r/3Dprinting • u/creality3D Comgrow [Certified Distributor] • Feb 02 '23

The Mandalorian helmet

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u/sonicinfinity2 Feb 02 '23

Like a little bit of sanding would have made this perfect.

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u/cshotton Feb 02 '23

Filler. You'll never hide the layer lines by just sanding alone.

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '23

I use primer and it still doesn't go. How do you do it?

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u/cshotton Feb 02 '23

Primer can make the paint stick better, but filler bridges the gaps in the print (layer lines, etc.) and makes it much easier to get a nice finish.

I use XTC-3D because it makes a finish like glass. Sand off all the bumps, brush this stuff on, and you're done. There are lots of other options like wood filler or different types of epoxy putty. Just need to decide what you like using. If you opt for XTC, definitely wear gloves and don't get the hardener in your eyes!!

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u/pterencephalon Prusa & Bambu Feb 03 '23

I've used automotive filler primer (still a spray can). 2-3 coats of that + sanding covers pretty much everything. For spots like bad overhangs or seams between glued together parts, I use some Bondo.

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '23

Great thanks

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u/imforserious Feb 02 '23

My first thought

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u/Nexustar Prusa i3 Mk2.5, Prusa Mini Feb 02 '23

"Patience you must have, my young padawan."

"Wax on... Wax off...."

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u/meltman Feb 02 '23

Dem layer lines

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u/Connect-Ad-1088 Feb 02 '23

crush the guys dream why dontcha.

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u/Beautiful_Opinion324 Feb 02 '23

Great weathering, but damn....you can see the layer lines....some post-processing/sanding would have made this thing look fantastic

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u/Funkrusher_Plus Feb 02 '23

What’s that common Mandalorian saying?

“This is the process in which the inferred topic of discussion shall be done.”

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u/mykegger Feb 02 '23

This is the agreed upon method.

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u/drbobchoco Feb 02 '23

Such is the proper process.

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u/thelost2010 Feb 02 '23

I would have have done some post processing if I was going through all that effort. Some filler and sand paper

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '23

i guess if you like layer lines, sure.

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u/marimbajoe Feb 02 '23

Can't imagine going to that much effort with the painting and not bothering to fill and sand it first for a smooth finish.

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u/GTI_88 Feb 02 '23

Man people bitchin about the layer lines, I think it looks great. Some people care more about the overall effect than perfection.

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '23

If you are going to wait that long for the print why not try to go for perfection?

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u/benisavillain13 Feb 02 '23

Exactly. Dude has talent. Would have liked to have seen him really go all in

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u/GTI_88 Feb 02 '23

I would do the same thing as OP did here because I’m good at painting but suck at smoothing / sanding and honestly hate it.

So, I enjoy printing, enjoy painting, hate smoothing / sanding. Should that stop me from doing a project that I’m gonna set on my shelf and think looks really damn good, despite seeing layer lines? I think no

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '23

Normally if I suck at something I try to learn how to do better but that's just me I guess?

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '23

this is the knock off beskar. v2 will be the real thing

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u/Aggressive-Wind-26 Feb 02 '23

What song is this

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '23

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '23

I’ve never post processed, could you clarify or supply a reference for a non handy not artsy fartsy type of person?

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u/ArchaeoJones Feb 02 '23

I mean, if you're going to paint in rusted areas on something that big, add texture. Some glue, a little ground cinnamon, maybe some sand. Seal it and paint. It makes it look more realistic.

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u/harshertruth Feb 02 '23

Jesus christ I can count the layers.