stuf123 Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 Hello all, While I wait for my armor to ship, I thought I would get going on my blaster build.Lucky for me I have access to a 3D printer. This is fresh off the printer, so I still need to do all the cleanup work on it. 1
jyjellyfish77 Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 That's very cool! What's the weight on something like that?
stuf123 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Posted May 31, 2014 That's very cool! What's the weight on something like that? It is very lightweight. The inside is made up of a honeycomb pattern so it is solid but light. About 3oz. dare I ask if your sharing the file? Gladly. The model is located here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:42811 It prints great on my makerbot.
stuf123 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Posted May 31, 2014 Had such great success with the blaster that I thought I would try my hand at some lightsabers. The results were outstanding! Picked up some Bondo spot putty to see if I can fill in the print lines.
stuf123 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Posted June 15, 2014 Anyone have any accurate dimensions on the blaster? I think mine is a little on the small side. I placed it in the holder and it just rolled around. But when I hold it with the gloves on, it seems about right.
Griffin-X Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 The blaster looks pretty good to me. The size is really, really close. Check out this topic for more details... http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=10158&st=0&p=85040&hl=+blue%20+print&fromsearch=1entry85040
PanzerKraken Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 In your hand the blaster looks the correct size but that can be subjective. What's the boot holsters maker?
stuf123 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Posted June 18, 2014 Griffin-X - That link helps a lot. Thanks! PanzerKraken - It is part of the SC kit. 1
le1120 Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Try using XTC-3D from Smooth On for finishing the 3D prints. Might I ask where you got the files for the lightsabers?
JollyRajR Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 That's fantastic.. I'll be hitting up my colleague who has the 3D printer in his classroom.. It never occurred to me to even make costuming bits on that thing.. So rad of you to share the source on the files, too..
TreeDodger72 Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 So, I got my 3D printed blaster. I was going to use XTC-3D to finish it, but I have a question as this is my first 3D printed piece. Is the matte finish from sanding the XTC-3D sufficient or is there something else that I need to do after that to the blaster? Does it need to be glossy or is the matte finish okay? Also, what is the best glue/epoxy to make sure the pieces stay together? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! -Juli
Bowfanny Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 If the filament was ABS plastic you can weld the pieces together with acetone, if its PLA plastic your options are slim with CA glue(aka super glue).
zenix Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 Hi everyone! I'm glad you like my blaster. I'm the original designer and uploaded it to thingiverse to share it with y'all. If you ever want to contact me, zenix on therpf is easiest, or todd@custom3dstuff.com for email 1
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