Must Have Tools & Tips for Life Size 3D Printed Prop Making

An in-depth look at all of my favourite tools for building life size props.
Tools Mentioned*
Printers -
Creality CR-10s
Creality Ender 3 Pro amzn.to/3Npvsaf
Creality Ender 3 V2 amzn.to/3HnLrSB
Filament -
Duramic PETG amzn.to/3LfUS7E
Duramic PLA Plus amzn.to/41KD8rT
ESun PLA+ amzn.to/3ADgg1S
AMZ3D PLA
AMZ3D PLA+
Resin Printers -
Elegoo Mars 2 Pro
Elegoo Mars 3 Pro amzn.to/3HlCngO
Anycubic Mono X amzn.to/3HmThMc
Anycubic M3 Max amzn.to/3Nj5tkT
Elegoo ABS-Like Resin amzn.to/40NRpCM
Support Removal -
Needle Nose Pliers amzn.to/40JxEfL
Small Pliers amzn.to/424O2J0
Deburring tool amzn.to/3naYqQr
Side cutters
Metal scraper
Heat gun pen amzn.to/3AAyGQE
Sanding/Smoothing Tools -
Tool Grab Bag amzn.to/3LF32rm
Electric Foot sander amzn.to/3JJxTAR
Hot Knife amzn.to/41LgXlC
Sandpaper in various grits
Files amzn.to/44agUBm
Detail Sander amzn.to/44fdX2z
Sanding twigs amzn.to/3VcC7GJ
Filler primer
Bondo spot putty amzn.to/44fANHo
Elmers colour change wood filler amzn.to/40OYROi
Blank CR80 Cards amzn.to/3LDcBHq
Metal containers amzn.to/3oUqMPm
Fumed Silica amzn.to/3LAOjOm
UV Light amzn.to/44aqFiZ
Foam Micro Brushes amzn.to/3Hl8sFD
Miscellaneous Tools -
Respirator Mask amzn.to/3HmGEk4
Apron amzn.to/3oPfwUG
Compression Sleeves amzn.to/44p5GJx
Heat Resistant gloves amzn.to/424L07x
Electric Duster amzn.to/4bX89yb
Squeeze Wash Bottles amzn.to/41OmR5g
Needle nose bottles amzn.to/3NijShf
Pipettes amzn.to/3VcshVn
123 blocks amzn.to/3VuWfnP
Adhesive -
Gel Super Glue amzn.to/429k2eK
Gorilla Glue Super Glue amzn.to/3oOcvDY
E6000 amzn.to/41MG3jY
JB Weld amzn.to/41JRHMo
Painting -
Spray primer in black/white amzn.to/3AC8epP
DIY Helmet stand video • How to Make the PERFEC...
Turntable amzn.to/3HkPO0o
Iwata Eclipse Airbrush amzn.to/40P1uzE
Timbertech airbrush amzn.to/4fa3UBd
Iwata Studio Series Smart Jet air compressor amzn.to/3HrbjwH
Masking Tape for Curves amzn.to/3HmpcMG
Masking fluid
Masking film
CraftSmart Acrylic Craft paint
Vallejo Air Paint
MEEDEN Airbrush Paint amzn.to/3oTeR4v
Tamiya Acrylic Paint
Army Painter Acrylic Paint
Vallejo metal colour
Alclad II Chrome
Molotow Liquid Chrome amzn.to/3HmkHlp
Duralumen Tuff etsy.me/41KJ58d
DIY black wash
*Some links listed above are affiliate links (I make a % which goes towards helping create content for this channel at no extra cost to you)
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[@MMsPropShop]

I hope this helps out anyone that's been curious as to what tools and supplies I use for my prop projects. Thanks for watching!

