BaneLives85[TK] Posted May 7, 2018 Report Posted May 7, 2018 Greetings all! I know this isn't exactly a stormtrooper blaster, but it's still a nice looking blaster, so I thought it would be ok to share the build? Started off by drawing it up on Autodesk... took a while as I had to learn how to use the program first lol 1 Quote
BaneLives85[TK] Posted May 7, 2018 Author Report Posted May 7, 2018 3d print turned out ok! Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Quote
BaneLives85[TK] Posted May 7, 2018 Author Report Posted May 7, 2018 Gave everything a coat of filler primer, then started sanding out those horrible 3d print lines you get. Used an a mix of different grits, mostly 160 (I think) then 2000 to smooth it up.Just done another coat of the filler primer today, and am sanding everything again. So much sanding!! Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Quote
BaneLives85[TK] Posted May 11, 2018 Author Report Posted May 11, 2018 Bit more done today: after a coat of regular primer, I've set sanded everything to get it silky smoothAs my sister is gonna cosplay Rey, I'm gonna make 2 blasters so we have one each So, I'm gonna make some molds and cast a couple in resin. Never done this before so should be fun!Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk 1 Quote
BaneLives85[TK] Posted May 12, 2018 Author Report Posted May 12, 2018 Made the all the containers for the one part molds today. The main body, hammer, and part that sits down from the barrel I'm gonna do in 2 part molds tomorrow, as they're an awkward shape.PunishedProps have some great videos and resources for Reys blaster, there s a free vector diagram which I used to help on the 3d drawing (though I've edited the grips a little on mine so they're closer to reference pics), so credit owed to punished props there! They also have vids on one and two part molds, they really inspired me to try this route, so worth of watch if anyone's interested.. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk 1 Quote
BaneLives85[TK] Posted May 13, 2018 Author Report Posted May 13, 2018 Finished off the 2 part molds today, filled in around the edges with non drying clay. Modelling tools came in handy!Poured out some of the silicon molds too, though I've calculated that I need more silicon haha. Will have to wait to do the rest!Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Quote
BaneLives85[TK] Posted May 14, 2018 Author Report Posted May 14, 2018 First molds are done, pretty happy with the results! Looks a little rough around the edges as some of the silicon seeped under the master (even though it was glued down). I'm surprised it made into such small spaces actually. Shouldn't be any problem though if the right amount of resin is used.Now just to wait for more silicone..Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Quote
BaneLives85[TK] Posted May 20, 2018 Author Report Posted May 20, 2018 Molds done! Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk 2 Quote
BaneLives85[TK] Posted June 14, 2018 Author Report Posted June 14, 2018 Alright. Been a while since the last post, life and all that, but making some more progress here.Most of the resin parts are all cast and ready to go. Had to fill in the odd gap with some putty, but overall they came out pretty nicely.Have drilled out a few holes, some for the real screws to go in, other to attach the barrel and s-part (think that's what it's called).Once the putty is dry, there's a little more sanding to do then onto the painting, woop!Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Quote
BaneLives85[TK] Posted June 17, 2018 Author Report Posted June 17, 2018 Paint work coming along nicely! In places anyway haha.Gloss black on the grips, real screws fitted. Gloss aluminium on the rest. For some reason I got a few little bubbles on the main blaster body when I painted it. Not quite sure why this happened, was nice and smooth beforehand. Perhaps I held the can too close. Anyway, another blast of sanding and repaint and it's looking better. Any thing left over will hopefully add to the weathered effect.Assembly soon!Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk 2 Quote
CableGuy[TK] Posted June 17, 2018 Report Posted June 17, 2018 Coming on really nicely, Tom. :-) 1 Quote
BaneLives85[TK] Posted June 17, 2018 Author Report Posted June 17, 2018 Cheers! Can't wait to put the thing together, that's always the best part! Coming on really nicely, Tom. :-) Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk 1 Quote
BaneLives85[TK] Posted June 18, 2018 Author Report Posted June 18, 2018 Started fixing a few things together!Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Quote
BaneLives85[TK] Posted August 14, 2018 Author Report Posted August 14, 2018 It's been a while since the last update, but the the first one is finally done!Biggest setback was the metallic paint. I used gloss aluminium, which has a lovely shine to it like in the previous photos, but has 2 issues: first, it rubs off easily and dulls. Second, protecting it with clear coat dulls it too (gloss clear or even aryclic gloss clear). I've sampled the aluminium gloss enamel spray, however, while it doesn't rub off, it seems to be quite dull anyway, and I'm yet to test that with the clear coat. Interestingly, metallic brushed nickel doesn't rub off, and doesn't dull under a clear coat (only issue being the slight gold hue to it). Currently waiting for a metallic silver to test. All these are Plasti-Kote paints by the wayIn the end I stuck with the gloss alu and the clear coat as it was going to be weathered anyway.For weathering I've used a Tamiya weathering set for the scorched muzzle, and a mix of brown and black oil paint for the grubby oil effect Onto the next one!Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk 2 Quote
BaneLives85[TK] Posted September 28, 2018 Author Report Posted September 28, 2018 At last, finished off the "clean" version of Rey's blaster, and made a little display stand for it. Happy with the results!Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk 2 Quote
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