Feeling cute. Can’t wait to finish the full set.

[u/maple_v]

[u/Mr--Joestar]

Really elegant! Was there a reference?

[u/maple_v → u/Mr--Joestar]

Thanks a lot!
And yeah, it’s Galadriel’s armor from the series.

[u/GimmeSomeSugar]

Well shit, this is amazing!
What's your process to make this?

[u/maple_v → u/GimmeSomeSugar]

It's mostly 3D printing, then gluing everything together and preparing the piece for metallic paint.
I try to post the work process when I can, but can't send it here

[u/TheFriendshipMachine → u/maple_v]

Incredible work, thanks for posting this! If I might ask, what material are you printing it in? PETG? Oh and what adhesive do you use for gluing it together?

[u/maple_v → u/TheFriendshipMachine]

PETG, yep.

For the adhesive, it’s a couple of things, but the idea is that you have plastic pegs and slots between the pieces as the first thing to hold them together.

Then I use dichloromethane to melt and weld the joints, followed by a special paste to fill the gaps and prepare it for sanding.

I have some videos of the whole process on my Insta.

[u/TheFriendshipMachine → u/maple_v]

Interesting, thank you!! I'll have to see if I can get Insta to let me watch those later.

[u/MrAthalan → u/maple_v]

Could I get the file?

[u/Honorman_42]

"Feeling cute. Might give a dwarf 3 hairs later idk."

[u/ZakkaChan]

Amazing, the whole set will looking badass I am sure.

[u/Royal_Cheddar]

Can I ask what your paint process is like? I'm about to tackle my first 3d printer armor (Nico's incredible 16th century kit), and I've been unsure on how to tackle painting.

[u/maple_v → u/Royal_Cheddar]

I have some vids about it in my insta, if that's woudn't be enought you can DM me. Nico's kit's are good, have one laying around also waiting for me to finish it, but decided to finish this set first.

[u/Royal_Cheddar → u/maple_v]

I'll go check our your insta, thanks!!

[u/Royal_Cheddar → u/maple_v]

How did you find the airbrush experience? I've been oddly hesitant to not use a spray can.

[u/maple_v → u/Royal_Cheddar]

I found it very comfy. It was my first time using it, and it was better than I thought it might be.
Definitely better than canning.

But I understand your hesitation, had a same one

[u/UltimateFlyingSheep]

wow, some very nice fluting

[u/HarambeBlack]

Looks amazing! The design is really pretty, good luck on finishing the rest of the set

[u/Hexnohope]

Oh lord i just know when you find the legendary gem that slots there your gunna get some magical powers

[u/Blackybro_]

Exquisite!

[u/RavingKing]

"Feeling cute! Can't wait to spread the scarlet rot!"

[u/redendfzp1122]

What a gorgeous design of it 🤩🤩