[@radish6691]

I’ll never have your skills but at least I’ll be able to stumble along with a decent kit now! 😆

[@stevenjones2371]

dont know if you remember me but came across this and ty for sharing this hook up well totally help with finishing my R2 build

[@MoMarinePrepper]

Awesome run-down of all the items and especially the “non-traditional” type. Thank you for another great video *time now to pick up one of those foot sanders ;)

[@tankgrrl]

+1 on the Elegoo ABS-like. I've tried so many resins and I keep coming back to this as my go-to. PS - Love your channel and really hope you blow up! You deserve way more views.

[@davidgillard4995]

Thank you for some very valuable information. This is something I really want to get into.

[@jack0cat]

Awesome video. And just to reiterate the recommendation of the Foot callus remover tool for the people reading the comments. For me it has been a total game changer for sanding PLA it is absolutely the best investment I’ve made hands down. You need this in your arsenal of sanding equipment.

[@MMsPropShop]

It’s been working awesome for me on PETG as well. Even easier to eliminate layer lines.

[@mlubecke]

This was awesome ❤❤❤❤. Thank you so much for sharing your tools and paints. Great video. My Amazon order is ready to go…. ❤❤❤

[@jaystuffcollectibles]

Great tips, thanks for sharing them ! I tried the foot sander you recommended in another video, and it is such a great tool :)

[@Snorkelpirate]

Holy Sh@t!!!!!! Idk if I'm just lame or what, but this video was a gold mine!!!!! There are sooo many awesome tips and tricks and tools. Like damn it's 3am and I wanna build stuff!!!! My wallet is going to hurt from all the little things I wanna buy now 😂😂

[@TheBullBelgium]

Funny to see your e6000 and superglue trick :D The other day i found out while glueing with both superglue and the e6000 that it would almost instantly bond ,faster as the baking soda and superglue trick :D i have arthrosis in my hands so i can't push parts together for more then 10 seconds or so.. I dotted the superglue on the edges and center of the pieces and then went over the edges with e6000 and after 2-5 seconds it got so sticky that it didn't need any more force :D happy days

[@MMsPropShop]

There’s also instant bond super glue that comes with an activator spray that I’ve been using a lot lately. Literally sets in 3-5 seconds.

[@TheBullBelgium]

@@MMsPropShop yeah i know but it's not widely avaible in my area and stores that sell it are asking crazy prices for that small bottle 😂

[@robertlafferry3455]

Is the Canadian to American dollar conversion a metric calculation? Or is it the same as republic to imperial credit conversion?

[@NakedSageAstrology]

I love your channel. Thank you for sharing so much.

[@robertlafferry3455]

You have nice eyebrows

[@ClarkTaylorM]

This video is fantastic thank you very much!

[@FTWxBxANDxJ]

I just want to be your friend 😂 right now I’ve only got a Bambu x1c and a qidi tech x-max 3 and I wanna print everything. Let me be your apprentice 😂

[@MATHKICK]

I misunderstood the assignment. I thought you meant a callus remover with a foot activated pedal for varying degrees of speed... Not it just being a foot sander. That one's on me, but I can't wait to try it out 😩😩😩

[@TheGreatBizarro]

Running 3 Anycubic resin printers and use nothing but the Siraya Fast grey resin. Add some Tenacious (experiment with percentages) if you need it to resist breakage

[@stevensimmons1515]

I would love to see a breakdown of the printer mods you have done. I also have a cr10 and have been looking for some direction in improving my prints with it.

[@brokentuskgarage]

I already use a lot of the same tools but will be checking out a few you use that I have not tried before! Thanks for sharing.

[@reaperstudioslondon]

I am curious, what's your favourite printer now? 🤔

[@xXGeko1Xx]

Sunlu has some pretty good PLA+

[@figuresix]

I tried heat gun thing for resin, didn't work as well as just letting resin prints soak in IPA for a few hours before curing them with UV.

[@MMsPropShop]

There are some resins that actually advise against leaving the pieces in IPA for more than a few minutes. Glad it’s working for you, but just make sure that you’re not accidentally damaging/weakening your prints.

