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7/16/2024 3:13:16 PM EDT
[#1]
New update and video
WhyTanFox : "the world is exponentially more complicated every decade, yet at the same time it has become increasingly simple to demonstrate your ignorance to a large audience. "
7/16/2024 3:26:38 PM EDT
[#2]
Check this out, you can print metal parts with a standard 3D printer. You need a kiln to fire the final part. Looks like its similar in concept to PMC used in the jewelry arts.

https://thevirtualfoundry.com
How come every time there is a shooting, they want to take away the guns from the people who didn't do it?
7/16/2024 10:18:01 PM EDT
[#3]
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Originally Posted By CS223:
Check this out, you can print metal parts with a standard 3D printer. You need a kiln to fire the final part. Looks like its similar in concept to PMC used in the jewelry arts.

https://thevirtualfoundry.com
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My understanding is that this tech currently is not good for precision parts because the pieces shrink unevenly during the processing.

I still need to get the bolts made for my M1337.
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8/2/2024 10:35:18 AM EDT
[Last Edit: jestertoo][Edited] [#4]
@ozzymandiaz have you test fired yours? I finally got back to mine last night, fixed my striker bearings (a couple had come loose) and now have all 6 bolts/strikers working.

I have also downloaded the latest version of the files. I'll probably print the B2 rotor and just cut my receiver ejection port.

https://odysee.com/@Nopel:6/Beta-Version-2---Updates:0
WhyTanFox : "the world is exponentially more complicated every decade, yet at the same time it has become increasingly simple to demonstrate your ignorance to a large audience. "
8/2/2024 1:10:04 PM EDT
[#5]
Yep, about 50 rounds of m855 through it with only a couple hangups that I think are probably tied to the double feed he mentions in the new barrel cluster. I'll get around to printing the new barrel cluster eventually, but I don't think I'll bother with the receiver just for the ejection port change.
8/3/2024 4:27:48 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Ozymandiaz:
Yep, about 50 rounds of m855 through it with only a couple hangups that I think are probably tied to the double feed he mentions in the new barrel cluster. I'll get around to printing the new barrel cluster eventually, but I don't think I'll bother with the receiver just for the ejection port change.
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Very cool. I'm just going to hack my receiver for now rather than reprint. At some point I might re-print in cool colors. There was thought of printing in rainbow filament just to irritate people.
WhyTanFox : "the world is exponentially more complicated every decade, yet at the same time it has become increasingly simple to demonstrate your ignorance to a large audience. "
8/22/2024 5:37:39 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By jestertoo:


Very cool. I'm just going to hack my receiver for now rather than reprint. At some point I might re-print in cool colors. There was thought of printing in rainbow filament just to irritate people.
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A tough man can take a bullet, but a wise man can dodge one. Stay focused my brothers.
8/22/2024 9:39:18 PM EDT
[#9]
I have the whole thing made minus the bolt carriers.  I've been completely unable to get them to print correctly.
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8/22/2024 10:10:06 PM EDT
[#10]
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Originally Posted By jestertoo:

Did get the correct m3x5x7 inserts (m3x5,7 are NOT the same) today so I was able to assemple the delinker. It's not very smooth, so I need to work on it.

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Ok I can find the m3x5.7 inserts and

M3x7x5 inserts


But cannot find m3x5x7 inserts.  Anyone have a link?.
I can't imagine why, everyone knows Troy products are kid tested, Mom approved. -Undefined
Even though it may seem that the OP is mentally disabled, calling him a "retard" is a personal attack. -DKProf
8/22/2024 10:11:10 PM EDT
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Damn 26.5 hours for me
I can't imagine why, everyone knows Troy products are kid tested, Mom approved. -Undefined
Even though it may seem that the OP is mentally disabled, calling him a "retard" is a personal attack. -DKProf
11/28/2024 11:10:51 PM EDT
[#12]
Bump and hope for an update from any makers here.  
I saw some recent tweaking videos form the designer.
I may have bought 6 barrels in a deal a while back but seeing all the other stuff in the instructions it has fallen down my list of priorities...
"And I never did get my lawnmower back!" - Bandit 6

