3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster

3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster - Printable Version

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3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster - Altair - Saturday 27-Jun-2015

I'm not building a scout (yet... haha!) but a hold-out blaster was nice and small to toy around with the idea of building blaster props using ABS 3D printed parts... so I thought I would share my first attempt Smile

Here are the raw printed parts

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One of the issues with 3D prints is the texture due to the very fine layers. There are a few methods to improve the end result:

Sanding (however the walls maybe too thin)
Some sort of putty (like liquid green stuff)
Acetone wash (either directly applied or a "vapor bath")

For this build I wanted to retain some texture (thought it might add to the overall look) so I used liquid green stuff and sanding. Here are the parts primed after using this method...

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I scored some scratches on the handle after dropping this one! Battle damage?

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The CRL states you can use flat or semi-gloss black for these blasters, I decided to go with a satin black.

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Some light weathering was added with "steel" coloured paint and dry brushing.

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Then everything got a satin clear coat. Here is the end result...

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Honestly, I would say this one came out OK. It is very light weight and fairly cheap to produce. I happy enough with the finish using the liquid green stuff... but next time I think I would try using the acetone vapor bath method.

Anyway hope this is of some interest Smile

RE: 3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster - Teiwaz - Saturday 27-Jun-2015

Great job John, looks really good.

RE: 3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster - Oevil1 - Saturday 27-Jun-2015

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet! Wink

3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster - Duras - Saturday 27-Jun-2015

Cool!

3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster - Sly - Saturday 27-Jun-2015

Me likes da finish producta.

RE: 3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster - Whitey - Saturday 27-Jun-2015

Shoulda left it pink mate

3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster - Altair - Saturday 27-Jun-2015

Cheers guys.

Not a bad idea Whitey! Pink blasters for Pink Stumps Day? Smile

RE: 3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster - SupaTrooper - Sunday 28-Jun-2015

Well done.

RE: 3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster - MyKill - Sunday 28-Jun-2015

Interesting, could it be scaled up slightly (I know that would put it with the toys CRL wise), I ask because I have what I call "big veiny man-hands" (also known as meat-hooks) and I don't think proper scout manners call for a 'pinky out' approach to blaster etiquette!

(The proper scout gentleman? Hehehe

, please someone add a bowtie and tux tails to their armour, I'd die laughing!) Lol

3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster - Altair - Sunday 28-Jun-2015

3D models can have size increased and decreased. It all comes down to the size of the printing platform of the printer.

RE: 3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster - Bally - Sunday 28-Jun-2015

(Sunday 28-Jun-2015, 02:32 PM)Altair Wrote: 3D models can have size increased and decreased. It all comes down to the size of the printing platform of the printer.

Which is exactly the question I was going to ask about yours?

Looks cool.

RE: 3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster - Hydro - Monday 27-Jul-2015

Looking good buddy Smile

RE: 3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster - TerrorFirma - Friday 2-Oct-2015

These looks great!

Terror

RE: 3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster - Ghalgor - Monday 5-Oct-2015

Where do you get the 3D print file from, if you don't mind me asking?

3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster - Altair - Monday 5-Oct-2015

Thingiverse