This is it! The final step in our epic cheap 3D printer helmet build. Follow along as Bill shows how he sanded and painted the Tank Trooper helmet that was printed on the ultra budget Anet A8 3D printer. Also, Bill shares his thoughts on the super low budget 3D printed Tank Trooper helmet build! Sure this printer didn’t cost a lot, but is it a valuable tool for the prop and costume maker?
Stylized Tank Trooper Design by Aaron Farmer
Tools & Materials
- Anet A8
- XTC 3D – Amazon
- Rotary Tool – Amazon
- Sanding Sponges – Amazon
- Primer Gray – Amazon
- Filler Primer – Amazon
- Aryl Green Filler Putty – Amazon
- Superglue – Amazon
- Superglue Accelerant – Amazon
- Rub ’n Buff Silver Leaf – Amazon
- 5 Minute Epoxy – Amazon
- Smoked Acrylic Plastic – Amazon
- Heat Gun – Amazon
- Hot Glue Gun – Amazon
- Hot Glue Sticks – Amazon
- Upholstery Foam – Amazon
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