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Hey, those are pretty cool Battle Beast customs (if that's what they are...)! Cooler looking than the new mini-mates versions, I'd say.

As for the fuzzies, I've never ordered anything from Shapeways, but my understanding is that the printing process renders the objects slightly pixellated. This seems to be a little more exaggerated on the full-color models. I'll probably be ordering my vests in solid white...which means I need to learn to paint.

BTW, I just uploaded my first set of vests...there are nine different designs, but I've thrown in a double of one of them.

Shapeways says they have passed the 3D model test...it remains to be seen whether they will pass the manual test.

b00sted, those "battle beast" looking dudes, look amazing

In answer to your question, the most common material used on shapeways and the best for toy stuff is WSF (White Strong Flexible) and it does have a... "fuzzy" quality to it. As part of the printing process it ends up having a gritty texture to it, unfortunately.

I have yet to try it myself but I hear tell that sealing the parts with future floor polish will give you a pretty smooth texture. lots of folks will also order parts in FUD (Frosted ultra detail) which does give a much smoother texture but the material isn't as strong. I haven't tried any of my parts in FUD so I don't know if the tight ball joints would crack the sockets or if it would be okay or not :/

Tresob wrote:Hey, those are pretty cool Battle Beast customs (if that's what they are...)! Cooler looking than the new mini-mates versions, I'd say.

As for the fuzzies, I've never ordered anything from Shapeways, but my understanding is that the printing process renders the objects slightly pixellated. This seems to be a little more exaggerated on the full-color models. I'll probably be ordering my vests in solid white...which means I need to learn to paint.

BTW, I just uploaded my first set of vests...there are nine different designs, but I've thrown in a double of one of them.

Shapeways says they have passed the 3D model test...it remains to be seen whether they will pass the manual test.

awesome man! Be sure to post a link to your shop once it's up and ready

yeah I will def check it out and the guy I have paint for me usually can work his magic. once something is up for sale I will take a crack at it.

Tresob, I'm digging all of these kreon add ons! I can't wait to see some Kreons wearing these, I too am disappointed with the generic vest-vests.

b00sted wrote:not sure if you guys are familiar with Glyos or in particular the Armovor but I been buying custom resin cast heads and having them painted up. http://www.littlerubberguys.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=129386&st=225&p=462336&#entry462336 so this just seems just as perfect for me! So thank you for all your work and cant wait to see all what both you come up with and can check some stuff out.

Nice paint jobs man! I don't collect glyos myself but the figures and what people do with them is brilliant!
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Hey, guys!

I just placed an order for test runs on all of my pieces.

Eeveryone cross their fingers that my aim was true.

The vests, if they work, seemed pretty reasonably priced, actually.

The backpacks, on the other hand, well...I think Huffer might be a liability. His hood will probably have to be scaled down...unless, of course, it turns out that Huffer has some kind of cult following for whom price is no object.


Anyone feel like taking a gamble on untested, non-refundable prototypes?

Tresob wrote:Hey, guys!

I just placed an order for test runs on all of my pieces.

Eeveryone cross their fingers that my aim was true.

The vests, if they work, seemed pretty reasonably priced, actually.

The backpacks, on the other hand, well...I think Huffer might be a liability. His hood will probably have to be scaled down...unless, of course, it turns out that Huffer has some kind of cult following for whom price is no object.


Anyone feel like taking a gamble on untested, non-refundable prototypes?

I assume that your battle charger packs are kind up there too right? Shoot me an email w/ your latest model and I'll try hollowing it out for you. Then you should have some ideas on what might work on the other ones

Tresob wrote:Hey, guys!

I just placed an order for test runs on all of my pieces.

Eeveryone cross their fingers that my aim was true.

The vests, if they work, seemed pretty reasonably priced, actually.

The backpacks, on the other hand, well...I think Huffer might be a liability. His hood will probably have to be scaled down...unless, of course, it turns out that Huffer has some kind of cult following for whom price is no object.


Anyone feel like taking a gamble on untested, non-refundable prototypes?

Sounds good to me

Shoot me a PM

Dough-bot wrote:

Tresob wrote:Hey, guys!

I just placed an order for test runs on all of my pieces.

Eeveryone cross their fingers that my aim was true.

The vests, if they work, seemed pretty reasonably priced, actually.

The backpacks, on the other hand, well...I think Huffer might be a liability. His hood will probably have to be scaled down...unless, of course, it turns out that Huffer has some kind of cult following for whom price is no object.


Anyone feel like taking a gamble on untested, non-refundable prototypes?

Sounds good to me

Shoot me a PM

Hey, thanks for your vote of confidence! I just received my first batch in the mail, and I'm making some revisions. The pegs on the back of the vest are little too small, and some of the vests have a "bare midriff" look that is a little too immodest...I'll let you know as soon as the new version is up on Shapeways.

You'll have to let me know about the Huffer part as well
I can see that being very, very useful!

Dough-bot wrote:You'll have to let me know about the Huffer part as well
I can see that being very, very useful!

The Huffer hood actually worked really well (in my opinion)...the neck attachment is a little more snug than I'd like, but it fit without breaking.

I'll get some pics up shortly.

Dough-bot wrote:

Tresob wrote:Hey, guys!

I just placed an order for test runs on all of my pieces.

Eeveryone cross their fingers that my aim was true.

The vests, if they work, seemed pretty reasonably priced, actually.

The backpacks, on the other hand, well...I think Huffer might be a liability. His hood will probably have to be scaled down...unless, of course, it turns out that Huffer has some kind of cult following for whom price is no object.


Anyone feel like taking a gamble on untested, non-refundable prototypes?

Sounds good to me

Shoot me a PM

PM sent!

Here are the models for some new vests: Kup, Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod/Rodimus, and Blurr:



I'm very suspicious of Hot Rod's flames. The edges slim down under the 2mm minimum that Shapeways says it needs for details.

I'm not quite satisfied with Kup's vest just yet. It would probably be more convincing in color.

Ultra Magnus is a piece of cake to build using the cartoon version as a model...I might have gotten carried away making it project out too far, but the higher contrast pieces seem to come out better.

Minimum is actually 0.7mm for wall thickness. You can dip below that for surface details I think but they probably won't print too well.

The new designs look great, I think the higher contrast relief of these designs will print nicely