Ashleyy_Howard Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Is it possible if so has any one had any experience in 3D printing a scope shell and making it functional, building a L129A1 and want it as spot on as possible but can’t warrant spending £1500+ on a Trijicon 6x48 and there are no clones. many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK47frizzle Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 ehhhhhh.... I've done kill flashes but a scope itself just looks a bit too complicated. How are you going to source all the innards? Also, unless someone has the actual replica shell/blue prints in front of them, there's no way to reliably make it 1:1 spot on. You're asking for an otherworldly wizard to model this for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashleyy_Howard Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 I hadn’t planned on doing it as I didn’t know if it was possible or not, that’s why I asked on here if anyone has in the past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarrin Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Without being an actual machinist, optics, specialist diva... i Would say, this has gotta be, nigh on impossible... what you might be able to do, is get yourself a 4x ACOG replica (there are many to choose from) and 3d print a kind of glove in the shape of a Trijicon 6x48 BAC. Maybe in two parts that clip together around the 4x acog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Adolf Hamster Posted February 28, 2020 Supporters Share Posted February 28, 2020 as mzjango says the best option will be to get an existing scope and make a cladding for it to look like the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 The only way I could see this working without a replica would be to contact one of the Shapeways guys that already produce a 6x48 scaled for models. Then ask if they can do a scaled up to 1:1 version. You take the 1:1 and make a 2 part silicone mould from it. Then buy a 4x30 straight scope and float it in the mould before you pour the resin in. Longwinded, Expensive, Impractical. Very high chance of an unusable scope.https://www.shapeways.com/product/RGZ5Z4S2P/1-18-spm-18-004-heavy-gun-scopes?optionId=57208014&li=marketplace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarrin Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 51 minutes ago, Iceni said: The only way I could see this working without a replica would be to contact one of the Shapeways guys that already produce a 6x48 scaled for models. Then ask if they can do a scaled up to 1:1 version. You take the 1:1 and make a 2 part silicone mould from it. Then buy a 4x30 straight scope and float it in the mould before you pour the resin in. Longwinded, Expensive, Impractical. Very high chance of an unusable scope.https://www.shapeways.com/product/RGZ5Z4S2P/1-18-spm-18-004-heavy-gun-scopes?optionId=57208014&li=marketplace Mmm maybe a straight scope is the simpler way to go... something like an M16 carry handle scope, though the eye relief on those is very poor.. at least on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK47frizzle Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 I just found the most insane value for money scope for your gun!11!!! https://www.shapeways.com/product/2LVZ7UYJJ/hooded-red-dot-scope-for-nerf-tactical-rail?optionId=101378358&li=marketplace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Samurai Posted March 2, 2020 Supporters Share Posted March 2, 2020 I have done a similar thing for a friend, converting a cheap red dot into a Russian red dot. It's doable but not cheap as it takes quite some hours of CAD work, test prints for fitting, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remus Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 similaarly at some point i want to make a flip up aa style gun sight so some form of post apoc style gun. not sure how well 3d printed plastic would take a bb though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK47frizzle Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, remus said: similaarly at some point i want to make a flip up aa style gun sight so some form of post apoc style gun. not sure how well 3d printed plastic would take a bb though... Normal pla shatters after a few hits point blank, petg will not. So print in petg : > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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