How to Make a Mandalorian Helmet | EASY Trick for a Metal Finish On Your 3D Prints!

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Frankly Built

Frankly Built

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Welcome everyone to the long anticipated Mandalorian Helmet Tutorial!
Now some of you may already recall I made a short 2 part build series 2+ years ago about making a Mando Helmet. But it's a little dated at this point and my post-processing method has gotten significantly better!
Not only that but I've discovered an awesome way to get a BEAUTIFUL Metallic finish on props and cosplay using Graphite powder! No, I absolutely did NOT invent this method, it's just something that's been around in the community for a while now. And today I'd like to show you how I apply a "Graphite Rub" onto a Mando helmet!
Also, 95% of this video can be utilized even if you plan to paint your helmet an alternative way! Alumaluster, Duralumen, Spray Paint, etc! All these methods STILL require a smooth finish and a Glossy Black Base coat! Plus How to make a Visor, Printing Tips, etc! ALL included here!
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@l3xther3x86
@l3xther3x86 Жыл бұрын
The process of the graphite rub was absolutely mesmerizing to watch. So satisfying to see the silver just appear
@radish6691
@radish6691 Жыл бұрын
Most concise, clear zero-to-finished tutorial I’ve seen!
@Thatbrandonguy
@Thatbrandonguy Жыл бұрын
"Sand paper is cheaper than primer" - I actually hadn't thought about it that way, but that's a solid thought process! Love it
@Aaron-sj4go
@Aaron-sj4go Жыл бұрын
I use both😂
@persenaamarini
@persenaamarini Жыл бұрын
But how much you put value on your personal time.
@jakeMTSU
@jakeMTSU 11 ай бұрын
my time is worth more than making this thing... I had no idea the time it takes... I 3d print all the time but never post process..
@GP3D-g4q
@GP3D-g4q 8 ай бұрын
sand paper won't fill lines
@idkwhatnonamemyself1951
@idkwhatnonamemyself1951 3 ай бұрын
@@GP3D-g4qsandpaper is still useful to knock down the lines before going in with a filler.
@meadmaker4525
@meadmaker4525 3 ай бұрын
That graphite rub finish was fantastic. Really gives that worn metal, almost pewter look. And with a helmet like this one, you're right, any imperfections become "battle damage," and it works really well. Beautifully done!!
@slickweng
@slickweng Жыл бұрын
"Don't turn this into a contest. I printed mine in 20 hours. Shut up." So glad you said it. It seems like every community has that dynamic going on. Love your work Frank, but I stay for the attitude and acceptance that you display. For orange peel, depending on your timeline, I've been able to layer just about every type of paint after giving sufficient cure time. When I say "cure" I mean CURE. Rule of thumb is to smell the piece and if it smells like paint it's not cured. If you've got the time, let it sit for a week or two before throwing another coat down and it's nearly 100% successful.
@ChozoSR388
@ChozoSR388 Жыл бұрын
Either that, or you have those gatekeeping pricks who will swat you down after finishing your first 4.5 hour print with a smug, "Four and half hours? That's NOTHING! Comeback and talk to us when you get done with a twenty-four hour print." Like, I just got this thing. Let me have my small victory!
@1937Brett
@1937Brett Жыл бұрын
What if you used a chrome spray??
@truantray
@truantray Жыл бұрын
99% of 3D printers are old fat guys in sheds that print stuff with no practical use.
@dibeme8583
@dibeme8583 Жыл бұрын
@@truantray You been spying on me,,,🤔😀
@Froestenpust
@Froestenpust Жыл бұрын
@@truantray Maybe a Mandalorian helmet is practical in a shopping center during the wars at sommer sales 😁, but otherwise...
@statesrights01
@statesrights01 11 ай бұрын
Had worked in a body shop years ago, Yeah.. your right about the paint and sanding part and yep, it takes time. What impressed me about this vid (other than the fact that the helmet looks absolutely awesome) is how you keep it simple. You give your thoughts and instructions and your too the point. Thanks so much. Just seen for the first time and I'll be looking forward to watching more.
@Roheryn05
@Roheryn05 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I have referred back to this video as I printed and painted my Mando helmet and armor. Keep doing what you're doing. Also, I am with you on the "Shut up on how many hours it took." It's a hobby, at least to me, and it is supposed to be fun. It's not a competition. We all learn from each other, that's how it should be.
