Nearly done my new #mandalorian kit for #fanexpoboston - two days left to work on it!!! #starwars #cosplay #fanexpo

Here's a much requested walkthrough of my #mandalorian helmet's external microphone system. Parts I'm using are linked in the next message - hope this helps you with your own builds! #cosplay #starwars #wip

Update on #mandalorian helmet interior - now with power! Final iteration of the power distribution module is complete, wired, and installed. The wiring harness for the fans is also cleaned up. Next up is the electronics module for the external mics and voice amp! #starwars #cosplay #wip #3dprinting

Oh man, I just finished installing the battery module and cleaning up the fan wiring harness... Both are in the helmet and it's amazing!

Loving how the battery module for my new #mandalorian helmet is coming out! Needs paint, but I think the design is all done! #starwars #cosplay #wip #3dprinting

Tonight's whisky: Laphroaig Quarter Cask The work: My new website/store! Still a work in progress (Be kind...) but I've got much of my Etsy inventory imported and I've started to list my blasters (verboten over on Etsy...). Excited to have a backup, even if traffic is low... enigmaworkshop.com

Design views of the new battery module for my #mandalorian helmet. I ended up abandoning the release slider mechanism due to potentially issues - just too small to print effectively... #starwars #3dprinting #cosplay #wip

Sorry for being quiet on here recently - finding it difficult to manage multiple submission media accounts now and have been very busy with some new design projects and, most significantly, working to stand up my own website and storefront! More to come soon on all of the above!

More time investment into the #mandalorian helmet interior... Battery module and power distribution designed for a battery bank to slot in and provide power. Waiting on parts coming tomorrow to finish the fit checks, so look forward to more this weekend! #starwars #cosplay #wip #3dprinting

You often see the end product, but there are usually many iterations on the road to "perfection"... Here's the evolution of my fan module design for for my #mandalorian helmet, start to finish. #starwars #cosplay #wip #3dprinting

More complete look at the features so far on my new #mandalorian helmet: - External ambient sound system - Voice amplifier system - Cooling fan - Visor defogging fan/duct To do: - Electronics boards mounting - Power distribution - Liner and padding #starwars #cosplay #wip #3dprinting

Since the inside of a #mandalorian helmet is the most visible part people will notice while you're in costume, I'm spending an entirely appropriate amount of time on both aesthetics and function on the inside... /s #starwars #cosplay #wip #3dprinting

Sanding and priming the #scouttrooper helmet build. 80 grit up through 220 then using an automotive filler primer to smooth any remaining layer lines. Primer and more sanding will go up to 1k+ grit before painting. #starwars #cosplay #wip #3dprinting

Smoothing some of the more significant artifacts from #3dprinting on the #scouttrooper helmet using a clear UV resin. NOT the kind you get for resin printers but the kind used for making jewelry and such. Works and sands great, perfect for smoothing top/bottom layers. #starwars #cosplay #wip

Working on my #scouttrooper again! Well... The helmet at least. Loads of work left for the rest of the armor and haven't even looked at stuff parts... #starwars #cosplay #wip #3dprinting

Every day is such an adventure...

Another #Bluey inspired project, bringing together the whole #Heeler family this time! More variations to come for some of the other great characters, but these ones are already up on the shop for anyone interested (link in profile)

Testing out some high visibility colors suitable for #youngling troopers - a bit too much orange on this version, but I think it's mostly there! Next up is definitely gonna be a purple and pink version for the gals 😄 #starwars #cosplay #cosplayprop #3dprinting #blaster

My first attempt at using the airbrush was... alright. Probably pretty good considering the sum of my research on the topic was seeing a few clips of others airbrushing on social media...

Oh god, I have an airbrush now and I don't know what I'm doing. Send help!

K-17 Bryar Pistol is completed! Clear coat and weathering done - went with a heavier grime using some matte black paint wash for a "well loved" look to go along with the other damage. Loving the weathered copper in top! #starwars #cosplay #cosplayprop #3dprinting #blaster

E-11 Medium Blaster Rifle completed! Had fun with the weathering on this one, especially the grime in the chamber and bolt area. Why does a blaster have a bolt again? Best ignore that... Looking forward to the next one! Probably some clean ones next. #starwars #cosplay #3dprinting

E-11 Medium Blaster Rifle completed! Had fun with the weathering on this one, especially the grime in the chamber and bolt area. Why does a blaster have a bolt again? Best ignore that... Looking forward to the next one! Probably some clean ones next. #starwars #cosplay #3dprinting

K-16 Bryar Pistol! Custom take on the design, dropped the side magazine and used a mix of satin and matte finish to give some pieces a parkerized look. Also went with a copper finish for the top - head canon that it's for extra cooling. Still some work but close! #Starwars #3DPrinting #Cosplay

Something a little different for the kid inside - the little window from bluey and bingo's room! The panes are printed in PETG but planning to replace them with laser cut acrylic with help from a friend's fabrication shop (wish I had a laser cutter...) for a better look. #3dprinting #bluey

Working on my own website as a back up to my Etsy shop... With changing creativity standards and little communication on their intent it feels like a matter of time before you get closed out due to violations selling props and licensed models... Look forward to providing more details!

