From a9b9d3e22774e7ea19e8b70d8a1b0b81a0928ad1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "user@node5.net" Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:27:21 +0200 Subject: 212'th Clone trooper helmet - Correct usage of spray filler --- 212'th Clone trooper helmet/index.md | 8 +++++--- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/212'th Clone trooper helmet/index.md b/212'th Clone trooper helmet/index.md index 3f49b08..0747ab4 100644 --- a/212'th Clone trooper helmet/index.md +++ b/212'th Clone trooper helmet/index.md @@ -79,8 +79,10 @@ This was suboptimal, and took a looooong looooong time to sand. ## Base color painting After you're sure you're happy with the sanding, you should add a filler primer to hide the last of the layer lines, -i skipped this step and went overboard with the sanding instead. Spray paint it with the base color, -letting it dry inbetween coats. Don't touch it. +i used this one: +[Spray filler filler from biltema](https://www.biltema.dk/en-dk/leisure/garden/garden-machines/grass-maintenance-machines/spray-filler-400-ml-2000046950) +since i couldn't find an affortable sandable spray filler in denmark. +Spray paint it with the base color, letting it dry inbetween coats. Don't touch it. @@ -151,7 +153,7 @@ Lastly i added some packing foam to the inside adhered with hot glue, as it allo Perhaps a 3D scan of ones head would work well. - The ammount of work saved by printing larger instead of smaller ones, is worth it. - Get a cheap soldering iron for this purpose, with temperature adjustment, the ones without get too hot. -- Sanding sucks, use a better automotive body filler and filler primer, and use a machine. +- Sanding sucks, use a better automotive body filler and filler primer, and use a machine sander. - Use the galactic armory model with a metal grate. - Rework the visor, perhaps methodology, parhaps materials, as it's a bit wobbly. Perhaps a thin corona visor would me more mailable and easy to shape. -- cgit 1.4.1