3D Printing an Iron Man Helmet
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3D Printing an Iron Man Helmet
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Here is how you can make your own awesome 3d printed iron man helmet.
Supplies
primer, paint, 3d printer, sander, tape, etc.
Printing the Parts

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I downloaded a iron man helmet file and printed out the parts on my ender 5.
Remove Supports



I removed supports on my iron man helmet.
Sanding






I used a 5" random orbital sander so the parts are smooth and clean.
Adding Led Eyes and Magnetizing








I used a soldering iron to add the magnets and I connected the wires to the magnets so the eyes would light up when you took the faceplate on and off.
Taping Off







I used blue tape to tape the wires and eyes and magnets off so no primer and spray paint will get on them.
Priming



















I used sandable primer so that I can sand the parts down and make them smooth I had to wood filler and do more coats.
Painting








Now I just did a few light coats as a base coat on the crown and jaw and I spray painted the faceplate gold and the eyes a dark grey.
Taping Again





I taped off all the parts that are red on the helmet then went to spray paint the gray.
Painting Gray





I did a few light coats of grey spray paint.
Finished Product
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This is what it looks like once it is all finished.
Spray Painting Supplies









I used these spray paints throughout the helmet