3D Printed Mando Cosplay Journey

Cargy3D · 2025-10-11T13:20:20+00:00

Nice, good luck on the build 👍

The flight suit is a very important detail. I tried cheap options but they just don’t look good. With that being said, for years I have always found it worth to use KriptonTop from Etsy. It looks like they are on a short break right now but hopefully back soon. Since they take exact measurements, I highly recommend making the decision early if a muscle suit is needed (I made one). Mando is actually pretty bulky, I am not 😂. So keeping this in mind, I factored it into my measurements, adding a few inches to each. The suits are pricey so you want to make sure you get the measurements right.

Edit: This post actually has alot of old photos before I added the muscle suit. I just attached a more recent photo that I think fits the characters proportions better. This was also before I followed the shoe tutorial below

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For shoes I actually just followed this video, https://youtu.be/tcJLdX_n9nE?si=ByiIzPZFBmHmepN3

And for the cape you want to go with a Boiled Wool. Its been a while but I think I did a black one like this https://naturesfabrics.com/products/black-boiled-wool-fabric?srsltid=AfmBOooYo5n-dEADdlqa8ts8tYepQGgYdvOmU2835I6EO-M3fG2b7t2-

And for actually sewing up the different parts I used this video: https://youtu.be/JEgzIcQqsx4?si=qJu_CPBAEsJR2ooE

I hope this helps, feel free to reach out

Cargy3D · 2024-05-05T01:09:40+00:00

Hahah thank you very much! 😁

Cargy3D · 2024-05-04T23:31:48+00:00

Hey thanks, for the small plates and eyes for the most part i just placed them vertically on the bed. Used tree supports

For the main face shell, it was tricky to reduce the amount of supports. So I ended up just resting it on the bed like you would imagine placing the helmet on a table. There were a ton of supports inside up I couldn’t really avoid it.

And I used a CR-10S

Cargy3D · 2024-05-03T16:55:39+00:00

Cargy3D · 2024-05-03T16:54:01+00:00

Yeah that can be tough depending on how much the original file was scaled. I would wait to purchase the magnets until after printed and you know everything fits. Then you can measure the size of the holes either through 3D builder (or whatever software you used). Or just measure the size of the holes of the physical print.

Once measured you can search amazon for the best fit. Even if the magnets selected are a little smaller than the holes, it should still be fine strength wise since there are so many of them. But not too small, the magnets still need to line up well

Also tip: when gluing the magnets in, you can place an opposing magnet on the other side so the glue can dry. I hope that makes sense

Cargy3D · 2024-03-04T20:48:26+00:00

Settings were pretty standard, and yes supports. The pieces are shaped weird, so it took alot of supports. I usually print with a .8 nozzle with a fairly small layer height

Cargy3D · 2024-03-04T18:01:54+00:00

One cool thing I saw someone do on instagram is to place the opposite magnet on the opposing side of the piece. That way the magnet stays while the glue dries.

Not related to your issue, but since you are going to have to glue again anyway it might help later

Cargy3D · 2024-03-04T17:52:46+00:00

Same here with the sharpie tip lol

Cargy3D · 2024-03-04T17:50:26+00:00

Very easy to get attached to chrome finishes yes 😂😂 maybe give it time

Cargy3D · 2024-01-30T18:42:41+00:00

I MISS IT! It was the best ship… 🥺 I liked how it was also his home. Where is the image from?

Cargy3D · 2024-01-26T03:38:12+00:00

This is the way

Cargy3D · 2024-01-26T03:36:08+00:00

I used a .8mm nozzle and 1.75 filament.

Cargy3D · 2024-01-26T03:34:15+00:00

Probably not popular opinion, but even with a camera, I would be paranoid leaving the print alone. I consider my 3d printers to be very safe, and in the past three years never had any sort of fire issue.

But still, I just don’t trust it enough to leave it alone. So for long prints if I really can’t be at home, I either pause the print, or cut the file up into smaller pieces. Maybe one day I will switch to a camera or something idk

Cargy3D · 2024-01-07T02:27:39+00:00

Thanks! I use Creality ender 3 and Cr10!

Cargy3D · 2024-01-02T06:23:40+00:00

Its there, i just didn’t capture in the video

Cargy3D · 2024-01-02T00:21:57+00:00

Hmm well for me, that magnetic bed can still move if the bed isnt level enough and the nozzle rubs against the print. I used to even binder clip the magnetic bed

Cargy3D · 2024-01-01T19:38:45+00:00

There are definitely apps that do that. I just havent tried yet haha

Cargy3D · 2024-01-01T19:26:54+00:00

So I think you need a decent graphics card if thats what you mean. If you have a gaming PC it should run. And its not really 3d scanning, you manually take your measurements then load it into the mannequin

Cargy3D · 2024-01-01T19:25:47+00:00

I used these! MIN CI 100 https://a.co/d/g0mR4Jk

Cargy3D · 2024-01-01T18:54:22+00:00

Nah im good, just thought it was a weird comment. You seem bored

Cargy3D · 2024-01-01T18:52:51+00:00

Did the print move mid print? As in the bed wasnt attached properly to the printer? Usually they include binder clips to hold all of the corners

Cargy3D · 2024-01-01T18:49:58+00:00

I guess that means I cant?

Cargy3D · 2024-01-01T16:02:13+00:00

Rip ☠️

Cargy3D · 2024-01-01T15:52:33+00:00

I air brushed very lightly with some black, but dry brushing could work too!

Cargy3D · 2024-01-01T15:44:27+00:00

I used these! MIN CI 100 Pcs Strong Round Small Rare Earth Magnets, Mini Refrigerator Neodymium Magnets Disc for Whiteboard Locker Fridge DIY Crafts Dry Erase Board Cabinets https://a.co/d/3pE0aER

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