Mandalorian Armor => Armor Concepts => Topic started by: Harcdz on Mar 05, 2023, 08:28 PM
Title: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 05, 2023, 08:28 PM
Hi guys!
I am up dating my first post so everyonr for a post-imperial mandalorian suit. I am planning to post all my 3D design/render here first, so it can be check and perhaps get all the comments and critics . Hopefully so it will be easier to be approved when I print all the parts. (I will make the character in 3D first to get a better look of the full suit and I will render it in T pose and posing so it can be easier to look on the design)
full kit (the one I am printing) (https://i.imgur.com/3llheMz.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/ifvdJIb.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/ViXB5bm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ViXB5bm.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/MvIJzc3.jpg)
oh and here is my armor construction thread! https://mandalorianmercs.org/forum/index.php?topic=236868.0
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Mar 05, 2023, 09:05 PM
Wow. Great modeling/rendering skills, vod! :jango: :like:
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 08, 2023, 02:28 AM
Wow. Great modeling/rendering skills, vod! :jango: :like:
thx! gonna post the torso armor soon :D
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Mar 08, 2023, 12:50 PM
Do you 3D print this stuff, or do you just do 3D renders? I've been talking with a vod who wants to do a Crusader kit, and while he has pictures of what looks like a 3D animated character, it doesn't seem like there are any versions of Crusader armor out there that match what he's looking for. It seems like a Crusader-Legacy Heavy-Class Custom kit.
Here is the source of his reference images: https://swtorista.com/armor/mandalorian-stormbringer I'm not even sure if they are approvable.
Your kit looks pretty cool. I think that is a Din Djarin V1 chestplate, so unless you are customizing it, here is a rough model of it that you might be able to work with: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3904024 and the iron heart: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3903783
Good luck, and cool kit!
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 09, 2023, 11:53 AM
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Do you 3D print this stuff, or do you just do 3D renders?
I do open commission for 3D modelling but not 3D printing (yet)
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I think that is a Din Djarin V1 chestplate
oh the armor is only a concept but thx! I currently making the armor base on Paz vizsla armor from season 1, but if you got Din Djarin v2 gauntlet, I love to get my hands on it and mix it with the armor.
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit
Post by: Jayalriik on Mar 09, 2023, 12:04 PM
I am in love with the horn style on the front! how did you go about that?
Might end up revisiting my helmet design to see about doing a horn design myself.
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Mar 09, 2023, 01:08 PM
I don't know about the original gauntlets (the reddish brown ones), but there are these: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4032239
I plan to use this guy's files: https://www.thingiverse.com/forge_master/designs
And some custom & canon costume gauntlets: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4223707 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2617998 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3111696 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4053080 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3986912 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4912968 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4151809 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4144581 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4903763 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5518051 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1752380 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:272795
i.e., every model I could find on Thingiverse with "mando", "mandalorian", "gauntlet", or "vambrace" in the tags. :)
Have fun!
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 10, 2023, 01:08 AM
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I am in love with the horn style on the front! how did you go about that?
Thx! I'm just thinking of a cool kindna tanker mandalorian that looks more like the armorer and i felt a horn in front is cool and have this rhino feel to it. Plus Mandalorian super commando have horns as well on their helmet so i am hoping it still kindna related to lore :)
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And some custom & canon costume gauntlets:
this is perfect! thx!
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Mar 10, 2023, 01:17 AM
No offense to Super Commandos, but your bucket is pretty darn cool, vod!
Do you hope to paint it some sort of metallic-ish red-orange like the render? You may need to try spray-chroming it or smoothing it to a gloss with resin and applying a metallic undercoat before a thin topcoat of the right paint...
Anyways, looks cool! :jango: :like: :8):
Edit: one thing to note: make sure the inner dimension between the cheeks actually fits around your face before you print it or anything; they look rather deep!
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 10, 2023, 04:39 AM
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No offense to Super Commandos, but your bucket is pretty darn cool, vod!
thx! i'm really happy you guys think the bucket is cool too! :)
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Do you hope to paint it some sort of metallic-ish red-orange like the render? You may need to try spray-chroming it or smoothing it to a gloss with resin and applying a metallic undercoat before a thin topcoat of the right paint...
yes, I do, thx, that is a great idea! I also thinking to send it to a chrome shop and ask them to vacuum coat it in the color, so it will be super reflective like din djarin helmet.
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make sure the inner dimension between the cheeks actually fits around your face before you print it or anything; they look rather deep!
oh right, did not think of that, thx! I might scan my head with some 3D phone app to make sure it roughly fits :)
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Mar 10, 2023, 11:33 AM
Or 3D print one of these "head calipers" and check your measurements like I plan to do:
Basically, pick whatever fits on whatever 3d printer you can get your hands on, print it out, assemble it, use it to measure a distance on your head, then use a tape measure or ruler to measure between the tips of the caliper. Then check this distance in the 3D world and adjust as need be. I believe that the cheekbones & ears are going to be the tightest spot for a mandalorian helmet when you put it on, so as long as you can fit through here, and the dome fits your noggin, you should be good to go.
