Props Needler Build - 3D printing/resin

[Zachary]

Hey everyone, i've started a project I wanted to do for the longest time. It's the Halo 4 Needler. for this project i used the 3D files that can be found in thingivers by EthanNewhouse. but I didnt really like the look of the 3D printed needle so i decided to print only one and make a mold and cast them in resin.

One of the top section printing with a shell tickness of 0.8mm (2 peremiter) and 3% infill, and yet, it's still takes a LOT of filament due to it's size.

The Needle that I prep for molding, I did a heavy 100 grit sanding, then 2 good coats of spray paint, then i did a wet sanding with a 600 grit, but i still had a small amount of deep scratchs on the model so i did an other 2 layers of paint then an other wet sanding in 600 grit.

the Needle in it's mold box

the Needle is out of the mold, I had to cut a section of the mold to release the master

The current state of the 3D print of the needler. more updates comming soon as i work on it. but at the moment im gonna be working with Felipe06 on the 3D printing of the Halo 3 Security helmet

 

[FunFrostbite]

Hey everyone, i've started a project I wanted to do for the longest time. It's the Halo 4 Needler. for this project i used the 3D files that can be found in thingivers by EthanNewhouse. but I didnt really like the look of the 3D printed needle so i decided to print only one and make a mold and cast them in resin.
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One of the top section printing with a shell tickness of 0.8mm (2 peremiter) and 3% infill, and yet, it's still takes a LOT of filament due to it's size.


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The Needle that I prep for molding, I did a heavy 100 grit sanding, then 2 good coats of spray paint, then i did a wet sanding with a 600 grit, but i still had a small amount of deep scratchs on the model so i did an other 2 layers of paint then an other wet sanding in 600 grit.


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the Needle in it's mold box


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the Needle is out of the mold, I had to cut a section of the mold to release the master


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The current state of the 3D print of the needler. more updates comming soon as i work on it. but at the moment im gonna be working with Felipe06 on the 3D printing of the Halo 3 Security helmet

Lol im creating a halo 4 needles for my upcoming project too! But isn't halo 4 awesome!

 

[Zachary]

Lol im creating a halo 4 needles for my upcoming project too! But isn't halo 4 awesome!

yeah i really enjoyed halo 4 too! even if halo 2/3 are my favorite story wise!

 

[Zachary]

Needles update! a few needles done, i can cast 2 per day, so it's gonna take a while to make 14 needles! but hey, looking good if i do say so myself!

A fresh needle of of the mold, im wearing a glove to make sure i leave no fingure prints as this resin remains tacky for a few days even cured.

A test on the needler body to get a sense of what it's gonna look like!

A light test in the dark of a needle, it's a lot more diffused in personne and a lot more pink, all in all, im happy about the result for a first resine casting experience!
As im still working on the Halo 3 security helmet for Felipe06, there is no update on the needler body as of now

 

[Vexzuhr]

That looks amazing! Love that you got the needles to glow.

 

[Zachary]

That looks amazing! Love that you got the needles to glow.

Thanks! And not only that, im gonna salvage an adafruit audio board and audio amp from a failed project to instale in it. More details of that in future posts!

 

[Vexzuhr]

Thanks! And not only that, im gonna salvage an adafruit audio board and audio amp from a failed project to instale in it. More details of that in future posts!

That sounds really cool, I look foreword to future updates on your needler. Best of luck with the build, keep up the great work.

 

[Zachary]

That sounds really cool, I look foreword to future updates on your needler. Best of luck with the build, keep up the great work.

thanks! it's gonna take a small little while, it's a bit more complexe and expensive then i had plan for, but slow and steady wins the race!

quick little update, 6/14 needles, It's using a fair bit more resin then i tought, but lets keep this train moving, 2 needles a day!

 

[RedSparrow]

This is looking just gorgeous. Call me jealous

 

[Zachary]

This is looking just gorgeous. Call me jealous ❤

will do haha, thanks! all in all it's a really easy build, if you have acces to a 3D printer and some resin

 

[Lieutenant Jaku]

This is looking just gorgeous. Call me jealous ❤

Hi jealous
I'm also jealous, amazing job Zachary

 

[Dirtdives2424]

This is looking just gorgeous. Call me jealous ❤

Hi jealous
I'm also jealous, amazing job Zachary

Awwwww.....like you're twins or something......the Jealous Twins.....

 

[xXDashIVXx]

Hi jealous
I'm also jealous, amazing job Zachary

Hi Jealous and Also Jealous! I'm Dad!

 

[Zachary]

Hi jealous
I'm also jealous, amazing job Zachary

Awwwww.....like you're twins or something......the Jealous Twins.....

Hi Jealous and Also Jealous! I'm Dad!

Ya'll XD this is such an easy build c'mon XD i sure all of you have a friend who has a 3D printer you can monopolyse for a few days, or weeks... Felipe06, im looking at you right now haha, thanks for the support guys!

 

[Zachary]

Alright, wich one of you sent D3LTA and Felipe06 to steal my needler build?!

Silly picture aside, slow and steady progress of the needlers, more needles casted. ill be printing some of the parts soon, ill post them when they'll be done, i have to mod them first for the electronics to fit inside!

 

[xXDashIVXx]

 

[Zachary]

Even after the attempt to steal my needler, here is the progress so far, all the needles are fully casted, i can now proceed with other steps

 

[he4thbar]

This thread sent me down the rabbit hole of how reloading this gun actually works. still not sure, but this gun looks sick so far.

 

[Zachary]

This thread sent me down the rabbit hole of how reloading this gun actually works. still not sure, but this gun looks sick so far.

i know right!? it's the sort of thing you dont think about and just role with it haha

 

[xXDashIVXx]

This thread sent me down the rabbit hole of how reloading this gun actually works. still not sure, but this gun looks sick so far.

You shake it. That's all you need to know and no questions asked