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crazy to think the thing could be effected by temp changes over time

I have no idea where that image came from, it wasn't in the the forums gallery that I saw.

Yeah I guess the sides on these should be more squared off, but I'm not sure the material is as thick as it looks like it should be on the ref photos? so I left some of the rounded return look, like in the ctrl images. I'm considering how I would make things look and work more like these, but not pull apart as easy as maybe they did...

While I was at it, I decided I wanted to make the scope see through as well, so I modeled up the tube and other parts. then I started to print the tube and discovered a few issues.... first, even with super high detail STLs my printer can replicate the facets. then I realized it also printed things to tall. this photo is after I scaled Z to compensate. I thin it was 98% And I noticed what looked like some rings... and after paint those rings because CLEAR. there where waves in the surface... I spent some time looking into things only to find, my MOAI printer doesn't have any Z calibration, and the heater for it to make this resin work in cold weather was the cause of the ringing waves in the print surface. as it would let things cool down to far and heat up over large enough periods of time to make expansion and contraction of the machine it's self become visible in the print surface...

I got this link to share for Jon. First Order Snowtrooper Build Group and he suggested using FB Messenger to contact him. Jon Watson he also does runs of a nice trooper backpack when there is enough interest.

cleaned up the smaller part first going to have to do some adjusting of things to make them fit.

I need to sort out if I'm going to keep the tab I left on one side or remove it... there is a rather high ledge difference between the sides. I was thinking maybe I will use this side for Velcro and it may be thick enough to level things out. lines up

I started to trim my first Spat. here a re a few process photos. first I use the big snips to take major extra portions off where possible. then I used an xacto to cut some score lines close to where I planned to trim to. used some smaller snips to cut a few places to help remove some more. then some pliers to bend and break off the extra. (don't put the score line to close to your final size, give it some space) it's ready for sanding. I used a Dremel drum sander again for any finish bulk clean up, before final hand sanding.

cleaned up the Print. these will work. (the grey one is my printed version)

I can't just post someone's FB profile or such, without his permission. no not the KB group

Jon Watson sent the file to me. He is in the FOTK FB group and on here. (I don't know his forum name) he makes that really nice Backpack kit.

after inspecting the greebly parts, I discovered, they are covered in bubble pits. many of those areas would be difficult to rebuild... I then remembered I had discussed a more accurate greebly with Jon Watson a few months back. I asked him about them again and now I can print some! one down for testing and sizing.

I have decided, I will work on the Spats next. they are still small, but they are also my first needing to be glued in places. here they are before trimming. I need to decide what glue I want to use. it seems like the Greeblie will be good with e6000, but what to use for putting together the ABS portions... hmm

another part of the blaster that kind of bugged me was the scope. it's also solid and the mold for the knobs was starting to show signs of wear but the time they pulled mine. it's not bad but a bit messy... and I prefer the versions with a bit of a gap under the knobs so. it was time to build my own scope. first I created the knob model and printed it. cleaned it painted looks good to me.

not a lot of progress this week... I need to learn how to use heat to reform things without destroying them! I was playing with my heat gun to try and remove some of the twist in these and nearly destroyed one when one particular area got to hot and started to shrink or sag or something... but I was able to minimize it... perhaps my heathen is to hot and focused... I need gloves good for working with hot things as well! I think I'm done with these for now. what to work on next.

ok, so... as I stated before I was going to do a BlastFX, but seeing as how this thing is SOLID parts. I chose to start making a 3D model of some potions to help me replace them if I where to just destroy them. OR, maybe I would use the 3D printed versions if I needed space inside. this is the part I started with. I build a 3D model of it. adding details bit by bit. I haven't done anything more with this part since, and with my changes of plan, I may just need to print the end cap, if I overly damage the real one while trying to removing it to hollow out behind the LED windows.

I've had this blaster around for some time and previously started to do some work on it, but never started a build log. since I'm starting to work on my FOTK and did start a log for that, I figured it was time to star one for this as well. and I plan on also start 2 other logs for 2 other blasters. for my first post, lets start with some unboxing photos! and it's built... ok maybe not yet... I was surprised by how few parts they chose to make it... just painted and glued together would be a simple build, but I'm not going to do that... this needs at lest glowing lights in a few places. The original plan was to try and install a BlastFX setup in it, even though it is solid cast foam parts, but that has changed! The BlastFX is now going to be part of my Imperial Factory printed 5th horseman build. [link to that build to be added once I start it]

While I had the Anovos and BlastFX sitting around, because I was at first going to try and sort out how to install BlastFX in to that, I discovered the Imperial Factory! He makes some beautiful plants based on the 5th Horseman blasters, and so I ordered some! This would be a better solution for a fully BlastFX enabled blaster.

Time to work on a few more smaller parts to get used to working ABS! the Knee Plates after trimming things to the lines I drew around the sides I go in and sand everything up nice and smooth. these both seem to have a bit of a twist to them that I may need to try and remove with some heat... there are also a few minor bumps and dimples to remove on the left side of this first one, and I may try to give a hint more return on the top edge on that side as well. scary! first time learning to use just enough heat to get the minor adjustments I need on parts that will be kind of hard to replace easily! (unless I find a 3D printed version, but that wouldn't match the KB set?)

Where would be the proper place to start 2 or 3 blaster build logs?

Yeah... that’s what I was thinking. need to figure out the proper place(s) to do 2 different F-11D and an SE-44C

Hmmm Question.... Should I include my several blaster builds here as well? Or make other build logs for those... hmmmm

Next, I took on the hand plates, and was able to pull clean shapes out of the blobs of white plastic. (The one in back is how it came from KB, the front is starting to take shape) (pencil more marks added to help define areas to tune in more) Now, how to do the pill opening... I started with sanding the back side down (not pictured), and that made the center thin and easy to cut through. And then I used a small drill and rat tail file to finish the shape. now to make the second one match. Photo of me using the drill to clear the slots. and they are completed. [those are some of R2’s body door parts and a bit of leg details to the right, as I also continue to work on him as well]

Finally an update, the long weekend gave me time to get started learning how to trim and refine parts. Here is the first completed part. Ready for paint. I am 90% sure I will paint everything at the moment, since so many parts will require it.

Sorry for the SILENCE. it's been a rough few weeks. My cat Dusty got sick, they found one of his kidneys is enlarged after several visits to the vet. He is now on low grade kind of chemo, seems to maybe be helping. He and his sister are both over 15 years old, and that's when the old cat things start adding up... I hope to find the time and energy to start working on some of this project again soon!