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 10, 2023, 10:55 PM
Or 3D print one of these "head calipers" and check your measurements like I plan to do
Oh yeah i got one of these already but 3D scan will be more accurate and I kindna want to try it :D
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 11, 2023, 09:30 AM
Hi guys!
Today I wanted to share body/torso armor of my mandalorian that I been thinking to call The Berserker ( I wanted to use double heavy blade, the blade I wanted to use is the one that is own by one of the knight of ren) and thinking his lore that he is on the same house with the armorer :D
The body armor is base on Paz Vizsla armor and I have done the torso, shoulder and back armor but i add some stuff to it. I am sharing 3 set of picts, the first will be the full armor with helmet, fur coat and cape (will be something i wanted the finish look for the upper body), the second is just the armor, and third is every single armor picts so it can be reviewed as well.
The full armor look (please dont mind the shirt and fur yet, i know its not the best model and render (not pretty good modeling fur and cloth yet), i am fixing it in the full body render)
this one is just a profile pict that i render :D (https://www.linkpicture.com/q/6_409.jpg)
Only the armor (left and right is the same so i only render 1 side) (https://www.linkpicture.com/q/7_326.jpg) (https://www.linkpicture.com/q/8_105.jpg) (https://www.linkpicture.com/q/9_230.jpg)
per-armor chest (https://www.linkpicture.com/q/mando-half-body.50.jpg) shoulder strap (https://www.linkpicture.com/q/mando-half-body.51.jpg) shoulder (https://www.linkpicture.com/q/mando-half-body.52.jpg) back (https://www.linkpicture.com/q/mando-half-body.53.jpg)
I hope it can get approve for a post-imperial suit :) please do comment if there is anything needed to be change for approval :D! :vizsla: :maul: :porg2: :porg2: :cookie: :mcq1:
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit (with upper body add minus the gauntlet armor)
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Mar 11, 2023, 12:52 PM
Wow! Awesome! I will say that, at least in the pictures, the shoulder plates look a little wide front to back, but I'm sure you'll adjust that to your body dimensions before you print it! :like: :jango: :porg2:
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit (with upper body add minus the gauntlet armor)
Post by: Fenn Ryse on Mar 11, 2023, 12:57 PM
I feel like the chest armor is a bit drab compared to the helmet. The metallic shoulder plates are a nice touch, though. I would add that color to the center of the iron heart, and perhaps a couple edges or seams.
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit (with upper body add minus the gauntlet armor)
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Mar 11, 2023, 02:00 PM
How about a grey face plate on the helmet, and then more of the orange accents on the sides and iron heart of the chest, plus the trauma plate border of the shoulders?
Or you could do the inverse (grey trauma plate, colored main plate).
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit (with upper body add minus the gauntlet armor)
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 13, 2023, 02:25 PM
Hi guys! :mtu: :boba: :sabine: :vizsla: :maul: :cookie: :mcq1: :mcq2:
Thanks for the Input, I have taken all of your idea and mix it with mine! Finally I finish the upper body :) I hope, I can get InTouch with the approval team soon to get their input as well. I add the gauntlets ( I mod from thinkiverse). I added belt, gloves and a few weapons, as "the berserker", I am giving him a ton of weapon and a lot of it will be melee like vibroknife, to make him like this melee mandalorian. (I take away the cape, it's to much happening in the design with it)
I am open to comment and critics ,specially if it help to get easier approval, THX!
here is the render (https://www.linkpicture.com/q/1_2227.jpg) (https://www.linkpicture.com/q/2_1022.jpg) (https://www.linkpicture.com/q/3_949.jpg) (https://www.linkpicture.com/q/4_769.jpg) (https://www.linkpicture.com/q/5_620.jpg)
and just a profile pict for me for this forum :D (https://www.linkpicture.com/q/6_423.jpg)
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D first (full upper body done! looking for input! )
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Mar 13, 2023, 04:06 PM
This is amazing!
A little creepy, but amazing!
It's fascinating to watch disembodied parts of an awesome custom Mandalorian assemble themselves hovering in midair...
:jango: :like: :porg2: :like:
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D first (full upper body done! looking for input! )
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 13, 2023, 09:47 PM
It's fascinating to watch disembodied parts of an awesome custom Mandalorian assemble themselves hovering in midair...
:jango: :like: :porg2: :like:
Thx! hopefully I can make the lower half soon haha so he would not float for long:)
I am looking for Paz Vizsla lower half armor and would like to mod it from it :) if you or any body in the forum have a link to the 3D model, i'm very greatfull!