@batinthearmoury
@batinthearmoury Жыл бұрын
This is truly the way. This video came out right when I am finished posting my mando suit and I can say that the graphite powder is so good at making stuff turn into metal just MAKE SURE to clean the helmet through before applying it. I have done all the steps Frankly Built mentions in the video and it worked great for the suit. Thanks for sharing the way.
@nixqik
@nixqik Жыл бұрын
Can I ask, do you rub it into the paint once it dries? Like very light pressure and keep going until it shines? I've been testing aluminum powder on a t800 print, I just can't get it to work at all. Slightly tacky paint doesn't work and it just send to dull the drier paint.
@batinthearmoury
@batinthearmoury Жыл бұрын
@@nixqik Yes, you rub it once the paint is dry and as you said, light pressure and use circular motion. Haven't used aluminium powder, but if you are going for a metallic look, graphite powder is the way to go.
@96rincon
@96rincon Жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to the graphite powder? Or where they'd have it locally? Walmart? Hobby Lobby? Harbor freight?
@whytdizzle5376
@whytdizzle5376 Жыл бұрын
I was brand new to printing last fall. I used your videos to print and paint two approved mando kits since then. Thanks for all the tutorials-including the pitfalls. 🤛
@Sav1R-
@Sav1R- Жыл бұрын
love to see you promoting galactic armory, feels like the two youtubers that got me into 3d printing made a collab of some sort.
@sithinstructor
@sithinstructor Жыл бұрын
The black mesh in office supplies, like trash cans and pencil holders, is a great way to block the view of your face/eyes. Cut it to the same shape of the visor and attach it under. You can see through it fine, cause it is right next to your eyes, but it blocks light enough that even a camera flash won't expose your face.
@fluxphage
@fluxphage Жыл бұрын
over at mmcc they use welding visors!
@prestons6876
@prestons6876 Жыл бұрын
Another good option, using the same approach as he did is 5% ceramic one way tint. Ceramic tint gives the ability to see out while others can’t see in. It is a bit more costly though.
@Ivan27a6
@Ivan27a6 Жыл бұрын
It's great that you like these, you're so passionate and joyful about it
@conor418
@conor418 Жыл бұрын
I used a 2k clear coat on that same graphite powder but it took the chrome look away and it turned more of a dark gunmetal. I put another layer of graphite on top and brought back the shine
@davedennis6042
@davedennis6042 Жыл бұрын
If anyone I know gets a 3D printer and asks me for tutorials, I will send them to your channel, Frank. You are an amazing teacher.
@GreaseLightin-hr7mq
@GreaseLightin-hr7mq Жыл бұрын
this has promoted me to make my helmet better then ive ever made it thank you brother keep up the great work you do much love
@quintunesp
@quintunesp Жыл бұрын
Thanks Frank, I think this is the first video I see about grapjite powder that explains about the right order of the primer, paints, clear coats and if it is needed or not something over the powder after rub, it will help me a lot
@Kyl0_ben
@Kyl0_ben Жыл бұрын
Have to say, your videos have been the most helpful for me when it comes to printing and finishing armor, and you’ve been a really big inspiration for me to keep getting better in this hobby!
@KR1ML0N
@KR1ML0N Ай бұрын
Lol guide coats are usually only light sprays not entirely paint jobs. Also to get that really smooth after the clear coat you can wet sand with 2k grit then scuff and apply the graphite rub. Thanks for the graphite recommendation and great job.
@deanvanzelst5011
@deanvanzelst5011 5 ай бұрын
I printed a blade of chaos(still only 1 but wanna work this out before wasting another mountain of filament) and this graphite is gonna be perfect for the blade. thx for this tip!
@ALL_OUT_NERDDOM
@ALL_OUT_NERDDOM Жыл бұрын
Huge thank you for all your videos and recent twitch streams! Each cosplay video always has info that assists with a wide spectrum of possible projects people work on.
