In addition to making the odd compad and some special request, I am also doing some parts for friends.
I am not doing any "runs" of anything, so please don't ask me. I only have one small printer and I make good use of it for my own projects and do the odd part for friends in need when time allows.
Parts that I've done recently: (click for better view)
LDP (Large Data Port) For R2-D2. This one was made specifically for people using the most excellent Dave E instructions, where the gap for the LDP is somewhat different from the old, legacy specifications.Just look at the quality of this LDP. I've done nothing with it after ir finished printing! I really LOVE my 3D printer!I printed this beautiful Obi-Wan light saber made by Valcrow from redicubricks for a friend who got married.The full assembled saber.Every part is interlocking..Every parts fits precisely..I really learned a lot about FDM tolerances and interlocking parts when making this.I used the Valcrow Pummel and changed it for a friend who needed an Obi-Wan pummel. This is the rendering.. and this is the pummel after print, acetone vapor treatment and sandingLooks pretty good!I have also experimented with making compads out of flexible filament (rubber)Bendable: yes. useable? not for this!The best thing I have done with rubber filament is printing out new corner guards for my 3D printer!I've also made a compad or two..The Scout Blaster is something I have spent a LOT of time and effort with perfecting. I've got a box full of failed prints at home.This, however is a deluxe print from Shapeways that I made!A Hollow print. light weight and no need to paint.Other side of the blasterAll parts that makes up this hollow blaster. It wasn't cheap!A quick rendering of my earlier attempts at modelling a Sterling L2A3 Sub Machine Gun. This is the gun that was used when making the Stormtrooper blasters, which is really what I was after. Looks pretty ok, I think. One day I will buy this renderer.Naturally, I have done a few renderings of my R2 parts... This is a test render and not a photo...A test rendering of my R2. The digital model is still incomplete, but I have made all parts for 3D printing.Remember the mini.. ?This is the original 40% ankle. A new one will be made in 50%!Ankle Wedges and an early version of my ankle cylinders that are made in 5 parts.Detail of printing the v2,0 of my ankle cylinders.This is the ankle cylinder when the 5 parts are press fitted together.I just love my 3d printer. I also realized I have to get Maxwell Renderer. I just can't afford it at the moment though, but I really LOVE it!... and here is a box of goodies... more on these later, but I can definitely say that I'm #NOTBUILDINGBB8 ...