"On the bright side, the money we saved by not going to Mars in the 1970s, we spent on welfare and public schools." - @MorlockP
2/3/2025 11:11:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jestertoo][Edited] [#13]
Looks like there's a B3 receiver display at Shot show 2025

Starts at 6:41 into the video
https://youtu.be/K6kBdn0UVps?si=dWMKDcoyB1Visrav&t=401



@Ozymandiaz

ETA : I picked the project back up again after the strikers with the lamp nipples and jbweld bearings failed. I still like the idea of turning down m6 bolts to hold the striker bearings so the height can be adjusted. Proably make those.
WhyTanFox : "the world is exponentially more complicated every decade, yet at the same time it has become increasingly simple to demonstrate your ignorance to a large audience. "
2/3/2025 11:14:26 PM EDT
[#14]
I had skipped the B2 version figuring there would be some other updates, will have to look at the B3 on his weapon guild thread. I've got a small corexy printer farm now so I could probably crank out a complete set of parts in 2 days or so.
2/3/2025 11:36:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jestertoo][Edited] [#15]
Maybe I'll try these
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH9FK2V8?tag=arfcom00-20
Instead of those lamp things. I had terrible luck getting them straight.
WhyTanFox : "the world is exponentially more complicated every decade, yet at the same time it has become increasingly simple to demonstrate your ignorance to a large audience. "
2/6/2025 7:22:20 PM EDT
[#16]
@Ozymandiaz did you have any extras of the 3d printed metal parts?
WhyTanFox : "the world is exponentially more complicated every decade, yet at the same time it has become increasingly simple to demonstrate your ignorance to a large audience. "
2/6/2025 7:24:21 PM EDT
[#17]
I'll have to check at the warehouse, I had 2 extras made of the bolt striker but I don't remember if I used them or not.
2/7/2025 11:08:22 AM EDT
[#18]
The creator updated his Beta v3 on Fosscad this morning. Unsure of providing a direct link. He has a video of it running on his YouTube page. Update in spoiler below.

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2/7/2025 11:36:20 AM EDT
[#19]
On weaponsguild, he posted a couple of videos

https://youtu.be/yGY_ahBaSp4?si=gugxODVwcIP16Z1j

https://x.com/Nopel_0/status/1887665270212469003
WhyTanFox : "the world is exponentially more complicated every decade, yet at the same time it has become increasingly simple to demonstrate your ignorance to a large audience. "
2/7/2025 1:04:20 PM EDT
[#20]
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Originally Posted By jestertoo:
On weaponsguild, he posted a couple of videos

https://youtu.be/yGY_ahBaSp4?si=gugxODVwcIP16Z1j

https://x.com/Nopel_0/status/1887665270212469003
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That's so fucking awesome
2/7/2025 4:24:18 PM EDT
[#21]
Those 6 barrels I bought a while back are in the corner whispering "do it"
"And I never did get my lawnmower back!" - Bandit 6

"On the bright side, the money we saved by not going to Mars in the 1970s, we spent on welfare and public schools." - @MorlockP
5/9/2025 6:32:27 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By mPisi:
Those 6 barrels I bought a while back are in the corner whispering "do it"
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Did ya do it?

Looking like a cool project.
TX_M1:
Boogaloo side quest:  Drink so much Monster energy and vodka you think your 1999 Camry is a time travelling Delorean and commit fashion crimes while shouting gag me with a spoon and totally way, way too often.
5/9/2025 9:50:13 PM EDT
[#23]
Haven't printed anything in 2 months, probably have a mouse living in the X1C
"And I never did get my lawnmower back!" - Bandit 6

"On the bright side, the money we saved by not going to Mars in the 1970s, we spent on welfare and public schools." - @MorlockP
5/10/2025 9:33:52 PM EDT
[#24]
With Beta1, I got 10 blanks to fire before the cocking channel in the main receiver broke.

