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Tresob wrote:Do you have specific measurements on length? What diameter do you want the handle-peg?

I don't unfortunately. You'll probably need a Transmetal Rattrap figure for reference to the hand hole size and relative scale. I know that his hand holes are quite a bit smaller than an Arms Micron port (which I believe are 5mm, though I could be wrong).

Your Rattrap gun is available for a test print here:http://shpws.me/njaO.

There is always a chance that something in the design will cause a problem in the printer (most likely a wall is too thin or I left a plane on the interior that I should have deleted), in which case Shapeways will contact me to let me know something has to be changed.

Also, you might notice there is a little hole in the back and sides of the gun. Those are so that excess plastic powder can escape after it is printed. (Alternatively, I could have made the gun in two halves that snap together, but I figured a couple of tiny holes were less noticeable than a giant seam or parts not quite fitting together.)

I haven't put any mark up on the item, so that is the cost that Shapeways charges.

Wow, that looks incredible, thank you so much for doing this !!!

xyl360 wrote:Wow, that looks incredible, thank you so much for doing this !!!

I just hope it works okay in real life! Good luck!

Tresob wrote:

xyl360 wrote:Wow, that looks incredible, thank you so much for doing this !!!

I just hope it works okay in real life! Good luck!

OK, so I got the gun today and I must say I'm very impressed. The design and detail is superb and the peg is just the right size for his fist.

Now for the downside. Unfortunately the gun itself is much too large for the figure. He holds it fine but it's not the right scale. In his hand, it looks like a really big rifle when in fact it's just supposed to be a small pistol.

I'm sure I can find a use for this larger version but now I have another favor to ask: Would it be possible to create one that is about 1/2 the size of this one or less (but with the same thickness of the peg/handle) so that it scales with him better?

xyl360 wrote:I'm sure I can find a use for this larger version but now I have another favor to ask: Would it be possible to create one that is about 1/2 the size of this one or less (but with the same thickness of the peg/handle) so that it scales with him better?

That should be an easy enough fix...some of the little doodad-type details will have to be adjusted or removed, but the shape of the gun will stay the same.

Tresob wrote:

xyl360 wrote:I'm sure I can find a use for this larger version but now I have another favor to ask: Would it be possible to create one that is about 1/2 the size of this one or less (but with the same thickness of the peg/handle) so that it scales with him better?

That should be an easy enough fix...some of the little doodad-type details will have to be adjusted or removed, but the shape of the gun will stay the same.

That works

Thanks for going to all the trouble, I really appreciate it. No one seems to be doing any Beast Wars stuff on Shapeways unfortunately so it's awesome to find someone willing to create some of this stuff for me .

I got the new gun and it is absolutely PERFECT!!! The scale is spot on and I can't thank you enough for taking this project on for me. I'll definitely be commissioning more work from you in the future, I just have to think of what I want next and get some reference images for you.

Thanks again, and to anyone reading this thread and considering getting this gun for your own Transmetal Rattrap, DO IT, it's totally worth the cost and looks great. All you have to do is paint it !