I have suuuuuuch respect for that though, it takes a lot of patience and skill to make helmets that way. I made some foam armor from pep files and oof, it was .... a fun time.
Great job!! The weathering you did for it looks pretty great and honestly the problems at the bottom of the helmet from the print helped give off the final shot look you were going for.
2 quick questions, do you sand after applying filler primer, or only after adding bondo? Also, what is the rough ratio of black acrylic to water for weathering? Thank you!!
Question: Is it okay to print some pieces in pla and some in abs? Will it still turn out ok? I'm asking because my school's pla printer takes FOREVER and only prints good 1/2 the time, but I've made a few pieces on there already. The abs printer can print pla and it prints super nice and fast, should I keep it all the same, or okay to print with different filament?
hmmm, that's a good question. I don't *think* it would be an issue, you just would have to be aware of the glues you use to put them together (I know some use a special ABS/Alcohol method to 'weld' prints together, but it wouldnt work to glue ABS to PLA)
@@vaultfox Alright thanks! My school's printers are ancient (like 10 years old) so they're frustrating, but when they spit out a perfect part of the helmet it's a great feeling. Hopefully I can get all the pieces printed before I graduate in 25 days.
Awesome build. I'm currently trying to make the same helmet. I'm making it from a peparuka file (paper build) and strengthening it with resin. I hope it turns out as good as yours.
We are thinking about getting a 3D printer because we re wanting to make helmets etc for ourselves. This is a helmet i defintely want to make, Love it!
Apparently my printer printed the my front and back and little off and if I a line the top of the front and back, then, the bottom is off by about 1 1/2 inches. Do you have any idea what I should do? Edit: I saw you used a heat gun to force your back into place, but I don’t have a heat gun, any other ideas?
it sounds like your print bed might not be perfectly level in terms of the print, but other than a heat gun I'm not sure of another way to force them into place with each other
Yeah, even if a print fails there's usually a way to fix it up ... just requires some elbow grease in my experience. And good luck on your Rex suit! I'm working on his helmet right now and funny enough my print screwed up too 😅
At the time of filming this I had a Creality Cr10, but honestly I’d recommend starting with the CR10S or above. The CR10 is a good printer but there have been lots of upgrades since
I am thinking of getting the creality cr-10. Can you do a video of explaining how to use it please? ( The program you use and how to add supports etc. )
Absolutely! That was actually on my list to do but I'll move it up. I promise it's a lot easier to use than you think, I was mostly worried having a 3D printer would be a more evil version of a regular printer and ... honestly sometimes it is and you can't help that, but once you have it set up know how to do basic maintenance, you'll be good :)
So at the time of making this video, I was using a CR10 and it didnt have a runout sensor. Over the years I’ve gotten “decent” at gauging how much filament is left on a roll. If I had to switch filament during a print, I just made sure to plan my print time for when I could monitor it and change it before the filament ran out.
I haven’t printed one just yet ... I’ll probably print out one once I get back to work on my Tech cosplay front Bad Batch but I feel like it’ll be a preeeeetty long print when I do
I can understand that, just make sure you’re in a well ventilated area while using it (and wear a mask rated for fumes). If you’re already getting a finished helmet from Etsy, I would actually recommend this type of bondo as it’s more made for filling tint scratches. I was using this heavier duty stuff because of my printers misgivings lol amzn.to/3l8FY4i
Looks really detailed! May the force be with you!
it looks brilliant
Thank you!
Looks great! A lot different from the pepakura ones that I make.
I have suuuuuuch respect for that though, it takes a lot of patience and skill to make helmets that way. I made some foam armor from pep files and oof, it was .... a fun time.
@@vaultfox Haha thanks! I know what you mean and I'm glad there's so many different ways to make armor. :)
Impressive, MOST impressive
Thank you!
Awesome!! I tried to apply it to my echo helmet I made on my channel! Awesome paint job!
that's awesome!!!!
vaultfox thank you :)
Love the content and the helmet!! Also my inspiration on making diy helmets!!
thank you so much!!!
Great job!! The weathering you did for it looks pretty great and honestly the problems at the bottom of the helmet from the print helped give off the final shot look you were going for.
Thank you!! Sometimes I wish my printer would just cooperate, but at least they usually fail in a way I can fix
2 quick questions, do you sand after applying filler primer, or only after adding bondo?
Also, what is the rough ratio of black acrylic to water for weathering? Thank you!!
I sand both after applying filler primer as well as after the bondo! as for the ratio of the acylic wash ehhhhh I am not entirely sure
Question: Is it okay to print some pieces in pla and some in abs? Will it still turn out ok? I'm asking because my school's pla printer takes FOREVER and only prints good 1/2 the time, but I've made a few pieces on there already. The abs printer can print pla and it prints super nice and fast, should I keep it all the same, or okay to print with different filament?
hmmm, that's a good question. I don't *think* it would be an issue, you just would have to be aware of the glues you use to put them together (I know some use a special ABS/Alcohol method to 'weld' prints together, but it wouldnt work to glue ABS to PLA)
@@vaultfox Alright thanks! My school's printers are ancient (like 10 years old) so they're frustrating, but when they spit out a perfect part of the helmet it's a great feeling. Hopefully I can get all the pieces printed before I graduate in 25 days.
my god, i love it! the weathering is perfect an it looks amazing!!! quick question how long have u been doing these types of projects?
