3930[TK] Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Hi, thought I would ask if anyone could provide some input/critique for a project me and a friend are doing. Our goal was to create a rather simple, but good looking stand for my blasters, a couple of E11s and a Scout Blaster. The "prototype" is made out of laser cut and engraved acrylic in three pieces. Any feedback in regards to the design or just general input is greatly appreciated as Im sure many of you have experience with blaster stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Looks sharp, Erik! I like the simple design, which doesn't detract attention away from the weapon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthcue[TK] Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 very nice!!! i want one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 I like it! I wish I could offer you some tips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swibowoj[TK] Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 nice, open run ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 Looks sharp, Erik! I like the simple design, which doesn't detract attention away from the weaponExactly right - Understated simplicity Would also look amazing in brushed aluminium with black lettering, I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple D[TK] Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 Very nice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3930[TK] Posted December 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 Thank you all so much for the feedback! There are still some minor modifications remaining until we are satisfied, but it should be sorted soon. No design change, just fine tuning. If there is interest, sure we could do a run of these once they have been finalized and a batch is produced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artshot Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 Very Nice, Clean & Sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dday[501st] Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 Thank you all so much for the feedback! There are still some minor modifications remaining until we are satisfied, but it should be sorted soon. No design change, just fine tuning. If there is interest, sure we could do a run of these once they have been finalized and a batch is produced I would make a suggestion. Some blasters will not hold on your stand well. I've found when making a few stands myself that the blaster tends to tilt because the side with the magazine is heavier. Depending on the fit and how it connects to the blaster as well as the material being used in the cradle this may not be an issue but it's something to think of. With a resin copy it's much less noticeable but if someone has a real magazine or a sterling, it's super heavy on this side and will turn over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3930[TK] Posted December 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 I would make a suggestion. Some blasters will not hold on your stand well. I've found when making a few stands myself that the blaster tends to tilt because the side with the magazine is heavier. Depending on the fit and how it connects to the blaster as well as the material being used in the cradle this may not be an issue but it's something to think of. With a resin copy it's much less noticeable but if someone has a real magazine or a sterling, it's super heavy on this side and will turn over. Yeah, we did experience a tilt, but modified it slightly to counter this. Your point regarding a real sterling is very true, it would tilt. Will look into modifying it to make sure it won't fall over on the magazine side. Thanks for the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dday[501st] Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 Yeah, we did experience a tilt, but modified it slightly to counter this. Your point regarding a real sterling is very true, it would tilt. Will look into modifying it to make sure it won't fall over on the magazine side. Thanks for the input! Since you are using a clear acrylic, you could put a small nub on the plate the direction of the tilt so the grip would stop this. IT would be hardly noticeable and would only need to be about 2-4mm tall. Just enough to stop the grip from twisting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3930[TK] Posted December 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 Since you are using a clear acrylic, you could put a small nub on the plate the direction of the tilt so the grip would stop this. IT would be hardly noticeable and would only need to be about 2-4mm tall. Just enough to stop the grip from twisting. Yeah, thats exactly what we have done. Was gonna try it yesterday but a change in plastic lead to some delay. Appreciate the input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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