Life Size Stormtrooper Blaster (Vintage Kenner Star Wars Inspired)

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I crafted this blaster in TinkerCAD, aiming to bring a life-size replica of the teeny-tiny little blaster that came with vintage Kenner Star Wars Stormtrooper figures into reality (and several other figures as well). I'm pleased with how it turned out, despite hitting some limits within TinkerCAD, which resulted in a grip shape that could be improved upon. Two main versions are included. The first is a life-size version, estimated to measure around 20 inches long when assembled. This makes it roughly the same size as actual stormtrooper blaster props from the movie. However, this model is quite large, so you can easily resize the pieces if you prefer a smaller scale. I've also included a smaller version (with and without a hole for attaching to a keychain). This one measures just a couple of inches long and prints in two halves that need to be glued together. A complete, uncut life-size blaster design is included for anyone who wants it, but it's far too large to fit within most printers. To accommodate this, I've split it into 10 pieces across eight files (stormy1 through stormy8). These pieces will require gluing together. I've added holes for 16 3D-printed pins that will help align the parts and strengthen the joints, although they're not strictly necessary. It's recommended to print a few test pins and adjust your printer settings so they fit perfectly into the holes. You don't need to use supports for any part of this model (or at least it worked without them on my printer). The ideal layer height depends on whether you plan to sand and finish the model later. For parts that won't be finished, consider using lower layer heights like 0.2 or even 0.1mm to improve curve details. However, if you're planning a thorough sanding and painting job, you can get away with 0.3mm layer height. https://youtu.be/HTnems_mumY