Kit vs Painted: Which One Is Right for You?
Most of my pieces come in two versions: a raw 3D-printed kit or a finished piece, assembled and hand-painted by me. Here's what you get with each, so you can pick the right one.
Raw 3D-printed kit
You get the printed parts, straight from the printer. They are not sanded, filled, primed or painted, and nothing else is included: no visor, padding, LEDs, magnets or hardware.
- Best if you enjoy building and painting, or want your own colour scheme.
- Plan on sanding, filling, priming, gluing and painting it yourself.
- The lowest price for each design.
- Need extras with your kit? Message me before you order and I'll quote them.
Finished, hand-painted piece
The complete piece, sanded, filled, assembled, hand-painted and weathered by me. It arrives ready to display or wear, with everything shown on the product page.
- Best if you want it ready to go, for your shelf or your next convention.
- Light-up versions come wired, with low-voltage LEDs (USB or battery).
- Painted by hand, so every piece is slightly unique.
At a glance
| Raw kit | Hand-painted | |
|---|---|---|
| What arrives | Printed parts only | Finished, assembled piece |
| Work needed | Sanding, filling, priming, assembly, painting | None |
| Visor, padding, LEDs | Not included (ask for a quote) | Included where shown on the product page |
| Price | Lowest | Higher, includes finishing and painting |
| Made to order | Yes | Yes |
Both versions are made to order in Athens and ship worldwide. Not sure which to choose, or want something in between? Just ask. Fan-made replicas, not officially licensed. For display, cosplay and collectors.