Important thing I forgot to mention --- if you find that your gauntlets are scaled perfectly to you and if you reduce the size any further that you can't fit your hand through, you can always slice your file so its on a sort of hinge OR you can pad your gauntlets (or other armor) with something like upholstery foam or eva foam inside to keep them from spinning around your wrist. I did this with my Bo-Katan gaunlets!
Something I meant to mention on a couple of your videos re sanding… I often use a product from Dap called “Plastic Wood” wood filler and/or “DryDex” spackling to fill in then sand afterward. The DryDex works great to fill those nuance areas and if dries and you’re not happy with it, water it down a little to either remove or make a slurry to spread further. Both of them are much much cheaper then Bondo, and there isn’t a harsh odor. Oh and for some other smaller parts, finger nail files work great and are cheap. Thanks again for the detailed videos!
huh! I've actually never heard of that product but will have to give that a go next time I'm out. I'm always lookin for bondo alternatives because apparently it's hard to find outside of the U.S. and folks are always asking me haha
I am SO thankful to you for posting your videos and that I stumbled upon you/them! I love how you actually show “all” the steps per se from start to end. Getting into all of this one thing. Getting to a point where you can use Meshmixer and others to effectively manipulate the prints is another. Definitely my “go to” for how-to and reference. Thank you again!
Iknowits been over a year that you did this video but I wanted to thank you, it's been a big help to me in understanding a simple way to get the 3d prints done well. Also I wanted to let you know , the proper way to say it is to pronounce the plural of 'axis' is 'Axees' just wanting you to know, again , thank you and I wish you the best.
I appreciate this video so much, I’ve done only scaling down to my size and then plane cutting. Did not know I could measure inside. Thank you very much !
You're welcome! I didn't know about the measurement tools until around August of last year, I feel like I learn new stuff in that program all the time haha
LOL I know I know, I'm working on it ... it's one of those situations where I've watched myself do it so much editing these videos that hopefully it'll get ingrained in me for the next go around
This was a brilliant tutorial I wish I had seen a year ago. I bought the same file and it was an epic fail. I did not measure and scale properly so it was either child sized or I looked like a Lego Mandalorian. I am currently printing some Great Ape Studio files that look are going to work at 100% I just need to figure out how to connect them. I loved the sanding and painting part the best. Old tomato cages? You're a genius! This is the way.
Thank you for another great video. I'm about 6 months into my 3d print adventure and find your videos valuable as I am working on my Book of Boba Fett armor (also from Galactic Armory).
Another great video. I always hate sanding very detailed pieces as well. They look great when they come off the print bed but you always know they are going to be a pain to sand haha should really get my airbrush out. I have one but haven't used it yet as I really don't like the idea of the clean up haha
Yeah, I hate sanding detailed pieces like this with a passion lol. And I'm right there with you with the airbrush! I didn't use one for a long time because the clean-up scared me as well, and when I eventually did I still managed to brick an airbrush not cleaning it properly with lacquer thinner. Took me messing up my first airbrush to finally get into the routine of pulling it apart after each use, lol. It really doesn't end up taking TOO too much of my time, usually 5 minutes tops, but man did I struggle getting into that routine
@@vaultfox oh that's great to know regarding the airbrush and it not taking too long to clean. Maybe I need to stop being a intimated and actually give it a go. 🙂
Why after scaling in meshmixer do things change when I export to Cura? I have a tronxy x5sa with marlin firmware. Can I just plug my laptop into my printer and use meshmixer to print instead of exporting to cura?
Meshmixer isn't (to my limited knowledge at least) a slicer so it can't prep things for printing. That's why I export the STL's and open them in CURA to tune settings and get it on the bed correctly.
@@vaultfox when I scaled the right gauntlet to my son's forearm in meshmixer. The wrist opening is at 2 3/4". The elbow opening 3 1/2". Total length 9". When I export to Cura. Everything changes. The wrist is at 1" the elbow 1 1/2".If I scale in cura after meshmixer the wrist effects the elbow and vise versa. Am I doing something wrong from Meshmixer to Cura?
Important thing I forgot to mention --- if you find that your gauntlets are scaled perfectly to you and if you reduce the size any further that you can't fit your hand through, you can always slice your file so its on a sort of hinge OR you can pad your gauntlets (or other armor) with something like upholstery foam or eva foam inside to keep them from spinning around your wrist. I did this with my Bo-Katan gaunlets!
thankyou again for a giving us am amazingly detailed and helpful video. would love to see a video where you detail how you made the hinged gauntlets.
Something I meant to mention on a couple of your videos re sanding… I often use a product from Dap called “Plastic Wood” wood filler and/or “DryDex” spackling to fill in then sand afterward. The DryDex works great to fill those nuance areas and if dries and you’re not happy with it, water it down a little to either remove or make a slurry to spread further. Both of them are much much cheaper then Bondo, and there isn’t a harsh odor. Oh and for some other smaller parts, finger nail files work great and are cheap. Thanks again for the detailed videos!
huh! I've actually never heard of that product but will have to give that a go next time I'm out. I'm always lookin for bondo alternatives because apparently it's hard to find outside of the U.S. and folks are always asking me haha
I am SO thankful to you for posting your videos and that I stumbled upon you/them! I love how you actually show “all” the steps per se from start to end. Getting into all of this one thing. Getting to a point where you can use Meshmixer and others to effectively manipulate the prints is another. Definitely my “go to” for how-to and reference. Thank you again!
