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07-11-2016, 03:31 AM | #1 |
Soldier of Misfortune
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Hey guys,
I was never able to get ahold of the barrel portion of the MASS Device, so I've decided I'm gonna try and 3D model one so I can 3D print it out, and finally have a "complete" MASS Device. I can get an idea of the general design details from photo references; however, I need to know the dimensions of the barrel. I can kind of guess the width of the barrel based off the width of the turret, but I don't know the exact length. Can anyone who has the barrel provide me with reasonably accurate measurements of the length and width of the barrel? Also, the measurements of the plug/socket that the crystal on the end plugs into? Although I don't plan on doing a 100% visual clone of the official version, I'd at least like the parts to be interchangeable with the real thing. Much appreciated! Oh, and if someone has already done this, then A) please let me know and B) point me to them so I can get one for myself. |
09-01-2016, 04:52 AM | #2 |
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Wow, nothing, huh? This thing must be more rare than I thought.
Anyways, using the measurement of the turret as a base, and using some reference photos of the barrel I found online, I built a model which has a measurement of approximately 1.22 inches around/across (at the widest point near the bottom, not counting the studs), and about 4.132 inches long. I'd like to know if someone who has the barrel can corroborate or compare dimensions with my model. In any event, you can see the model here. (Note that a couple details, like the "hoses" and some rivets, are not present yet, neither are attachment plugs/holes.) Once I get another 3D printer for home use, and maybe some more accurate measurements, I'll try printing it out to see how close I got. Once it's about right, I'll put it up on Shapeways.
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09-01-2016, 11:26 AM | #3 |
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Wow cool!! Can't wait to see how it looks
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09-01-2016, 11:32 AM | #4 |
I just want foam gliders.
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I moved it to the appropriate toy forum, you'll get more visibility.
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09-01-2016, 02:09 PM | #5 |
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Also, in addition to verification of the measurements, I'll also need someone to provide the dimensions of the crystal plug and socket. Like I said, I want this to be as compatible with the original as possible, even if the details are not 100%.
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09-01-2016, 02:47 PM | #6 |
I just want foam gliders.
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Thanks! I think this was one of my very first posts, so I just took a shot in the dark on where to post it.
Also, in addition to verification of the measurements, I'll also need someone to provide the dimensions of the crystal plug and socket. Like I said, I want this to be as compatible with the original as possible, even if the details are not 100%.
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09-01-2016, 02:57 PM | #7 |
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Great idea, always wondered why someone hadn't done this. I imagine that there must be a lot of collectors out there with all but that one piece of the mass device.
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09-01-2016, 08:11 PM | #8 |
Soldier of Misfortune
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Cool; if you could do that, I'd appreciate it. I'd also like a close-up of the end of the barrel with the crystal removed, just so I can see if it's recessed inward, or if it's flat. Speaking of the crystal, I was aiming to have the plug be as close to "official" as possible, since I was going to offer the crystal in a few different colors/materials, and perhaps create some alternatives to the crystal (like a dish/antenna option), and I'd like those to work with the real thing.
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09-08-2016, 07:02 PM | #9 |
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Hey, did you ever get a chance to try taking measurements? If not, is that still on the table?
Thanks in advance!
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09-08-2016, 07:20 PM | #10 |
I just want foam gliders.
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Sorry about that. The barrel is 4-1/4 inches peg to end. The crystal is about 1-1/4 inch approx, peg to tip of crystal. The crystal does sit recessed inside the barrel.
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