Battle Damaging My Iron Man Suit!

[@jdakid156]

Thankfully since Frank has posted this video he’s left some amazing tutorials about how to add padding to sensitive parts of your cosplay and tips on how to use a clear form of masking tape to add to places prone to rubbing and scraping. It’s not a final solution to every problem but it helps.

[@masonl87]

Jeez, man. Suit looks great, don't get me wrong, but having to scuff it up, regardless of how freeing it was at the end, must have been like chewing off your own ARM.

[@FranklyBuilt]

You. Have. No. Idea haha

[@Kazbazerwatt]

Although it looks painful, it made the suit look 1000x better

[@doctor6060]

Mate...I've been following your channel for a little while now and am constantly impressed by the commitment and devotion you have to your "hobby". I am from the older generation but I am inspired to build something like this because of these videos you produce. Knowing that I have this type of guidance at my fingertips, I can't wait to see what I can create. Keep up the amazing work (but don't burn yourself out, you are no good to anyone if you do!!"). Cheers from Australia

[@josephosorio5718]

Good choice. How about making a second suit... a showroom version. Like having a weekend car and a work or beater that you don't mind getting banged up.

[@FranklyBuilt]

Yeah but imagine making a whole other suit to never wear? That seems like a big waste to me. I get people have statues but. Idk.

[@josephosorio5718]

@@FranklyBuilt not necessarily never wear. But for those special occasions where s beater won't look right.

[@FlamaAce]

As someone who can't even get a good first layer, I can't imagine myself being brave enough to battle damage an armor

[@Ginger_666]

while I was watching the video I was like NOOOO THE SUIT!!! but at the end it turned out great, good job and thank you for making me finnaly buy a 3d printer you really changed my boring life LOL

[@steinbrosstein209]

Have you ever watched 7 deadly sins anime. Well there is ALOT of cool swords, axes and other weapons to make. Would really like to see it. Wow cool new look

[@geek_industries]

Yeses. Definitely. 👍

[@MasayoshiTakanakafan]

So where did you get those LED eyes? I can’t find any anywhere.

[@FranklyBuilt]

AliExpress

[@MasayoshiTakanakafan]

@@FranklyBuilt Ahhhh thanks

[@Arkmanb]

Wow that’s awesome! You hit the perfect spot between new and worn. To paint the suit before every con would also get expensive. Anyways great video like always. The thumbs nails are also great. I can also tell that the thumb nails have gotten better since u been in America. Have a great day 😃

[@chaoticreverie4839]

The battle damage looks awesome, adds detail and definition to the whole thing

[@dingobadman6149]

My suggestion is splurge on the 2k clear and do a few coats to build up the mils for protection

[@FranklyBuilt]

It’ll still scratch over time lol the scratches are just now more expensive to fix haha

[@dingobadman6149]

@@FranklyBuilt damn, it really puts that much wear on the suit?!

[@QuantumPropsWorkshop]

If someone came up to me and complained about the damage I would simply say "look mate look who's wearing an iron man suit and who's not"

[@ethancarr8942]

"Getting damaged was so unbelievably freeing" -frank 2022

[@wonderscraft]

can I print only the helmet in 220* 220*250 size printer ? please reply

[@lollipop870]

Di the batman mask and costume😍

[@SimonPlatten]

Print additional parts and battle damage those new parts, leave the originals untouched.

[@FranklyBuilt]

I mean. Lol I already did it sooo

[@SimonPlatten]

@@FranklyBuilt you can have the best of both worlds

[@FranklyBuilt]

I would need to print an entire new suit now lol doesn’t seem worth it. Might as well make a statue at that point

[@robs1509]

would a thin clear resin work ? paint it on thinly then either matte or gloss that for final finish ? resin is surely tough enough right ?

[@FranklyBuilt]

I mean maybe. But then you just put solid resin over your entire suit. Fixing paint chips or nicks after that would be next to impossible without some heavy duty sanding haha

[@robs1509]

@@FranklyBuilt I guess it would need testing on a smaller part first and see if the time gained before needing repair outweighed the problems in fixing ?

[@obsessedgamer3348]

Suit looks great man! Keep up this inspiring work!

[@asherbillauer27]

Loved the post credits scene!! Is there going to be a video about it?

[@FranklyBuilt]

Yep!

[@eniscesur3819]

How do you get the helmets and which program do you use to make them. Like blender or something else?

[@FranklyBuilt]

Get the files from online.

[@BubbaGreen2]

Loved the post credit scene :0

[@tobiasrex77]

Great video pal. I've always felt a weathered costume looks alot better than a brand new looking costume. like you said, it grounds the outfit in reality. 🖖

[@BombAstro]

This still looks absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@PhillipAeschliman]

Love the videos and all the information. Question though. Do you have a vid or tips on mask, armor, etc on layer height, number of walls, infill, etc? You inspire me to start my prop journey.

[@iamt00t]

amazing work as always!

[@wonderscraft]

how much does only helmet cost? please reply

[@roccokaulima1494]

What is the best 3d printer in your opinion. I am looking to get my own one soon.

[@seriousgamer3002]

It is so hard to tell that this thing is 3d printed and made by hand, keep up the great work!