@OrwinSantaCruz
@OrwinSantaCruz Жыл бұрын
Great video! I need to get around to making one. Just one thing I thought might be worth mentioning, when spray painting I somehow still get some paint on my hands and I hate the waste of disposable gloves. I found the nitrile dipped gloves work really well and can be reused many times (also pretty useful for doing resin print handling)
@blizatrex
@blizatrex Жыл бұрын
A beautiful finished helmet. I had that orange peal happen also on mine. I switched to all duplicolor for the gloss black and never had a problem. In the forums i had seen to after the first graphite to give it one more coat of clear (this will dull the graphite) and give it another coat of graphite to give it a little depth.
@christophervaughn3834
@christophervaughn3834 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are always so entertaining and informative, but this one in particular, i feel like your production quality has even improved as well. Great work as always
@MattRNDM
@MattRNDM 9 күн бұрын
loved the video I have a small tip for you from an automotive painters perspective to you did everything right with guide coats and all that but the final layer of primer should be sanded to 600 grit before applying paint. primer has a "textured Finish" and it would come out a lot smoother doing this. also tip for future projects what I do to get mirror finishes on black work is after my paint coats when I go to primer I wet sand and polish between every 2 clear coat layers this is also what we do on show cars to get that sheet of glass look on top of the paint. Hope you try these out in the future :)
@progoproductions
@progoproductions Жыл бұрын
Great vid and techniques! You may find mounting your parts on sticks (use double sided tape/hot glue and remove with lighter fluid) will help to spray all the crevices. Also will stop surface tension sticking parts to table, splatter from holding can at wrong angle and dry spray when spraying other bits.
@coffeebreakvfx
@coffeebreakvfx Жыл бұрын
This worked so well, I highly recommend it for a metal look! I did the black gloss underneath. But I have been told a white gloss can create a bright chrome look as well.
@coregeek
@coregeek Жыл бұрын
Great work man. I shot my version of this video 4 years ago but never got around to editing it together! 😊 Thanks for getting it done. 👍🏻👍🏻
@buckaroosan5571
@buckaroosan5571 Жыл бұрын
I always credit you for really bringing graphite to the cosplay community. Thank you forever greatful.
@coregeek
@coregeek Жыл бұрын
@@buckaroosan5571 That’s kind of you to say, thank you! I just love how much the community is willing to create and share. People like Frank have really brought cosplay/printing and such to the masses.
@danielshovelheader9415
@danielshovelheader9415 Жыл бұрын
@@coregeek I'm curious about the graphite powder, does it need the black paint as a base or can it be other colors or finishes? thanks for any help!!
@coregeek
@coregeek Жыл бұрын
@@danielshovelheader9415 It works best with black because of the refraction being better. But white and grey sometimes works too. Results vary greatly tho.
@danbasile1653
@danbasile1653 3 ай бұрын
So glad I found this technique. I ran my own Mando helmet as a test run, but will be using the process again to finish a Rocketeer pack that I’ve failed (on multiple occasions) to be happy with the paint scheme on. Thank you!
@BioshadowX
@BioshadowX Жыл бұрын
Turned out great! Also love seeing how far the quality of your videos has some, the transition at 6:13 was sick
@andrewut7ya511
@andrewut7ya511 Жыл бұрын
I like your style, great work without taking it too serious. I 3d print functional parts for work so ive never really worked with painting/finishing( if it works, its done lol) . I really didnt know prints could look as good as your helmet. Im still gonna keep mine fast and functioning but i really respect this side of printing.
@lambcurry1yt417
@lambcurry1yt417 Жыл бұрын
I find using adaptive layer height is so good for making prints take so much less sanding
@fernandoplascencia5731
@fernandoplascencia5731 Жыл бұрын
dude am soo glad you address the orange peel problem bc i always get that and now i know why
@wonderboyrox
@wonderboyrox Жыл бұрын
I ordered the graphite powder and sound proof panels today. I was sitting here wondering what else I might use that graphite powder for though… and then it dawned on me. That would be perfect to use for an Iron Man Mk 2 suit! Which I have plans to make someday. Thanks for the vid, Frank. Your content is always spot on. Hope you enjoy your vacation!
@PadawanPrinter
@PadawanPrinter 10 ай бұрын
Yeah, the sound proof foam looks like a game-changer for me. To the Amazon!
@mikedoingmikethings702
@mikedoingmikethings702 Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! I am on the next stage of getting my armor to the next level and this is exactly the tutorial I need! THANK YOU!!!
