Overwatch Tracer Pulse gun NERF mod

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Hey folks! This is my final project - a fully functional modification of the FIRESTRIKE ELITE pistol from NERF, designed after the Tracer Pulse Gun from Overwatch. Here's a short video showing it in action: It took me almost two and a half months to perfect this design, refining measurements, testing, and making improvements to create a model that fits all necessary parts perfectly. The result is 41 pieces that are easy to print in different colors and paint or sand for a realistic finish. Four of these pieces should be printed on transparent material to let LED light shine through. Use three-millimeter LEDs placed in holes and channels, and a small 12-volt battery will fit nicely into the magazine. You can also add a push-button switch or any other innovation you come up with if you can't find one locally. In my case, I printed this on red PLA, but feel free to use your preferred color. Sanding and varnishing the main pieces give them a more realistic look, especially since they're easy to sand by hand. Here are some printing settings to keep in mind: - Use PLA or any other material you like. I prefer PLA because it gives me finer results with good retractions and flow control. - Supports: Yes, most pieces need them, but don't worry - the supports stay inside the parts, preserving all the details. - Infill: 20% - Layer height: 0.1 is recommended. - Scale down to 10% on your slicer so it fits perfectly into the NERF gun mechanism. All the pieces fit together seamlessly if you have a well-calibrated printer. You won't need to cut or sand anything unless you're using a very large format printer. This design works best with small printers, and an 11x11 bed is more than enough. Joining the pieces requires 7 screws from the original NERF set (you'll need two extra), and for smaller parts, use superglue or plastic adhesive. I hope you enjoy printing this as much as I did designing it!