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D first (full upper body done! looking for input! )
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 14, 2023, 09:25 AM
Hi, I have rework the gauntlet! and below is the pict :D
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D first (full upper body done! looking for input! )
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Mar 14, 2023, 12:03 PM
Could you zoom in on the gauntlets in the render? I was scrolling up and down to compare it to the previous version, and I'm having a little difficulty spotting a difference from this "distance" away from the model...
Would you point it out for me? Thanks!
I really like the belt buckle and knife holsters, by the way... even if I can't have armor plates on my sides in a Post-Imp concept, that looks like a great idea!
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D first (full upper body done! looking for input! )
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 14, 2023, 01:39 PM
its at the back around the elbow :) here is the close up of it! btw for post-imp we can't have side armor? although mine is more of a knife holster than armor haha
(https://i.imgur.com/BsPbKhZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pGlgZMS.jpg)
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D first (full upper body done! looking for input! )
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Mar 14, 2023, 03:01 PM
That's sort of what I was saying. I don't think there is anything specifically against side armor in the CRL, but I think that the holsters would work around the issue, if there is one.
Also, cool updates on the gauntlets! I see it now.
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D, (its all done! now weapons :) )
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 18, 2023, 10:18 PM
Hi, I finally finish my 3D kit... I wanted the legs abit more armored and could hide my heeled boots cause I wanted to be taller in the suit :) I also added a painted mythosaur on his chest to get a punisher feel to it. Adding more emphasis that he is crazy and a loner that can explode in any moment.
I am open to Critics and comments, also really hoping that I can find someone in the approval team to show/tell me if I did somethings that not approvable, before i print the armor.
I hope you guys like it AND NEXT! will be the weapons!! and will rendering each part more clearly
here is also a close up pict just for me to see how the mando looks when it have little pose ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/B78qdM1.jpg)
Best, Fritz
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D aka the berserker (its all done! now weapons :) )
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 18, 2023, 11:09 PM
oh btw just wanted to know if I use a weapon from the knight of Ren weapon is it ok? cause even though it is not a lightsaber in the comic it is official they are force sensitive in some extend and it is not a common weapon but I just love the design. I wanted to use the heavy blade from one of them. Below is the pict
(https://i.imgur.com/CFDDQfu.png)
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D aka the berserker (its all done! now weapons :) )
Post by: Ronin Tavic on Mar 19, 2023, 06:52 AM
Well first off, yeah youi're rendering skill are quite impressive. take that effort and apply it to the physical armor and you'll be approved in no time. Seriously good work. Not an app team, but I've been a ruus for a while now, so I can give some educated feedback on most of things. Helmet shouldn't have an issue. most I could see would maybe be them asking to simplify the horn detail? Most of the helmets we see with similar adornment are more basic blocky, this looks almost to akin to halo style. It's def close enough that i've youre happy as it is, drop it in the app q&a form first. I've been proven wrong at least twice in my life... maybe 3 times but i stopped counting after that ;) chest armor looks fine. you've got paz visla with some greeblies. I dont see much reason it wouldn't be allowed. The boot armor is a bit too close to halo for my liking. I'd suggest an altering of the toes a bit so it's less spartan like. I also dont see any reason why the ren blade would be an issue. lots of folks carry their axes, or variations thereof. So again, worst case just alter the blade geometry, and or add a few more greeblies or plating layering for aesthetic. If something was unintelligible I do that sometimes and apologize, but feel free to reach out with any questions! cant wait to see this take shape.
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D aka the berserker (its all done! now weapons :) )
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 19, 2023, 01:41 PM
Well first off, yeah youi're rendering skill are quite impressive. take that effort and apply it to the physical armor and you'll be approved in no time. Seriously good work. Not an app team, but I've been a ruus for a while now, so I can give some educated feedback on most of things. Helmet shouldn't have an issue. most I could see would maybe be them asking to simplify the horn detail? Most of the helmets we see with similar adornment are more basic blocky, this looks almost to akin to halo style. It's def close enough that i've youre happy as it is, drop it in the app q&a form first. I've been proven wrong at least twice in my life... maybe 3 times but i stopped counting after that ;) chest armor looks fine. you've got paz visla with some greeblies. I dont see much reason it wouldn't be allowed. The boot armor is a bit too close to halo for my liking. I'd suggest an altering of the toes a bit so it's less spartan like. I also dont see any reason why the ren blade would be an issue. lots of folks carry their axes, or variations thereof. So again, worst case just alter the blade geometry, and or add a few more greeblies or plating layering for aesthetic. If something was unintelligible I do that sometimes and apologize, but feel free to reach out with any questions! cant wait to see this take shape.
