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 Smile](https://www.501st.com.au/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile1.gif)
Here are the raw printed parts
![[Image: noybTzF.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/noybTzF.jpg)
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:
![[Image: CQIFSqC.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/CQIFSqC.jpg)
![[Image: Ayc1eg4.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/Ayc1eg4.jpg)
I scored some scratches on the handle after dropping this one! Battle damage?
![[Image: 7hnqafU.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/7hnqafU.jpg)
The CRL states you can use flat or semi-gloss black for these blasters, I decided to go with a satin black.
![[Image: 72pWCil.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/72pWCil.jpg)
Some light weathering was added with "steel" coloured paint and dry brushing.
![[Image: 4inAtRs.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/4inAtRs.jpg)
Then everything got a satin clear coat. Here is the end result...
![[Image: uUKzXFx.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/uUKzXFx.jpg)
![[Image: l2yVvET.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/l2yVvET.jpg)
![[Image: rixnJrq.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/rixnJrq.jpg)
![[Image: AeCouPK.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/AeCouPK.jpg)
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 Smile](https://www.501st.com.au/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile1.gif)
Here are the raw printed parts
![[Image: noybTzF.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/noybTzF.jpg)
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")
![[Image: CQIFSqC.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/CQIFSqC.jpg)
![[Image: Ayc1eg4.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/Ayc1eg4.jpg)
I scored some scratches on the handle after dropping this one! Battle damage?
![[Image: 7hnqafU.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/7hnqafU.jpg)
The CRL states you can use flat or semi-gloss black for these blasters, I decided to go with a satin black.
![[Image: 72pWCil.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/72pWCil.jpg)
Some light weathering was added with "steel" coloured paint and dry brushing.
![[Image: 4inAtRs.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/4inAtRs.jpg)
Then everything got a satin clear coat. Here is the end result...
![[Image: uUKzXFx.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/uUKzXFx.jpg)
![[Image: l2yVvET.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/l2yVvET.jpg)
![[Image: rixnJrq.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/rixnJrq.jpg)
![[Image: AeCouPK.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/AeCouPK.jpg)
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 Smile](https://www.501st.com.au/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile1.gif)