Yesterday, I got the opportunity to collect the long-awaited 3D prints. And I am quite impressed with the result. We did discuss more on going further on this Project but as it started to rain and my Wife wants me back asap, we have to cut everything short. In hindsight, this would be much faster if I had more budget but then again, I have to remind myself that this is just a hobby. Moreover, we are experiencing a Family Milestone and so, I had to stretch every possible resources available.
Moving on, I have displayed all the printed parts in the image below. For a 1/6th Scale Proton Pack, it is quite big. But then again, so were the real props. Let me give you a moment or two for you to visually absorb the image below.
So, if you take a look at the image above again, you will immediately notice two things. For those who are well-verse with Proton Packs, they will see more. Anyway, the first is the omission of a circular part which holds the LEDs. Originally, I did not intend to put it in the picture since I have no use for it. In actual fact, it was left in the back seat of the car while we were talking about the print. The second thing is that the Neutrona Wand is in reverse as this was something I forgotten to. I’ll have to get the file modified (or mirrored?) before going to another print. Because of the printing technology, the toggle switches were not detailed nor were the hooks to latch onto the Pack. But I don’t care.
In summary
We both agreed that (to re-phrase it in a better light) the 3D file is meant for those who are great with superglue. And so, there would be a lot of extensive refinements to the file to get everything into position. But for now, the main issue is to get the electronics right.
Where to get what:
The 1/6th Proton Pack from TheNewHobbyist as used by Adam Savage
The Remixed Version of the above for Lighting by biho1
The simplified GB Wand by roadie3rd (but needs scaling to 8cm and has extended barrel)
