After three long modeling months, it is finally time to make this thing a reality in our world! It is time to print! To refresh, I produced all of the rigid pieces of the armor on a ProJet 7000 SLA 3D printer. A machine that prints in an ivory polypropaline based resin, the material is a close counterpart to commercial plastic. Its rigidity, durability, and smooth surface was ideal for any remaining painting and finishing; it also prints complex detail beautifully, which c

Top Image: An Illustrator "drawing" of my inital design thoughts. Bottom Images: This was the final sketch I did of the costume; Comparing it to my final piece, how much did my vision change? With my character chosen, I began to set the groundwork for the project. I always start my projects with a sketch of my ultimate, ideal final product, regardless of any hindrance; If I had all the time and money in the world, what would this piece come to be like. While portions of it ma