How to Scale 3D Printed Armor!

Welcome to my New and Improved Scaling Tutorial! In this video I will be covering a variety of methods I've discovered to help you properly scale 3D Printed Armor and Cosplay! No one wants to waste material and spend days printing something that doesn't fit! Hopefully at the end of this video you'll have a better set of tools to help you in your cosplay journey!

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0:00 - Intro
2:06 - 5 Methods
2:52 - 1: Trial & Error
3:44 - Scaling Explained
6:28 - 2: Measuring Tools
8:37 - 3: Test Rings
13:13 - 4: ArmorSmith
18:36 - 5: 3D Scanning
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[ashergagnon]

I’ve been cosplaying for over 12 years now and every time I see a video of yours I learn something new and amazing. I just bought my first 3d printer (a creality k1 max) and I’m excited to get into the world of 3d printed cosplay thank you for providing such amazing inspiration and education

[Tristan]

As a project easier than iron man armor, I started with a suit of Mandalorian Armor, and it turned out great using the tips and lessons I’ve learned watching your videos. You inspired and helped me more than you’ll ever know! Thank you!

[Matt-lpxp]

Frankly Built, who is frankly built like a superhero, claiming he got lucky genetically and not from hard work in the gym is why we love him

[Tomcat_Coyote]

I would love an Armor Smith tutorial that includes how to take your measurements right !
You can also import a 3D scan into Armour Smith I believe, so you can merge the two last methods :)

Just a bummer that the good scanning Apps are all on the Apple store because for once Iphones actually have a feature that is unique and useful for the Cosplaying community 😬

[Rafter.]

Whos ready for Frank to do a T.E.D talk about 3d printing

[phillycheesesteak]

Thanks so much! I just started working on my first 3d printed cosplay as mk 85 iron man. Huge inspiration!

[edwinl.nievesjr.]

Frank, I have been going crazy trying to get the bottom half of my mk 85 build to match up an look good, and this video just gave me the boost that I needed! Thank you again brother!

[nofunallowed]

Your timing is amazing Frank! I'm about to buy the files of a N7 armor and thought I'd yolo everything. Thank the 3D printing gods for saving me!

[alex.drinks.water.]

another solid video, can't wait for the armor smith tutorial!

[camtron]

starboost looks amazing man. i just finished my mk 7 suit for Halloween. I owe it all to you. you got me into 3d printing and inspired me to make the suit.

[RoguesGalleryCosplay]

Great video Frank! We have had good luck with Armorsmith but it’s not perfect, will definitely check out Scandy Pro!

[ChrisBoshProps]

Thanks for doing this video Frank...I'm very grateful. This is perfect timing for my MK3 build I'm doing. I was going to go back and watch your older videos for scaling but this totally makes up for it!

[CanardD]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. In a few hour I will have finished my first helmet (took a few days of printing it in multiple parts !). I hope I scaled it correctly with Armorsmith !

[thomasquoryen]

I'm so excited to see the increase in content from your channel! This year has been the first year I dive into 3D printing and cosplay in general. I've been practicing with the arduino and I'm still very beginner but learning it will be a valuable skill in being creative! I bought some ws2812B LEDs and find it's a lot to take in. There are plenty of resources, but it definitely gets overwhelming. I think you are good at putting things in simple terms so IF possible, could you make a video on how to design and hook up LEDs into your projects? Or maybe explaining the differences between different micro controllers, batteries (tradeoffs, recharging), wiring, electrical topics, etc. Otherwise, glad to see your video Frank and thanks for reading me :D

[Json_D]

I'm sorry your video are just an inspiration

[obsessedgamer]

Just about to start my own armor and this is immensely helpful! Great video!

[ianbuckley]

Yea that armorsmith full tutorial sounds like it would be an amazing idea

[tanisll]

the chicken dance at the end deserves a like! hahaha. thanks Frank! i look forward to the more in-depth video on the Armorsmith Designer program! My brothers and I are planning on going to the San Diego comicon next year and I wanna wear an Ironman suit to it!

[ericboucher]

a huge thank you for explaining all that we have as a question, congratulations for your channel which increases every day, I follow you religiously and entraint to make my own iron man mark 85, photo to follow, thank you frank !!!!

[PokeBlaze]

I'm going to be starting my MK39 that I got from do3d soon and this video has helped so much, thank you