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Strength of 3D printed armour and strapping


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I'm very early in my build, in fact I don't have anything yet although my helmet's being printed. I'm planning on using the MCM files and get someone to print it for me. When it comes to the strength of 3d printed parts, what do people use to reinforce it? I'd rather not use fibreglass if possible, is there anything else people use?

Second question I have is around strapping. Do most people use a strapping system similar to the Stormtroopers or is velcro a better solution?

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I did my strapping similar to my stormtrooper costume with snap plates.  I know @Chaos has his very differently strapped which seems to allow for more mobility.

i have not printed a full set of armour, but some of the smaller parts such as buckles and D rings did snap and I reprinted with some flexible resin combined with normal resin.  As far as filament goes, I would suspect the full armour pieces will be fairly strong.  Hopefully someone with printed armour will comment as well .

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