[@heathmorris6100]

Currently in the process of making a full set of armor from halo reach and I'm starting to think my best bet for weathering/damage is wearing it while someone throws small rocks, pushes me over, and shoots me with a bb gun or something and just matching the damage with paint

[@Blizzard13yt]

Amazing video and amazing suit. Can you make a video with the nova mask you showed us at the hellbat mask video??

[@anticommunist840]

When are you adding small trinkets. Shoulder mounted rockets etc? It would just put this suit on a next level. Really great work.

[@captaincorsair4176]

Love to see more work on the mark 39

[@Theonly_d1cey]

What 3d printer does he use for his marvel props

[@toastlol_1149]

ok so I know this is asking for alot but how willing are you after the mark 40 and starboost are finished to maybe just maybe go back to the roots and start a new project printing the mark III

[@TheBigeapoppa]

You are a brave dude.

[@snoddy6653]

Still looks 👌🏼.

[@ssjronin3972]

Scratches buff out. The automotive clear coat is a thick layer of protection the is really impressive when it comes to unintentional bumping. Don't knock it till you've tried it.

[@FranklyBuilt]

I have tried it, multiple times on various projects. Yes it DOES hold up much much better but it doesn’t make it indestructible; that’s the point. Eventually you’ll STILL need to touch it up. There’s no way around that. So you need to factor in the cost of that paint and re-doing it vs a cheaper paint and how frequently you’ll need to fix it. All that or: roll with the damage. No paint in perfect or un-scratch able. It just isn’t. There’s way to help protect it but unless you clear wrap your entire suit; it’s going to happen.

[@creativecorner2071]

Wow! Dude you’ve got some serious skills. That armor looks amazing

[@egsniperproshorts3415]

Cool video I’m thinking about getting a 3d printer and might print a Batman vs Superman Batman battle suit and was wondering would the creality ended 3 be a good printer?

[@bigbobbie4428]

You should try make the hulk buster or mark 38 suit after you finish starboost

[@Rybx62]

The suit looks amazing, I've just recently been seeing your shorts and I love your 3d prints! I have a question tho, *how to make skylanders :>*

[@eniscesur3819]

Which fillement is the best to use when printing iron man stuff?

[@mikelandriault1731]

Have you tried pledge Revive Floor gloss ? I have been using it on my builds for the last 4 months It works great and can take a beating .

[@darranstocks4385]

love the suit frank i fibreglass the insides of my 3d prints less chance of breakages :)

[@michaelhanna3285]

This video left battle damage on my soul. It looks great, but watching the process gave me so much anxiety and pain.

[@DanCounihan]

Any tips for fixing small blemishes?

[@littledude3224]

I got to admit the battle damage looks sick and it looks actuate

[@shemoysalmon4662]

Frank you should try using plastidip spray paint on your prints its alot better...imo

[@FranklyBuilt]

Plasti dip would be such a downgrade compared to the paints and colors I’ve been able to achieve. I used to plasti dip entire cars and what not, it’s good for foam and stuff but has no real practicality in achieving high gloss deep metallic finishes. Maybe using the clear gloss dip might work to help protect some paint but even then, I’d still be constantly re-applying it

[@shemoysalmon4662]

@@FranklyBuilt will you be making a metal version of your mark 85

[@nicolasmaestro4971]

What color paint do you use to paint your suit?

[@Jug1212Original]

How do you make the mannequin for the armor to stand on?

[@Ryzahthewize2357]

to me the suit looks more cinematic due to those scratches and light weathering and damage

[@Tyler-jg6lc]

You inspired me to starting my own 3f printed iron man suit. I have been looking everywhere for a free file for the nano gauntlet. Do u know where I can find a free stl file for it?

[@yunglotus1706]

hey man was wondering what you used for the stones on the gauntlet?

[@gingerdog8203]

Do you do freelance stuff?

[@FranklyBuilt]

Right now no sorry

[@Chriss_Workshop]

Still not a fan of battle damage. But it does look great 😎👍. Your thumbnail kicks ass too

[@nabeelmusthafa564]

Are you selling any of your builds

[@Clay20208TV]

If you want to make cp mask print in place is the a space from 300×300×300 enough or do you need a larger one or is ot totally better to buy a resin printer for the cp masks? Maybe some ones can help plls write down below :) Frankly😃

[@MarioSerban142]

Hey man I know this isn’t related to the video but would you happen to know any good mr knight 3d helmet models. I’m trying to find one and I can’t

[@flyn9851]

what was that graphite looking thing you were applying on the suit before scratching it

[@FranklyBuilt]

Graphite powder

[@Slasher-rg9tb]

Hey man when is your next livestream

[@jtyoung706]

I'm working on a mark 85 helmet right now and I've been obsessing over the tiny details trying to make it perfect. This video made me realize that it can only be perfect once and then as soon as you start using it shit will happen.

[@ShinyMasterMatt]

Hi I am new to 3d printing. But I can't find out why I am getting a power outage 10 to 15 seconds in to the Print. I have noticed that ever the bed or hot end ant heating up? Could it be the gcode? If you can help it would mean a lot. Plus your a brave man to battle damage that suit.

