Unlimited Run Mal Reynolds Pistol - Firefly & Serenity Version (3D Printed Kit)

[rgriesbeck]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

How much prep is typical for these printed kits?

Some gluing and sanding, depends on how smooth you like things. Not more than a couple hours total I'd say, based on my previous kits

 

[Darth Brass]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

Thanks! I'm looking forward to it!

 

[MurdocXXL]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

How much prep is typical for these printed kits?

Some gluing and sanding, depends on how smooth you like things. Not more than a couple hours total I'd say, based on my previous kits

That is indeed a good question. I've seen some pics of your previously done runs, where you can see... actually don't now how to describe that in engl.... where you can see some moire'-effect / graining, even on painted kits, which obvioulsy is from the 3D print.

The question is, can the surface of the gun-kit smoothed out that way, that I get a 90% even surface without the said effect?

 

[rgriesbeck]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

That is indeed a good question. I've seen some pics of your previously done runs, where you can see... actually don't now how to describe that in engl.... where you can see some moire'-effect / graining, even on painted kits, which obvioulsy is from the 3D print.

The question is, can the surface of the gun-kit smoothed out that way, that I get a 90% even surface without the said effect?

You can get ABS plastic perfectly smooth, just depends on the time and effort, time being the one I usually run short on. I start with 80 grit, move to 150 and then if you want it real smooth 220

 

[Gee2]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

I believe it can also be smoothed out by exposure to Acetone vapor, there are a few videos on You Tube...

 

[rgriesbeck]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

I believe it can also be smoothed out by exposure to Acetone vapor, there are a few videos on You Tube...

Ya, but it basically melts it, it will round all hard edges (we spent so long making). I think sandpaper is the best bet...

 

[MurdocXXL]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

You can get ABS plastic perfectly smooth, just depends on the time and effort, time being the one I usually run short on. I start with 80 grit, move to 150 and then if you want it real smooth 220

That sound goods to me... basically time is not the problem, it's the "patience" one need to have, to get it finished (and of course if your are happy about the way you finish something)!

 

[ErikEl]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

Still incredibly pumped about this.

 

[GCarnevale]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

Either Or and Im in!

 

[rgriesbeck]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

It's been a few days, but work continues. This will get done this month! Just starting on prototype 1, printing base and handles



Stay tuned and thanks for being patient

 

[rgriesbeck]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

It's still early, but here's part of prototype #1, should have the barrel done tomorrow:

 

[A Rabid Wombat]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

It's still early, but here's part of prototype #1, should have the barrel done tomorrow:

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Looking good! :thumbup:

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[Psicorp7]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

The fit look nice! I always like 3D printed wood grips. They have a nice natural looking "grain".

 

[Sean]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

That looks fantastic!

 

[darkev2]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

LooKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!! One question though; the trigger guard looks a "little" different to me somehow. Could it be the angle of the shot???

darkev2

 

[rgriesbeck]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

LooKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!! One question though; the trigger guard looks a "little" different to me somehow. Could it be the angle of the shot???

darkev2

Thanks! I agree, the guard needs to be tweaked a bit, version 1 prototype. On screen things look one way, you print it and you see what needs work. Here's with the barrel and (one of the) clips



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That looks fantastic!

Thanks sir

 

[darkev2]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

"Oh MY"..........THAT LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A tweek here a tweek there and this puppy is ready to go!!!!

GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

darkev2

 

[A Rabid Wombat]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

The amount of detail and rate that your cranking these out is simply amazing. Looks beautiful!

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[rgriesbeck]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

The amount of detail and rate that your cranking these out is simply amazing. Looks beautiful!

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Thanks, I'm pretty sure it's killing me, but at least ppl get cool props!:wacko

 

[Sean]

Re: Mal Reynolds Pistol (3D Printed Kit)

Sweeet looking gun! I most definitely want one of these. and If I get another bad tooth between now and then. I will just have to deal with the pain. any time estimates on this? and how soon can I pay for one?