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09-20-2013, 05:27 PM | #11 |
Crimson Guard
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I like the Python Strike and I like the Tiger Quest but I do not consider them real customs. They were a lot of work but I am really much more partial to the Hack and paste or even Scratch build models then just repaints. Quote:
I am with you there, a 3D printer is way too expensive for me at the moment, however I looked around at what transformer custom artists do, they print out their 3d models through shapeways.com
I have already printed out two sets of moving parts and I have to say I am very happy with them. The biggest limitation I have is that I am a complete novice in 3d modeling and my creations are very basic at this stage. The other challenge is to be able to design a part that fits within the printing constraints. The term is to design a part that is " water tight" or "manifold" in order for shapeways to accept the design. It would be nice if they made a program where you could take a picture of something and plot points on it to map it and then the program would make the blue prints for you.(maybe it already exists). |
09-20-2013, 07:23 PM | #12 |
G.I. Joe/ Autobot liaison
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I like the Python Strike and I like the Tiger Quest but I do not consider them real customs.
They were a lot of work but I am really much more partial to the Hack and paste or even Scratch build models then just repaints. Ahh, I assumed you had one. I imagine there is quite a bit of mark up on the pieces having them printed because it is a expensive piece of machinery they are paying for. It would be nice if they made a program where you could take a picture of something and plot points on it to map it and then the program would make the blue prints for you.(maybe it already exists). Right now I am designing a hammer for a transformer but I have to model it from scratch. So far it's very basic but i am learning a great deal. The goal is to be able to design a weapon that will hide in vehicle mode. I will post my progress here to show you whenever I get home tonight, (I take the train from work). I guess what I am saying is that there is no short cut. but design the gun you want and it's easy to modify or re-size after that. Last edited by phantro; 09-20-2013 at 09:04 PM.. |
09-20-2013, 09:00 PM | #13 |
G.I. Joe/ Autobot liaison
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So this is kind of an example of what you could do, of course in your case it would be for making weapons for your vehicles so imagine it applied to that and please excuse my beginner modeling skills.
Right now this piece is "Manifold" and will print. The size is pretty big because it is a weapon meant to fit in the hands of a 1:18 G.I. Joe Transformer. Last edited by phantro; 11-30-2013 at 10:36 PM.. |
09-20-2013, 10:23 PM | #14 |
Crimson Guard
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very cool
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