Thermalized Plastics
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Sorry guys, :facepalmIt was all scratch built!
Thermal:lol
Thermal:lol
Enterprise Hand Scanner Defined, Cheap Alternative from Common Item!
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I def. understand your point Matt. I just liked that it seemed to be an easier starting point to have one that could open and close. The resin ones are almost always in an open or closed position. I'd have have to scratch build one anyway (or seriously Frankenstein a resin kit).
As an aside, here is my Enterprise Away team set. The tric I have is fixed in the open position.
As an aside, here is my Enterprise Away team set. The tric I have is fixed in the open position.
epilepticsquirl
Sr Member
The excitement is still there to take a found item and convert it to something seen on screen. Sure you can get a resin casting, but there's something awesome about scratch building a prop with your own hands.
Nerfenstein
Well-Known Member
Have to agree with epilepticsquirl .. that's why this is so exciting. Nice find!
Jeff_Haas
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I agree too...it's fun to build and make things work. I tend to want props that function instead of just look like they do.
Also, while I like resin castings for what they are, they're ultimately a solid chunk of material that's been painted. They're not what the "real" item would be, they're sort of a life casting of the real thing.
I hope that in the near future inexpensive 3D printers will evolve to the point that they can print items that are hollow but sturdy and have a finish that's smooth. Then we'll need software that can convert a 3D scan of an item into the correct shells and turn out things that can be made functional with internal electronics, instead of a hunk 'o resin. I know this technology already exists for the business market but it's not quite read for the hobby market.
Also, while I like resin castings for what they are, they're ultimately a solid chunk of material that's been painted. They're not what the "real" item would be, they're sort of a life casting of the real thing.
I hope that in the near future inexpensive 3D printers will evolve to the point that they can print items that are hollow but sturdy and have a finish that's smooth. Then we'll need software that can convert a 3D scan of an item into the correct shells and turn out things that can be made functional with internal electronics, instead of a hunk 'o resin. I know this technology already exists for the business market but it's not quite read for the hobby market.
^Well said.
StarTrek101
Member
I'm going to CVS and buying 10 of these. I'm going to convert them all. I'll probably make a thread about it. Some might go for sale on eBay so watch out.
STpropguy76
Well-Known Member
They are no longer being Sold at CVS.
Last time I checked there was (2) left on EBay.
I am lucky to have (2) of these.
Here is the Listing:
Pill Traveler, 9 compartments, Stylish Compact Design (050428101742) | eBay
..........Jeremiah
Last time I checked there was (2) left on EBay.
I am lucky to have (2) of these.
Here is the Listing:
Pill Traveler, 9 compartments, Stylish Compact Design (050428101742) | eBay
..........Jeremiah
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