So... I've been wanting to tackle this for a while but with my new job, prop time is scarce. If others also want this, it would be a good inspirational bump to get it finished.
FTL key from RD Moore's Battlestar Galactica. 3d printed on a professional machine (same type ILM uses) on professional-grade resin .
(I think I've figured out a way to do accurate crystal emitter rods now that the real ones are impossible to find... worst case they'd have to be regular acrylic rods but I'm almost sure I can do 'em, but only if I get a few committed to the project 'cause I can't afford the cost of busying a new clear resin setup to test my theory otherwise. I am currently waiting on a supply of clear resin to try the technique. In the meantime, the photos below show my "worst case" option!)
I decided to do the version with TWO milled grooves in the side. (Note that I even replicated the wonky front of the lower groove, likely caused by over-polishing!)
Cost is $260 shipped.
(Those with * signed up before the model was finished and will therefore get the lower estimate cost while I collected interest due to the trust they placed in me by committing to the run sight unseen.)
As of now (April 21) this is an active run.
Confirmed signups:
Unterprise0216*
Brundlefly*
gregday*
andreasp*
Here's the finished model (using my "worst case" emitter rods):
And a video:
NOTE: the lower clear emitter should of course sit further back... I just stuck them in to take the video and haven't glued them in place since I'm waiting to try the resin versions.
FTL key from RD Moore's Battlestar Galactica. 3d printed on a professional machine (same type ILM uses) on professional-grade resin .
(I think I've figured out a way to do accurate crystal emitter rods now that the real ones are impossible to find... worst case they'd have to be regular acrylic rods but I'm almost sure I can do 'em, but only if I get a few committed to the project 'cause I can't afford the cost of busying a new clear resin setup to test my theory otherwise. I am currently waiting on a supply of clear resin to try the technique. In the meantime, the photos below show my "worst case" option!)
I decided to do the version with TWO milled grooves in the side. (Note that I even replicated the wonky front of the lower groove, likely caused by over-polishing!)
- Assembles in four main parts: top, bottom, rear block and button. (Emitters will either be fully 3d printed or acrylic tube with optional inserts)
- The main body is held together with two allen screws.
- Electronics are included (two blue leds, power switch and battery holder). This is super easy to solder together!
- Two allen screws will be included, m4 and m3. (I'll also tap the parts.)
Cost is $260 shipped.
(Those with * signed up before the model was finished and will therefore get the lower estimate cost while I collected interest due to the trust they placed in me by committing to the run sight unseen.)
As of now (April 21) this is an active run.
Confirmed signups:
Unterprise0216*
Brundlefly*
gregday*
andreasp*
Here's the finished model (using my "worst case" emitter rods):
And a video:
NOTE: the lower clear emitter should of course sit further back... I just stuck them in to take the video and haven't glued them in place since I'm waiting to try the resin versions.
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