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Yeah, definitely stringing, single layers gone bad for no apparent reason, and really ugly surfaces left by supports. I've tried several temperature settings, and with and without the enclosure open. If I figure out anything, I'll let you know.

I have not been successful with PETG as yet, a lot of stringing, they say it takes practice to dial it in but it does my head in constantly testing, will get back to trying again when I have nothing on.

That's definitely the advice to follow when it comes to building an E-11. Take your time, and you'll have a perfect finish. With his advice, a lot of people are impressed that it's a 3-D print and can't tell. It's even better after I added a real metal folding stock, which added weight to it.

Thanks for all of that information, it was a mouthful! It sent me down a rabbit hole a bit (which was fun), and It's good to have that historical knowledge. It looks like there's some leeway in how the blaster can be constructed, alright! I was just so impressed by Bryan's files that I started on them a little while ago. I have both a resin and a filament 3D printer (I used to work at a 3D printer company, too) so hopefully I'll be OK. I followed a link in trooper96's thread to JustJoseph's notes on sanding and finishing, and those tips seem very useful. Postprocessing is really the hard part when it comes to 3D prints. Printing itself is easy! Hoping to get some PETG prints nice and clean. So far, no luck.

thank you gmrhodes13 for taking the time to 'dissect' my armor and fitment! this is exactly what I needed to focus on specific parts to get my suit on to the next level!

A lot of WTF builds on the forum which have gone through similar matching issues, here's a few for reference. You will find most use abbreviated armor makers names in the title of the build threads Having a build thread is a great way of showing your progress, asking questions and getting feedback https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/80-anh-build-threads/ Grear thread on return edges/trimming Good luck with the build

Thanks for the heads up! that's something I never thought of doing, should I wait 'till the app team mentions it? Would it pass EIB status 'as is'? I do plan on going to Centurion level so it will be done!

What you have now is a base model Hasbro/Kenner E-11, should meet base approval (depending on your GML). Doopy Doo's used to make an add on kit to make it a little more accurate BUT would only clear for base and EIB levels (depending on your GML of course). Lots of different color/versions, the last of the Disney Parks E-11's had a selector switch to go from kill to stun (different lights and sounds). Majority of E-11 builds back then (13 years ago) were Hasbro or pipe builds, no 3D printers back then (ok there were but around @$2,500 and upwards There also used to be a few others supplying resin kits back around then but unfortunately all gone now. I used to cut off the front of the barrel, fabricate an accurate one with T-tracks so it was at least the right size and LED's could be seen through it. My build thread is here (pre 3D file era) And then I had to build another E-11 for centurion standards, this was a pipe build with Doopy Doo's add on's (they also did a full resin kit) and some hand made pieces. Build here I did find some 3D files to add a little more detail to the blaster which I posted here: There are some really great Hasbro upgrade/conversion build threads on the forum and worth having a dig through some of them, was always amazing to see how so many builds were a little different from others and quirky additions some people added You will have no issues using Bryan's files for EIB or Centurion, he put countless hours into those files and a lot of detail work, even a working trigger for electronics. Biggest thing is not to leave any print lines, prep work is definitely the key to any printed prop, hurts my brain every time I see printed props with no sanding or filling, hey but that's just me. Bryan has some images in this thread Zeroroom (who I never got to meet as he retired) came up with some great templates for a scratch build E-11, I'll have to remember to upgrade his watermarked images, stupid Photobucket