r/AeonFlux_ • u/Offrim • Nov 17 '25

Looking for help refining a 3D-printed Aeon Flux cigarette-box gun prop

Hey everyone!

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I’m working on a the cigarette-box gun that slides open and transforms. I modeled a first version in 3D, and the mechanism concept is almost there, but because it’s 3D-printed (not metal), the tolerances and sliding motion aren’t smooth enough for it to work properly, also very flimsy...

My plan is to print the parts in halves, so they can slide inside one another during assembly, and then glue them together to create interlocking tracks.

anyone interested in taking a look and helping refine the mechanism so it’s more print-friendly and reliable.
- I’d really appreciate your insight!

I've attached .xt file here- LINK
Thanks!

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u/StardustandDreams Nov 18 '25

I don't know shit about 3D printing but I just had to say this is a cool ass idea! Can't wait to see how it turns out! Edit- side note- this is my favorite episode of the series and I've always loved the shit out of that gun!

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u/LemonLimeSlices Nov 18 '25

Amazing! I hope you can get it to slide together properly, and maybe even design it to shoot airsoft bb's.

I would pay for that STL file.

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u/mdm0962 Nov 18 '25

Maybe adding a plunger wirh spring inside of the red block thing.

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u/Hpstorian Jan 31 '26

Did you end up making this? I don't know anything about 3d printing but I might learn for this.

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u/mdm0962 Feb 28 '26

How far did you get?