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Almost ready for Halloween (startrek.website)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by USSEthernet@startrek.website to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world
 

Had this thing printed months ago, but I procrastinated and finally got it put together. Just needs paint now.

Model: https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-mandalorian-helmet-v2-106137

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[–] Flaky_Fish69@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago

I'd suggest sanding with coarse to medium sand paper, then filler primer. The sanding will help with primer adhesion and reduce the number of extra coats.