Thank you for the compliment and input! This helps a lot, and I think you can see it too... I took inspiration from Master chief armor and perhaps it become too halo rather than star wars in some parts :D
I'll take it into account and revise the horn and boot armor (which I have done and now I'm rendering all of it), I have send the Q&A form for the helmet but I'll make both so if either one is accepted I have two helmet :D
For the weapon, thanks for the info, I am planning to change some stuff to it and mixing some of the axe element into it :) Thank you so much!! it help me a bunch and will point me to the right direction :porg2: :porg2:
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D aka the berserker (its all done! now weapons :) )
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 20, 2023, 05:39 AM
Hi guys! I finish the vibrocleaver! goin to make two and dual wield it, becoming a melee heavy infantry, I'll add some grenades as well to the belt soon :cookie: :cookie:
I got intouch with my Ruus'alor and the armor and helmet is being reviewed so waiting for the review before posting the new renders of it :) here's the cleaver picts, c&c are welcome :D
I finish the vibrocleaver! goin to make two and dual wield it, becoming a melee heavy infantry, I'll add some grenades as well to the belt soon
Just my 2 credits here...
So you're planning on dual wielding 2 two-handed weapons? That would be very difficult unless your Mando is growing two additional limbs.
With how important weapons are to a Mando they are going to choose the best option for them. If they are going to use a two-handed weapon, they are going to choose their best two-handed weapon option. If they are going to dual-wield, they are going to choose the best single-handed weapons. You wouldn't have a soldier wielding two pole-arms, like a halberd. They would pick the best weapon for their fighting style. You are going to be handicapped in a fight trying to use a weapon in a way it wasn't intended. Someone fighting with 2 two-handed axes is going to most likely lose in a battle to someone fighting with 2 one-handed axes. It might look cool on a poster to see something like this, but it is not something we would see in canon or in a movie. I always try to think about how my Mando would fit into a movie or show. It was cool seeing Din pick up and use the E-Web the way he did. It would not be believable, or make any sense, for him to try to be carrying it around everywhere.
Keep in mind that the difference between a Light Melee Mando and a Heavy Melee Mando is the armor, not the weapon. You could have a heavy armored Mando with a vibro-rapier and a light armored Mando with a great axe.
From a practical point of view; you're going to have to carry these around all day at cons and events. That is going to become unwieldy and leave you with both of you hands full. It's a fine line balancing concepts and deliverables.
Just a thought as you continue with your build. Looking forward to seeing it come to life.
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D aka the berserker (its all done! now weapons :) )
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 20, 2023, 11:34 AM
So you're planning on dual wielding 2 two-handed weapons? That would be very difficult unless your Mando is growing two additional limbs.
With how important weapons are to a Mando they are going to choose the best option for them. If they are going to use a two-handed weapon, they are going to choose their best two-handed weapon option. If they are going to dual-wield, they are going to choose the best single-handed weapons. You wouldn't have a soldier wielding two pole-arms, like a halberd. They would pick the best weapon for their fighting style. You are going to be handicapped in a fight trying to use a weapon in a way it wasn't intended. Someone fighting with 2 two-handed axes is going to most likely lose in a battle to someone fighting with 2 one-handed axes. It might look cool on a poster to see something like this, but it is not something we would see in canon or in a movie. I always try to think about how my Mando would fit into a movie or show. It was cool seeing Din pick up and use the E-Web the way he did. It would not be believable, or make any sense, for him to try to be carrying it around everywhere.
Keep in mind that the difference between a Light Melee Mando and a Heavy Melee Mando is the armor, not the weapon. You could have a heavy armored Mando with a vibro-rapier and a light armored Mando with a great axe.
From a practical point of view; you're going to have to carry these around all day at cons and events. That is going to become unwieldy and leave you with both of you hands full. It's a fine line balancing concepts and deliverables.
Just a thought as you continue with your build. Looking forward to seeing it come to life.
Hi!, no problem...you got a point there, it is unwieldy to carry a two handed weapon with one hand but what I see from the toys, poster and comic of Trudgen with his blade, he is able to use the vibrocleaver with one hand, the blade I think is treated almost like a katana or a lightsaber where you use 2 hand, and the hilt have the space for two hand but it is light enough to be use with one hand as well. I also remember (correct me if I'm wrong) that vibroblade/sword in SWKOTOR 2 is able to be dual-wielded once the dual-wield skill is unlock. I think it's like a kindna depend on your fighting style.
My Idea of the character is that he is strong enough that he could carry both at ease. So he got little less speed but with his thick armor its fine and he got double the destruction power, and he is kindna crazy mix with some old school, preferring to face the opponent with steel not blasters if can :) Saying so it does make sense, in con and events, it will be very hard to hold both giant blade. Perhaps I can make the left one smaller Like Asoka lightsabers, plus if i got tired I can make a the smaller blade scabbard or holster to put it in, so I'll be left carry 1 giant blade :)
thanks for the Input though! I'll keep it in mind when I'm making it!
