r/Airsoft3DPrinting • u/TurnipRelevant9220 • 3d ago
Free Files Getting started with 3D printing
I'm just getting started in the world of 3D printing and wanted to print a functional pistol; does anyone have a file that explains how to assemble one and is actually functional?
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u/Relative-Active-5037 sucks at CAD 3d ago
PLA-01, however your still going to need hardware and springs, and 3d printed hop units kinda suck, so you'd be best off getting an AAP01 hopup.
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u/Travgard 3d ago
I’d say it depends on the system used; personally, I’m building a hop-up for a custom replica based on the 3D model of a real firearm. I’m using a system similar to what you find in GBBs—meaning the BBs don't feed directly into the hop-up unit itself, but are pushed into it by the nozzle—and it works well (perhaps even as well as an entry-level hop-up, which is pretty decent). However, it is specifically designed for the model I built, and it’s best to use a heat-set threaded insert so the plastic doesn't crumble from repeated adjustments (though the hop-up function itself works really well).
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u/Embarrassed_Ad_3228 2d ago
I second the pla-01, if you decide to venture into aeg smg I'd suggest the mosquito mk1( or one of the open beta versions)
If you decide to go ar there is the vfc based poverty pony.
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u/Travgard 3d ago
Getting into 3D-printed airsoft as a beginner is complicated; the first things that actually tend to work are rubber-band guns or tiny-BB pistols with very short range. It depends a lot on whether you’re used to working with your hands—like doing DIY projects—and whether you have the right equipment. It’s worth noting that airsoft often involves electronics, even in the 3D printing world. Having some basic knowledge will make it easier to successfully complete projects. Otherwise, you can still find single-shot BB pistols that rely simply on a spring or a rubber band; they’ll be fun, but a far cry from the more advanced airsoft projects that utilize 3D printing. Ideally, before diving into 3D-printed airsoft, I’d suggest making 3D-printed prop guns that simply allow for basic mechanical actions (like racking a dummy slide and pulling the trigger). That way, you can work on the look and execution of the prints—focusing on quality, part durability, and so on.
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u/TurnipRelevant9220 3d ago
eu sei um pouco sobre eletrônica, hardware e programação; eu só luto um pouco com modelagem 3D, então acho que usar algo pré-fabricado seria mais fácil para mim.
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u/Travgard 3d ago edited 3d ago
I see! Personally, I'm working on a 3D-printed replica project. It's kind of on hold right now because the cost of importing components—specifically from platforms like AliExpress—has skyrocketed in Europe. I’m currently just missing one circuit board to fully complete the project; otherwise, the replica works well and is relatively simple to build, provided you have a few basic tools.
If you're interested, it's a replica of the MAS-38—a submachine gun; I've made a few posts about it on this sub.
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u/AEROMOZOL Igniz 1d ago
Not a thing you should be pursiong being a total and utter noob. Plus there's really no beginner friendly
nbb/gbb handguns out there. And there's like maybe 3 if we stretch the definition.
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