New member, start of a build

[SgtSaint]

Personally... i don't know that I'd bother condensing. I'm a fan of printing in "one at a time" mode anyway. "Object Order" to this slicer.
Complete one part fully then the next. Much cleaner parts most of the time. Having 10 parts to a plate and all that travel doesn't reduce overall job time.

 

[SeaSickle]

Personally... i don't know that I'd bother condensing. I'm a fan of printing in "one at a time" mode anyway. "Object Order" to this slicer.
Complete one part fully then the next. Much cleaner parts most of the time. Having 10 parts to a plate and all that travel doesn't reduce overall job time.

That's fair. I was kinda looking at it and was thinking it's gonna get pretty unorganized real quick if I try to do that.

 

[SeaSickle]

Should I print the whole knee assembly in TPU or just the kneecap itself?

 

[SgtSaint]

it's gonna get pretty unorganized real quick

Totally. I opened a feature request ticket with Orcaslicer hoping to get the ability to re-order plates.

Ability to re-organize plate order · Issue #3508 · SoftFever/OrcaSlicer

It would be of tremendous help to be able to re-order the plates of a job. Sometimes its nice to move similar objects in sequence Move completed plates to the end so you know what's next or where y...

github.com

There's a pull request from a develop who added a "move to front" ability that at least would let you move the current working plate to the first slot - it has not yet been merged however. But it would be a start on tracking what plate to do next, at least.

Should I print the whole knee assembly in TPU or just the kneecap itself?

Mine are all solid just because I like armor to be armor and I find it easier to sand and paint. There was enough room to wear a foam construction kneecap inside which both helps hold the part from rotating and provides a cushion when you take a knee. That's me. Next person might have a different plan that is more right for them.

 

[SeaSickle]

Totally. I opened a feature request ticket with Orcaslicer hoping to get the ability to re-order plates.

Ability to re-organize plate order · Issue #3508 · SoftFever/OrcaSlicer

It would be of tremendous help to be able to re-order the plates of a job. Sometimes its nice to move similar objects in sequence Move completed plates to the end so you know what's next or where y...

github.com

There's a pull request from a develop who added a "move to front" ability that at least would let you move the current working plate to the first slot - it has not yet been merged however. But it would be a start on tracking what plate to do next, at least.


Mine are all solid just because I like armor to be armor and I find it easier to sand and paint. There was enough room to wear a foam construction kneecap inside which both helps hold the part from rotating and provides a cushion when you take a knee. That's me. Next person might have a different plan that is more right for them.View attachment 351208

Yeah, I wasn't sure how easy TPU would be to sand and paint... I would prefer to not use TPU, but I'll see when I get there.

 

[SgtSaint]

Yeah, I wasn't sure how easy TPU would be to sand and paint... I would prefer to not use TPU, but I'll see when I get there.

Think of it like sanding a rubber tire.

 

[SeaSickle]

Think of it like sanding a rubber tire.

Jeez. Yeah, that's kind of what I imagined.

 

[SeaSickle]

Update time! Taking inventory of armor parts and setting up what I still need to print. (Edit: Not all the parts are pictured here...and I forgot about the boot armor, so that still needs printed, but still...)

As of this time, the armor is completely printed! Onto the backpack!

While that is ongoing, I have begun the sanding process. And even though I told myself not to, I started with one of the most expensive parts, the buck. As you can see, I got a little to aggressive with it, and will probably need to add a little filler to it. I did figure out a good system for the other parts. I did 2 passes of 100, 240, and 600 grains and it came out pretty smooth using my random orbital. Will go back in with a mouse sander to try and hit the details. Anything too small for the mouse will get hand sanded, but that's gonna wait until the end.

 

[YTunz]

Where are you getting the files for the backpack?

 

[SeaSickle]

Where are you getting the files for the backpack?

FromTheBrinkStudios

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1222582517/halo-3-odst-backpack-stl

 

[YTunz]

FromTheBrinkStudios

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1222582517/halo-3-odst-backpack-stl

Ooh that looks good! I'll have to go and pick that up for my build then.

 

[SeaSickle]

Ooh that looks good! I'll have to go and pick that up for my build then.

Exactly why I got it. I can actually use the pack!

 

[SeaSickle]

Haven't posted an update in...over a month?? Oops...

TORG is nearly upon us, and I still have a LOT to do. My main goal is to finish my armor. Might not have time for my SMG, and certainly not enough for the backpack, but we'll see...

That said, who's ready for a photo montage??

First up, gluing the larger parts together. (Not all are pictured, but they're included.)

Glued up and eventually plastic welded (that process also isn't pictured...)

But here's an example of it on the chest and thigh pieces.

Sanding down the glue and some smaller parts.

Had a buddy print out some clear resin pieces. I see the red dot for the SMG...but wait..what's that other piece? Guess we'll see sometime down the road?

Test fit didn't fit. Will need to wet sand a bit and try and make it fit.

My sanded bin is getting larger than my to-be-sanded bin! Some still need the small details sanded, which I have since acquired the tools for.

And would you look at that? It's prime time to prime! (Sorrynotsorry) Hit it with Rustoleum's 2-in-1 filler primer. Need to wet sand and they'll be ready for paint!

Think I'm gonna go with a green. Seems I haven't taken a picture of it yet, so that'll be a part of my next update. Stay tuned!

 

[Fallen]

Looking great! Here's to seeing it at TORG.