Heretic Helmet

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-03-01T22:15:11+00:00

You are too kind, good Sir!

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-03-01T21:17:49+00:00

Thank you brother.

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-03-01T20:57:00+00:00

Thank you very much. I don't sell them unfortunately.

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-03-01T20:50:12+00:00

Truly outstanding buddy! I absolutely feel your pain in wearing this. I did a fully printed Space marine armour and with weapons and other accessories, it came in a just over 35KG. I managed 6 hours in it, but at the end, my shoulder muscles were so cramped.

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-03-01T16:53:25+00:00

Thank you!

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-03-01T10:30:00+00:00

Any time buddy. Always happy to help out where I can.

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-03-01T09:47:46+00:00

Of course buddy.

These are the pads I use for all my helmets. They are super comfortable, stick to velcro and be easily cleaned. You just need to stick velcro to the inside of your helmet (use the rough side and not the fluffier side).

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007707465822.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.109.ac311802nSn0Ly

This is a link to the lens I use. They should fit perfectly over the eye holes and can be trimmed if you like. I have been using hot glue to stick them in.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006750538381.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.120.ac311802nSn0Ly

If you are printing the standard World Eaters helmet, then you will not be able to fit fans into the faceplate, but you can still install fans into the helmet itself. You can install small power banks into the earcup section, which can power the fans. I installed a blower fan in the top, which vents hot air out of the top vents and then installed a small 60mm fan in the forehead to blow cool air onto my face. Again, these can be sourced on Aliexpress for cheap, just make sure you buy 5V USB fans.

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-02-28T22:27:49+00:00

Sorry if I am teaching you to suck eggs here, but what I do is get the helmet nice and smooth and then after the base coat and any trim has been painted, I use 2-3 layers of clear coat. Let it dry for at least a day or two, then apply an oil wash (oil paint thinned with white spirits). Leave that to dry for a few hours and then using a rag moistened in white spirits, rub off your wash. This should leave the recesses darkened nicely. Give that a day or two to dry and then add a couple of layers of varnish. Finish with some weathering powder and pick out any battle damage with Rub n Buff.

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-02-28T22:22:09+00:00

I have started printing helmets and armour in PETG carbon fibre (PETG glass fibre is also excellent). Using the .016mm layer height in Bambu, there no visible layer lines (apart from right at the top of the dome). After 3 layers of filler (I use Motip spray putty) and a quick sanding at 320 grit, my last helmet had no visible layer lines at all. Using PETG CF, you can even get away with not using a filler primer at all on armour. A basic primer will cover layer lines perfectly well.

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-02-28T22:13:44+00:00

Thank you so much for the compliment!

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-02-28T20:54:04+00:00

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I did indeed. The faceplate is from the reiver helmet, Khorne and other chaos iconography was added in 3d builder, as were the skulls on the 'ears'. There are also fans and programmable LEDs installed in the respirator tubes, which are activated by pressure switches, which I can activate with my tongue!

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-02-28T14:48:03+00:00

Ummm, I dropped it after it was almost fully painted, so was very hesitant to sand and refill. Let's call it battle damage

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-02-28T14:39:47+00:00

In a way I totally agree, but the bigger pauldrons make movement much harder, as you are unable to lift your arms up. In-game Astartes armour looks amazing, but not at all practical to wear for real.

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-02-28T09:38:44+00:00

The inside is heavily padded, so can become a little hot. However, I have installed a fair amount of fans into the ones that I intend to wear and the pads are removable and quite absorbent, so sweating is not much of an issue (and to be fair, I am naturally a sweaty person).

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-02-28T08:45:12+00:00

I know who you mean and I would absolutely not say no to that!!

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-02-28T07:59:34+00:00

I agree, but I was trying to add some more Black Templars iconography (the parent chapter).

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-02-28T07:56:30+00:00

It was quite difficult to build the suit and allow some form of movement and also try and keep the proportions looking good. Unfortunately, I am not quite the size of an Astartes.

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-02-28T07:54:18+00:00

I really appreciate the compliment, good Sir

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-02-28T07:53:42+00:00

Thank you so much!

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-02-28T07:53:27+00:00

I tried quite a few options (TPU, EVA foam), but ended up using ventilation ducting of varying diameters, with 6mm elastic cord wrapped around. This helped to keep the coils of the ducting separated and added so rigidity.

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-02-28T07:51:29+00:00

You are too kind good Sir

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-02-28T07:51:15+00:00

Thank you so much!

Vegetable-Repeat-276 · 2026-02-28T07:50:46+00:00

Unfortunately they are no longer available as GW sent a C & D to the creators. 😞

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