Finishing 3D prints - Filling and sanding print lines for props
Filling 3D prints to remove the filament lines is essential to creating finished props. In this tutorial I talk about the process generally, and then show my favorite method using Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty thinned with acetone to rapidly apply fast-drying coats. I then sand the filler smooth, and move to using a final pass of Filler Primer, that gets wet-sanded smooth. A final coat of primer reveals the smooth surface, ready for paint.
Important: Acetone melts ABS, so this will not work with ABS prints without likely destroying the print below. The prints in this video are all PLA.
Prints used in this tutorial:
Custom Mandalorian helmet "The Operator" by Alter Ego Armory, files found here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/16557339...
-Print of the helmet purchased from Villainous Prop Shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/16605987...
-Custom Mandalorian Shoulder "SB-MK2" by Alter Ego Armory, files found here:https://www.etsy.com/listing/12832421...
-Print of the shoulder purchased from Villainous Prop Shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/13048261...
Mandalorian Right Thigh: File by Great Ape Studio Art, print purchased from Clever3DStudio: https://www.etsy.com/listing/11252043...
Sanding sticks: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
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