A Fools Errand? 3D Printed Blade Runner Blaster
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PACKARACK
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Sure would. https://www.myminifactory.com/object/deckards-blaster-blade-runner-5694 A fellow by the name of Andrew Forster created them. It's a great model to start with but my OCD kicked in and I'm in the process of reworking it so that it matches some of the more prominent models with working features. I'll share the modified files as well once I'm done.
how is it going? i would love to see the finished product
PACKARACK
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Well it's been a while but I've made some fantastic progress. The toughest part of this build has been engineering the gun so that it actually has all the features of a much more expensive replica. So far the trigger works exactly like a real fire arm. I'm in the process of designing the mechanisms that will rotate and stop the cylinder. I've made every attempt to match the individual components to those of the Coyle blasters. Still lots of work ahead.
Obviously lots of clean up and finish work is still needed but I'm extremely happy so far. The build you see below has set me back a grand total of $9.50 in increments of .50 at my local library.
V1.0 was about 16% too small in my estimations.
The gun has a full bulldog frame.
Trying hard to mimic an actual firearm.
More to come!
Obviously lots of clean up and finish work is still needed but I'm extremely happy so far. The build you see below has set me back a grand total of $9.50 in increments of .50 at my local library.
V1.0 was about 16% too small in my estimations.
The gun has a full bulldog frame.
Trying hard to mimic an actual firearm.
More to come!
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Fetasigma1977
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Sweet
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LumberKnight
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wow $9.50 ! that's amazing value, if you intend to do a run of these what are th extra parts and there cost ? ( like the spring you have for the trigger.) and have you approached the library about splitting profits from a run ? Continue the good work its amazing
freeshrugs
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What are the chances that you'll release the 3D parts files? I'd love to print one up for myself.
Fetasigma1977
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If you made them reasonable I would be in for a run. I haven't gotten around for one of theese yet
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LumberKnight
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awesome keep up the good work 
Fetasigma1977
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I now have a 3d printer and found a decent file for a blaster, I may be giving this a try
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PACKARACK
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Apologies for the lack of updates. I've been doing a lot of testing and printing as of late while working way too many hours. Anyhow I've made a bunch of progress and have mastered the strengths and limitations of the Makerbot I'm working with.
After having started this build I wanted to challenge myself and test the limits of the ABS material I'm printing with. My goal became the creation of a mechanically accurate prop firearm. I've done tons of research with regard to the mechanics of a revolver and can proudly say that every element I set out to employ has worked perfectly. Albeit with multiple prints and reprints tweaking the parts and print density to make the part robust enough for whatever it's intended purpose is.
With all of this work being put into the PKD I've also started to think about turning this gun into a prototype for casting. I've been doing research on cold casting with metal powders and low temp metal casting. I haven't done much more than figuring out the basics so this is something that will not happen soon. Aside from that I am going to install electronics into the blaster but make them unobtrusive and not something that will take away from the ascetic factor in any way.
As far as a run of these goes I'm not going to offer it in a 3D printed format if at all. Printing the parts required for the run would simply take too much time as the printer I'm using is located at the public library. If I do decide, after finishing all of the parts, to cast the PKD it will either be in resin or metal and retain all the functionality I've built into it.
Now a bit about my philosophy for the build. I'm not looking to make a spot on replica of the filming prop. My build is in some ways PKD fan fiction. My goal is to make a replica that strongly resembles the iconic original but with additional functionality and without some things that have always bothered me. My model will have all the functionality of a real firearm aside from the obvious ability to actually fire. I have never been a fan of the front trigger being a dead part of the gun and plan on integrating electronics to simulate a "charging" or secondary firing mode. The ON / OFF switch is also a goner. Furthermore the bolt will be wired and actually control some of the LEDs. I want this model to be something that could actually exist in the BR mythos and am working hard to conceptualize the actual mechanics of the firearm in a logical way. To that end I'm also working on blue prints and a cut away that will explain the fictional technology behind the blaster.
Please understand that the model in the images is unfinished. I wanted to get the mechanics down before tending to the laborious hours of sanding and filling.
