Good god this is tempting....I always try to tell my self that I need to stick to just Star Wars......but I do love me some Blade Runner. Is there still spots in the run?
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Limited Run Blade Runner 2049 - K's blaster....in Metal
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brandomack
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i might be able to fit one or two more in, but that would be it. send me a PM
brandomack
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So here is where we are currently at..
Rocketeer has printed a whole lot of goodies on the Form2, and will get them in the mail to me as soon as his schedule allows.
I picked up a 4"x36" sander today that i have been waiting to go on sale for a while now, as well as ordered all my wax sprue
and chavant clay for the molding process, UPS says it will arrive in about a week.
Also, the 2000 custom trigger springs that i ordered have been shipped.
My next video will be showing the clean-up of the prints and preparation for molding.
Rocketeer has printed a whole lot of goodies on the Form2, and will get them in the mail to me as soon as his schedule allows.
I picked up a 4"x36" sander today that i have been waiting to go on sale for a while now, as well as ordered all my wax sprue
and chavant clay for the molding process, UPS says it will arrive in about a week.
Also, the 2000 custom trigger springs that i ordered have been shipped.
My next video will be showing the clean-up of the prints and preparation for molding.
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apocalyptickids
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Awesome, thanks for all the updates.
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faust1103
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brandomack
What is your approximate timeframe for the blasters to be completed and ready to ship?
Thanks.
What is your approximate timeframe for the blasters to be completed and ready to ship?
Thanks.
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brandomack
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I’ll have an accurate timeframe once i’ve started the casting
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Will you be taking on new commissions once the timeframe is established?
I'm very interested in this project, but don't want to commit until there's an actual, finished sample of the work, and a reasonable schedule for timely delivery after payment. Nothing personal... I've just invested too often in projects that were never completed. :cry
I'm very interested in this project, but don't want to commit until there's an actual, finished sample of the work, and a reasonable schedule for timely delivery after payment. Nothing personal... I've just invested too often in projects that were never completed. :cry
brandomack
Sr Member
I feel i am at the point where i am ready to close this run to new customers. I want to focus on the tasks at hand, and i owe it to the backers to complete their blasters in a timely fashion. I've booked myself off from IATSE (which is insanely busy here these days) so i can get this produced, but still get phoned 3-4 times a week.
brandomack
Sr Member
Hey everyone!
Here is today’s update...
I received the resin prints from Inception Studios, after cleaning them up, i took a good look at everything to think through my molding and assembly process.
After which, i decided that a few amendments needed to be made like increasing tolerances, increasing lettering depth and making changes to the model to make molding, casting and assembly easier (adding registry keys etc.)
Skylu3Design is currently working on the amendments, which after he is done, it will get resin printed again.
Here is today’s update...
I received the resin prints from Inception Studios, after cleaning them up, i took a good look at everything to think through my molding and assembly process.
After which, i decided that a few amendments needed to be made like increasing tolerances, increasing lettering depth and making changes to the model to make molding, casting and assembly easier (adding registry keys etc.)
Skylu3Design is currently working on the amendments, which after he is done, it will get resin printed again.
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EasternBloc
Active Member
I get so excited when I see this thread updated! Appreciate the news, and the care put into this project too!
How's it going, and any amendments to the estimated time of completion? We are closing in on the previously provided estimate (May + 5 months). Not meaning to add pressure to you. I'm just curious if this is on-track or if there has been some change to that. 
brandomack
Sr Member
Hi everyone!
here is today’s update.
i am waiting on the revised model components to be printed, which Rocketeer will be doing the first chance he gets.
while waiting on that, i got started by molding the trigger guard, as it is the largest component that did not require modeling
changes.
this mold took me about 5 days to do, as i let the silicone cure for a day and a half between pours.
The mold was made in 3 parts to allow for adequate vents and sprue.
The resulting first cast is practically flawless.
here is today’s update.
i am waiting on the revised model components to be printed, which Rocketeer will be doing the first chance he gets.
while waiting on that, i got started by molding the trigger guard, as it is the largest component that did not require modeling
changes.
this mold took me about 5 days to do, as i let the silicone cure for a day and a half between pours.
The mold was made in 3 parts to allow for adequate vents and sprue.
The resulting first cast is practically flawless.
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brandomack
Sr Member
How's it going, and any amendments to the estimated time of completion? We are closing in on the previously provided estimate (May + 5 months). Not meaning to add pressure to you. I'm just curious if this is on-track or if there has been some change to that.
Getting the model perfected took far longer than originally anticipated, as i have gone through several revisions after test printing
and resin printing to ensure the highest quality of finish as well as manufacturing speed.
Great update! Just out of curiousity, what silicone and alloy are you using? I have worked with Smooth-On and Polytek platinum cured silicone along with Silpak R2234. As far as metals I have worked with Roto Metals R98 and just basic lead. Your results are fantastic!
brandomack
Sr Member
I’m using the 2234 for the big parts and Mold Max 60 for small. The pewter is from a local alloy manufacturer.
apocalyptickids
New Member
This is looking really great, thanks for the updates.
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brandomack
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They look crisp!
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