Feb. 19, 2019 9:04 PM
Backstory (Click to View)
Some may remember my creations from back in 2013 / 2014 when I was recreating Plastic Generation Beyblades in Stainless Steel, and in 2017 I was working on my own system using 3D SLS Printed Nylon parts after realising 200g steel spinning tops with modified launchers capable of 10,000rpm and sharp contact points were quite letha / a quick way to start losing fingersl!
Unfortunately I missed the HMS system when it came out in the early 2000's when finding Beyblades in shops became difficult, it was only a few years ago I came across the HMS system from purchasing a Dragoon MS and Driger MS however I instantly fell in love with the design of the tops and the launcher.
Speed along a few years later and with several years experience designing 3D SLS printed parts I feel it's the right time to start recreating the broken parts I so loved to play with, in doing so I decided a new thread from my old Silver Tops thread is required so that a clearer layout can be maintained with the main info / pics updated in the first post to make it all easy to find, in addition to starting again with image hosting after the Photobucket problems.
Unfortunately I missed the HMS system when it came out in the early 2000's when finding Beyblades in shops became difficult, it was only a few years ago I came across the HMS system from purchasing a Dragoon MS and Driger MS however I instantly fell in love with the design of the tops and the launcher.
Speed along a few years later and with several years experience designing 3D SLS printed parts I feel it's the right time to start recreating the broken parts I so loved to play with, in doing so I decided a new thread from my old Silver Tops thread is required so that a clearer layout can be maintained with the main info / pics updated in the first post to make it all easy to find, in addition to starting again with image hosting after the Photobucket problems.
Bit Protectors (Click to View)
Basic Bit Protector - CAD Complete Ready for Trials (Click to View)
The first HMS part I am working on is the Bit Protector, a simple part but with an important job of holding the top together.
Over time these wear out with the only solution at present to buy a new top, which if you have a Dragoon MSUV that needs a new bit protector in white it could get rather expensive! Even Draciel MS and Driger MS are going for a fair price on eBay now making them too much of a collectors item and not suitable for use as a performance combat top.
After careful measuring with a digital vernier this is my CAD model which is then sent off for printing in an SLS printer in Nylon, a strong and durable material I have used for a couple of years but found it's partial flexibility is ideal for reducing the chance of parts being brittle, ideal when contact is involved. This material comes as standard in white or black from the manufacturer but can also be dyed to suit any colour you desire if using the white material.
Provisionally these would cost less than £5 each which I think is far more viable than buying a whole new top for one part!
Rendered in black
Raw CAD edges hidden
Raw CAD edges shown
Bit Protector Tools (Click to View)
Basic Bit Protector Tool (Click to View)
This simple part is another part that gets easily lost / damaged. These could be customised in any way possible however this is modelled after the original part
Attack Rings - Not Started (Click to View)
Metal Attacker from Dragoon MS will be done first after getting some trial weight disks made.
Weight Disks - Creating CAD Models (Click to View)
First up is Circle Wide from Dragoon MS. This will be printed in a Steel / Bronze mix for a combination of weight and strength, with either a Nickel plating or Gold plating (eh, why not!)
I had previously made replacement weight disks in Stainless Steel however the 5.3mm thickness of the outer ring meant the central part of the disk had to be machined thinner which is a nuisance especially with Stainless Steel and all edges remain sharp without careful filing. For this reason I will be going down the printed route.
I personally find the tolerance of how the weight disks fit rather sloppy with over 0.5mm gap between the locating lugs of the weight disk and the running core. My first print will be done as a trial run to get a known size and adjust from there to make the balance far superior than the original parts.
Did someone say gold?
Running Cores - Not Started (Click to View)
Grip Flat Core from Dragoon MS will be done first
G-Winder - Creating CAD Model (Click to View)
Next up is the G-Winder (ripcord) , all of mine have become shorter than when they were made from the plastic being old and well used which has led to me not being able to use my HMS tops any more. Hopefully my favoured SLS Nylon is upto the task of being used as a ripcord.