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D aka the berserker (its all done! now weapons :) )
Post by: Ronin Tavic on Mar 21, 2023, 03:11 AM
Were it me, I'd build one big ol choppa, and see how I like carrying that around. Then build a second if I felt like it. But as someone who's carried more than a few large props around, one is more than enough lol You might see about make a second smaller variation, sorta how fencers carry a parrying dagger. Can still make em a little oversized, and have it make a bit more "logical" sense. And could always just have one on the backplate sorta like a spare too, with no intention of carrying both, but the "character" carries two. If that makes sense
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D aka the berserker (its all done! now weapons :) )
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 21, 2023, 04:49 AM
Were it me, I'd build one big ol choppa, and see how I like carrying that around. Then build a second if I felt like it. But as someone who's carried more than a few large props around, one is more than enough lol You might see about make a second smaller variation, sorta how fencers carry a parrying dagger. Can still make em a little oversized, and have it make a bit more "logical" sense. And could always just have one on the backplate sorta like a spare too, with no intention of carrying both, but the "character" carries two. If that makes sense
yes! After thinking I am considering just making one smaller and put it on the backplate, although it can be pulled out, it will be almost 90% just for esthetics, hanging on the back but than I can pull it out any time when i kindna want to pose with both.
I think Asoka have this concept as well with her lightsaber, where one is short saber, use more to deflect and parry stuff.
but yeah this a great idea so all I need to think of is the one huge cleaver at cons and events :)
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D aka the berserker (its all done! now weapons :) )
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 21, 2023, 05:00 AM
I'm also planning to add Paz Vizsla Jetpack or wrecker backpack to give a more tanker look but I wanted to wait cause I really wanted to join the force hunter brigade and hvn't seen the list requirement for it ( wanted to concentrated on the kit approval first)
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D aka the berserker (its all done! now weapons :) )
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 25, 2023, 04:13 AM
Hi guys! thanks for all the input and after thinking multiple time... I will go ahead with the dual wilding but like previously said... I will only hold 1 big vibrocleaver and the other will hang on the back. I have been playing the the armor color as well , I change the main color to a very dark blue and some part to red just to make the design more inline with the other post-imperial armor, where some parts are just different color making it a bit asymmetrical :) (also following abit of mando color meaning from legends) C&C are welcome ! I love the input you guys give make me more motivated to make the armor, Thank you!
Here are the new picts, with the weapon on his back (https://i.imgur.com/6tNog8C.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/x2rKzkS.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/fy8OzFd.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/soOvGse.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/1PrpwOR.jpg)
and as usual a test profile pict (I'll be posing the 3D while waiting for approval :D) (https://i.imgur.com/JvTI0lo.jpg)
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D (all done :) )
Post by: Ronin Tavic on Mar 25, 2023, 06:17 AM
Looks like it'll be a stellar suit when it's done. Personally I'd say start printing the main pieces you know you can use: chest, gauntlets, shoulders, cod, knees, one sword, first. Basically start with the "light" loadout and get a feel for it then get the heavier pieces made. Just a personal suggestion from someone who's gone heavy and realized light was way easier to stay in longer lol
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D (all done :) )
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 26, 2023, 06:50 AM
Looks like it'll be a stellar suit when it's done. Personally I'd say start printing the main pieces you know you can use: chest, gauntlets, shoulders, cod, knees, one sword, first. Basically start with the "light" loadout and get a feel for it then get the heavier pieces made. Just a personal suggestion from someone who's gone heavy and realized light was way easier to stay in longer lol
Thx! this kit really got me excited and really hoping to join you guys soon. Thx for the advice, I think I'll do the same, I can slowly go from light to heavy while also looking for the brigade I wanted to join :) thx!
I am making a jetpack and jetboots as well :D just an addition later on if I wanted to print it, while waiting to see if the helmet get an ok from the approval team :)
Title: Re: wip post-imperial suit 3D (all done :) )
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 28, 2023, 04:27 AM
Hi! so I finish the jetpack and jetboots as well just make the suit complete to a point of maxing out the suit for offense and mobility :D I also re-work the flamethrower cables inspired by the boba fett flamethrower. I guess all I can do now is wait and post this guy up for fun! C&C are welcome! this is the way guys!
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit (finally finish the 3D)
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Apr 06, 2023, 06:35 PM
You've done a great job with this kit, Harcdz. I can't wait for you to start exporting and printing the STL's!
Although, make sure you measure twice, print once... You don't want to waste 3 kilos of filament on wrong-size parts that are out of proportion to your build.
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit (finally finish the 3D)
Post by: Harcdz on Apr 07, 2023, 11:39 PM
You've done a great job with this kit, Harcdz. I can't wait for you to start exporting and printing the STL's!
