The 3D printed parts were all done on a stereo lithography machine. The 3D printers that sinter powder have too rough a finish for my use.
Blade Runner Snub Nose Blaster Project
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The 3D printed parts were all done on a stereo lithography machine. The 3D printers that sinter powder have too rough a finish for my use.
So beautiful! Thanks for posting all of this and sharing some of your great techniques!
Sean
Sean
Dave, I just want to say this is a masterpiece, explaining this to my friends was hard seeing as I was speechless. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these! Looking forward to what other grips you will be making as well!
Thank you! Place your order now, they are going fast.
I would! But I'm leaving to go back to college in a few days, and I'm a little anxious about getting it shipped to college (knowing how college life is) and I wouldn't want to ship home without checking it out and playing with it myself! I guess I'll have to wait.. :cry
At least until I'm settled... We'll have to see.. Still, great job!
Dude, I don't know WHAT I expected, but this project turned out WAAAAY better than I anticipated it would. Out of curiosity, do you mind saying what paints/colors/techniques you used to finish ^this^ model?
Nexus,
Thanks! The paint used to finish that blaster is an alcohol based opaquing fluid that was sold by Dietzgen for the lithographic printing trade. Unfortunately it hasn't been available for more than a decade. I squirreled away a supply many years ago for just this purpose.
It works greats for guns since it has an extremely high graphite content. Just spray it on, it dries almost instantly, and buff out with a soft cloth. It really looks like gunmetal.
I've heard that others have had good success with basing the gun with flat black spray paint, letting the paint dry then rubbing graphite powder (available at art supply stores) all over it and buffing. The prop then needs to be sealed with a clear coat to keep the graphite from coming off on your hands (this isn;t a problem with opaquing fluid).
Thanks! The paint used to finish that blaster is an alcohol based opaquing fluid that was sold by Dietzgen for the lithographic printing trade. Unfortunately it hasn't been available for more than a decade. I squirreled away a supply many years ago for just this purpose.
It works greats for guns since it has an extremely high graphite content. Just spray it on, it dries almost instantly, and buff out with a soft cloth. It really looks like gunmetal.
I've heard that others have had good success with basing the gun with flat black spray paint, letting the paint dry then rubbing graphite powder (available at art supply stores) all over it and buffing. The prop then needs to be sealed with a clear coat to keep the graphite from coming off on your hands (this isn;t a problem with opaquing fluid).
I've had some squirreled away for years too!
Interestingly, for the film that I'm currently on, the scenic department found a company that mixed up a batch of opaquing fluid for them on special order. Can't remember if it was a gallon or five gallons, but I have half a mind to siphon some off for myself before I'm done :love
Daddy Solo
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Got mine today! Thanks DaveG. I'll post build pics when I can.
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Yay! The GF was willing to hussle over after work and pick it up for me!
It is stunning! Casting is so clean ,aside from the sprus there is very little work to be done.
I got the ivory grips and man are these things amazing! the diamond pattern is so sharp you really feel it when you run your fingers across them.
I have an unbuilt Rick Ross and I want to do some side by sides of the two kits. Not calling favorites, but be interesting to see.
So happy she picked it up...shame I have to now wait to build it!
It is stunning! Casting is so clean ,aside from the sprus there is very little work to be done.
I got the ivory grips and man are these things amazing! the diamond pattern is so sharp you really feel it when you run your fingers across them.
I have an unbuilt Rick Ross and I want to do some side by sides of the two kits. Not calling favorites, but be interesting to see.
So happy she picked it up...shame I have to now wait to build it!
That came out beautifully! :cool
Daddy Solo
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I just started trimming & sanding the unpainted parts - still a long way to go! Now I gotta save up for the stand. It looks like a perfect fit.
Here's the finished prototype for the display stand, Three laser cut pieces which interlock, no glue required. The engraving is done in reverse with the CNC router. Under the right lighting it "light pipes", almost looks like neon!
I'm not sure yet what the price will be, depends on how many I make.
I'm not sure yet what the price will be, depends on how many I make.