Thank you so much! I've been cosplaying since 2016 but my first helmet build wasnt until late 2017 or so
That weathering is top notch 😭
Thank you so much! I love weathering cuz it covers up my mistakes haha
Great work, I know the struggle of a failed print, nice save!
Yeah it happens way too often than I’d like to admit, lol ... but nothing some elbow grease can’t fix
Awesome build. I'm currently trying to make the same helmet. I'm making it from a peparuka file (paper build) and strengthening it with resin. I hope it turns out as good as yours.
dang, that's impressive ... I've seen that done before and have always wanted to give it a good. Good luck to ya!
vaultfox Thanks😁
From a fellow maker to another, nice job! =D
Thank you so much!
We are thinking about getting a 3D printer because we re wanting to make helmets etc for ourselves. This is a helmet i defintely want to make, Love it!
that's awesome! I have a couple 3D printing beginner vids too (like what printer I have, supplies etc.) but good luck on your printing journey!
How did I just discover this video? Super cool!
aw man, thanks!
Apparently my printer printed the my front and back and little off and if I a line the top of the front and back, then, the bottom is off by about 1 1/2 inches. Do you have any idea what I should do?
Edit: I saw you used a heat gun to force your back into place, but I don’t have a heat gun, any other ideas?
it sounds like your print bed might not be perfectly level in terms of the print, but other than a heat gun I'm not sure of another way to force them into place with each other
First, Looks amazing!!! Second I would love to see you do a wolffe bucket.
Thank you! And boy, do I wanna make more clones lol. I'm working on a Captain Rex next!
@@vaultfox Ive been keeping up with that on your tik tok and Insta
@@kuraitenshiv oh nice! thank you! what's you IG/tiktok handle?
@@vaultfox Im StitchNTimeLord
@@kuraitenshiv I thought it was you! Your profile pic looked familiar
What 3d printer do you use? I really want to make one but don’t know which 3D printer to get
I currently use a Creality CR10S but I had the original CR10 for a few years and it held up well
I know this video has been out for a while, but I was wondering how you did the supports for the eye visor and teeth.
Amazing video I’m working on a full captain Rex suit I’m working on the helmet and the print warped😬, this vid is very helpful thanks👍🏻
Yeah, even if a print fails there's usually a way to fix it up ... just requires some elbow grease in my experience. And good luck on your Rex suit! I'm working on his helmet right now and funny enough my print screwed up too 😅
vaultfox Thanks🙌
What version is your printer?! I'm seeing all sorts of different ones and want to get a good printer to start out with
At the time of filming this I had a Creality Cr10, but honestly I’d recommend starting with the CR10S or above. The CR10 is a good printer but there have been lots of upgrades since
I am thinking of getting the creality cr-10. Can you do a video of explaining how to use it please? ( The program you use and how to add supports etc. )
Absolutely! That was actually on my list to do but I'll move it up. I promise it's a lot easier to use than you think, I was mostly worried having a 3D printer would be a more evil version of a regular printer and ... honestly sometimes it is and you can't help that, but once you have it set up know how to do basic maintenance, you'll be good :)
vaultfox thank you so much for replying. Your my favorite creator and an inspiration to me.
Bohial thank you SO much! And of course, I try as much as I can to get back to everyone ... I’ll be workin on a 3D printing basics video soon :D
How much filament did this use? I have the same file but it’s saying that the front is 542g and back is 500g
to be honest I don’t remember how much as I was using up scraps of rolls I had lying around
Ok! Does your CR10 have a run out sensor or did you just have enough per roll?
So at the time of making this video, I was using a CR10 and it didnt have a runout sensor. Over the years I’ve gotten “decent” at gauging how much filament is left on a roll. If I had to switch filament during a print, I just made sure to plan my print time for when I could monitor it and change it before the filament ran out.
@@vaultfox thanks! I have a CR10 and was trying to figure it out but I am likely going to get a run out sensor for >20 on Amazon
@@manjeetnirula4633 yep, they are very handy. I print with huge 5KG rolls now so I don’t really have that issue anymore
Hey just wanten to ask how big your printerbed is thx
300x300x400
Sometimes I enjoy smaller printer mess ups, can make the helmet look a little roughed up etc
Chaddo oh I agree, this one was a little too banged up for me to leave as is
Question what about a clone backpack 3D🎒
I haven’t printed one just yet ... I’ll probably print out one once I get back to work on my Tech cosplay front Bad Batch but I feel like it’ll be a preeeeetty long print when I do
5:13 this looks like a cool Coustom Clone xD
oh man it kinda does!
I haven’t got a 3d printer so i will buy 3d printer phase 2 helmet from Etsy i am just scared of bondo
I can understand that, just make sure you’re in a well ventilated area while using it (and wear a mask rated for fumes).
If you’re already getting a finished helmet from Etsy, I would actually recommend this type of bondo as it’s more made for filling tint scratches. I was using this heavier duty stuff because of my printers misgivings lol
amzn.to/3l8FY4i