knightshade

Interesting to see how things have evolved over the years....

I see that this is an old topic - but I too have been wondering what the long term implications might be for 3d printing. While not an E-11, there are plans out there for other SW blasters that come out fairly well: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:226014 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:150686 Based on those, I've presumed that an E-11 could be broken down into component parts, printed and built. Prices are constantly dropping as 3d printers become more "mainstream" ABS filiment prices are only ~$25/KG and printers with a 10" platten can be found in the $700 range I've even wondered long term if it will have implications on armor making..... I can see a time where models of armor parts are able to be shared online. Once that happens - I wonder what the impact will be to "family trees" for the lineage of parts....

I can confirm that the email went out. Not sure that I have anything to add, but hopefully some recipients of the email will :-)

Thanks! I need to find more time to post, as opposed to just read/lurk from time to time. My post count is dreadful ;-)

It looks like this is where I post to switch from "501st Member" to "Stormtrooper"... http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember...amp;userID=3795