Benator[TK] Posted July 9 Report Posted July 9 (edited) Hello everyone, I started my Enoch build a while ago and today I finally decided to post a build thread here So to start of the Armour is entirely 3D printed. The files I used are a combination from Galactic Armory and R1TK files from akira-yuming. The reason why I used 2 sets of files is because to my eyes many details in the GA files are less accurate. So for some parts I used modified R1TK files. When it comes to soft goods , those will be made by another member from the CzG, She probably makes most of our textile costumes and we are very lucky to have her. This was my first time printing an armour so the sizing was quite difficult especially since I wanted to keep Enoch's proportions as much as possible. One thing I would say I do have is the height as he seems a bit shorter than a typical trooper which is perfect for me. On the other hand his broad shoulders gave me some trouble as his chest plate really wide. Edited July 9 by Benator Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 9 Report Posted July 9 Looking forward to seeing some photos soon Great how to add external image hosting Quote
Benator[TK] Posted July 9 Author Report Posted July 9 (edited) Helmet For the helmet I decided to go with the GA files, because I like the face the best on them although I am conflicted because the proportions on their helmet seem to be a little bit off. Also all the gold parts are done using gold colored leaf, the other parts are spray paint, as you can see I didn't manage to keep it as clean as I should have (I will see if weathering can save it). Chestplate/Backplate For these I also used GA files, but I cut the backplate a little so that the back and the chest would be closer together, because I am quite thin Arms Also GA files, because those seemed a more accurate for Enoch than the R1TK files I had Abdomen/Kidney Here my base was the R1TK files but I used the GA front buttons because for Enoch those seemed more similar to me, I also tried to make the middle strip more sloped for the kidney plate I just used the R1TK files both files were cut so that they wouldn't be so tall/long the reason why I didn't go with the GA files here was because the sizes of the details on the belly plate seemed too big relative to the chest plate and since those details were attached to the plate in the files it was simpler for me to just use the R1TK files and print the parts separately and attach them manually Legs For legs I just used the R1TK files and added the sculpting, The thigh belt was modified to look like Enoch's For boots I am planning to use R1TK ones from KeepTrooping Edited July 9 by Benator Quote
Benator[TK] Posted July 9 Author Report Posted July 9 (edited) 1 hour ago, gmrhodes13 said: Looking forward to seeing some photos soon Great how to add external image hosting Thank you, this has been quite helpful, I hope I did everything correctly as this is my first time doing anything like this Edited July 9 by Benator 2 Quote
Sly11[Admin] Posted July 9 Report Posted July 9 Great work so far Benator, looking forward to seeing more progress. 1 Quote
Benator[TK] Posted July 23 Author Report Posted July 23 (edited) So so far I am pretty much done printing and sanding, so I started to continue the process a bit, Unfortunately I will be away for a month or so now so it will be quite a while till I can update more Edited July 23 by Benator Quote
Sly11[Admin] Posted July 24 Report Posted July 24 Still looking good so far. Make sure you put plenty of effort into concealing joins of the larger pieces and also removing the print lines. The CRL will contain a passage mentioning that visible print lines must be smoothed out for a more realistic appearance. This is a similar statement that we have had in place for 3D printed weapons and accessories but will now also cover armour parts due to more members printing armour. Keep up the great work Quote
themaninthesuitcase[Admin] Posted July 24 Report Posted July 24 Before you go too far on the gold, you will need to have another pass on the sanding and filling. The chest looks okay but the abdomen has a few areas that need more work. Quote
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