@camtron1967
@camtron1967 Жыл бұрын
That thumbnail looks great. Probably because I helped yesterday. But seriously that helmet looks absolutely amazing
@LivingLambeaux
@LivingLambeaux Жыл бұрын
That's one of the better graphite rub helmets I've seen!
@shanepye7078
@shanepye7078 Жыл бұрын
This is the best thing for a metallic look, besides electroplating. Definitely cheaper. I might try this on my extra T-800 bust.
@karolgolden231
@karolgolden231 Жыл бұрын
I'm getting my Ender Max Neo next week and I just can't stop watching your videos.
@karolgolden231
@karolgolden231 Жыл бұрын
I know probably there is video about it but I don't know why after slice in Cura it shows 5 days to print Mando helmet, is it normal time or little bit too long?
@arnithepanda
@arnithepanda Жыл бұрын
I was just planning on making this! I saw your mandalorian helmet and I decided to make one too! thanks for the tutorial
@Peacehawk0911
@Peacehawk0911 11 ай бұрын
Looking forward to purchasing my first 3d printer, and working my way up to something like that. Looks amazing.
@High_Caliber
@High_Caliber Жыл бұрын
This video was better and more interesting than the entire 3rd season of the mandalorian.
@FranklyBuilt
@FranklyBuilt Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@noahprincivil103
@noahprincivil103 Жыл бұрын
Nothing beats the feeling of waking up to a franklt built video on a saturday morning
@milquest
@milquest Жыл бұрын
Really incredible build. Thank you so much for all of the tips. I've been holding back on making my Phasma cosplay for years but that powder seems really promising.
@redcars72
@redcars72 Жыл бұрын
really like that metal look at the end.
@justlx
@justlx 9 ай бұрын
/!\ To everyone where the graphite finish came out too dark also: I tested it again with the base coats of black, anthracite and light gray. - the black became too dark and the graphite only covered after several layers - the light gray actually became a bit too light and the graphite didn't cover well even after several coats - The graphite covered excellently on anthracite and the result was slightly brighter than with the black base coat. So for me the graphite on anthracite delivered a great result.
@candyfsshh
@candyfsshh Жыл бұрын
This is the best 3d printing channel. ever.
@watsonstudios
@watsonstudios Жыл бұрын
I think the term that describes the paint failure is called "checking," not orange peel. Orange peel happens when the paint goes on too dry and does not flow out causing a small bumpy texture that looks like orange peel. What you have is the paint lifting and not adhering well with the primer underneath which causes cracks or "crows feet" in the top coat.
@Alexlemay17200
@Alexlemay17200 Жыл бұрын
how can i prevent this?
@clintweston6272
@clintweston6272 Жыл бұрын
Glad you mentioned this, otherwise I would of. I'm an Automotive spray painter by trade and this crackle reaction normally occurs when (especially aerosol) the solvents in the aerosol "reactivates" the primer layer underneath the black. To solve this, I recommend using an Automotive 2 pack primer through a spray gun at the very start. You'll only need 2 wet coats of 2k and would fill all imperfections, being actual high build content, unlike the "high build" areosols. The 2 pack being a catalyst, has a less solvent content when dry than aerosol thus lowering the risk of solvent reaction.
@vaultfox
@vaultfox Жыл бұрын
count me as one of those people who was terrified of fingerprints and how to seal this stuff hence why I never gave it a go ... but this video just gave me the guts to try this method out on my new Bo-Katan shoulder piece! can't believe I never thought to just ... reapply the powder if the finish gets gunked up and that I can *gasp* wipe finger prints away lol appreciate your candidness about the whole process!
@FranklyBuilt
@FranklyBuilt Жыл бұрын
I do what I can haha 😂
@squirralien1863
@squirralien1863 10 ай бұрын
That doesn't appear to be orange peel, Orange peel is from the spraying process and looks more like as it sounds the peel of an orange, that appears to be crazing or an evaporation issue, hard to tell in the video, it could be from some coats going on before previous coats have dried enough, when paint dries the thinner product in the paint evaporates out of the paint, if you put on a coat or two before drying properly the evaporation causes problems in the layers on top, often like pin holes bubbles or random dimples. Crazing is likely from the paint getting too thick and not dried enough between coats, Crazing looks more like cracks under the top surface sort of like a honeycomb but more random pattern.
