3d printing vs foam? | Halo Costume and Prop Maker Community


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hey guys as you may tell i’m new here and have a few questions on should i 3d print or make my armour from foam? i already own a 3d printer so that part is fine.

my plan is to make a halo reach inspired MJOLNIR armour as it is my favourite armour. I also wanted to see if 3d printing it would be better than making out of foam i haven’t got files yet for either. my only concern with printing is getting the parts on ie the torso armour. and is doing a mixture a good or bad thing like some parts are printed for their strength and parts out of foam for comfort. im still looking into how to make foam armour but ready for the challenge it may bring. with it being my first piece i do have a lot of worries but from my little time spent here they maybe already answered. if 3d printing is a better choice and useing armour smith to resize it to fit me any suggestions on where to get some files for the MJOLNIR

thank you for taking the time to read this :)

 

Moesizzlac has created many free models on Thingiverse if you choose to go the 3d printed route located here : https://www.thingiverse.com/moesizzlac/designs

I myself am not experienced enough with foam to work with it, so I have done 3d printed suits. Both have their ups and downs, as you had mentioned already comfortability with foam is way better than 3d prints. Same goes for the maneuverability and weight benefits foam carries over 3d printed armor.

There is a tutorial index that may help with specific portions of a suit located here : Tutorial Index

 



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