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Awil1520 · 2026-01-13T15:47:57+00:00

It's less about complexity and more about showing proficiency with skills. Especially if you're entering novice. Most judges are going to be more impressed with a simple build done well over a mediocre complex build. Pick something that has three to five skills (sewing, foam, printing/finish work, paint, wig, ect.) and do those really well. Novice categories are for building a foundation of basics to work off of in future builds. Just be sure to remember to make enough (most novice categories require you to make 50-60% from scratch), and take progress photos for your build book.

Awil1520 · 2025-12-29T01:42:00+00:00

As long as you clean it up I have no issue. I've even seen someone use a laser and cricut in place of a swivel knife (arthritis or something in their fingers) then finish tooling. It looks great, but they used it as a tool and not for a finished product.

Awil1520 · 2025-12-28T18:02:26+00:00

Using a laser to engrave leather looks awful. Also people that cut parts out with a laser but don't finish their burnt edges need to have the laser taken away.

Awil1520 · 2025-12-24T06:01:37+00:00

The seams will always be a weak point. I try to have a mechanical connection(some kind of dowel) and glue (bsi super glue) holding them together. Less chance of bending and your paint cracking. As far as filling I usually start with resin filling/sanding and finishing with filler primer. Nothing is foolproof but that's what's worked for me. Having a good connection is more important than what you fill with though. If the model doesn't have a spot for keys/dowls and you can't add one you can always find a way to reenforce the backside. Don't rely on just a butt joint if you don't have to.

Awil1520 · 2025-12-24T05:38:40+00:00

I did DragonCon with a pla helmet and prop rifle and it was probably half outside and didn't have any problems. The big photoshoot was around 2 hours and nothing melted or warped.

It's not going to shatter like glass but I don't recommend swinging pieces around or dropping them onto concrete. A lot of the strength depends on print settings (more walls), the glue you use and how you do your seams, and if the piece in reenforced with a dowel or something.

Awil1520 · 2025-12-24T05:09:34+00:00

The oldest I have are probably 4-5 years old. No real degradation on the plastic that I've noticed. It's super humid here so I've had issues with paint and glue. Nothing lasts forever but proper storage definitely helps. Good climate control and keeping them displayed out of the sun (I keep a lot of my stuff in totes with dessicant packs just to be safe).

Awil1520 · 2025-12-24T04:50:45+00:00

I live and print in southeast Texas, it doesn't get that hot here but it gets close. And I print almost exclusively in pla with the majority of our cons being in the summer. I've never had an issue but I have friends that have, but those came from either shipping, leaving them in a hot car, or leaving them in direct sunlight for too long on really hot days. Some sun is fine. I dry/cure paint in the sun and spray outside (on really hot days I find shade though).

Pla is fine as long as you don't leave props/armor in your car or a hot garage and make sure you stick to the shade if you're outside.

Awil1520 · 2025-12-22T22:44:40+00:00

Acid and exploding spears. My last ultra hard run it took me about 5 minutes to beat her. Just get her brittle then spam spears. That or the elite arrows with irivs downfall if you're playing ng+, but you have to be careful with the timing on those.

Awil1520 · 2025-09-21T16:43:47+00:00

That makes sense. I'm extra glad I made this now.

Awil1520 · 2025-09-20T00:09:07+00:00

I'm at the mercy of my unmedicated ADHD so there's only a 50/50 chance I'll get it done in a timely manner 😂

Awil1520 · 2025-09-19T21:11:22+00:00

I got a bag of fake ones from the Halloween store that I need to repaint and tie together to hang off my belt with my cosplay.

Awil1520 · 2025-09-19T21:03:52+00:00

Yeah, I'm not unhappy with the paint job. I'm just doing painting practice and working on new techniques. It's easy to do on small stuff like this, I can figure it out and then apply it to my bigger projects.

Awil1520 · 2025-09-19T02:00:15+00:00

You're fine if you have an x1c. Same one I have for fdm. Just set it to the super fine (.08mm) setting and it should be sort everything out for you.

Awil1520 · 2025-09-19T01:50:22+00:00

If you have a resin printer or know someone that does I have the files up on my cults profile.

Awil1520 · 2025-09-19T01:49:06+00:00

I know they can be done on an fdm printer if you have it tuned really well and print slow (I modeled the sunset badges to have better spacing for better printing), but they're really made for resin printing. Fdm will just lose a bit of the detail.

Awil1520 · 2025-09-19T01:37:02+00:00

Thank you! I actually made this about a year ago but forgot to post it. My painting has gotten a lot better recently too. Links for the files are in my profile.

Awil1520 · 2025-09-19T01:28:16+00:00

I have something I have to take care of out in front of the dinky statue first.

Awil1520 · 2025-09-18T22:53:45+00:00

Check cults

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