Coppery Dragonfly

[JRinFL]

Just showing off some new 3d printed scales I received from Honest Builds. Ignore the scratch. I'm pretty sure I did that when I fumbled it while assembling it.

[SG89]

Nice!

[ZrowsN1s]

I like it

[JSumm]

Very cool and unique!

[Doc Dan]

Nice

[Laphroaig9]

So, is that colored plastic?

[akapennypincher]

Interesting modification.

[rashman]

3D printed goodness!

[JRinFL]

So, is that colored plastic?

Yes, 3d printed from copper infused plastic filament.

[Sharp Guy]

Neat!

I'm not sure the filament's actually copper infused. I've always thought of it as copper color. They even make a silk version that's shiny

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pla+copper+f ... -doa-p_2_8

I'm pretty sure he got the texture on the outer/first layer buy using a textured PEI surface. I have PEI build surfaces in both smooth and textured. I've used the textured to get the same finish on other items

Looks like they did a nice job. I'd be interested to know how much they're charging for a set like that. I have some pretty cool filament choices. Still not sure about making 3D printed scales from PLA though. Too much risk of people leaving their knife in a hot car and having the scales warp. They're kind of thin and would be more prone to issues like that versus other items I make

EDIT: looking at the pics again maybe that isn't texture I'm seeing but the filament itself. Hard to tell from the pics. Cool either way

EDIT again: Not sure this is actually what the maker used but ColorFabb makes copper infused filament. Looks pretty cool! Pricey but I may have to try some

https://www.matterhackers.com/store/3d- ... 5mm-075-kg

[JRinFL]

It's possible the color is just dye plus some additive like pearlescent or silk. The scales seem brighter than the copper infused filament Sharp Guy linked to above.

[sparty569]

How do they feel? I have debated on getting a set for my Native 5.

[JRinFL]

How do they feel? I have debated on getting a set for my Native 5.

I have a Native 5 set as well, but I have not installed them yet. I'm curious as to how they will work on the liner-less, washer-less Native 5 LW design. These will go on my Native 5 LC200N Salt.

Edited to add: They feel fine, a little slick, and very light. Some people will miss the aggressive surface of the stock scales.

[sparty569]

How do they feel? I have debated on getting a set for my Native 5.

I have a Native 5 set as well, but I have not installed them yet. I'm curious as to how they will work on the liner-less, washer-less Native 5 LW design. These will go on my Native 5 LC200N Salt.

Edited to add: They feel fine, a little slick, and very light. Some people will miss the aggressive surface of the stock scales.

That's my concern, being slick. The main reason I havent jumped on them yet.