u/the_braindeef_boy

Managed to get my laptop to screen share to another computer so I can grab the files and links.
Just gotta paint it now, not sure if I go screen accurate or my own.

Links for parts:
- Vibration pads (need 2 for this model)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005012384619046.html
- Slide switches
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1000007042312.html
- LR41 Batteries 50 pack (need 5 for this model)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005010658729601.html
- 3d models (special discount code you you guys “I_KNOW_A_GUY”)
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/fashion/din-djarin-vibro-blade-vibroblade-the-mandalorian

Why? Because I can 😂

These tiny vibro pads are for phone repairs, so cheap, self adhesive, small, and decent vibration.
Runs off only 1.5v too, so no need for boards or resistors, so I’m gonna stick a couple in the handle and maybe thicken the blade for one in there, then stick a button bat and a switch and I’ll have a deadly blade that will most definitely not cut through anything at all, but will be epic less 😂

I’ll give you lot the links to all the parts I’ll end up using, and all build info etc you need if you wanna make one yourself. (All pocket change build friendly)

Obviously need to test my crazy idea out first to make sure it works, but happy to share any info.

Also finally got my printer “working” so finally started my helmet print! Part 1/4 is done, second bed had a hissy fit so gotta play with it again.
Also worked out a bunch of other parts for the build too, can’t afford to buy any files so when I get the chance I’ll model them myself.

Posca on postcard stock

Found some really good photos of the screen used vibroblade, so I was able to make a pretty accurate model of it
If I had a laser or cnc, I’d be able to make it even more screen accurate 😂

Unfortunately as you can see by the tip, my filament printer is clearly printing sooo well.
I thought I’d dial it in on small parts first before I attempt the helmet.

Went filament over resin for strength, but guess I’ll have to put it on my resin printer instead.

But the poor old girl is well past retirement now, just can’t afford to replace her so she’ll have to hold on a little longer.

So most have seen the hammered helmet I did, and I’m mostly happy with that, just want to change the ears and key slots.

But I’m trying to flush out the rest of my build and getting in my own head about it.

So I’m aiming for a post purge build, he’s left with nothing after the NOATT after escaping to another planet, so forced to rebuild with scraps.
I know I want to use the modified backplate of a KX droid for my backplate, along with at least one its shoulders, since they were the ones doing the dirty work on surface, so taking one down and escaping would be fitting for my build.

As for the rest of my build maybe modified kx parts as material (maybe trooper/pilot parts too), maybe some of his old armour or maybe one from a dead friend he escaped with.

For example maybe the left breast plate is different from the right one in shape/design, and some parts are painted (possibly 2 different colours for mine and theirs), where other parts are the beaten raw metal look like my helmet.

My problem is what I’m envisioning might just look messy?

Maybe I’m better off just giving everything that beaten look, but with signs of different materials (like that KX back and shoulder)

Also thought the reaper/ribs chest plate would fit the build too as a revenge thing, but worried that would push it a little too far.
I want it to feel cohesive like it’s a planned thing, but built from scavenged parts. Like the planet they land on hasn’t got anything, so it’s what’s on the ship they crashed in.

As for the chest plates pictured, they were there to help you envision my crazy ideas. I’m not actually gonna use them anymore, I did a Din shape on it but I think I want a more like the AEA shape.
Since I’m not gonna use them anymore, I’ve thrown them up on my cults3d shop if anyone want them (they’ll help fund my printer parts so I can fix it and actually start my build irl)
And cause you guys are cool, I make a discount code up for you to use “I_KNOW_A_GUY”
(Mods, I can delete this part of you want me too, the rest of the post is my focus)

Like I'm chasing gremlins trying to get my printer working. I'm very much not new to printing, but I think I'm possibly over looking somthing blatantly stupid at this point.

Was printing fine for weeks, then finished that project and it sat not being used for 1-2 weeks, turn it back on and its doing this weird shit.
It's obviously supposed to be a solid part not a meshy mess.
Same settings, same filament still loaded in the machine, tried files I had success on previous incase it was that file, but all the same.
I'm assuming fee issues or something 🤷‍♂️

(photos not mine, I just used a brush on it to show my idea)

So I was drawing a robot piece for an unrelated project, and scribbling stuff for it where I came up with this cool depressed vents idea that give it a kinda cool ribs look.
Kinda emaciated zombie vibes

The rooster in the noose is a design/drawn by me and also a gag tattoo, cause life too short for serious tattoos.
It's a cock head that hangs below my knee, it even has something coming out his eye 😂😂

The little guy on my ankle is Lil Bat, the mascot for The Aquabats. Thats a pre concert present to myself as I see them in October

Kept it pretty minimal than I originally wanted to do, cause I think it would have been too much. Plus paint will add alot more detail/texture, and I'm planing to keep it raw metal with grime so will add all the goodness.
Maybe wash it with a bit of colour instead of silver/grey, to make the metal look alien, or even discoloring from mixed materials.

As for ear caps and keyslot, they are a tingiverse find (can't remember tge user name off the top of my head), obviously came with a helmet, but I only used that for size reference and made my own helmet from scratch.
Not sure if I just use them, or make my own ones (maybe asymmetrical), but if I use them I'd probs paint them in chipped mismatching paint like they were salvaged (hence the od colouring on tte model)

So this month for the patreon mailouts I did a mini version fi my droid build as a statue.
This one is for the winner of the DMAR comp who did a killer c3po as a mercenary, so to save me time I jusy printer an extra of the patreon and added an extra lone in the bottom

I also added this obviously corny and hilarious line of text too the base that they won't be nerdy enough to read 😂
Or the disappointment of learning tk read would be good too 😂

The pic is for attention/reference, but Skolls shoulder armour is the focus since it's the only example I can think of in verse.
But heres my idea, what about a blacksmith hammered look mando helmet/armour??

Maybe they're caught somewhere with no access to a traditional mando forge, so make a coal forge and beat on some salvaged metal.

In my head its a good idea, but it's very different to the nice smooth beskar with chipped paint, so makes me think I've gone to far off on my own little tangent (lets face it, it's not the first time)

Started to shape and rough out the body of the hilt, with an asymmetrical design.
Was originally gonna paint it black but I’m not hating the white, so maybe I’ll leave some of it white.

They were printed extra when I did the crystals for my curved hilt build I did, incase I fucked them up, which I did with the first 2 😂
Never painted faux crystals so had to learn myself how.
So painted these left overs up as gifts for some friends

One end is all glued together, with a pen either end of the crystal and one in the aerator.

The back end of the crystal is being held in place by some aluminium value caps I had laying in my junk drawer

Decided to keep the LEDs all white instead of tinting them