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  3. Review of Jimmiroquai FOTK Armor

    in TFA Stormtrooper

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    11 hours ago, LVLAsian said:

    I have two kits that are 501st approved that is all 3D Printed (Imperial Death Trooper and FO Tie) 

    I agree that the finish you put into 3D printing a kit is a lot sharper however as nice as it looks, it's not durable what so ever if you are not careful with it. I dropped my Death Trooper backplate on concrete while changing and even with fiberglass and metal bar reinforcement, it cracked in half like an egg. I still plan on 3D printing armor and whatnot but it's not much cheaper than an ABS or Fiberglass kit. The amount of work and materials you have to do post-processing drives up the cost, plus having to re-print parts that don't fit and you can't simply trim the armor. However again I like making kits using 3D printing due to the sharper look as well the "fit" is really nice once you get the scaling the way you want it.

     

    I couldnt agree more with the problems with 3d printing you mentioned (i.e. problems with cracking,  etc.) And there are fixes for that (infill reduction,  heat treatment, etc) I was just trying to convince the naysayers who are dead set against it....its the future, cant speak about a galaxy far, far away, but definitely for this nearby one.....and for those of us who have more talent and will than sense or money, it can be a great tool, if it's used just as that...a tool.....I love talking to intelligent people  civilly.....refreshing...thank you guys

  4. Review of Jimmiroquai FOTK Armor

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    1 hour ago, gmrhodes13 said:

    I have heard of some issues with the printed armor, can fail in places as it is not as strong as ABS plastic or fibreglass. 

     

    This hobby isn't cheap and it is up to you to research the costumes for pricing, currently there are the armor makers which I know members have, Anovos which is ABS plastic and people have been waiting for those pre orders since 2016, these have begun to ship just recently. KB props also does a ABS plastic kit you can find him on Facebook. There are also Jim's kits his are fibreglass and do take a little work to prep, he can also be found on Facebook.

     

    As I say you get what you pay for, if you just want a costume and not to join the 501st you can find pepakura files, foam builds and some 3D files, just takes some searching on Google. If you do want to join the 501st then you will have to part with some big $'s. 

    I think you're selling 3d printing short, my bucket is ABS and probably one of the better designs, and finishes I've seen, honestly I believe it would sway your opinion, now, mind you, I didnt just print the thing out and throw it on my head.....it has HOURS (days if I'm being honest) of prep...all worth it, I've just always been a "do it yourself" kind of guy...I enjoy the labor intensive route.....I've always found it more rewarding

  5. Review of Jimmiroquai FOTK Armor

    in TFA Stormtrooper

    Posted · Edited by Jmerum
    Wasnt done

    Not once on any thread I have found, is a price comparison, or list, even approximate....help....I need FO armor only, 3d printed a bucket, its 90% done, and I'm feeling like a proud papa....if I could find affordable (like free) or close to it, 3d files I would print the armor also, alas, all I've found are either over priced, or unfinished....help

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