AnubisGuard
Master Member
I forgot I had a ton of rewards points too - pulled the trigger on a Mars 3 and $55 worth of resin for $118 shipped.
I feel like a criminal.
Nerf Scout Trooper Blaster Repaint
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I forgot I had a ton of rewards points too - pulled the trigger on a Mars 3 and $55 worth of resin for $118 shipped.
I feel like a criminal.
woodywaverider
Sr Member
Finally started working on mine. Just trying to figure out where to fit everything.
AnubisGuard
Master Member
And that resin printer I bought is still sitting in its box. 
The Goon
Sr Member
That reminds me, where did we all stand on the issue of printing replacement parts? Was someone going to do a run, or...? I could get by with just an accurate nozzle/barrel, or do I need to return to searching the local hardware stores like an animal?Well get it out of the box and start printing then.
I'm in the same boat. I don't have a 3D printer so I was hoping these excellent replacement/upgrade parts would either be added to Shapeways or one of the folks able to print them would post a sale thread in the JY. If they didn't want to make a whole FS thread, maybe they would message those of us from this thread that expressed interest and we could figure something out.
Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
You could always take the existing models, send them to your own Shapeways account and mark them as not for sale and then just order your own parts. It would get a little pricey but it is an option.
The Goon
Sr Member
Ah, but you're proceeding on the incorrect assumption that I have a Shapeways account.
AnubisGuard
Master Member
Work has been absolutely bonkers lately, leaving me with very little energy for...anything...during my free time.
I'll try to take some time this weekend to setup o the printer.
I'll try to take some time this weekend to setup o the printer.
woodywaverider
Sr Member
I’m making slow but steady progress, I had to order a few more bits and pieces. I’ve not taken any more progress pictures. But I’ll try to remember. I’ll throw up some pictures of all the mods before moving on to the final filler and paint.
So far, I’ve filled the trigger slot leaving a hole for the switch, made a hand guard from aluminium and moved the orange barrel forward. All the while making sure it can still come apart for the electronics. Few more bits of filling and I’ll start on the barrel.
I’m hoping to make a replacement for the side, but I’ll have to see if it works, not sure my tool/skills are up to it, so I may have to leave that part as is.
So far, I’ve filled the trigger slot leaving a hole for the switch, made a hand guard from aluminium and moved the orange barrel forward. All the while making sure it can still come apart for the electronics. Few more bits of filling and I’ll start on the barrel.
I’m hoping to make a replacement for the side, but I’ll have to see if it works, not sure my tool/skills are up to it, so I may have to leave that part as is.
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Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
No, I was working under the assumption that you were smart enough to create an account. It’s up to you whether or not that assumption is correct or not.Ah, but you're proceeding on the incorrect assumption that I have a Shapeways account.
The Goon
Sr Member
I'm fairly certain I could, but I just don't have the time to go through it right now because of priorities in my life occupying almost all of my time. Also, it would be very likely that I'd go through setting up the account only to print this one item.
woodywaverider
Sr Member
What item is it, I don’t have a 3d printer either, but I can tell you what part I used, or if it’s a part I’m scratch building do a more detailed step by step. Unless it’s the trigger as I completely removed mine, but if I had then sanding it down and filling would work.
Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
You could have used the time to set up an account in the same amount of time it took you to explain why you don’t have the time. Also, I originally set up my account for the reason of just one part.
woodywaverider
Sr Member
I got another piece done today. Turned down some aluminium and added a top hat washer.
woodywaverider
Sr Member
Next bit done - turned 2 pieces of aluminium down on my drill. Started out as 22mm and 16mm, I need a 3rd piece of 10mm for the barrel but couldn’t find any in the scrap bin so had to order a small piece. Guess I’ll work on the scope whilst I’m waiting for it.
Used one of these sanding bits for the scope insert
Used one of these sanding bits for the scope insert
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woodywaverider
Sr Member
replacing the rail is taking me ages, man I wish I had machines to do this for me. 2mm to go. Should get there in a few days lol
Ah the joys of filing! I think a double cut bas-tard file (like $6 at harbor freight) would make quicker work of removing a lot of material, perhaps for future reference, then smooth with a single cut if you need. I had to bas-tard-ize the word to avoid the censor lol! Nice work on this blaster, I like the hat washer solution.
woodywaverider
Sr Member
Thanks, for the advice maybe a new file is in order I’ll check that out.
