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Distant Screws II Challenge Coin

From Mike Beane's Blog

Heads: Logo + Distant Screws II Jan\Apr 3307 53.2K (light years)
Tails: A star for Evelyn's Light + The expedition route (Ross310 -> Evelyn's Light -> Colonia -> Qama)

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A how-to for printing the 3D LS DS II Challenge Coin for anyone that was on the 2021 Distant Screws II Expedition.

The front-side features the classic LS Logo, the expedition name, dates and the waypoint distances traveled.

The backside features the four points of the journey (ROSS310-EVELYNS LIGHT-COLONIA-QAMA) and a star to honor Evelyn Faye Roy.


Printing Suggestions

    Scale to 60mm x 60mm x 8mm (or 10mm)
    Super Quality

1) With trees: On an edge - will require sanding and clean up. 2) In halves:

    Duplicate the STL on the bed
    Sink both below the bed to 1/2 the Z width (-4mm or -5mm)
    Flip one of the faces
    Print
    Glue together
    Sand edge as needed with 220g and 500+



Created by RabbiBob 3/1/2021 w/ Blender 2.9.x

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Directions

Printing

Painting

  • Requirements:
    • Krylon Sandable Primer
    • Gloss Black spray paint
    • Blue acrylic paint
    • Metallic Silver spray paint
    • Something to fit under the coin to keep if off the resting surface (washer, nut, etc)

Primer

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  • Do two separate coats of prime where the first coat is close to a dusting.

Black Coat

Blue Highlights

Silver Dusting

Visting

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Arriving solo at 6AM on a cold winter morning

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Hanging out with Rocky during the group rendezvous.

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One last look at Evelyn's Light before departing the system.