Chef[501st] Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Well... amongst the absolute nightmare than is my world currently, I have managed to fire up the printer and run some prototypes off of the General Weir boxes.. Not all of them are done at the moment (printer is still running!) These have taken probably the best part of 30 hours to print off (probably more). The four large square boxes I am currently doing are going to take 8 hours alone! Surface quality needs some fettling, but then I am only just getting to grips with this new technology. But not bad... for a first attempt. I think the full set of boxes should weigh in under a kilo. 1 Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I saw these on FB this morning and have been wanting to tell you how much promise they show, especially from a weight and accuracy standpoint. Great start Chef. Link to comment
Chef[501st] Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 I did the CAD designs based off this picture from Rogue Leader, as it was the one which showed all of the boxes. Then used this close up for the weird 'dome' shaped one on the left shoulder. I may adjust the 'ammo case' style one yet... not quite decided. 1 Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I love it! Ill want a pair later when youve got them where you want them. Link to comment
Chef[501st] Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Just the wide box to go and I'm done. Weight wise they're coming in at a shade over 500g for the entire set, not including the length of webbing or a buckle. Which I don't think is too shabby. 2 Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Whats that equal in US shipping you think? Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Weight is one of the obstacles to the Weir bondoliers IMHO, so 3D printed not only looks fantastic but it allows minimal weight against the armor. They should be quite simple to keep in place. Link to comment
Chef[501st] Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 Shipping wise... I don't think the weight will be the issue, it will be the size. There is a fair bit there, but it should all fit in what would qualify for a 'small' parcel. On that basis, postage to the US "tracked" 5-7 days delivery time would be £15. At the moment, I think these are looking to come out at £75 a set, due to the massive print time (it is 40+ hours!). So with shipping that's £90, which works out at $135 if my maths are correct (well, xe.com). Although check that with Paypal, as I think their 'exchange rate' differs from the usual one. As I've mentioned before, exchange rates and shipping are a bit of a killer for you chaps in the US. Nothing I can do about that unfortunately. Unless you want to convince my missus to move to the US! in which case, they'd probably cost you half that! But I am on the tweak... got some upgrades parts coming for the printer, ordered some spangly new filament which I am assured by a man who knows is much better quality, adjusted some of the settings so we'll see how that little lot turns out. Link to comment
Allan1313[MBO-CMD] Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Those look amazing. What will you be attaching them to so they can be worn? Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk Link to comment
Chef[501st] Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 They'll be going on 50mm Red webbing, which will be sewn in the loops and have a 50mm fastex buckle on the rear. probably.... 4 Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Just wondering if this is ok for the bandolier? Looked around for a 50mm red webbing and all the shops i went through told me i have to buy an entire roll... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Color looks good in the pic (always hard to tell, though). What's the measurement on it? Link to comment
Chef[501st] Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 Looks about right to me. Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 the webbing is 50mm, was a bit frustrated trying to find the red color here. Almost bought white one and just going to dye it red... Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Will be tough to say until you have a bit of the plastic in hand. Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Oh, and Chef, you can put me down for a set when these become available. Link to comment
DarkSith87[TX] Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Question chef are you still doing this bandolier belt boxes? Because I need the full set if so awesome but if not that's ok, please let me know when you get a chance Thank You. Link to comment
23Vince23[501st] Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Are you still making the boxes or would you sale the files so I can print them ? Thanks Link to comment
Chef[501st] Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 I am.... although been somewhat sidelined with other stuff. Here are the final items. I did manage to make up a set for myself and get them all strapped up ready for CE3. Link to comment
Chef[501st] Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 And the CE3 Detachment Photo, courtesy of Adina. 1 Link to comment
DarkSith87[TX] Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Very awesome Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Link to comment
23Vince23[501st] Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Looks Great !! Let me know If your able to print another set , Thanks Link to comment
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