It's slow going with Firefly's Vera still being and I doubt this will really get going before next year BUT for those that are impatient, I'm considering offering a bit of a compromise: A limited run (maybe 5 to start) of fully printed kits for around the same cost as the resin ones are likely to land: $400. This kit would be a hybrid 100/200 micron print instead of the pure 100 micron on all parts that I usually do. (100 microns is 0.1mm there is an image in my photo gallery that compares 100 to 200) I would print the smaller detail pieces (greeblies and "bronze" parts) at 100 and the larger ones (top and bottom barrel-shrouds, handles) at 200. The 200 micron parts will require more sanding and filler, but since they are large flat surfaces it will not be too bad to smooth out. (I'll keep the smaller pieces high-res because they are harder to work with. It's the nooks and details that are problematic.)
Pros:
- super lightweight (good for the odd holster config that Star Lord has)
- hollow channels for electronics
- choose to assemble one gun with open or closed heat-sink configuration.
- moving trigger
- easier to paint individual parts
Cons:
- needs more sanding and more coats of spray filler/primer
- needs more assembly
Each kit would still take (at least) a couple weeks to print but the cost is still significantly lower (per print hour) than I'd usually ask. Due to the long manufacture time I don't want to commit to more that 5 at a time, done on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact me via PM if interested.
