Boba fett 3D printed helmet part 2 | How to paint 3D printed helmets | 3D prints painting tips

Thanks for watching todays build!
Be sure to check out the video index as it gives specific parts in the video you might want to skit to or check out first!
To all of my subscribers, you guys rock & i have another giveaway just around the corner for the month of september!
Let me know what you think of the end product by leaving me a comment!
Have a question on a technique or something covered or not covered in the video?
Drop me a comment or shoot me a message on the discord and ill be happy to respond and help ya out!
Below are all the products i used in my build, be sure to pick them up if youre doing a boba build and get great results just like the one i made!
Be sure to check back for my in depth installation of the light up rangefinder!
dont forget to click that notification bell to be notified!
Until next time....Dw out!
Video index
Intro & paint scheme/ inspecting the model 00:30 01:30
Setting up paint booth and best practices for painting 02:45 04:50
First coats & paint techniques/tips 06:00 06:50
Masking/weathering & cure time tips & wait time 07:25
Adding red, paint tips for masked off areas/ wait time 10:15
Unmasking tips/ touch ups 11:15
Using vinyl for sharp, definitive lines & after pics 12:08
Rangefinder pieces weathered & painted plus tips 13:05
How to do tally marks on helmet with my model & post pics 14:21
Airbrush vs rub n buff and why i did it 16:00 17:45
Using rub n buff plus my blending technique with mineral spirits 19:30 21:50
Visor install with hobart shield 22:25
Rangefinder led run down and demo 26:25
Finer details with decals 27:00
Final thoughts & video wrap up 27:30
Products used
Mystery makers boba fett file & more
www.etsy.com/s...
Hobart shield for visor
amzn.to/3DTDUHQ
All paints used
matte grey (base coat) amzn.to/38G78v5
matte green moss amzn.to/3jOa3IO
satin brick red amzn.to/3h5kGFi
rangefinder colors
amzn.to/3tg6wpJ
amzn.to/3yNKhZ6
Tally marks and matte black parts
amzn.to/3l0VVv5
amzn.to/3DJUTMB
frog tape
amzn.to/2WQIgOI
wagner spray booth
amzn.to/3jJfzMy

[@frankcastle3827]

I'm really glad I'm the only one who has decided to make their helmet clean without the "weathered look" I even covered the ugly dent it had on mine too..

[@mrslashman123]

Making mine trying to fine the range finder video very cool

[@Endeavorfishing]

very nice

[@Darkwingdad]

Thanks man! I might want to link up & print you some fishing lures, what kind of fishing do you do??

[@arowe231]

Turned out great!

[@jaredwilson6858]

Thanks for the tip on vinyl pinstriping!

[@Darkwingdad]

No problem! Just make sure you wait a good 24-30 hours before doing so

[@jerry3sanchez]

Cool

[@OriginalSharpe]

Excited to see how you did the wiring and leds.

[@Darkwingdad]

Thanks for watching Matt! This video was longer than what I wanted but there were a lot of key painting parts I wanted to touch on, with that said another 10 minutes would have really been pushing it lol I will have the video for the rangefinder up on Thursday!

[@jeremyjude57]

Just wow! You deserve way more subs! Thank you for the in-depth tutorial.

[@Darkwingdad]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@dark_matter8420]

This might be a long shot given this video is a year old, but here I go. Basically, how do you prevent overspray on your paint? Do you sand the paint with a very high grit sandpaper? I've never used matte paints before, but I want to make sure I know how to handle this when it inevitably comes up.

[@Darkwingdad]

Do you mean texturizing that occurs where you paint it and the paint gets kind of gritty or dry feeling?

[@dark_matter8420]

@@Darkwingdad Especially on domes or sharp corners, when you spray one side, the part of the spray that misses the prop and lands on the back side, causing a very 'dusty', slightly textured surface. If that makes sense? Basically the spray paint mist landing on parts that already have been painted, and weren't intended to be covered again.

[@Darkwingdad]

@@dark_matter8420 assuming it’s a rattle can there’s several reasons this happens. 1) improper temps/too far from the model 2) low fluid/improper psi 3) improper position of can (keep upright all times 4) inadequate room to move/spray model With hvlp is eliminates all of these variables but one thing I can say is start spraying from the middle & work your way out,keep the can about 7-8 inches from the model & upright & plenty of room to move around the model or be able to turn the model freely. When I use rattle can this is what I do & have minimal issues.

[@dark_matter8420]

@@Darkwingdad Thanks a lot! I'm just going to do some tests, see how it works out. I think in general matte paints are a lot more forgiving than high gloss ones in terms of overspray, so we'll see. Massive thanks for your fast respone, even a year later! You got yourself another sub

[@Darkwingdad]

@@dark_matter8420 satin and matte are a lot easier to work with. A little trick to you CAN use clear coat on both to give a high gloss finish. Even if you get overspray with clear you can wetsand it out to perfection, & yes I have videos on that :)

[@robertfousch2703]

Cricut decals FTW!!

[@Darkwingdad]

Id love to say I painted them but sometimes ya gotta roll with the punches lol

[@dustinpoissant]

This is great, I am working on making model cars (rocket league) and am thinking about buying a cricket to print decals. Can you make a video more specific about how you designed and cut and applied the decals? Do you clear over them? how small / detailed can you go?

[@Darkwingdad]

A cricket is a great investment, yes you can clear coat over them!

[@gmtosh]

Great video as always. The vinyl trim trick was a great idea. It really helped me get clean lines around the curved areas. Question: Do you have any recommendations for removing residue from yellow frogtape? I'm worried that I'm going to ruin the paint.

[@Darkwingdad]

Thanks! I assume you mean glue residue? There’s a few ways you can attack this. Wet heat can often mediate residue. Use a warm paper towel and let it dwell, try rolling off the glue with your finger. Other products like adhesive removers can work but make sure the paint is completely cured.

[@dpm911]

why a different tent for each spray?

[@Darkwingdad]

Potential cross contamination of dust & particles. Filler primer by far is the dustiest. If you clean it well enough you could use primer & paint but clear you definitely want a proprietary tent. It’s just like with painting with hvlp i have selerate guns for primer, paint & clear coat.

[@Animusicuk]

Once again a wicked vid bro

[@Darkwingdad]

Thanks my dude!

[@junglejim651119]

Link to Part 1? Didn't see it in the video list...

[@Darkwingdad]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f368lZuArLWibNE I’ve also added it to the end screen, thanks for watching!

[@steverooney1660]

stl?

[@Darkwingdad]

This was a file from mystery makers, you can message marko on his Instagram or join there Facebook group

[@joet1239]

Boba is the best character in the Saga. Hands down… just sucks how they killed him off.. come on George L. You could’ve done better than that!!!

[@markelven1552]

What!! Boba is dead?? Thanks for the spoiler!! :-)