Creating an astronaut helmet
Added 2023-09-27 08:45:10 +0000 UTCFrom the base 3D printed, to the finished helmet... I've lost count of the hours I've been sanding this piece XD
The only secret for a 3D printed big cosplay prop to have an acceptable finish is the hours you spend filling, sanding and starting again. It's tedious work, but worth the result!
Once glued the pieces, the first coat I give it with an epoxy resin, from there primer and sand, alternating primer of various colours so I can see the layers when sanding again and know when I'm grinding and smoothing the surface enough to remove any imperfections. Also at some desperate point I filled larger imperfections and line marks where the pieces were glued with wood filler.
The visor was made with an acrylic sphere I already had that was waiting for the adecuate project. After taking measures and drawing the marks I cut it to size with my dremel and then sanded the edges... And now it's turn for some inside lights ;)
Comments
Such a hard work. The finished helmet looks amazing!
Borja Rubinos
2023-09-27 11:54:38 +0000 UTC