[@ClareFPV]

How come you only have 32k subscribers? Invaluable information and so much details and effort put into all your videos. Thanks for showing us the process of crafting these amazing pieces using awesome tools.

[@Zarksch]

Thanks for this very informative video ! From start to go. Especially proper information on safety, having a proper mask I barely see mentioned besides maybe in a side node. Something I noticed in a few of your videos though, chapters would go a long way. Especially with a video as long as this I'll find my way going back to it for the different sections when I get there, so chapters would ease that.

[@beccacrawford8907]

Hello! I know this is an older video so I hope you see this, but I’d really love to know more about your printer mods, if you’re up for sharing some info

[@MMsPropShop]

Most of them were more quality of life things; new fans to make the printers silent, BLTouch to make bed levelling easier, etc. Depending on the printer I’ve also swapped the build plates to magnetic PEI sheets and changed the extruder fan cover for better parts cooling. Is there something particular you’re wanting to know?

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

I am considering a Bambu lab p1p as my first ever 3D printer. Have you ever used one?

[@MMsPropShop]

I have not personally used one but I’ve heard great things from friends. Would be a great choice as a first printer.

[@rickerickson7072]

This is SO HELPFUL!!! Thank you SO much for taking your time to make this video!! Its priceless! So many items I would have never thought so helpful!! You are really amazing!! Keep up the awesome work that you do, and these handy videos you create! As the gentleman says belows, my wallet is going to hurt.

[@andypodmore6721]

Thank you for your very thorough tools and tips and for the links. I don't do prop making (YET), but I do 3d printing in both FDM and resin and this guide is just awesome. I love your channel and your work.

[@woodgrainkerala]

👏👏👏

[@jaredjohnson4484]

Hey, you have mentioned multiple times the wood filler that dries to a "plastic type consistency" I think it was pink or some such thing. However, the one you linked in this video doesn't seem to have the same consistency. Can you advise the part number of the type you typically utilize?

[@Maleboligia]

Amazing list of tools, thank you very very much. I have been printing and painting for close to 10 years, nothing near the quality you create. But a lot of great suggestions to make life easier, thank you very much.

[@fredseveruspotter5590]

Would definitely be interested in a video on CR-10S upgrades, don't know where to start on mine

[@spacekb17]

Just ordered the foot sander for my R2 build. Been dreading the prep/sanding so hopefully this helps!

[@CaitieLaine]

I understood almost none of this, as I’m not very tech savvy. But I find 3D printers fascinating and never tire of watching videos about them. 😅

[@GaryDeWitt-t6p]

For some less expensive sanding sticks, those blank credit cards covered with double sided tape of choice, either thin or foam, and then sandpaper. Cut into whatever shape works. I like to have different grits on each side.

[@radish6691]

CA glue accelerant is super handy. I’ve heard baking soda will also work but have not tried it.

[@mr.tsdroidfactory6717]

Great video once again. I really appreciate your inventory of tools etc along with the appropriate links. Hugely helpful!

[@xrok1]

What I want to know is what modeling software you use!?

[@MMsPropShop]

Typically Fusion360 unless it’s something simple I need to edit on a model, then I’ll use Meshmixer.

[@jonathandelgado8671]

Anónimo

[@mattharrell5429]

The electric foot sander game changer. Thank you!!!!

[@BradfordBenn]

I keep coming back as I am trying more prints of props. I have added a life size K-2SO to my list of things to print. Wish me luck.

[@MMsPropShop]

I’m also about to embark on a K2 build. You’ll be in good hands with the Droid Division files. Highly recommend joining the Facebook group if you haven’t already. It’s a great resource if you run into any problems or have any questions about the project. Best of luck on your projects!

[@xxxxzorroxxxx]

That was a good idea with the compression sleeves

[@Shakes_The_Clone]

❤

[@Rhoadspc]

Great video thank you 🙏

[@raymondyu18ify]

Great video. Thanks!

[@erikbradshaw225]

Great video and great tips thanks.