Working on Beta3, I have gotten about 5 to fire before it jammed. It doesn't like feeding blanks. I'm working on fitting the B3 barrel_cluster_body but it's taking so much work again to get the carriers to fit in the new body.
Currently I'm working on fixing horizontal expansion and maybe I'll reprint the cluster body again.
WhyTanFox : "the world is exponentially more complicated every decade, yet at the same time it has become increasingly simple to demonstrate your ignorance to a large audience. "
5/10/2025 9:35:17 PM EDT
[#25]
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Originally Posted By jestertoo:
With Beta1, I got 10 blanks to fire before the cocking channel in the main receiver broke.

Working on Beta3, I have gotten about 5 to fire before it jammed. It doesn't like feeding blanks. I'm working on fitting the B3 barrel_cluster_body but it's taking so much work again to get the carriers to fit in the new body.
Currently I'm working on fixing horizontal expansion and maybe I'll reprint the cluster body again.
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You using m200 or m200a1 style?
I can't imagine why, everyone knows Troy products are kid tested, Mom approved. -Undefined
Even though it may seem that the OP is mentally disabled, calling him a "retard" is a personal attack. -DKProf
5/10/2025 9:51:38 PM EDT
[#26]
finishing the 6th bolt carrier in PA6-CF. Think ill start on the barrel clusters next.
TX_M1:
Boogaloo side quest:  Drink so much Monster energy and vodka you think your 1999 Camry is a time travelling Delorean and commit fashion crimes while shouting gag me with a spoon and totally way, way too often.
5/12/2025 8:33:07 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By ShooterPatriot:


You using m200 or m200a1 style?
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Probably the old m200 style. I'll have to go figure it out and let you know
WhyTanFox : "the world is exponentially more complicated every decade, yet at the same time it has become increasingly simple to demonstrate your ignorance to a large audience. "
5/12/2025 9:43:55 PM EDT
[#28]
I hate this place!
I don't know why I haven't seen this already.
Tennessee Squire
5/13/2025 9:59:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bionicmonkey][Edited] [#29]
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What the slicer nightmare fuel shit is this.... this should be something like 6 parts bolted together, but is like the support pocalypse with some sketchy looking areas strength wise..
5/13/2025 10:34:48 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By bionicmonkey:
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56039/nightmarefuel_png-3540017.JPG

What the slicer nightmare fuel shit is this.... this should be something like 6 parts bolted together, but is like the support pocalypse with some sketchy looking areas strength wise..
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I was looking at milling it, very difficult
5/14/2025 5:20:04 AM EDT
[#31]
Funny enough, those parts printed very well for me.

I still need to make the strikers for mine.  There is talk of someone selling pre-made strikers, so I've been holding off working on it.
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5/14/2025 6:56:19 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bionicmonkey][Edited] [#32]
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Originally Posted By jm0502:

I was looking at milling it, very difficult
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exactly what i was thinking - would take significant rework to make that possible.  i was looking more at adding metal to key parts - but still looking at what the key parts are exactly.. e.g. could I make a machined gear exterior to mesh with the delinker housing rear because machining the whole thing would be hard.
5/14/2025 9:08:05 AM EDT
[#33]
I have only read page 4, but for those that have, or are ready to build one, roughly what is the cost of parts?

I need to look at a parts list but how much did you spend (if you had 6 BCG's laying around they need to be figured into the equation).

I'm trying to decide if the value is there for a novelty item.

NOW I'll go and read the entire thread
5/14/2025 10:54:30 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Postal0311:
Funny enough, those parts printed very well for me.