@jaredmattson
@jaredmattson 2 ай бұрын
That all in one dupli paint probably needs extra cure time for sure
@nwilkins4758
@nwilkins4758 Ай бұрын
I agree I have that same look when I have conditions that dry the paint TOO fast. It sucks cause I want it to stay fast😂
@squirralien1863
@squirralien1863 10 ай бұрын
love the Graphite technique, very impressive, Thanks for the video, very nice effect.
@Coolfwip
@Coolfwip Жыл бұрын
I have a frostmourne replica sword that ive been dreading the idea of using a metallic paint on for the blade, this made my life so much easier. Just ordered some of this powder lol
@odinactuall
@odinactuall Жыл бұрын
did this same technique on a thor love and thunder helmet and it turned out amazing!
@carlpetitt2241
@carlpetitt2241 Жыл бұрын
Great video! As you finished with the graphite rub and the final silver look was achieved, you mentioned that there was no need for a final top coat /sealer coat. While that's clearly true, I was wondering how the look would change if you gave it a final top coat of high gloss clear. Maybe too glossy for the mandalorian look you're going for? I'm about to 3d print some small items where I want the gloss to be very high, so that the silver looks like chrome if possible. just a thought. Thanks and all the best!
@TLMPictures101
@TLMPictures101 9 ай бұрын
I gotta admit you sir are a natural.
@BLISSZONE
@BLISSZONE Жыл бұрын
As soon as I clicked on the video, I got a 3-D printer ad
@Grillbysans248
@Grillbysans248 Жыл бұрын
LOL! same😂😂
@yobtnirp3D
@yobtnirp3D Жыл бұрын
That’s cookies for ya
@EdPalmatier
@EdPalmatier Жыл бұрын
Good
@mythicul
@mythicul Жыл бұрын
I wonder why, it's not like KZbin knows what type of video this is 🙄
@BLISSZONE
@BLISSZONE Жыл бұрын
@@mythicul dude did I ask 🙄
@AllocDK
@AllocDK Жыл бұрын
Awesome video - I also made my entire Mandalorian cosplay with graphite powder - The finish just look fantastic
@COLLECTORSDRIP
@COLLECTORSDRIP Жыл бұрын
The thing I dislike about the fingerprints is they don't come off. It's a permanently discolored spot and even if you reapply powder it will still be visible. Clear coating helps buts it greatly knocks down the shine.
@aniluvsw16
@aniluvsw16 2 ай бұрын
Thank you soo much. Im doing the Naboo N1 star fighter. I'm soo glad you also covered some basic issues if spray painting like orange pal. Because I've used spray paint before and it used to drive be crazy. Cheers !!
@anchalsurja
@anchalsurja Жыл бұрын
I thought next video will be on Blue Beetle Helmet
@FranklyBuilt
@FranklyBuilt Жыл бұрын
Next Saturday
@masonl87
@masonl87 Жыл бұрын
Next week
@anchalsurja
@anchalsurja Жыл бұрын
@@FranklyBuilt awesome, waiting for it
@kellyjean4981
@kellyjean4981 Жыл бұрын
Incredible job! I made a skulldog mask for my daughter and now making a Sogeking mask for my son. I’m pretty new to 3d printing and your videos are super helpful and encouraging. Thanks for all that you do!
@eaman11
@eaman11 9 ай бұрын
Print the thing, brush some UV resin on it, let it settle and cure in the sun, light wet sanding, done. Wet gloss.
@caustictea1918
@caustictea1918 Жыл бұрын
Looks great! Really like that model too! I want to try this method of visor making on my next helmet. But side note, you actually had mentioned alternating between different paint colors while sanding before some years ago. Your the person I learned it from and it helped alot.
@JohnMunsch
@JohnMunsch Жыл бұрын
Really cool, but wear a mask. You’re spray painting and sanding a lot of plastic. Your lungs are not g going to be in good shape if you do this all the time.
