure it was this. www.joann.com/dritz%23174%3B-1.5-soft-waistband-elastic-black/15377427.html#q=Elastic%2BWAISTBAND&start=1
Hi. Great work! I have the EXF-Collectible's Star lord helmet. Planning to add the red light lenses. Do you have any advice? I'm not that crafty as you though...
Well I bought those lenses. I found them on RPF. But all you would need is to cut and sandwich some plexi with LED in-between.
I like to add the top on the mask.
wow amazing & add more video
For fine masking you can also use silly putty
Would you still prefer the 3d printed version with all that work over a resin kit? (with less hassle to it?)
Fanatic good question. I'd still do this because I really learned a lot.
3D Printed Props Is it true that you save a lot of money with 3d printed props?
How much did you have to spend in total?
Good question. A roll of filament coats about 13-20 bucks. I get hatchbox so it runs 20. That helmet took pretty much a whole roll I think. So I'm in 20 for the helmet. But yeah, it took weeks to finish here and there when I could. And u need other things like sanding paper, Bondo, paints, etc. But if I had to put a tag on it, just materials is say 20 for filament, 15 paint but I have plenty left, eyes were 15 think. So 50 bucks. Not bad. And I learned a lot and of course i.love making stuff.
How would I be able to purchase your work ?
Sorry, I really just do this for fun. But thanks!
Spend a great time
You could do a really good drax cosplay you look just like Dave Bautista
I think you're the second person to say that. I don't see it, but cool. :)
@Originally Awesome TV - I think you ought to get your eyes tested, dude...
Can you share your exploded view STL files? Or no
Sorry, can't share those, they are paid files from DO3D.
@@3DPrintedProps all good. Thank u
I have a question. I have a 3d printed star lord helmet , would you be willing to assemble it and paint it ? If yes how much ?
Super flattered, but I have a pile of stuff I'm working on and never enough time. Sorry. :)
3D Printed Props understood. Keep up the great work
But how u make the structure? Watch odin makes for the presentation
samrat sarkar it's a 3d print I got from do3d.
Bro...
HOW DO YOU MAKE THE BASE? YOU DIDNT TELL US!
Hey, What do you mean by base? thnx
@@3DPrintedProps the part before you sprayed it
does it deform over time?
Only if it gets really warm. If I were to leave it in the car during a warm day or would warp for sure. But not unless it get really warm.
@@3DPrintedProps so if i had it in a display case in the house it would be fine?
@@mr.e5930 Yep, as long as its not say, but the window. That might warp it a bit in the summer.
Glazing puddy
He looks like drax
Who me? :)
Ironic that you're doing Starlord, your face reminds me a lot of Dave Bautista.