3D Printed Scout Hold-out Blaster

[Altair]

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

Here are the raw printed parts



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...





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



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



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



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









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

[Teiwaz]

Great job John, looks really good.

[Oevil1]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!

[Duras]

Cool!

[Sly]

Me likes da finish producta.

[Whitey]

Shoulda left it pink mate

[Altair]

Cheers guys.

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

[SupaTrooper]

Well done.

[MyKill]

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

[Altair]

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

[Bally]

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.

[Hydro]

Looking good buddy

[TerrorFirma]

These looks great!

Terror

[Ghalgor]

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

[Altair]

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