@NateThurlow
@NateThurlow 11 ай бұрын
He's too alpha male for one
@YellowMustard_
@YellowMustard_ 3 ай бұрын
I say it builds character💯💯💯
@twotruckslyrics
@twotruckslyrics 3 ай бұрын
@@YellowMustard_builds up toxins in your lungs 🥶
@brett9382
@brett9382 2 ай бұрын
Masks do very little due to the poor seal if makes with your face (I researched this before the whole covid mask controversy for knife making). If you're doing something you think a mask would be good for, you really should be wearing a respirator. Eyes and lungs are two things I never mess with
@twotruckslyrics
@twotruckslyrics 2 ай бұрын
@@brett9382 ohh i didnt know this,, what do you do if you cant get a respirator?
@anmmcintyr
@anmmcintyr Жыл бұрын
Man, I just printed a Master Sword and was going to start figuring out how to make the blade look like metal and you graced me with your wisdom 😂 thanks man
@JGDeRuvo
@JGDeRuvo Жыл бұрын
Obligatory “this is the way” comment. 😇
@tae546854
@tae546854 8 күн бұрын
Lol. I didn't hit subscribe until he said "Have you guys never touched metal before?" Bro, your channel is getting me excited to get in to 3D printing. Keep up the amazing work!
@FranklyBuilt
@FranklyBuilt 8 күн бұрын
Thank you haha 🤣 material science is wild huh?
@dekopuma
@dekopuma Жыл бұрын
That graphite rub turned out amazing. I'm printing out my first helmet right now, and if it turns out well I might have to try that method.
@iangadget3848
@iangadget3848 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for this video. I printed the helmet on my P1P at 97% and it still fit on my 60cm (24inch) head. I printed it for my daughter's birthday, so it should fit her no problem. I optimised the layout which laid it flatter. 1.3kg of filament. I didn't know what would happen when the filament ran out, but the P1P just stopped, let me load more filament and continued. A stressful weekend print, but it worked! Now for the finish.
@jaredmattson
@jaredmattson 2 ай бұрын
One thing I'd love to learn more is how after you printed the helmet. How you peeled off the layers. The support layers straight off the printer. Great video thank you Helmet looks 💯
@WernerKaffl
@WernerKaffl Жыл бұрын
I love that video!!! Re paint, I ran into the same issues re peeling. Most of the time it's simply the new layer attacking the older layer (solvent dissolves part of the prior layer). That does happen a lot with spraypaint. Since I'm doing a lot of "making", I decided at one point to get a decent compressor and spraygun (both together was some 250 NZ Dollar). And lo and behold, never had this issue again (my thinner of choice being acetone which also reduces curing time by up to 50%). Nice side effect, paint comes considerably cheaper than spraycans in the long run. I also used graphite for my prop swords, prop guns etc. You can get some pretty good finish, close to chrome, depending how good the underlaying paint job is.
@EvilMP5
@EvilMP5 Жыл бұрын
You could recovery the mistake with wet sanding. It always works, I use to work in an exotic car autobody shop, you would not believe how many mistakes happen etc. Unless you have a zero dust paint room you will always get something.
@Chilz72
@Chilz72 Жыл бұрын
You have inspired me to start 3d printing thank you so much!
@winiatacherrington6835
@winiatacherrington6835 Жыл бұрын
i absolutly love your videos, thankyou. Only just brought 3D printer a creality and that has been a journey on its own. Love love your set up and your content. :)
@hanslain9729
@hanslain9729 Жыл бұрын
I like that you shut down any pissing contests that may occur in the comments... just print your thing and move on. No nonsense tutorial and a lot of educational bits. Thank you!
@DanielsWorkshop
@DanielsWorkshop Жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite videos of yours!
@CONFUCIUS-f2x
@CONFUCIUS-f2x 10 ай бұрын
From a 97% model size to a full 100% with all that paint , primers and fillers. The guy is a genius.
@jaypcreations
@jaypcreations Жыл бұрын
This helped so much thank you now I can make visors for days 👏🏾🎉
@Levkin
@Levkin Жыл бұрын
Great build, amazing to see the graphite powder technique out there!