Although, make sure you measure twice, print once... You don't want to waste 3 kilos of filament on wrong-size parts that are out of proportion to your build.
yeah true, most of the design is approve so know I am just slowly making it print ready and just keep measuring just to be sure :like: :like:
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit (finally finish the 3D)
Post by: Harcdz on Apr 12, 2023, 06:46 AM
Hi, I Wanted to ask for lower boots armor, is there any material recommended? I am afraid with 3D printed parts it will be too fragile cause it will bump to lot of stuff
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit (finally finish the 3D)
Post by: Harcdz on Apr 17, 2023, 12:40 PM
Hi guys! Just wanted to share the final printable armor for my mando, below are the full armor picts and each of the parts! hope you guys like it
full armor: (https://i.imgur.com/TfNkgYV.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/gSYnjn5.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/PJPL14F.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/doTaXEt.jpg)
below is each of the parts :) :mtu: :boba: :jango: :sabine: :like: :porg1:
front chest armor: (https://i.imgur.com/ExRhvUS.jpg)
back armor: (https://i.imgur.com/yJ3HXqH.jpg)
shoulder bell and bicep armor: (https://i.imgur.com/yXIGgQq.jpg)
right arm gauntlet: (https://i.imgur.com/oP1kFWD.jpg)
left arm gauntlet: (https://i.imgur.com/MAcV6mw.jpg)
batterie belt: (https://i.imgur.com/mPIlmz7.jpg)
vibro blade and holster : (https://i.imgur.com/WoUTNeY.jpg)
lower armor: (https://i.imgur.com/6bXmFk3.jpg)
knee pad: (https://i.imgur.com/r56k8TU.jpg)
right boot armor: (https://i.imgur.com/CRsj9Gd.jpg)
left boot armor: (https://i.imgur.com/H2atGr9.jpg)
boot jets: (https://i.imgur.com/AclfZ7A.jpg)
shoe armor: (https://i.imgur.com/mWnEXGy.jpg)
hope you guys like it!
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Apr 17, 2023, 02:23 PM
Beautiful and amazing.
I see what you are talking about with the boot armor now; I would probably suggest trying to print that as solid PLA from a PLA filament that is known to be a bit flexible and structurally enhanced (different brands have different "recipes" for filament).
You could also try ABS, but make sure that the printer is either enclosed with the appropriate HEPA/Activated Carbon filtration system, or make sure that you are printing outside or in an extremely well-ventilated area. The issue with the second option is that the ABS could start warping due to drafts in the area, so the enclosed printer choice is probably the best. You can buy little "pop-tent" "fireproof" (supposedly) enclosures for various printer sizes, but these are not usually ventilated, so they basically "store" the fumes until you unzip them, then the fumes are released.
If you want to use ABS, definitely look into either buying a new printer with an enclosure, or just invest in a decent enclosure and filtration system.
ABS is stinky stuff with toxic fumes, and finicky bed-adhesion habits.
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on Apr 20, 2023, 12:00 AM
I see what you are talking about with the boot armor now; I would probably suggest trying to print that as solid PLA from a PLA filament that is known to be a bit flexible and structurally enhanced (different brands have different "recipes" for filament).
You could also try ABS, but make sure that the printer is either enclosed with the appropriate HEPA/Activated Carbon filtration system, or make sure that you are printing outside or in an extremely well-ventilated area. The issue with the second option is that the ABS could start warping due to drafts in the area, so the enclosed printer choice is probably the best. You can buy little "pop-tent" "fireproof" (supposedly) enclosures for various printer sizes, but these are not usually ventilated, so they basically "store" the fumes until you unzip them, then the fumes are released.
If you want to use ABS, definitely look into either buying a new printer with an enclosure, or just invest in a decent enclosure and filtration system.
ABS is stinky stuff with toxic fumes, and finicky bed-adhesion habits.
true, I am planning pla and maybe print the boots but gonna mold it and cast it in carbon fiber just to be safe and lite, i'm just to afraid a tick heavy boot armor with a full print one will be hard to move in at convention
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Apr 20, 2023, 01:15 AM
Depending on the capabilities of the 3D printer you will be using (direct drive hotends help with this) you could print the boot armor in multiple parts, making use of TPU or TPE filament as a soft, flexible matrix, and make sure that the hard PLA parts can be glued/attached to the rubberized TPU portions of the armor.
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on Apr 20, 2023, 01:17 AM
Depending on the capabilities of the 3D printer you will be using (direct drive hotends help with this) you could print the boot armor in multiple parts, making use of TPU or TPE filament as a soft, flexible matrix, and make sure that the hard PLA parts can be glued/attached to the rubberized TPU portions of the armor.
oh that's a good idea but isn't tpu or tpe are abit infamous for being hard to paint and sand?
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Apr 20, 2023, 01:26 AM
It's basically rubber. You'll have to just pick the color you want it to be, and print it as-is. You might be able to get a latex or flexible paint coating to stick to it; I'm not sure, though.
You will have to make some compromises with your design. 3D printed PLA isn't really meant to be trooped in as footwear. 3D printed shoes are available. Here's a quote from THIS (https://www.3dsourced.com/feature-stories/3d-printed-shoes/) article: "Almost all 3D printed shoe projects involve resin 3D printers, with companies like Carbon and Formlabs collaborating with major sneaker brands like Adidas and New Balance to bring these shoes to market. Either elastic polyurethane materials, or flexible TPU materials are used. Occasionally, SLS 3D printers are used."
