Summer project: Blade Runner 2049 binoculars

[almar bouwman]

Wanted to make these for a while now so I decided to make these my summer project.

I'm using the revised 3D files from Empiricus which are based on the design made by Jon-a-Tron. There is no rush so I'm taking my time with this one.
So here's where I'm at right now. All parts are printed.

Now it's just standing, filling, repeat.

 

[joberg]

I'll follow your build for sure; good start already

 

[stussy]

As joberg said.

 

[almar bouwman]

So today the acrylic spray cans arrived.
Montana Gold Blood Orange and Manila Light.

 

[Trooper_trent]

Nice prints! What printer are you using? Can't wait to see more!

 

[almar bouwman]

Nice prints! What printer are you using? Can't wait to see more!

Bamboo Lab A1

 

[almar bouwman]

Today I sprayed some parts with spray putty.

If anyone has pics of the real prop post them here please.

 

[stussy]

Have a look here......

https://propstoreauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/444/lot/150362/136-Rick-Deckard-s-Harrison-Ford-Screen-matched-Light-up-Binoculars-BLADE-RUNNER-2049-2017?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F444%3Fpage%3D2%26items%3D100

 

[joberg]

Seems to me that the Bambu 3-D printing machine is a must to have fairly clean prints

 

[Trooper_trent]

They are so fun. I have the X1C and it is amazing. The prints come out perfect every time. No fiddling with settings. All kinds of bells and whistles for automatic leveling, vibration dampening, extrusion tests with Lidar detection, AI for print failure detection, etc. I love mine.

 

[almar bouwman]

These parts are completely finished, clear matt coat and all.

I like to concentrate on each individual parts so I can give it that factory new look. Don't want my props to look like prints but just like the real thing.

 

[joberg]

Clean and sharp

 

[almar bouwman]

I ordered this monoculair from AliExpress. It seemed to have the right dimensions for the printed model so I gave it a shot. It was only €8 so no harm done if it's wrong.

I picked it up today and it fits perfectly. The build quality and optics are completely crap compared to my Swarovski binos but who cares.
I removed some of the protective rubber to give it a more snug fit.

 

[joberg]

Wow...perfect fit for sure. Thanks for the FYI about this product and dimensions

 

[almar bouwman]

Primed and finished parts.

 

[joberg]

Sharp, clean and cool

 

[almar bouwman]

This is where I'm at right now. Even though I'm taking it slow, it seems I'm making nice progress.

 

[almar bouwman]

Had these little screws laying around from vintage cameras I took apart.

So put them to good use and placed them in another optical instrument.

 

[joberg]

I would've opted for a more modern looking screw design...but that's just my two cents As long as these make you happy, that's the main thing

 

[shannon3095]

Wanted to make these for a while now so I decided to make these my summer project.
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I'm using the revised 3D files from Empiricus which are based on the design made by Jon-a-Tron. There is no rush so I'm taking my time with this one.
So here's where I'm at right now. All parts are printed.
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Now it's just standing, filling, repeat.

excellent work! you inspired me to try and finish my build , i printed the main parts out probably a year ago on my new bambu labs fdm printer but never finished the build ,i tried to do the clear lenses in clear resin and that did not work out for me , im still trying to find a good way to make the 2 lenses. i will post some pics of where i stopped at