@andrewsheffield4226
@andrewsheffield4226 Жыл бұрын
Very cool video, love the step by step, and even seeing the failure. I like knowing that even the streamers have errors. Thanks
@danielstone7707
@danielstone7707 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I have no idea how many cans of “silver” spray paint I’ve looked at over the last week but nothing matches the mando look now I’ve ordered some graphite rub and I’m good to go. You sir are a hero and should wear a cape 😜🤣🤣
@IceStayne
@IceStayne 2 ай бұрын
Awesome process of getting a nice smooth finish I will be stealing that technique of getting rid of the layer lines, The part where you say your glad that it happen with the orange peeling, although is a good teachable moment I did learn from what you said having it happen myself and not knowing why, but I could tell that was painful to say lol. But I did also learn from that speed bump along the way to perfection awesome finish good job!
@AndyDeMeyer
@AndyDeMeyer Жыл бұрын
Love the no-nonsense approach, subbed!
@The.3P.Studio
@The.3P.Studio 6 ай бұрын
So AWESOME! Hopefully I can use some of these techniques on my WW84 gold armor helmet!
@Christopher19990
@Christopher19990 9 ай бұрын
THIS IS THE WAY! Great video. Thanks!
@simplybabette
@simplybabette Жыл бұрын
WAIT!! SHIBA!!!! I have 2 of them haha love the whole effect of this helmet I am doing helmets now and low and behold out pops a shiba!! love them! thanks for the helpful hints!
@d.c.1706
@d.c.1706 Жыл бұрын
Frank, I just wanna say thanks so much for this video. I used it like a bible to help make an Isaac Clarke Helmet with the graphite finish. I took your advice on how to avoid orange peel and besides one (There always is the one annoying) piece, I had no orange peel. You're the GOAT, without you I would have never known what to do as this was my first helmet.
@TizzyFatalNova
@TizzyFatalNova Жыл бұрын
I have a Halo spartan helmet that is just sitting in my closet in pieces that I tried sanding and didn't know what I was doing because I am a beginner....so back in the closet it went. The guy who printed it, printed it flat😔, so I did ALOT of sanding but it never seemed to do much good. Didn't realize what kind of project I got myself into. After watching this, its going to come back out and I am determined to finish it now! LOL Thank you for this!🙌
@TizzyFatalNova
@TizzyFatalNova Жыл бұрын
Oh and that graphite powder...that is some cool stuff!
@GhostPants8012
@GhostPants8012 9 ай бұрын
Great job explaining everything. You earned a sub! Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
@randomgamer6716
@randomgamer6716 11 ай бұрын
OMG this helmet is amazing I'm so jealous I have to make me one for the next comic con.
@stricklander
@stricklander Жыл бұрын
My p1p shows up Tuesday. My first FDM 3dp! This is the FIRST thing I’m doing (after benchy of course)! Thank you for this video!!!!
@keith5031
@keith5031 Жыл бұрын
Love your content and also the pic with Odin Abbott and the end, so cool.
@rpm7x7
@rpm7x7 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I’ve been looking for the graphite method but it’s so pushy or rather very very recommended to become an expert painter and get the paints. Printing a helmet now!
@awesomecreationschannel
@awesomecreationschannel 5 ай бұрын
I'm supposed to be editing my next video but I can't stop watching yours! 😂 I'm looking forward to catching up with your previous content and learning more 😊👍
@kylejobs-yr1df
@kylejobs-yr1df Жыл бұрын
This video. This is the way. Awesome job love the video. Keep it up.
@AcheronKeres
@AcheronKeres Жыл бұрын
Truly amazing! That is the way!
@alexrobles7744
@alexrobles7744 Жыл бұрын
thanks for the end to end. Very interesting and learned stuff regarding my bambu lab printer. Hints and tricks.. Thanks for always show us how to do it.
@hansencustomcreations5355
@hansencustomcreations5355 Жыл бұрын
Time Stamp 9:43tomato potato love it I watched this with my wife in the back she thought it was funnny . Awesome work thanks for the great videos Frank 👍👍🇨🇦
@PadawanPrinter
@PadawanPrinter 10 ай бұрын
I was never a fan of inspection-level armor because it looks boring. However, that graphite powder has changed my mind. To the Slicer!
@frankiepace2998
@frankiepace2998 Жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff! Thanks for taking the time to do this video. Really appreciate it 👍🏼
@Sasq23
@Sasq23 Жыл бұрын
Dude! Perfect timing. My supervisor wants me to make his son a Mando helmet, and I just bought Graphite powder for coloring the Mando pistol. And here I was worried about affording an airbrush. 😅
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