Episode 7 Blaster & Holster Clip

[SecoyR]

Kelandrum, I have what I am told is your blaster file. I purchased it through Turbosquid. I have some questions if you wouldn't mind me sending you a PM.

 

[kenlandrum]

Started smoothing some of the prints last night.... will post photos soon.

 

[gmrhodes13]

Looking forward to the progress.

I did find some plastic matting used for crochet/needlepoint which has worked well in the past for mesh inserts

 

[widescreen]

My 2 pennies worth:

The keyhole latching is a great idea, until you want to put the blaster back 'holstered' as you're not going to be able to see it with a helmet on.

I would imagine that the holster clip was fitted with magnets & the metal strip is steel. That way the blaster could be 'holstered' by placing it close to the clip & let the magnets do the rest. To pull the blaster away, you'd pull it upwards - like you would a side arm in a conventional holster until it dis-engages from the magnets.

 

[kenlandrum]

Looking forward to the progress.

I did find some plastic matting used for crochet/needlepoint which has worked well in the past for mesh inserts

Do you have a picture?

 

[gmrhodes13]

Do you have a picture?

I used it on this handle

 

[kenlandrum]

Slowly but surely...

 

[Objetivotuning]

Started smoothing some of the prints last night.... will post photos soon.

Hi! you have the files for sale? i tried to send you a PM but your inbox is full

 

[Al May]

Slowly but surely...
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Smooth man, very Smooth!

 

[gmrhodes13]

Great work

 

[kenlandrum]

I used it on this handle
http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh552/glenmurry/onex.jpg

Can you be more specific on what " plastic matting used for crochet/needlepoint " is ? I can't find it anywhere...

 

[gmrhodes13]

Can you be more specific on what " plastic matting used for crochet/needlepoint " is ? I can't find it anywhere...

It's called needlepoint plastic canvas comes in different sizes, found it at a local sewing/material store.

 

[kenlandrum]

Small update...

 

[TMacken]

Here's a test fit of parts that have only been 3d printed, not cleaned up and painted yet.

 

[Al May]

Wow that's look'in good ,How aggressive do you need to sand this ? , Not having felt a 3D printed piece does it take much effort to remove the printer build up lines?.

 

[TMacken]

It can take quite a bit of sanding, I actually have some stuff from smooth on to use as a coating to help reduce the lines before the sanding starts. In this picture the grip and scope have been coated.


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[GhostMinion]

Damn Ken, I see you've been busy!

 

[Al May]

It can take quite a bit of sanding, I actually have some stuff from smooth on to use as a coating to help reduce the lines before the sanding starts. In this picture the grip and scope have been coated.


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I had thought the grip looked really smooth already , i can tell that this will be fantastic when it's done so your perseverance will pay off,great job

 

[JJ Griffin]

Here's a test fit of parts that have only been 3d printed, not cleaned up and painted yet.

http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p767/travismacken/IMG_5190_zpso5mru5xe.jpg

http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p767/travismacken/IMG_5197_zpsnyhiytcb.jpg

Great progress, mate! Out of curiousity, how long did yours wind up coming out total? I believe ours was 18.5" or so.

 

[kenlandrum]

Great progress, mate! Out of curiousity, how long did yours wind up coming out total? I believe ours was 18.5" or so.

Finished length is just about 474mm. All the feedback I have received on size is spot on so far...