3DVagabond
Active Member
It's been over 2 weeks since the last posting and after looking back at the helmet in 3d space on Blender, I keep looking at the parts where I could have improved on the helmet's aesthetics. So I searched around the net again in order to find more answers on the helmet. Now, after realizing what I could actually done, I decided to maintain the artistic freedom I had to make this helmet. I can always make a helmet more closer to the original design at a later time. So after 16 days, which is a lot faster when I first made the helmet that took me a month to make, I have made my most recent version of the helmet shown below.
Now, let's talk about strategy about the painting process. The two most important things I have to take into consideration when dealing with the helmet is the chrome look and the top coat. So to those who are still reading this thread far off into the future, outside of the Spaz Stix Chrome paint, there are 2 more levels of the chrome paint process I have to consider. Molotow Chrome Pens WAS number 1 above the Spaz Stix Mirror Chrome, but I have discovered another level of chrome paint called Alsa Killer Chrome Paint. Now, this stuff is about 50 bucks to buy for 1 can and I have investigated it a lot to get a better understanding of how it works and how it dries before committing to buying it. However, the caveat that I heard about so far with Molotow Liquid Chrome Markers is that it can not be clear coated. So with that in mind, I may have to purchase that and the next item that's needed, 2K Clear Coat.
2K Clear Coat is an automotive protective top coat that protects the paint from UV Rays. It's compatible with paints like Rustoleum and will give you a nice sheen mirror sheen like gloss over it. However, there are some cons with this product. One, it's very toxic if inhaled. Again use a respirator with this product just like any other. The second one is something like to call the "Cinderella" effect. 2K Clear Coat Spray Max has 2 parts you have to combine. There's the can itself and the red part called the activator. You place the red activator cap at the bottom of the can where the pin is and slam the activator to "break the seal". This is where the Cinderella effect kicks in. Once you shake it up for 2 minutes, you have a total of 24 hours of usage. Now, this would be useful for other 3d printed armor parts like Ironman or for you Halo fans, your armor as well if you chose. The main reason why you have a small window is because it is slowly curing inside the can. Any usage after the 18th hour, from what I discovered will become grainy. After the 19th hour, it's a paper weight. But, if done correctly, it gives off an awesome finish.
Both the Alsa Chrome Paint and the 2k Clear Coat is going to cost me about 70 bucks combined before taxes. The Alsa Chrome Paint alone is just 49.95 and the 2k Clear Coat is about 20 bucks.
I believe that at this point, in order for me to make use of the this product especially if I only have a total 24 hours, there is one other option to left to do... Make another prop! I have an idea of what to make but you are going to have to wait a bit longer to see what I have in mind. Until next time, see you around.
Now, let's talk about strategy about the painting process. The two most important things I have to take into consideration when dealing with the helmet is the chrome look and the top coat. So to those who are still reading this thread far off into the future, outside of the Spaz Stix Chrome paint, there are 2 more levels of the chrome paint process I have to consider. Molotow Chrome Pens WAS number 1 above the Spaz Stix Mirror Chrome, but I have discovered another level of chrome paint called Alsa Killer Chrome Paint. Now, this stuff is about 50 bucks to buy for 1 can and I have investigated it a lot to get a better understanding of how it works and how it dries before committing to buying it. However, the caveat that I heard about so far with Molotow Liquid Chrome Markers is that it can not be clear coated. So with that in mind, I may have to purchase that and the next item that's needed, 2K Clear Coat.
2K Clear Coat is an automotive protective top coat that protects the paint from UV Rays. It's compatible with paints like Rustoleum and will give you a nice sheen mirror sheen like gloss over it. However, there are some cons with this product. One, it's very toxic if inhaled. Again use a respirator with this product just like any other. The second one is something like to call the "Cinderella" effect. 2K Clear Coat Spray Max has 2 parts you have to combine. There's the can itself and the red part called the activator. You place the red activator cap at the bottom of the can where the pin is and slam the activator to "break the seal". This is where the Cinderella effect kicks in. Once you shake it up for 2 minutes, you have a total of 24 hours of usage. Now, this would be useful for other 3d printed armor parts like Ironman or for you Halo fans, your armor as well if you chose. The main reason why you have a small window is because it is slowly curing inside the can. Any usage after the 18th hour, from what I discovered will become grainy. After the 19th hour, it's a paper weight. But, if done correctly, it gives off an awesome finish.
Both the Alsa Chrome Paint and the 2k Clear Coat is going to cost me about 70 bucks combined before taxes. The Alsa Chrome Paint alone is just 49.95 and the 2k Clear Coat is about 20 bucks.
I believe that at this point, in order for me to make use of the this product especially if I only have a total 24 hours, there is one other option to left to do... Make another prop! I have an idea of what to make but you are going to have to wait a bit longer to see what I have in mind. Until next time, see you around.