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on Apr 20, 2023, 01:36 AM
It's basically rubber. You'll have to just pick the color you want it to be, and print it as-is. You might be able to get a latex or flexible paint coating to stick to it; I'm not sure, though.
You will have to make some compromises with your design. 3D printed PLA isn't really meant to be trooped in as footwear. 3D printed shoes are available. Here's a quote from THIS (https://www.3dsourced.com/feature-stories/3d-printed-shoes/) article: "Almost all 3D printed shoe projects involve resin 3D printers, with companies like Carbon and Formlabs collaborating with major sneaker brands like Adidas and New Balance to bring these shoes to market. Either elastic polyurethane materials, or flexible TPU materials are used. Occasionally, SLS 3D printers are used."
yeah, I saw the 3D printed shoes things, I know it can work, I think it can be done :) let me think about it, plus I saw it can be smooth out with heat gun... something that i can think about but if not i can just sculpt it and make a mold, cast it in polyurethane :D
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Apr 20, 2023, 01:56 AM
Yeah, 3D print a mold for the polyurethane... :laugh:
Have you thought about silicone? Like, using silicone as the material instead of the mold? Lots of materials options, but I'm not sure which ones would actually hold up.
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on Apr 20, 2023, 02:19 AM
Yeah, 3D print a mold for the polyurethane... :laugh:
Have you thought about silicone? Like, using silicone as the material instead of the mold? Lots of materials options, but I'm not sure which ones would actually hold up.
oh for the mold i will be using silicone for sure :) the cast product material will be the hard one but if all failed i will use latex :)
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Apr 20, 2023, 02:48 PM
Yep. Lots of different materials. I think a point I should make here is that, while FDM 3D printing is fun, somewhat affordable, and almost miraculous, it isn't always the best manufacturing process for all applications. That said, you may still want to print the boot armor in PLA as-is just for the sake of testing the design and having a physical prototype to work with so you can do some troubleshooting.
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on Apr 26, 2023, 01:29 AM
rite, still tackling it one by one, I think I will start from the top first and the last will be the shoes :)
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Apr 26, 2023, 02:22 AM
Good way to get your head in the game :laugh: :like: :jango:
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on May 05, 2023, 02:22 AM
Good way to get your head in the game :laugh: :like: :jango:
true hahaha yeah goin to print it soon :D
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on Jul 11, 2023, 01:26 PM
Hi, I been prepping all my stuff and every thin is on the way to be printed, shockingly the first to finish is my shoes! so here is the pict, the zipper line will be covered by armor but do tell me if i need to cover it more...also will weather it soon :D (https://i.imgur.com/vPfuEGx.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/DWTxb6Z.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/j0fBlQv.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/3lnD4yw.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/tGGrls5.jpg) will be moving my thread to armor construction soon!
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Jul 11, 2023, 04:53 PM
Those are some nice boots! That zipper is actually pretty subtle, but as long as the back of your ankle is covered down to where the leather meets the top of the boot's heel, I think you should be good to go. And considering the zipper is on the back of the boot, it might just be viewed as a seam, and you could possibly get away without covering all or part of it. I'm not sure though.
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Tramp Graphics on Jul 11, 2023, 07:48 PM
Yeah, the boots are fine. Their only restriction on exposed zippers on boots is that they must be either in the inseam or back of boot and must be color matched to the boot. These boots meet those requirements.
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Eccentric Llama on Jul 11, 2023, 08:27 PM
I'd just like to jump on here and say this design is awesome. As someone else who is attempting to design a first build but does not have 3D rendering skills, this is a great inspiration to keep on going.
As far as the design goes, all I can say is that if I were a Jedi and I saw this monstrosity coming for me I'd probably just lay down my lightsaber and accept my fate. Truly terrifying, love the Punisher vibe it has going too!
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on Jul 15, 2023, 05:06 AM
Yeah, the boots are fine. Their only restriction on exposed zippers on boots is that they must be either in the inseam or back of boot and must be color matched to the boot. These boots meet those requirements.
Those are some nice boots! That zipper is actually pretty subtle, but as long as the back of your ankle is covered down to where the leather meets the top of the boot's heel, I think you should be good to go. And considering the zipper is on the back of the boot, it might just be viewed as a seam, and you could possibly get away without covering all or part of it. I'm not sure though.
oh ok, if not i am thinking to cover it with a boot cover
I'd just like to jump on here and say this design is awesome. As someone else who is attempting to design a first build but does not have 3D rendering skills, this is a great inspiration to keep on going.