So far we have:
• A working trigger and hammer
• A working cartridge ejector
• A working cylinder pin
• A working cylinder pin release
Still in development:
• A working cylinder advance lever
• A working cylinder advance lock
• Electronics
So far the build stands me $22.50 including any springs or screws purchased at the Depot. I know the fasteners I've used in some of the images are not accurate but I needed to button everything up with what I had to test the mechanics. The gun is 100% ABS aside from the obvious springs and fasteners all pins and mechanical parts are plastic. On to the pix!
PS. Real "Blood - Sweat - Tears" went into this project. The bandage on my thumb is the result of nearly cutting off the tip of my thumb with a pair of wire strippers while cutting a screw. I was foolish enough to not know where my digests were while operating it. Because I'm a stubborn ******* instead of going to the local walk-in i simply employed some Zap. A bit of numbness due to nerve damage but none the worse for wear!
Working Cylinder Release
Working Cartridge Ejector and Cylinder Locking Pin
Thanks for looking!!!
After having started this build I wanted to challenge myself and test the limits of the ABS material I'm printing with. My goal became the creation of a mechanically accurate prop firearm. I've done tons of research with regard to the mechanics of a revolver and can proudly say that every element I set out to employ has worked perfectly. Albeit with multiple prints and reprints tweaking the parts and print density to make the part robust enough for whatever it's intended purpose is.
With all of this work being put into the PKD I've also started to think about turning this gun into a prototype for casting. I've been doing research on cold casting with metal powders and low temp metal casting. I haven't done much more than figuring out the basics so this is something that will not happen soon. Aside from that I am going to install electronics into the blaster but make them unobtrusive and not something that will take away from the ascetic factor in any way.
As far as a run of these goes I'm not going to offer it in a 3D printed format if at all. Printing the parts required for the run would simply take too much time as the printer I'm using is located at the public library. If I do decide, after finishing all of the parts, to cast the PKD it will either be in resin or metal and retain all the functionality I've built into it.
Now a bit about my philosophy for the build. I'm not looking to make a spot on replica of the filming prop. My build is in some ways PKD fan fiction. My goal is to make a replica that strongly resembles the iconic original but with additional functionality and without some things that have always bothered me. My model will have all the functionality of a real firearm aside from the obvious ability to actually fire. I have never been a fan of the front trigger being a dead part of the gun and plan on integrating electronics to simulate a "charging" or secondary firing mode. The ON / OFF switch is also a goner. Furthermore the bolt will be wired and actually control some of the LEDs. I want this model to be something that could actually exist in the BR mythos and am working hard to conceptualize the actual mechanics of the firearm in a logical way. To that end I'm also working on blue prints and a cut away that will explain the fictional technology behind the blaster.
Please understand that the model in the images is unfinished. I wanted to get the mechanics down before tending to the laborious hours of sanding and filling.
So far we have:
• A working trigger and hammer
• A working cartridge ejector
• A working cylinder pin
• A working cylinder pin release
Still in development:
• A working cylinder advance lever
• A working cylinder advance lock
• Electronics
So far the build stands me $22.50 including any springs or screws purchased at the Depot. I know the fasteners I've used in some of the images are not accurate but I needed to button everything up with what I had to test the mechanics. The gun is 100% ABS aside from the obvious springs and fasteners all pins and mechanical parts are plastic. On to the pix!
PS. Real "Blood - Sweat - Tears" went into this project. The bandage on my thumb is the result of nearly cutting off the tip of my thumb with a pair of wire strippers while cutting a screw. I was foolish enough to not know where my digests were while operating it. Because I'm a stubborn ******* instead of going to the local walk-in i simply employed some Zap. A bit of numbness due to nerve damage but none the worse for wear!
Working Cylinder Release
Working Cartridge Ejector and Cylinder Locking Pin
Thanks for looking!!!
PACKARACK
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Thank you!
Has anyone ever attempted to have ABS engraved? I'd love to be able to have some markings on the blaster but am not sure how to proceed.
It's amazing you have achieved so much functionality from printing. i would not have thought it possible. may I ask a question please. does your hammer have the small little part that has a spring in it? works in conjunction with the trigger.
very nice work!:thumbsup
very nice work!:thumbsup
