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Version 2.0 (Designed circa 2012)
“As the war dragged on for centuries, energy and ammunition supplies have dwindled and commanders are issued emphatic instructions to conserve the use of ammo. The Hyperfire Fragmentator was created in response to that need. It discharges tight photon packets in controlled bursts, which are supplementarily accelerated through the use of Lorentztatic rails along the barrel. This process allows the wielder of the weapon to engage middle to long distance targets accurately, reducing the possibility of missed shots and wasted ammo. A smart, smooth operating weapon for chaotic times.”
The Fragmentator was based on the appearance of the Photo Burst Rifle in the War for Cybertron video game, and previously available on Shapeways (Model ID: E77GB68D2). It possesses a ball-jointed handle assembly that allows figures to grip the handle within the weapon’s chassis for show-accuracy, or under it for maximum adaptability. The bar at the top is actually a 3 mm clip rail that can be used to mount compatible c-clip accessories. The Fragmentator is 7.85 cm in length.
To keep up with the times, a variant is included with a 3mm diameter peg on the barrel tip for use with blast effect parts.
Printing Tips:
This model have been successfully printed in SLS nylon, and have not been tested on FDM or SLA printers.
For FDM: It is recommended to print the handle component oriented horizontally or on its side, with small layer heights (~0.1 - 0.15mm), to ensure the ball of the joint is as accurate as possible. Using a small nozzle diameter such as 0.2mm will not hurt either.
For SLA: this model uses a ball joint mechanism to articulate the handle. Ensure that your resin used allows some flex to accommodate installation of the ball in socket.
This model is for personal use only. Kindly avoid modifying, disseminating or selling it without my express permission.
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