Saturday 27-Jun-2015, 08:42 AM
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:
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
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")
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