[@ducksfan3525]

I haven't used it yet, but the other day when I was at the store I saw an epoxy resin spray can. Maybe a few coats of that would protect the paint job? not sure but it might work?

[@julienmonette3553]

I would like to know, what 3D printer is the best to start with???

[@raimiallpowerful2020]

honestly. the little marks just put your suit over the top. it makes it look like metal. hot toys used to not do any exra paint and it looks like plastic. metallic paint won't make plastic look metal it looks like plastic with metallic paint. it gives the suit depth and honestly, it would take guts to "ruin" the paint job but in the cosplay community most make things look as literally disgusting and worn as possible. cosplay chris makes everything look rusty and dirty like it's been in the desert lol. but yeah little nicks or with an airbrush like a pitting affect, or somehow getting that brushed look metal has makes any prop better

[@anj_10]

And btw i love youre vids

[@iliangoofy4487]

Do a mark 42 from iron man 3

[@waynerenninger6110]

hi Frank how much do you think you spent on 3d printing

[@FranklyBuilt]

A lot lol

[@garrusprime9526]

Do you design the parts you make or find templates online? Been thinking of getting a 3D printer and making a mando costume for me and clone for my buddy

[@lorenzodepaoli3642]

ayo frank I have a really important question: what 3dprinter did you use for your gigantic swords? I've been trying 3d modeling to make stuff when I get a 3dprinter and the only things I could come up with were swords so I'd like a printer that suits my ideas, thanks

[@rileylovescats23]

no 3d printer could ever print one of those giant swords, what he does is he cuts uo the sword models into smaller peices and once he has all the peices he welds them together.

[@OkOk-ll8yo]

I have one question. What computer program are you using for 3D models?

[@darren990]

it looks more real now..more movie prop

[@BombAstro]

ngl, the thumbnail actually scared me 😂

[@ga1vo]

how do you actually print the big things like the iron man suit do you do them in different pieces just wanted to know

[@SunelSamurai]

he has EVERY SINGLE step in his videos. go check them out.

[@ga1vo]

@@SunelSamurai thank you so much

[@ga1vo]

@@SunelSamuraiI'm gonna sub to you bro

[@SunelSamurai]

@@ga1vo uhhh… ur welcome. And thank you…???!!!

[@hmmmm_fendo450]

Those helpmates are truly awesome have you every thought of selling them?

[@JesuFer]

Looks great! Either way, and the battle damage just makes it all the more realistic, detailed. My idea behind using filaments to the same color id be painting in is the wear areas, yea the primer will show before the filament but if left along it will go through the primer too and then show the filament color and if its the same color or like the paint your fine lol... Tho i doubt there is gold or red primers ive only seen white,black and the flat red filler type but this idea would work great with starboost if printed in white and using white primer or black and black primer.. ;) your too far along for that tho Frank you've finished starboost.

[@Lifeslemons]

This video looked ,felt ,and sounded really painful.

[@codzombiesclips5005]

PLEASE Make the summoning key from call of duty black ops 3 shadows of evil!

[@michaelconnolly516]

Awesome

[@domcharland]

Cot Damm this is both painful and amazing.

[@ga1vo]

thinking of buying a 3d printer to print cool things like you how much was your 3d printer

[@fernand002145]

You should make a buzz lightyear suit with iron man colors that would be cool!

[@chrislmink]

Awesome video as always

[@RexnCodyproctions18]

Nail of thumb

[@epik822]

man this guy still making suits jesus.

[@doomgod314]

STL files?

[@Skull674]

Bro nooo why I wood not do that I hope you can fix it man😢😢😢

[@rwnet2615]

I’m currently making a mando helm

[@zacwarford7910]

I was stressed out watching this entire video 😅

[@allenjenkins4394]

Suggestion :. Make a doom slayer cosplay

[@suhanthemaker]

It hurt doing that didn't it?

[@FranklyBuilt]

Yes lol

[@suhanthemaker]

@@FranklyBuilt knew it lol✌, btw I just started with my suit. Any suggestions?

[@krishnamurthybv1920]

I need mark 85 helmet template

[@scott.adrian]

Why don't you make a second chest plate and faceplate so you can add some serious damage and swap it out when you want something less damaged.

[@BD_marrr]

Hey frank

[@nicholasthegamer31]

Hey dude just wondering if u could make me sasukes sword from Naruto and also how much would it cost

[@coreyhankins7683]

What’s up frank

[@yourman7876]

@nml2224：I’m making a mask that has cloth behind the eyes in the show, does anyone have any suggestions on how I can see through that?

[@hydrotiger2643]

Make an iron spider suit

[@copperninja5248]

HEY MAZN PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME I GOT AN ENDER 3 AND WHEN I HGOME IT THE GEARS AND EVRYTHING MOVES BUT THE GUN and bed dont please help me i have bought 2 nowe that have had the same problem polease i bag you

[@BanishedBuilds]

If you want a two in one weathering LED lit effect check this out. I found out if you use a thin coat of metallic paint for the base coat, its still translucent and can let light shine through it kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHm4Z6Wtd9OYpMk