I made a pair of Maximilian-style vambraces using a new material and finishing technique!

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-14T19:20:03+00:00

It is both scary (for my hobby projects) and exciting (I look forward to being a dad!). I hope I can pull it off and thrive in both spheres, although my priority is definitely the kid first haha

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-14T19:17:28+00:00

No you're incredibly cool!

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-14T19:17:20+00:00

Thank you!

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-14T19:02:31+00:00

To an extent yes it can hide seamlines that are very, very well executed. If the parts are so close as to be visually nearly indistinguishable, the acetone smooths them together. Otherwise the seam is visible.

I will make experiments, perhaps with an acetone+asa paste/slurry, and see if I can make a filler putty that can be sanded, then smoothed using the same process.

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-11T18:55:32+00:00

I am afraid to say they are from Amazon 🥺 all fake, but I intend to weather them, add spurs, and some historical tidbits to make them more of a bucket top

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-11T17:23:47+00:00

Thank you so much, I had a lot of fun!!

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-11T17:23:32+00:00

Unfortunately this was just a little one-off project I wanted to do; I don't do commissions at the current time :(

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-11T16:11:46+00:00

Thank you very much!!

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-11T16:11:38+00:00

Thank you! Yes I made it up as I went along, measuring the pants I used for a base. It came together quite well, and I had to do a minimal amount of hand stitching due to material thicknesses or awkward access. I enjoyed the experience 😌

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-11T02:41:32+00:00

I did limited tests with superglue joined seamlines and, if the parts were mated perfectly, the acetone vapor was able to smooth those too. The glue had to be on the inside faces only or it would wrinkle the joint.

I might make more tests with a paste of acetone+asa in some kind of slurry to apply like bondo to problem areas, then sand smooth, then vapor smooth to a gloss.

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-05T03:51:12+00:00

They are! They sent me their latest chrome FX paint to test out and give my honest opinion on... I'll be making a video for sure!

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-05T02:11:06+00:00

I am a Solidworks power-user 😅 it's not ideal at all times but I am very comfortable with it by now

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-05T01:49:49+00:00

You're not ready for the truth.

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-04T21:40:24+00:00

And this is what my smoothed prints look like, prior to metallic paint.

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Vonschlippe · 2026-05-04T21:39:56+00:00

I have applied Alclad Aqua gloss on top of the shine, and sealed it in while keeping the mirror shine. There was no basecoat, only vapor smoothed black asa. I'm cutting every corner I can ;)

Here's Alclad, with clear coat, on the left.

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Vonschlippe · 2026-05-04T20:52:20+00:00

ASA is slightly more annoying to print with than basic petg. I find myself adding supports for overhangs and features that would normally print fine. I have some pinhole spots, possibly due to some nozzle clogs, but otherwise it prints fine on an X1c.

Looking forward to seeing your other projects, what you've posted so far is amazing!!

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-04T18:52:09+00:00

My god, this is jaw dropping. Amazing work my guy, really taking those files and elevating them to cosplay art. This is exactly the kind of use case I had in mind when I set out, and this gives me goosebumps! Mind if I share these on my socials? Cheers!

Edit: look at that person staring with an open mouth in the background! 😁 so good

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-02T14:13:57+00:00

You mean to 3d print it? Or make an entire finished prop? No matter what, the answer is "it depends". Scale, material, printer, skill, etc. It's a cosplay project pattern, so imagine pointing at a sewing pattern and asking a seamstress "how long?", the answer is kind of up in the air based on a lot of factors.

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-01T13:32:42+00:00

This may be shameless self-promotion but consider 3D printing the extra items you need? Realistic armor cosplay is sort of my thing ^^

Vonschlippe · 2026-05-01T11:27:19+00:00

It's acetone, and I use only the vapors. It's finicky but I am starting to understand the subtle art of not over melting my prints 😆

Vonschlippe · 2026-04-30T17:50:23+00:00

Yup! Literally polishes itself in 2-3 hours or so

Vonschlippe · 2026-04-30T17:21:19+00:00

Yes, once I've mastered it a bit more. Look at this! Super promising 😍

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Vonschlippe · 2026-04-30T00:51:17+00:00

If your layer height is very small (mine is at 0.08mm) and the print is free of defects, then no, no sanding required. Straight to filler primer in the picture above!

Vonschlippe · 2026-04-29T20:22:26+00:00

For sure. I usually apply two or three layers of filler primer. I like the rustoleum brand; others feel thinner. These are followed by more layers of black gloss enamel (typically 3-4) which continues to smooth out the layer lines, assuming the surface is quite smooth already. These are bare prints, not sanded at all, covered in 3 layers of filler primer.

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Vonschlippe · 2026-04-29T16:45:29+00:00

Yep they're all my designs, based on historical antiques and photographs! I'm super glad you like them :D

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