Rad Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Greetings pathfinders, looking to 3d print Alains E22 in petg and wanted to check the files are ok for 501st clearance. Anything worrying in the files i will need to mod or is it good to go? Going to do the stunt version with a doopy doos resin scope as the front mounting foot looks a bit square on the file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I just printed Sean Fields' E-22 and that is totally approvable. I'm looking at these files and nothing really jumps out at me as being off. @ScaryGuy @KOtrooper this look okay to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOtrooper Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 The blaster is optional to be approved so if I was your GML, I'd give it a thumbs up for basic. If you're going for level 2 though, I'd use the correct screws from the start and swap out the scope rail. It should be flat and not bent like this one is. I also used Sean Fields' files for my E-22 and it'll get you to Vanguard. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarok Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I'm fairly certain the Sean Fields files are free too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I'm fairly certain the Sean Fields files are free too They are indeed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) Thanks folks for your input. . Got two concerns with Sean files...the trigger guard and M shaped side plates don’t look right. They have been pulled up for modification by uk armourers.Did you mod these? Edited August 9, 2020 by Rad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Thanks folks for your input. . Got two concerns with Sean files...the trigger guard and M shaped side plates don’t look right. They have been pulled up for modification by uk armourers.Did you mod these? The M plates I had to get separately. PM me and I will send to you. The trigger guard was wrong but has been corrected. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Thanks Mickey will do 🙂👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Hi guys, ok i think I’m there on the build. Printed Sean’s files in carbon pla and modded the stock arms /fixing position and butts up against the pistol grip assembly now. Used M4 bolts hex head and countersunk screws on power cells. Talon sling mounts and 1” web strap for the sling. It was a lot of fun building and making it and i went for the more battle worn one of the 2 on show at swcc 2016.(used pics for ref) Hope all is good and thanks again for your help 🙂👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aradun Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 That looks great! So talk to me about how you weathered it. I think providing some details on your paint process and weathering techniques would be really helpful to troopers looking to emulate your look. It looks very natural as if the paint was chipped away during skirmishes. I for one am always interested in others weathering techniques, and I really like what you did here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Many thanks for your kind comments My ukg amourer Stefan pointed out that the base silver was a bit too clean so i have dirt washed a few passes and added some black wash for carbon build up. Also added light bluing to barrel ends on his suggestion. Looks like it’s seen a few more dirty battles Simple techniques oldies but goldies. Quick to do Base coat silver. Paint brush on toothpaste where you want your chips to be. Spray black. Then rub off toothpaste areas with a damp cloth.Use 280-300 grit sand paper and sand all the high points lightly through to the silver coats and anywhere else you want to show wear.Raw umber and black washes for filth and dirt build up. Thats about it i think. Hope this helps Greetings from the UK Be well Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Oh we know Stefan well around here, he was a Shoretrooper DCA up until last month. Great job on the E-22! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Thanks [mention]Rad [/mention]Those additional touches really brought it home. Well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 Thanks folks , a pleasure Falling in love with the E22 great blaster Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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