I still need to make the strikers for mine.  There is talk of someone selling pre-made strikers, so I've been holding off working on it.
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a question if you dont mind - since you are way ahead - how is the striker caused to strike?  i'm wondering if a: there is some precipice like the sear block it essentially drops off and b: if the way the bolt moves in the cam system does or doesnt create a safety against out of battery fire.  with this complex thing all in pieces i havent put it together in CAD to try and visualize that yet, but just looking at the bolt system it omits the key element of the AR OOB safety - that the bolt moves forward to engage into battery and throught the camming action only when the bolt carrier is also forward (thus locked) can the hammer hit the firing pin.  (we'll leave for now the fact that the floating firing pin can and does light strike under inertia).   Since the striker is part of the carrier if the bolt is not properly engaged, can the striker still move forward and engage the firing pin with the round either in the chamber but not locked, or even not in the chamber (im imagining for example, cam breaks off, carrier cracks, other mechanical breaks rather than normal operation here)
5/14/2025 12:09:39 PM EDT
[#35]
One more question: I read on Reddit there is a suppressor for this 3d print,  I'm pretty sure 3d print would not hold up to any 556, has anyone heard of this; maybe it's for looks only, a show piece but not functional?
5/14/2025 12:47:46 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By bmarshall1:
One more question: I read on Reddit there is a suppressor for this 3d print,  I'm pretty sure 3d print would not hold up to any 556, has anyone heard of this; maybe it's for looks only, a show piece but not functional?
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Define functional, or for how long, and with what material.  But there are rifle suppressors circulating that can stand up to a few mags at least.
"And I never did get my lawnmower back!" - Bandit 6

"On the bright side, the money we saved by not going to Mars in the 1970s, we spent on welfare and public schools." - @MorlockP
5/14/2025 4:14:19 PM EDT
[#37]
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Originally Posted By mPisi:

Define functional, or for how long, and with what material.  But there are rifle suppressors circulating that can stand up to a few mags at least.
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Originally Posted By mPisi:
Originally Posted By bmarshall1:
One more question: I read on Reddit there is a suppressor for this 3d print,  I'm pretty sure 3d print would not hold up to any 556, has anyone heard of this; maybe it's for looks only, a show piece but not functional?

Define functional, or for how long, and with what material.  But there are rifle suppressors circulating that can stand up to a few mags at least.

@mPisi

Functional: Good question. Obviously reduce sound signature, the more the better.  As far as longevity goes, I'm not sure what's reasonable, 1000+ rounds, 2,000?? It'd suck to have to print and get a new stamp every 500 rounds or whatever.  It seems there would be PLENTY of shared volume in the can.

Given the fact it doesn't have to be light, it can have thick walls, perhaps some sort of metal blast baffle/insert, or metal/fiber outer tube if needed.

I suppose one could buy 6 ECCO 5x5 cans (inexpensive yet effective), then I'd have 6 cans for the rest of my guns! of course were talking $3000 plus stamps so it would be a rather large purchase for what it is.  For the same $4,200 I could buy a lot of filament and stamps.
5/14/2025 6:02:09 PM EDT
[#38]
I had kind of forgotten the little stamp issue, thank you for injecting reality

I think some of the cans have the means for a registered part that the printed part can be built around, but I don't have any specifics.  the M1337 can design was kind of a joke, so I doubt it was fully considered for that.

I don't know of any home-printed cans that can go 1,000+ with any reasonable firing schedule.  For minimum price for 6 you'd probably be in the metal form 1 area, better chance of efficiently using bulk materials than just making 1 can.
"And I never did get my lawnmower back!" - Bandit 6

"On the bright side, the money we saved by not going to Mars in the 1970s, we spent on welfare and public schools." - @MorlockP
5/14/2025 6:23:59 PM EDT
[#39]
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Originally Posted By mPisi:
I had kind of forgotten the little stamp issue, thank you for injecting reality

I think some of the cans have the means for a registered part that the printed part can be built around, but I don't have any specifics.  the M1337 can design was kind of a joke, so I doubt it was fully considered for that.

I don't know of any home-printed cans that can go 1,000+ with any reasonable firing schedule.  For minimum price for 6 you'd probably be in the metal form 1 area, better chance of efficiently using bulk materials than just making 1 can.
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@mPisi

You gave me an idea as well to continue this thought exercise.

The disc at the end of the barrels could be the registered part of the silencer, if anything beyond that gets destroyed it can be repaired, and I believe we are allowed to repair our own form 1 cans.

What about adding a very effective muzzle device/muzzle brake, or even a blast diverter with an endcap to relieve the outer hoop pressure.  All this equipment would be encapsulated within the silencer.

For all that, one could buy some premade cups and simply print the major part to accept these cups (all legal rules followed of course), and make some channels between barrels for volume.  I bet given all that it could be made quite effective.
5/14/2025 7:02:22 PM EDT
[#40]
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Originally Posted By bmarshall1:

@mPisi

I believe we are allowed to repair our own form 1 cans.

