Thoughts on 3D printed blaster

[Quinxx44]

Hey guys, so I have a troop this weekend and need a blaster in a hurry. Found this one, and am wondering what everyone thinks?

 

Also, if anyone has a blaster they are looking to sell, let me know right now, let me know!

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/237482480/3d-printed-scout-trooper-blaster-snaps?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=scout%20trooper%20blaster&ref=sr_gallery_1

 

 

 

[Darth Voorhees]

Ha thats Todd i know that fine fellow lol.

 

The 3d printed ones arent too bad. Youd have to wipe it down with acetone or use something else to remove the print lines/smooth it out (smooth-on makes a product, the name escapes me right now though) to get it looking good though. But they are more durable than resin so thats a plus!

[Quinxx44]

Awesome!!

 

Yeah I was wondering about the lines... Didn't think about the acetone idea. Thanks for that!

[Nexous]

Yeah, working at a 3D Print Shop I'll tell you... getting rid of those lines is critical to making anything look nice

[Griffin-X]

If done right, these can look quite nice and weigh practically nothing.

[Quinxx44]

So I went ahead and grabbed one. Threw it together really quick and here it is! Not too bad, just needs a little finishing. Light as a feather.

 

 

 

 

-I do know that I put the rear piece backwards, lol. Has been fixed

 

 

[Nexous]

That looks awesome! Just some post-work and it'll be a nice (light) trooping blaster ... when I was starting out I wanted to make my blaster from one of the Acrylic plastic machines we had.... but that's not cheap stuff unfortunately.