This Mandalorian Chest Plate Turned Out WAY Better Than Expected

After months of sitting on my shelf as a raw 3D print, I finally got around to finishing this Mandalorian chest plate! This piece has been in the backlog for a while, and I kept putting it off—but not anymore. In this video, I take you through the full process of prepping, painting, and weathering this custom Mando chest armor. Since this isn’t for my official Mandalorian Mercs kit, I had the freedom to get creative with the paint scheme and really explore some bold design choices. Whether you're a Star Wars cosplayer, a prop-making enthusiast, or just love Mandalorian armor builds, this is a satisfying and inspiring look at turning a raw 3D print into a detailed display piece. I experimented with color, masking fluid, and weathering techniques to bring this chest plate to life. If you’re working on your own cosplay or armor project, hopefully this gives you some ideas, or the motivation to finally finish those parts you’ve been putting off! FINISH YOUR PROPS If you're looking for a Lightsaber you can use my referral code for NEO Sabers https://neosabers.com/?ref=bluesarmory You can use my coupon code GAVINNAYLOR to get 10% off your order 📽️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Star Wars cosplay builds and prop tutorials! Socials: Instagram: @bluesarmory TikTok: @bluesarmory Links below to some of my gear, these are affiliate links so I get a little kickback if you buy something Gear: Sony ZVE1: https://amzn.to/4cMnN2F Godox Mics: https://amzn.to/40WFiG3 Amaran Pano 120: https://amzn.to/4sfpaLO Mac Laptop: https://amzn.to/40WG2Ll Ipad M4 Pro: https://amzn.to/4b4R7A8 Monitor: https://amzn.to/3P3ZyD9 Tools: Dremmel: https://amzn.to/4lmElAv Power Sander: https://amzn.to/4belqDa Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus: https://amzn.to/4bBc0D0 Misc. Sanding PPE: https://amzn.to/3OZfV3W PLA: https://amzn.to/40WFB3F In Background: Captain Rex Lego Helmet: https://amzn.to/4lknQEO Black Series Helmet: https://amzn.to/4bne9RG #Mandalorian #StarWarsCosplay #3DPrinting #PropMaking #MandoBuild #CosplayTutorial #MandalorianArmor #CustomMando #StarWarsProps #diycosplay Blue's Armory is a channel built around my love for costuming and Star Wars I've been making Star Wars costumes for years and finally started to share my love with everyone else. I am by far not the best crafter in the world but I'm hoping through my mistakes people can learn new skills and what not to do on their journey through this hobby!