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If a tree falls in the forest and nobody is around to hear it....
I can't imagine why, everyone knows Troy products are kid tested, Mom approved. -Undefined
Even though it may seem that the OP is mentally disabled, calling him a "retard" is a personal attack. -DKProf
5/14/2025 7:06:40 PM EDT
[#41]
This is currently sailing.  Each chamber is vented to the chamber down stream of it.



I can't imagine why, everyone knows Troy products are kid tested, Mom approved. -Undefined
Even though it may seem that the OP is mentally disabled, calling him a "retard" is a personal attack. -DKProf
5/14/2025 7:12:19 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By ShooterPatriot:

This is currently sailing.  Each chamber is vented to the chamber down stream of it.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/268039/1000029728-3540490.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/268039/1000029727-3540491.jpg
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God damn I love the internet
5/14/2025 7:22:00 PM EDT
[#43]
Yes that is nice, but it is very early beta. Hasn't even reach 1.0 yet.
Tennessee Squire
5/14/2025 7:23:09 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Postal0311:
Funny enough, those parts printed very well for me.

I still need to make the strikers for mine.  There is talk of someone selling pre-made strikers, so I've been holding off working on it.
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I don't like the cut floating firing pin, going to do mine as the block with the pin attached. That's what causing his ignition issues with harder primers.
TX_M1:
Boogaloo side quest:  Drink so much Monster energy and vodka you think your 1999 Camry is a time travelling Delorean and commit fashion crimes while shouting gag me with a spoon and totally way, way too often.
5/14/2025 8:18:01 PM EDT
[#45]
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Originally Posted By ShooterPatriot:

This is currently sailing.  Each chamber is vented to the chamber down stream of it.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/268039/1000029728-3540490.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/268039/1000029727-3540491.jpg
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@ShooterPatriot

If one were to go sailing on the high seas, what term would I search for?
5/14/2025 8:37:07 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By bmarshall1:

@ShooterPatriot

If one were to go sailing on the high seas, what term would I search for?
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Pr 17 Malachit Alpha Release
I can't imagine why, everyone knows Troy products are kid tested, Mom approved. -Undefined
Even though it may seem that the OP is mentally disabled, calling him a "retard" is a personal attack. -DKProf
5/15/2025 1:29:01 PM EDT
[#47]
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Originally Posted By bionicmonkey:
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56039/nightmarefuel_png-3540017.JPG

What the slicer nightmare fuel shit is this.... this should be something like 6 parts bolted together, but is like the support pocalypse with some sketchy looking areas strength wise..
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Printed fine for me, but removing supports can be a bitch.

WhyTanFox : "the world is exponentially more complicated every decade, yet at the same time it has become increasingly simple to demonstrate your ignorance to a large audience. "
5/15/2025 1:39:08 PM EDT
[#48]
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Originally Posted By Ozymandiaz:
Here's the STL I made of the cam pin

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Thanks!

Just saw this thread today. I need to get printing!
5/20/2025 4:02:30 PM EDT
[#49]
My fight with kingroon brand pa6-cf is over. Got it to stick. Bambu default pa6-cf settings on smooth PEI plate with Elmer’s glue stick. Dryer it for 3 days and ran it into the printer at 70c. Just in time since I have 4 more rolls arriving today.
TX_M1:
Boogaloo side quest:  Drink so much Monster energy and vodka you think your 1999 Camry is a time travelling Delorean and commit fashion crimes while shouting gag me with a spoon and totally way, way too often.
5/22/2025 2:52:35 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By bionicmonkey:
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56039/nightmarefuel_png-3540017.JPG

What the slicer nightmare fuel shit is this.... this should be something like 6 parts bolted together, but is like the support pocalypse with some sketchy looking areas strength wise..
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have that guy on the printer now. halfway done, good so far. fingers crossed.
TX_M1:
Boogaloo side quest:  Drink so much Monster energy and vodka you think your 1999 Camry is a time travelling Delorean and commit fashion crimes while shouting gag me with a spoon and totally way, way too often.

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