Modular Belt Storage Containers

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Modular sci-fi belt storage containers for use at Orion Sphere LRP (http://www.orionspherelrp.co.uk). Each different storage container is designed to clip into one of the associated belt loop sections - currently there are belt loops for 1 and 3 containers. These can then be worn in any combination on a belt or strap. Orion Sphere LRP is a science fiction live roleplay game that run events in the UK. Players take on the role of starship crews, companies and research institutes, as one of a host of alien species and in one of four competing Factions. All closures use small spherical nubs and sockets to stay in place. Under ideal conditions the containers should be stiff enough to remain in place under most conditions, and with a bit of effort they can be removed and replaced. BaseCon - Basic container. Large enough to hold Exotic Substance stickers for Scientist characters. Print the lid with 70 degree supports, and both lid and body with a brim to reduce warping. ChargePack - Physrep for a charge pack, which has a lammie attachment point and can hold Charge Cards inside. Lid consists of 2 identical parts, which are clipped into the sides of the main body. Print the lids on the blank outer side, with a brim (as it fills in a narrow gap that allows the clips to attach). The main body is quite tall and thin, so print with strong attachment like a decent brim or raft to prevent lifting and misalignment. CoinCon - Container for the 30mm discs used as currency at OSLRP. The Cage part screws up into the Body part. Print each on the closed surface for best results. The Cage part is somewhat intricate, so may need a finer print setting to get the detail. OpenCon - Generic open cylindrical container for storing larger objects. This one is a bit more complex and requires some glueing. The Body section provides the basic structure. The two Face sections need to be glued together, and the FaceTop loop placed over the top part of the Body, then the FaceBottom needs to be pinned through the hole in the Body base (Pin2 is then glued into Pin1 to stop it popping out). The Lid is then screwed down until it tightly holds the Face sections in place by applying pressure to the loop at the top. To open, loosen the Lid slightly so you can slide the Face section around. There are gaps at the front, so don't rely on this container to hold things that can slip through the gaps. Loops - should be printed upright with a brim for maximum strength and to reduce warping. They should fit most normal-width belts. Loop2Segment_Linked and Loop1Segment_Right and Left are designed to be used together to form a flexible chain belt, like some kind of Batman utility belt. The Right and Left parts are the end pieces. All of these probably need everywhere supports to print the connecting loops properly, but you will need to prevent the actual belt loop being supported (I use a Cura add-on to exclude these surfaces from being supported). I linked the segments together using threaded metal bars with locking nuts on each end. This Thing is a work in progress, and additional containers and props will be added over time. Please share any makes or painted versions you have, and feel free to remix your own versions - let me know if you make more containers and I can link them or add them to this Thing. Also, let us know on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/orionspherelrp