More progress on the E-11 blaster! Worked on some latex masking tonight for weathering and damage. Paint tomorrow! #starwars #cosplay #3dprinting #wip

Fit checking electronics and detail pieces for my new custom #mandalorian helmet build. External microphones and voice amplifier built in! More work to do in internal wiring but the externals are almost done. #starwars #cosplay #3dprinting #wip

Graphite finish process for the #thermaldetonator - Graphite powder rubbed into gloss paint and buffed to a beautiful shine! Usually use gloss black but I ran out... Turns out gray works just fine too! #starwars #cosplay #3dprinting

Designs for the new custom #mandalorian kit are coming along nicely - at least for the helmet! After a few iterations on detail pieces I'm ready to print the base helmet and start for checks and final design for the details and electronics. More to come! #starwars #cosplay #3dprinting #wip

Working my first build of the infamous E-11 Blaster - love the look of the chrome base coat... If I'd spent more time smoothing the piece I'd be tempted to keep it this way! #starwars #cosplay

I'd really appreciate it if Star Wars would go back to being a cautionary allegory instead of a preview. Thanks!

#jangofett commission completed! My first major build for someone other than myself. Was a great learning experience and I'm excited to get this piece sent off to do great things! #starwars #mandalorian #cosplay

Woo! Pinstriping on the #JangoFett commission! Nearing competition! #Starwars #Cosplay #Mandalorian #WIP

I don't know where all these spicy juices are coming from all of a sudden but damn am I here for it.

Almost done... Getting close to wrapping up my first commission - way ahead of schedule! A very big learning experience - what my workflow actually looks like, how much time I really need, when to pause for other projects, and some technical stuff - rub n buff and paint touchup. #Cosplay #Starwars

I thought it might be nice to do some design/modeling work on my new helmet, but apparently what I REALLY wanted to do was spend the night updating my CAD software...

EC-17 Hold-Out blaster completed! Where are the #ScoutTrooper marksmen at??? /s #StarWars #3DPrinting #Cosplay

Doing some latex masking over a metallic base coat on the #scouttrooper EC-17 Hold-Out Blaster. Always find this step relaxing... #starwars #3dprinting #cosplay #wip

I'm thinking of doing a project to compare two different finishing approaches for the same model - quick and dirty and the usual full finishing technique. I have an idea for quicker weathering and wondering how it will look in comparison... Now to find the time...

I'm entering my blaster period I guess... Lots of blaster builds incoming! Like a half dozen different models I think. Woo! #Starwars #Cosplay #3DPrinting

Been stressing over the metallic finish for #JangoFett being inconsistent, but in reality, so was the original. My own biggest critic... I did buff it a bit much so will probably take that down a little bit, but I think I'm getting comfortable with the quality! #Starwars #Cosplay #3DPrinting

Man, I like the idea of rub n buff but damned if it isn't a huge PITA to get a consistent finish across large parts/surfaces... It always feels like there is some splotchyness...

#jangofett helmet is coming together - rub n buff on!!! Only took 3 tries to get it looking alright. Needs more buffing, but I'll get back to that soon... #starwars #cosplay #mandalorian #wip #bountyhunter

Can I interest you in a Thermal Detonator for all your Hutt-intimidating needs? #Starwars #BobaFett #mandalorian #cosplay #bountyhunter

Colors on the #jangofett helmet! Waiting on the paint to fully dry before masking the colored sections and applying metallic finish to the rest #cosplay #starwars #mandalorian #wip

#jangofett helmet smoothed to perfection... Wet sanding up through 3k grit to give a perfect surface for the metallic finish. #cosplay #starwars #mandalorian #wip

Designing the earpiece for the external microphone pickups in my new custom #mandalorian helmet - used salvaged parts from electronic safety earmuffs, replacement headphone speakers, and printed bracket for attaching to the helmet. #starwars #3DPrinting #Cosplay #WIP

My favorite stage of every Mando helmet build - the Pope hat! #starwars #mandalorian #cosplay #WIP