TOS Earpiece - Uhura communicator - 3D printer test

propmaster2000

Sr Member

• May 17, 2018

• #1

A few months ago I got a 3D printer and it has amazed me on the accuracy, every time I print something new.

I wanted to test the printer by doing something that had small fins, so I chose the Uhura Earpiece Communicator from The Original Series.
It worked pretty well in my opinion and it adds to the future usage of my printer.

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Last edited: Feb 6, 2019

Aldo The Apache

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RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• May 17, 2018

• #2

Looks awesome.


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shpider

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• May 17, 2018

• #3

Here's a thought, print it hollow and then take apart and install a bluetooth headset inside it !!

 

propmaster2000

Sr Member

• May 20, 2018

• #4

I finally got a few minutes to put a coat of chrome paint on the Earpiece, but of course, it will not stay shiny very long.
Just by simply touching chrome spray paint will cause it to become dull.
Anyway, it turned out ok and it is a nice costume piece or just for show on my shelf.

Thanks again for watching....

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Last edited by a moderator: Nov 8, 2018

Kal Argos

Sr Member

• May 20, 2018

• #5

Awesome. That looks great!

 

propmaster2000

Sr Member

• Jun 18, 2018

• #6

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I did a little modification on the silicone earbud holder of my TOS Earpiece Comm. so that it would hold the larger Bluetooth version
of the earbud.



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portland182

Well-Known Member

• Jun 19, 2018

• #7

Molotow do super nice chrome pens, and Alclad do a clear coat that doesn't effect the shininess of the chrome.
Here's Adam Savage finding that out,,,


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XB4Be6TjHU&t=2117s

Jim

 

propmaster2000

Sr Member

• Jun 19, 2018

• #8

Thanks for the information.
I think I saw that video some time ago, but sadly, I don't have access to an air brush to apply non-aerosol paint and clear coat.
It might be the thinner base in an aerosol can that kills the chrome effect as well.
Not sure is water base clear has any negative effect on chrome since I haven't tied it, but it's hard to apply by hand.