This is a tutorial showing how to put together the thigh straps along with the optional pistol belt for the 3D printed item MP9 Holster Set. This holster is specifically designed to with the 1/18 scaled MP9 that's currently still being prototyped.
What you'll need.
1) The MP9 Holster Set (this is printed in White Detail)
(optional) A printed pistol belt buckle from the MSF Stabo Gear Set.
2) x-acto blade
3) some sort of magnification lamp helps a lot
4) cork backed ruler
5) tweezers
6) super glue (preferably a fresher bottle, unlike mine)
7) medical tape folded over (what I'll be using), micro canvas (what I prefer), or heavy paper. The heavy paper is usable but not recommended for this construction as the straps will need to be pulled tight.
8) the figure it's being constructed for
9) wire snips
Tips...
1) Don't sneeze, exhale in frustration, or work next to an open window on a breezy day. Once your printed items are separated from the sprue, they can easily be lost forever.
2) When clipping sprues of printed items, always use wire snips. Bending it until it breaks can often break what you don't want broken and an x-acto knife puts too much force on one side of the cut. You need to use wire snips because it spreads the pressure on both sides of the piece being cut and they can get much to a joint when cutting.
3) Immediately bag up printed parts not being in use.
Here is the set printed in White Detail. The buckles are a little larger than wanted but this makes them durable enough for the exercise.
I label it as optional but I will be showing how to connect the holster to the pistol belt for those with an extra buckle lying around from the MSF Stabo Gear Set. Details on how to construct this belt can be found here
http://forums.fighting118th.com/showthread.php?t=3266
Just remember to leave the belt loose on one end so can better positioned with the holster in the final stages
Last tip. Finding one of these on clearance at Hobby Lobby is awesome. I highly recommend some form of magnifying device when modeling.
What you'll need.
1) The MP9 Holster Set (this is printed in White Detail)
(optional) A printed pistol belt buckle from the MSF Stabo Gear Set.
2) x-acto blade
3) some sort of magnification lamp helps a lot
4) cork backed ruler
5) tweezers
6) super glue (preferably a fresher bottle, unlike mine)
7) medical tape folded over (what I'll be using), micro canvas (what I prefer), or heavy paper. The heavy paper is usable but not recommended for this construction as the straps will need to be pulled tight.
8) the figure it's being constructed for
9) wire snips
Tips...
1) Don't sneeze, exhale in frustration, or work next to an open window on a breezy day. Once your printed items are separated from the sprue, they can easily be lost forever.
2) When clipping sprues of printed items, always use wire snips. Bending it until it breaks can often break what you don't want broken and an x-acto knife puts too much force on one side of the cut. You need to use wire snips because it spreads the pressure on both sides of the piece being cut and they can get much to a joint when cutting.
3) Immediately bag up printed parts not being in use.
Here is the set printed in White Detail. The buckles are a little larger than wanted but this makes them durable enough for the exercise.
I label it as optional but I will be showing how to connect the holster to the pistol belt for those with an extra buckle lying around from the MSF Stabo Gear Set. Details on how to construct this belt can be found here
http://forums.fighting118th.com/showthread.php?t=3266
Just remember to leave the belt loose on one end so can better positioned with the holster in the final stages
Last tip. Finding one of these on clearance at Hobby Lobby is awesome. I highly recommend some form of magnifying device when modeling.
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