BikerScout007 Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 Well done, Nathan! I've upgraded you to Pathfinder status. Now let's get that Lancer app in! 2 1
Nathanzx10r Posted February 4, 2021 Author Posted February 4, 2021 1 hour ago, BikerScout007 said: Well done, Nathan! I've upgraded you to Pathfinder status. Now let's get that Lancer app in! Still got some work to do before I can do that.... Back to the WIP, Thanks a million! 1
BikerScout007 Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Nathanzx10r said: Still got some work to do before I can do that.... Back to the WIP, Thanks a million! I'm sure @Retrofire and @Chopper will be happy to give you pointers. Since they are the Level 2 review team it makes their lives easier to have an applicant who has already done their homework! 3
Retrofire Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 Congrats Nathan! Great work and way to hang in there! If you want to go for Lancer, and I hope you do, give Chopper and I a shout out. 1
Nathanzx10r Posted February 5, 2021 Author Posted February 5, 2021 OK... I got my fan kit today. Of course, my luck they didn't pack the connection that connects both fans to the same on/off button (sigh). However, I did a little work installing the fans. I sat there for a bit trying to figure out a way to install these so it keeps my visor clear & fits in the helmet with my big fat head. Now my helmet doesn't open all the way, so if you open yours all the way, this probably wont work for you. I just crack mine open enough to get my head in and then shut it, so it isn't a big deal for me. I was able to mount the fans pointing right at my visor without taking up any interior room what so ever. 2
Nathanzx10r Posted February 11, 2021 Author Posted February 11, 2021 Got the missing part from the fan kit. Fired up the fans today and it works perfectly. Both fans are perfectly aimed at the visor and keeps them free and clear of fogging. 4
Nathanzx10r Posted March 11, 2021 Author Posted March 11, 2021 Got my vest off to do some alterations and remove an inch from the sleeves, so that should look a little better. Other then that, I will start working on my cod crunchy issue and see what I can do with that. 5
Nathanzx10r Posted May 17, 2021 Author Posted May 17, 2021 OK, Vest is done... Haven't suited up yet so we will see what it looks like when I get the chance. Just started my DLT-19X... New to 3D printing, have done some stuff in PLA but was hesitant on starting this project in PETG as I hear that the material is harder to work with. However, so far it is doing a pretty good job and I really hope it continues to go smoothly. Hope everyone is doing well! 2
Aradun Posted May 17, 2021 Posted May 17, 2021 It’s great to see you back at it Nathan! You’ll be consumed with looking for things to 3D print now that you have your own printer. I’m really digging my printer and glad I pulled the trigger on purchasing one.
Nathanzx10r Posted May 18, 2021 Author Posted May 18, 2021 23 hours ago, AradunFF said: It’s great to see you back at it Nathan! You’ll be consumed with looking for things to 3D print now that you have your own printer. I’m really digging my printer and glad I pulled the trigger on purchasing one. Yeah, so far I have some really good Vader Helmets, Boussh, blasters, etc. Too many files, not enough time LOL. Next helmet I will do is the RO Vader for my Vader WIP, just waiting on the designer to work out a few inaccuracies. This was my first go at printing a full sized helmet, file is OK but lacks in accuracy in spots. But this was just my first to get the feel for how much work was involved in getting a print prep'd and ready for paint. 1
Nathanzx10r Posted May 21, 2021 Author Posted May 21, 2021 Operation: So, I see you have constructed a new blaster.... So far so good! 1
Nathanzx10r Posted May 25, 2021 Author Posted May 25, 2021 Alright, base MG-34 complete, arm got tired from sanding so I'm taking a break LOL. Slowly getting there though.
Aradun Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 Looking good Nathan. Some XTC-3D would save you time and a lot of muscle ache Lol. Just FYI, it appears as though you might have your front site reversed. The narrow triangular part faces the tip of the barrel.
Nathanzx10r Posted May 26, 2021 Author Posted May 26, 2021 21 hours ago, AradunFF said: Looking good Nathan. Some XTC-3D would save you time and a lot of muscle ache Lol. Just FYI, it appears as though you might have your front site reversed. The narrow triangular part faces the tip of the barrel. Yeah, I noticed that also... Just threw it all together for a picture. I will make sure it is correct for final assembly. I don't mind the hard work... keeps me honest LOL 1
Nathanzx10r Posted May 27, 2021 Author Posted May 27, 2021 Ok.... Buttstock filled, primed, sanded to 600 and ready for paint. Reciever welded together and getting filled. I weld the parts together, no chance for an adhesive failure this way. Makes a little more clean up, but a very solid prop. 1
Nathanzx10r Posted May 28, 2021 Author Posted May 28, 2021 Still a tab more work on the receiver, but good progress today. 2
Nathanzx10r Posted May 30, 2021 Author Posted May 30, 2021 OK... If I had to do it again I would have welded the handle in the receiver before I preped it all, kinda forced me to use glue which I didnt want to do. However, made some good progress. Got the barrel all welded together. So far so good. 2
Nathanzx10r Posted June 2, 2021 Author Posted June 2, 2021 Should be last coat of primer and then a nice 600 grit sanding for the barrel portion. Scope on the printer. 1
Nathanzx10r Posted June 2, 2021 Author Posted June 2, 2021 Alrighty... Still have a couple smaller parts to finish but the majority of the base is ready for paint.
Aradun Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 Looking great Nathan! Excellent finishing work brother! 1
Nathanzx10r Posted June 14, 2021 Author Posted June 14, 2021 Had to take a little break from my plastic spaceman life to deal with my moms cancer illness. Unfortunately, the cancer has come back and has gone into her brain. She will start radiation treatment tomorrow. She is in good spirits, but she has called her sister over to go through all the family photos and such. Really breaking my heart! However, she did stir the pot enough to find some old pictures that brought back a lot of memories. Without further ado... My first character I ever played, brought to you by my Drill Sergeant with a sense of humor. I had to clean the latrine dressed like this LOL. He amused himself so much he snapped a picture, nice enough to give me a copy of it before I left for my AIT school. I did manage to get all the parts printed for my DLT-19x scope and started working on that, first round of primer to see the problem areas easier... Filler and sanding in my near future. Hope everyone is doing well! 4
BikerScout007 Posted June 14, 2021 Posted June 14, 2021 Sorry you and your family are dealing with this, Nathan. We are always going to be here for you; plastic spacemen can wait. 2
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