Aw man thank you so much, I really appreciate that!
Yaaaay happy to find your channel
I'm trying to learn before jumping into the 3d print hobby and your helping so much thank you
Awwww :) Thank you so much! I try to keep it as simple to understand as I can because man ... when I was looking into it years ago I was CONFUSED lol
Thanks V.F.
thanks for watching!
You rock VaultFox! Keep killing the game!
Thank you!
Iknowits been over a year that you did this video but I wanted to thank you, it's been a big help to me in understanding a simple way to get the 3d prints done well. Also I wanted to let you know , the proper way to say it is to pronounce the plural of 'axis' is 'Axees' just wanting you to know, again , thank you and I wish you the best.
aw thank you so so much!!! glad to help
I appreciate this video so much, I’ve done only scaling down to my size and then plane cutting. Did not know I could measure inside. Thank you very much !
You're welcome! I didn't know about the measurement tools until around August of last year, I feel like I learn new stuff in that program all the time haha
I wish you added your Cura setup for this print as well and how you laid out the supports. Any tips for these?
Thanks for all these videos they help a ton
You're welcome! Thank you for watching :)
Another great vid, love seeing how this Mando came together. Got to say though your super close spraying gives me anxiety haha. ;)
LOL I know I know, I'm working on it ... it's one of those situations where I've watched myself do it so much editing these videos that hopefully it'll get ingrained in me for the next go around
Hi there when I try to measure the distance between on mesh mixer, the red line is really small and won't extend, any clue on how to fix this?
I would try one of the other options under "type" and see if it allows you to play with it and drag it around
@@vaultfox gotcha! Thank you
This was a brilliant tutorial I wish I had seen a year ago. I bought the same file and it was an epic fail. I did not measure and scale properly so it was either child sized or I looked like a Lego Mandalorian. I am currently printing some Great Ape Studio files that look are going to work at 100% I just need to figure out how to connect them. I loved the sanding and painting part the best. Old tomato cages? You're a genius! This is the way.
Thank you for another great video. I'm about 6 months into my 3d print adventure and find your videos valuable as I am working on my Book of Boba Fett armor (also from Galactic Armory).
Thank you so much! Sending you lots of good 3D printing karma for the jetpack!! (I was never able to get Bo's jetpack to print successfully lol)
@@vaultfox Uhhhh....Another question. Do you use EVA foam and/or velcro to hold the gauntlets in place or for a slightly tighter fit?
not for this pair, but I added some upholstery foam into my Bo-Katan gauntlets
Awesome as always!!
Thank you!
Did you need any supports when you were printing these? I've been struggling to figure out how to print mine
Another great video. I always hate sanding very detailed pieces as well. They look great when they come off the print bed but you always know they are going to be a pain to sand haha should really get my airbrush out. I have one but haven't used it yet as I really don't like the idea of the clean up haha
Yeah, I hate sanding detailed pieces like this with a passion lol. And I'm right there with you with the airbrush! I didn't use one for a long time because the clean-up scared me as well, and when I eventually did I still managed to brick an airbrush not cleaning it properly with lacquer thinner. Took me messing up my first airbrush to finally get into the routine of pulling it apart after each use, lol. It really doesn't end up taking TOO too much of my time, usually 5 minutes tops, but man did I struggle getting into that routine
@@vaultfox oh that's great to know regarding the airbrush and it not taking too long to clean. Maybe I need to stop being a intimated and actually give it a go. 🙂
Awesome - Thanks for the content!
Thank you so much for watching!
It looks so amazing 🥺❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
thank you!
@@vaultfox You’re welcome ☺️
literally sanding my mando gauntlets whilst watching this lmao
my condolences (lol but seriously I hate sanding gauntlets it's the worst)
@@vaultfox tell me abt it,it’s awful😂😭
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥awesome!
thanks!
Hello, what nozzle size and layer thickness do you usually use? I can't seem to find you mentioning it anywhere. Thankyou!
I just use the stock .4mm nozzle and typically print at .28mm (all of Mando was printing at that height)
Hi what size of nozzle do you use or recommend to use?
I just use the stock .4mm nozzle that came with my machine, haven't really dabbled in larger nozzles than that
Thank you for your recommendation
did you use PLA? what about heat resistance? leave the armor in a car on a hot day and it might warp
yep, PLA and I've never had issues with any prints warping while wearing them in the heat BUT yeah, def don't leave this stuff in the car
Why after scaling in meshmixer do things change when I export to Cura? I have a tronxy x5sa with marlin firmware. Can I just plug my laptop into my printer and use meshmixer to print instead of exporting to cura?
Meshmixer isn't (to my limited knowledge at least) a slicer so it can't prep things for printing. That's why I export the STL's and open them in CURA to tune settings and get it on the bed correctly.
@@vaultfox when I scaled the right gauntlet to my son's forearm in meshmixer. The wrist opening is at 2 3/4". The elbow opening 3 1/2". Total length 9". When I export to Cura. Everything changes. The wrist is at 1" the elbow 1 1/2".If I scale in cura after meshmixer the wrist effects the elbow and vise versa. Am I doing something wrong from Meshmixer to Cura?
I caught your husband’s Easter egg at 1:02
Thank you for this informative video. I am wondering if there is a way to adjust each end separately? Thank you