3D Printed Han Solo ANH Hero Blaster

[blackmill]

Here’s my latest project, my take on the Hero prop, it’s not 100% accurate but I wasn’t going for that, I had a load of socket bolts left over from other projects and some other bits hanging around to add some weight to it. There’s steel rods in the handle and barrel and ball bearings packed full of glue in the magazine. Really happy with. How it’s turned out, particularly with the bevelled watch glass I used at each end of the scope. This is the ‘ported to reality’ file from thingiverse.

 

[Arlington Beech]

Looks great! well done finishing it up and making yourself a nice blaster!

 

[danvader]

Great job !

How did you attenuate the layer traces from 3d printing ?
What file did you use ?

 

[blackmill]

Great job !

How did you attenuate the layer traces from 3d printing ?
What file did you use ?

Small files and wet / dry paper, primer, and a bit of filler to get rid of the layer lines.

Started at 180, gave it a bit of 280, primer, then 400 grit, more primer, 800 grit if required.
Used rattle can panit for a bit more durability, but also a bit of airbrush, especially for the varnishing.

Printed it at about 0.02 layer height on my Ender 3 (Fine / Extra fine settings in Cura)

This is the base File

Han Solo Blaster DL-44 by PortedtoReality

Enjoy! Tips never expected. Always appreciated.

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With a couple of extra bits from here

SightLeaf Modified - deeper numbers - hole for pin by Jake721

pin I used is M2*16 nut & bolt

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DL44 Trigger + misc upgrades/corrections by AVTeckie

I redesigned the trigger mechanism to accommodate an (I think) standard ballpoint pen spring. I didn't modify the trigger itself, just the housing. I also had trouble getting it to fit with the upper receiver, so I removed some material to have it sit slightly lower. I corrected the pins to be...

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Dl-44 Antennas by Madjms2000

I've seen a lot of DL-44 models. And noticed they all didn't have this piece, witch is understandable because It never actually was in the movie. But every time you see Harrison Ford posing with his blaster, this part is on it. So if you want to make the Dl-44 poster gun you can print this! I...

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There's also a remix to add springs for some of the mechanisms (I didn't do this - wish I'd seen them before now!)

Working Trigger/Hammer/Bolt for DL-44 by Dpmohney

These are also remixes from jonnieZG mods These mods add trigger, hammer, and bolt functionality, as well as the ability to disassemble the blaster as needed.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AlSItja6sI 01_Barrel - Added hole for bolt spring screw (M3x18mm) 02_Bolt - Added chamber for spring...

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[danvader]

Thank you for your response and reference files !

Some thingiverse files have really been made by talented people

Your work shows the results that can be achieved when attention is paid to detail. You have achieved such a quality that it is difficult to realize that it is a 3d print. Congratulations!