AprilStormProps

April Storm Cosplay Props and Geekery

Melbourne, Australia | 1803 Sales

5 out of 5 stars (515)

AprilStormProps

April Storm Cosplay Props and Geekery

Melbourne, Australia 1803 Sales On Etsy since 2014

5 out of 5 stars (515)

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  • Death Watch (Pre Vizsla) Mandalorian Gauntlet 3D Printed Kit Mark 4 Hinged Model

    $80.00

  • Jango Fett Style Mandalorian Helmet (The Drop Bear) - built-in 2 speed cooling - Armor Full Adult Size

    $125.00 Bestseller

  • Hoth Macro Binoculars Electrobinoculars Prop from Empire Strikes Back. DIY Kit without electronics.

    $69.00

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    April Staines

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    April Staines

    Announcement    I make digitally fabricated and 3D printed costume props for the fan, collector and cosplay community. For Instructions and how to guides please visit: https://sites.google.com/aprilstorm3d.com/default/april-storm-props-instructions-and-how-to-guides

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    Last updated on Jun 18, 2017

    I make digitally fabricated and 3D printed costume props for the fan, collector and cosplay community. For Instructions and how to guides please visit: https://sites.google.com/aprilstorm3d.com/default/april-storm-props-instructions-and-how-to-guides

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    2 years
    First full version drop bear mando helmet are on they way sanded and primed and have two speed ducted fans installed. They turned out really well.

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  • Jango Fett Style Mandalorian Helmet (The Drop Bear) - built-in 2 speed cooling - Armor Full Adult Size

    AprilStormProps

    $125.00 Bestseller

    • 2 years
    We have updated the DC-17 blaster model. The body is now printed in one part removing the join seam, it's still hollow but the nozzle is now open into the body and the trigger is now a separate part so it's much easier to modify with electronics.

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  • Clone Trooper DC-17 Blaster Pistols Pair 2x (Animated Version) 3D Printed

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    $95.00

    • 3 years
    We have added a new option for the computer gauntlet to have a retractable blade, much like the death watch gauntlets.

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  • Rav Bralor / Fett Style Mandalorian Gauntlets

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    $75.00

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    About

    • An early photo of my workshop with two of my first printers, which have since been modified heavily.
    • Gauntlets are one of my more popular items, and have evolved considerably since I first started printing them
    • CNC machining might be a good option if your prop is too large for 3D printing
    • I design all my own props unless otherwise stated. Which means I can modify the design easily to suit your needs.

    Because there had to be a better way to make quality replica props.

    It all started when I got ripped off trying to source a replica boba fett wrist rocket back in 2009 I ordered this from overseas trying to make a mandalorian costume for my son. When it arrived, the quality was terrible, it was heavy and worse still it was broken because lets face it, resin isnt the strongest material.

    There had to be a way to make props at a reasonable price, the answer: Digital Fabrication (3D printing) I started using 3D printers to make my props back in 2013. Today my workshop has 9 printers. 3 Larger format, which are purpose built for prop making, and another two smaller commercial printers used for smaller detail prints.

    But I dont just use 3D printers. I also have a large CNC machine which I can use to make larger props.

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    • April Staines

      Owner, Designer, Maker

      IT Career Girl Geek. I've worked in the technology all my life and am highly passionate about using digital fabrication techniques to create the stuff I love as a Science Fiction and Anime fan.

    • Lachlan Staines

      Maker, Designer

      Lachlan is a proficient 3D modeler and has designed a good many of the props specifically for digital fabrication. If you ask for a custom item, good chance Lachlan will be involved

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    Last updated on January 5, 2014

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    All items listed in this store are made on demand, as such there is sometimes a 6 week lead time from order to final production of your item.
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    All items listed in this store are sold as components or unfinished kits unless otherwise stated. They will require assembly, sanding, gluing and the like before they are considered finished products.