MunchMunch Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Not a ship or figure but got the 3D printer working well and had to try this. Found the 3D model online (thanks Alan Stanford) and had to try printing one. Didn't print it at the printers highest resolution but pretty close. There were about 12 parts total, some I had to try several times because of messed up prints, failures, etc. Once I had the parts I sanded and used a heavy auto primer / filler to get it smooth (some places better than others). Also used plastic filler in some places. Painted with Vallejo paints and primers after. Used their metal colors and stain on it. I really like the way the grips came out. Going to print another one at the highest resolution printer will go and try to break some of the pieces down so that I can make molds from them and then resin cast the part. Going to be Christmas gift for my son. By the way, saw Rogue One - Best Star Wars movie ever. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Nice! It was really good wasn't it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunchMunch Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 8 minutes ago, Thud4444 said: Nice! It was really good wasn't it! Yes it was, ready to see it again! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 The force is with me. I am one with the force. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Nice one, nothing beats a good blaster at your side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Smeg Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Not even a "hokey religion" according to some smuggler captains I could mention. Saw Rogue 1 on Sunday. Very nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 I quite fancy one of those, although I've already got an Airsoft Broom-Handled Mauser as a base. Where might one find the plans, as I know a man with access to a superb 3D printer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunchMunch Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 11 hours ago, Mike said: I quite fancy one of those, although I've already got an Airsoft Broom-Handled Mauser as a base. Where might one find the plans, as I know a man with access to a superb 3D printer http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1503525 That is the one I used for most of the parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Thanks for that I'll show it my friend, and see what he thinks of it. The example looks quite "layery", but the printer he uses has some seriously thin deposition slices. If that carries forth to the finished article, the end result will need little remedial work other than assembly & painting. Whether he could do that much printing is the other thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunchMunch Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 12 hours ago, Mike said: Thanks for that I'll show it my friend, and see what he thinks of it. The example looks quite "layery", but the printer he uses has some seriously thin deposition slices. If that carries forth to the finished article, the end result will need little remedial work other than assembly & painting. Whether he could do that much printing is the other thing Yeah, I did a lot (and I mean a lot) of sanding and filling primer. I used a 0.12mm layer thickness, going to try and print again at 0.06mm (my highest resolution). Somethings I've test at that resolution are much easier to work with. Just printed a template to create a mold for clear resin for 1/72 falcon engine. To get really smooth only took a couple coats of primer and a little sanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Well that was a surprising turn of events! I sent my friend the plans for the blaster in the afternoon, and got a message "It's in print" in the evening. This morning I got a pic sent though, which you can see below. Not a brilliant quality shot as it's on a phone, but you get the jist How's that for service? Pew Pew Pew Pew!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunchMunch Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 3 hours ago, Mike said: Well that was a surprising turn of events! I sent my friend the plans for the blaster in the afternoon, and got a message "It's in print" in the evening. This morning I got a pic sent though, which you can see below. Not a brilliant quality shot as it's on a phone, but you get the jist How's that for service? Pew Pew Pew Pew!!!! Wow, that is a fast turnaround. Parts look good. Have fun and Merry Christmas! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Cheers - you too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Smeg Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 18 hours ago, MunchMunch said: Wow, that is a fast turnaround. Parts look good. Have fun and Merry Christmas! Oh my word how much do I desire one of those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Sorry to dig this one up again, but my 3D printed parts rocked up the other day, and they're totally awesome! I had to tell someone If I wasn't tied up with the Mig-25 build I'd be building it right away 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 MunchMunch, EXQUISITE and EXCEPTIONAL 3-D work. you created a really STUNNING piece of work. BRAVO for being brave enough to do that... I think your son is most probably enjoying this gift of yours! Super effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 very nice model. Did you know the old Mauser Broomhandle was the preferred choice weapon of our old Prime Minister Winston Chruchill during his term in the Boer War.. A useful interesting Tuesday fact in case anyone wanted to know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Disciple Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Wow. Looking up 3d printing on google, its amazing what some people have come up with. Some weapons id love to have. Gears of War Lancer Star Trek Phaser Rifle (First Contact) Judge Dredd Lawgiver (1995 Stallone) Aliens Pulse Rifle. Just to name a few. Tell me, what 3d printer did you use to print your blaster. Awesome job on yours. Wayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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