So, I've fallen down another rabbit hole- I got a 3d Printer. First off, this thing is pretty cool. Second, I've got some new successful prints, my new masters. Keep in mind, these are just my Master parts, I will not be 3d printing my caps from now on. I'll continue casting as I always have. Also, these are fresh out of the machine, they need touching up, polishing, etc- though I'll probably reprint one more round of revisions before I make my molds.
I also thought it would be good to start branding my caps, so the backs of all digitally designed caps will be logo'd in the back, handmade masters will have a logo stamped under the keycap by the stem.
Here's a nice top down view of the Mister. I'll get some photos of how it matches with the profile of other caps. Mounted on the top row, it sits just slightly higher than the rest of my R1 DSAs.
Here's a peak at the cap walls under the hood:
Future revisions will probably see the cap walls thickened slightly, and the cruciform slightly deeper.
Also, I've decided to name this guy "Cartel". Also in this photo is the totally awesome cap puller that MythicalWagyu made for me.
I've raised the height of the cap here quite a bit from the last photos.
Next up will be printing in clear resin, which apparently captures sharper detail than black which is more glossy.
Lots of mold making tomorrow, casting starts Tuesday.
Anyone have some stuff they want printed?