Laser Tripmine [Half Life / Black Mesa]

The original Half Life (and by extension Black Mesa) is my favorite videogame of all time. I've always wanted to create replicas of the props & weapons in the game, so I figured this was a good place to start!

I based this primarily on the version from Black Mesa, with some details tweaked a bit.

For this prop I wanted to be able to mount it to various surfaces so I've included slots in the back for push pins / nails, as well as magnets.

I opted to put a flashlight inside it instead of a laser for several reasons including safety, the fact that you wouldn't see the laser beam in the air anyways without fog or smoke, and because the cool blue LED's of the flashlight make for a decent approximation to the look of the laser emitter in the game. Also they're cheaper.

Printing:

I recommend printing at a lower infill percentage to cut down on weight, I went with 10% Rectilinear. For filaments I used eSun PLA+ Olive Green (Just chosen for the color) and Polyterra Matte Black PLA. 

The only part that requires supports is the rear housing, specifically the cutouts on the back where the magnets are inserted.

Included in the .zip are STL's for all of the parts, plus a .STEP file for editing in case you want to use a different flashlight to add lighting, different magnets, etc.

Finishing:

All parts glue in place with the exception of the flashlight holder, which is meant to be removable. I recommend using an epoxy for the magnets for a stronger bond.

The olive green parts received a black weathering wash, and I added some metallic wear to the black parts using Rub n Buff Pewter. I also recommend rubbing the back of the main lens with an abrasive pad to give it a frosted look.

Along with the printed parts you will need additional materials:

-12mm x 3mm Magnets (if you wish to stick it to a metal surface)

-Push Pins, Nails, or Double Sided Tape (If you wish to stick it to a wall)

-42mm Biconvex Lenses (The large center lens)

-Cheap flashlight (I'll provide an Amazon link, but the same style can also be found at most dollar stores)

-10ish mm Googly Eyes (I removed the backing to use the clear part for the smaller lens)

-3.5mm Red LED (These are purely cosmetic and are not wired. I trimmed them down to just use the tips in the little LED indicators on the front of the mine)

Links for additional hardware/materials:

Flashlight

Magnets

Lenses

(I don't have a link for them since they were items I had sitting around but the googly eyes and LED's shouldn't be difficult to find.)