camprandall Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Hey friends! So I've had several people ask about the 3D print files I designed for the middle greeblie box of the Heavy Gunner megablaster (http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33718-force-awakens-heavy-gunner-cannon-build/page-7?). I was hesitant to share them because the reference photos are just plain awful in this area at this point and I know they're not accurate. I had to even make stuff up for some of it. It's also the first time I've tried to design anything in 3D. At the same time though, I think the end result "feels" accurate enough and people are asking so why not? Here are the latest files. Note that I stripped them down considerably to keep the print cost down, but in the process probably made a part or two too thin in a few spots. These definitely could use a second go round of improvements, but I just haven't had the time to perpetually improve them. If someone else polishes them up, please post here so everyone can benefit! Again though, the end result was pretty good. I also went with a local 3D printer from 3dhubs who had some very nice printers because cleanup on this stuff would suck if you print it on an economy printer. Here are some considerations... These took a lot of time so I'd ask as everyone does that you don't do runs of these parts and make profit - but please go ahead and make a BFG! The charging handle part is just a scaled down version of James' part that he shared here (http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33286-wip-tfa-officer-pistol/) The parts with "short block" in the name need to be duplicated if you do what I did. I essentially just duplicated the section nearest the barrel to tuck under the top white box since it kinda looked similar and there was no way to really see what it looks like underneath. I figured it was better than just a black block of wood sticking out, but who knows. Long block 2 and 3 look the same but are actually slightly different. They probably should be the same, but I didn't want to rework the thing to get those to line up exactly. Due to minimizing the print volume, you'll need to build a base box to attach this stuff to. Files: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bx3hhQ2CwEKaTTRVYXBKaEV3WEE&usp=sharing Here's a quick reference to see what I ordered and some pics of the printed parts. Edited November 29, 2015 by camprandall 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v7sg[TK] Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Clint, you are one Awesome trooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Truly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog44[TK] Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Above and beyond! Thank you very much for sharing your files. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Great work, thanks for the share Clint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berbs42[TK] Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Thanks, Clint!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swibowoj[TK] Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 WOW, this is so awesome. thank you for sharing Clint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubacat[501st] Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Just to let you know, you are the cause for me doing a heavy gunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camprandall Posted December 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Just to let you know, you are the cause for me doing a heavy gunner. I expect nothing less Torri! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-Sonic[TK] Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Thanx for sharing, nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANH1138 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Awesome Build Clint, and thank you so much for sharing your files Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camprandall Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Thanks guys! Glad I could help. I'm sure these could be improved, but I have too many other accessories to keep building! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Thanks guys! Glad I could help. I'm sure these could be improved, ... What?! You don't like posting endless updates trying to keep your files accurate? I can't comprehend... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camprandall Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 What?! You don't like posting endless updates trying to keep your files accurate? I can't comprehend... I think maybe I just need some time to grieve after seeing all those BFGs getting tossed around the hanger floor in the movie. Heartbreaking! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virimpact Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Thanks guys! Glad I could help. I'm sure these could be improved, but I have too many other accessories to keep building! Awesome Baton!!!!! Who's it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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