As far as the design goes, all I can say is that if I were a Jedi and I saw this monstrosity coming for me I'd probably just lay down my lightsaber and accept my fate. Truly terrifying, love the Punisher vibe it has going too!
haha thx! and my boots add height so i'll be standing tall around 6"1 - 6"2
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Jul 15, 2023, 01:47 PM
Really? I didn't know you were that short... lol just kidding. I'm around 6'1" without boots, so if I get some really good boots with tall heels, and actually bother to stand up straight, I might end up around 6'3" or so. Great work on your kit, and don't forget to post your progress in the Armor Construction section! I know you are working on printing your armor...
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on Jul 15, 2023, 10:14 PM
Really? I didn't know you were that short... lol just kidding. I'm around 6'1" without boots, so if I get some really good boots with tall heels, and actually bother to stand up straight, I might end up around 6'3" or so. Great work on your kit, and don't forget to post your progress in the Armor Construction section! I know you are working on printing your armor...
haha oh i'm asian and the short gene is strong haha i'm around 5'6 n weigh around 240 punds cause i lift alot of weights :8): so basicly wolverine comic tall n size haha yeah i am making a thread there as soon as my helmet is finish printing
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Jul 15, 2023, 10:54 PM
Wow. Even more intimidating! A heavy-assault mando, with the muscles to back it up!
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Ronin Tavic on Jul 16, 2023, 10:22 PM
Yeah no issues with those boots at all. That's a pretty subtle zipper. Looking forward to seeing the armor start to take shape!
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on Jul 20, 2023, 09:47 AM
Yeah no issues with those boots at all. That's a pretty subtle zipper. Looking forward to seeing the armor start to take shape!
cool :D thx!
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on Jul 30, 2023, 04:07 PM
Hi! a little update on the 3D plus just adding a few texture to kindna pin down the color and weathering. Here is the final 3D result :)! ( I took out the jetpack and blade for a clear look of the kit)
full kit (the one I am printing) (https://i.imgur.com/3llheMz.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/ifvdJIb.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/ViXB5bm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ViXB5bm.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/MvIJzc3.jpg)
oh and here is my armor construction thread! https://mandalorianmercs.org/forum/index.php?topic=236868.0
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Midge on Aug 01, 2023, 12:40 PM
I am brand new to the forums and looking to start my first kit and I must say that seeing your renders has inspired me a ton!!!! Keep up the awesome work and I am stoked to see how it continues to turn out.
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on Aug 09, 2023, 06:48 AM
updating my Mandalorian kit, with new jet pack (bode jetpack mod) :D flatten the back of the jetpack so it can fit better on the back plate, The 3D, I mod it from galactic armory 3D :like:
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Aug 09, 2023, 07:27 PM
Yeaaahh, vod! :like: That's the way to do it! I knew you would mod it enough to match your kit. Looks good! Although I still would question whether that tiny jetpack is strong enough to lift you, a Heavy Assault Mando (walking tank) along with your "Big Choppas" :P :laugh:. Lookin' cool! :like:
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on Aug 10, 2023, 05:42 AM
Yeaaahh, vod! :like: That's the way to do it! I knew you would mod it enough to match your kit. Looks good! Although I still would question whether that tiny jetpack is strong enough to lift you, a Heavy Assault Mando (walking tank) along with your "Big Choppas" :P :laugh:. Lookin' cool! :like:
hopefully hahaha
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Midge on Aug 11, 2023, 12:54 PM
I know you said you rendered this whole thing, but did you have an inspiration for the leg and boot armor? I would love to grab an STL that was even remotely similar to what you are working on.
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on Aug 11, 2023, 03:35 PM
I know you said you rendered this whole thing, but did you have an inspiration for the leg and boot armor? I would love to grab an STL that was even remotely similar to what you are working on.
yes! the boots are inspired by master chief Armor boots :) i think there are some free ones in thingiverse
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on Sep 28, 2023, 08:59 AM
sooo my jetpack having problem to print, decided to make just a new one from scratch and its a mix of paz visla and super commando jetpack, is it approvable though?
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Hodayc Goran on Sep 28, 2023, 11:48 AM
Looks good to me. As long as it doesn't go against anything in the CRL's, I think you should be good to go.
Title: Re: Post-imperial heavy armor kit with heavy weapons
Post by: Harcdz on Mar 31, 2024, 10:42 AM
Hi! My name is Harcdz and I am selling 3D files of my helmet designs that I made. Currently there are 3 designs that have been approved but in total there will be 6 helmets. This will be the first line of helmets I am selling, I hope you guys like it.
below is my etsy link https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStarFurncace?ref=dashboard-header
The first 3 that you can get your hands on : -Kabuto (https://i.imgur.com/pEzinsK.jpg) -Ilgaak (https://i.imgur.com/UrFB5kd.jpg) -Tragmar (https://i.imgur.com/34SGlo4.jpeg)
List what you get : -Cut helmet 3D file -A full 3D helmet file -A jpeg of the concept design -A jpeg of helmet lore