MrPoopie Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I've been working on making models of the Scout armor pieces for 3D printing. This originally started as a project so that our smaller and larger Scouts could have something that was scalable to better fit their sizes. It's quite a process for me to learn how to use the software to make these models, but I think it's coming along fairly well so far. I'm trying to get as close to the screen used armor as I can, but obviously nothing is going to be perfect. Not sure how long all this will take, but I'm plugging away at at. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hossmaz Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 This is what I was looking for... Keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Front of the chest almost done, still needs a little work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Very cool project! Looking good so far. For the drop boxes I would advise revisiting the originals again - those look too much like the SC ones atm. They need to be reduced in height a bit and the sides need to be angled. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesewhoopy Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I like how you added the zip tie anchor in the design, looking good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Very cool project! Looking good so far. For the drop boxes I would advise revisiting the originals again - those look too much like the SC ones atm. They need to be reduced in height a bit and the sides need to be angled. Cheers I think I see what you're saying here. The top part with the curve needs to be angled down towards the back The part against the thigh). The edges need to be rounded off a little bit as well as a slight shortening of the overall length. If you know of anywhere that I can find better reference photos of the top of the boxes that would help. This is always a really odd angle to see in photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I think I see what you're saying here. The top part with the curve needs to be angled down towards the back The part against the thigh). The edges need to be rounded off a little bit as well as a slight shortening of the overall length. If you know of anywhere that I can find better reference photos of the top of the boxes that would help. This is always a really odd angle to see in photos. Yeah, those angles are a bit tricky because they look different in each reference pic. I have a few reference pics in my own build thread: http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=15980&view=findpost&p=143829 http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=15980&view=findpost&p=145273 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyeslave Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Looks good, and nice touch on the zip tie attachment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 Hip Box v2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 Chest from the front and inside. This is going to have to take a little bit of sanding to smooth down the sharpness on the front are that sticks out, but ultimately the whole thing is going to be sanded and filled to get rid of the printing ridges before painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears9394 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Ive been printing out armor for awhile now from thingiverse, it is not accurate but affordable for me, https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1300298 i have it all printed out and i have most of the soft armor, just sanding it takes forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 I also found those 3D models on Thingiverse and it's partially what got me to start this project. I was hoping to make something that was printable as well as being good enough for Lancer approval. It also allows me to scale the armor for smaller and larger people. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 I had some time to make some new parts finally. First the Holster. * Note the RED pegs are just placeholders and will have holes where they are for rivets. * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 And the Thermal Detonator. This is made up of several parts. The smooth black tube will be covered by the extension cord wrapping since this is as close to screen accurate as we know right now. The end caps are also concave as well. I have also added small reinforced tubes with holes to screw the TD belt clips into since this is a notorious problem with the clips not being terribly secure to the tubing. I still need to work on the detail parts though but everything is correctly sized to be able to use the current resin casts that are widely available. There are 2 versions. One that is completely screen accurate and a second which has a back plate to make for easier mounting on the belt. I use internal magnets on my belt so my TD stays in place and this gives me a mounting point on the back plate. while still looking completely screen accurate from the visible side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabeuk Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Impressive. Most impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Thanks. Your Iron Man suit is amazing. The detail gives me anxiety thinking about making those models. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 TD Greebles * I had to leave the outlines showing so you can see the details. * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabeuk Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Thanks. Your Iron Man suit is amazing. The detail gives me anxiety thinking about making those models. Thanks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sibbel29 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 looks awesome!! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 I've finally started uploading some of the armor parts. Thermal Detonator https://www.thingive...m/thing:2852606 TD Greebles https://www.thingive...m/thing:2852635 Should Bell https://www.thingive...m/thing:2852671 Blaster Holster https://www.thingive...m/thing:2852661 Hip Box https://www.thingive...m/thing:2852685 Belt https://www.thingive...m/thing:2852717 Forearm https://www.thingive...m/thing:2852805 Bicep w/ T-Bits https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2852902 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icebear Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swagger Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Do you have a link for the STL files for the tank topper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icebear Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Amazing work! Thanks for all the effort you're putting into this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickout Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Thanks, this is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 Finally got the blaster finished. I'm awaiting approval of a printed model before uploading though. Hopefully it will be up shortly for everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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