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Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

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Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby daimchoc » Sun Dec 02, 2012 9:23 am

c/o echotransformer.

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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby Gauntlet101010 » Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:21 am

The shapeways stuff seems really expencive to get into, although I do like some of what i see here. But what really caught my attention (and what I didn't notice in my first look at these; I didn't look at the video sicne I'm so damned impatient) is the stanless steel hips for Exgraver.

**** YES!

I don't know about anythign else, but I will buy the HELL out of that when it's released. I kept my gound-to-Hell Exgraver hips just in case and now I'm glad I did. I'm totally down for replacing the damaged gears in those with anything new.
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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby Rated X » Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:49 pm

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Most of these parts cater to collectors petty complaints rather than anything groundbreaking. I would rather see some more G1 cartoon accurate heads like the custom ones done on the TFW2005 Radicons board. I would buy this stuff if if someone like X-Transbots would mass produce them as a complete set in colored plastic. I decided no to mess with shapeways. Sanding and the suggested use of auto body primer before paint is way too much work. And matching the exact shade of purple would be a pain in the ass, let Crazydevy do it since they got it right.
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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby necr0blivion » Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:02 pm

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Rated X wrote:let Crazydevy do it since they got it right.


Okay, prepare to have this whole kit broken out into about 4 - 5 sets, each set costing about as much as the version released on Shapeways. And who knows how long it would take for all of them to be released.

I totally understand that some people want to buy a "finished" product and not prep and paint it themselves (I'm in that boat due to lack of trying), but don't think it's the right move if another group took this over and released it themselves. Here's a solution that may only work for a few folks, and I hope the additions make their Hercules a better experience.

Would also like to comment that those stainless steel pieces are very attractive and I can't wait to hear more about them.
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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby daimchoc » Sat Dec 22, 2012 8:23 pm

Echo has the full set now available via shapeways.


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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby daimchoc » Sat Mar 02, 2013 12:50 pm

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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby Flux Convoy » Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:53 pm

Motto: "Chaos... is coming!..."
What is the point of all that extra ****? Adding more kibble to a figure that already works well and as intended isn't an improvement at all.
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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby daimchoc » Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:01 pm

Flux Convoy wrote:What is the point of all that extra ****? Adding more kibble to a figure that already works well and as intended isn't an improvement at all.
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:lol: You definitely have missed what they are meant to do... This kit is obviously not for you, buddy. >:oP


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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby Flux Convoy » Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:09 pm

Motto: "Chaos... is coming!..."
No kidding. Who IS it for though? Who needs all that extra kibble to add and remove any time you want to transform the figures? I just don't see the point at all.
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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby seali_me » Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:32 pm

Flux Convoy wrote:No kidding. Who IS it for though? Who needs all that extra kibble to add and remove any time you want to transform the figures? I just don't see the point at all.
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Stop. dude, those words coming out from you right now just doesn't make you look as smart as you think.

Another post here would just make it even worse.
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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby daimchoc » Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:34 pm

Flux Convoy wrote:No kidding. Who IS it for though? Who needs all that extra kibble to add and remove any time you want to transform the figures? I just don't see the point at all.
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Like I said, it's obviously NOT for you... So, just move on. >:oP
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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby Flux Convoy » Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:33 pm

Motto: "Chaos... is coming!..."
:roll: Whatever, guy. I'm gonna comment on whatever I want to. You don't have to like what I have to say. Not my problem.
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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby Gauntlet101010 » Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:56 pm

Some of that's tempting, but the fact that it's not a finished product is a turn-off.

However, I'm anxiously awaiting his metal hip replacements. I still have my ruined version 1 of Heavy Labor's hips and I'd love to replace the current ones on him with a nice metal set that I can have faith in.
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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby daimchoc » Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:50 am

Flux Convoy wrote::roll: Whatever, guy. I'm gonna comment on whatever I want to. You don't have to like what I have to say. Not my problem.
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:sad: :lol: :APPLAUSE: :HEADHURTS: :michaelbay:


Some people need to be convinced. If you do, then you don't have to buy into it.


Gauntlet101010 wrote:Some of that's tempting, but the fact that it's not a finished product is a turn-off.

However, I'm anxiously awaiting his metal hip replacements. I still have my ruined version 1 of Heavy Labor's hips and I'd love to replace the current ones on him with a nice metal set that I can have faith in.



I actually have the metal hips on and they are worth it. As you can see in the pictures, Herc can stand straighter. :grin:
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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby Gauntlet101010 » Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:56 am

daimchoc wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote::roll: Whatever, guy. I'm gonna comment on whatever I want to. You don't have to like what I have to say. Not my problem.
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:sad: :lol: :APPLAUSE: :HEADHURTS: :michaelbay:


Some people need to be convinced. If you do, then you don't have to buy into it.


Gauntlet101010 wrote:Some of that's tempting, but the fact that it's not a finished product is a turn-off.

However, I'm anxiously awaiting his metal hip replacements. I still have my ruined version 1 of Heavy Labor's hips and I'd love to replace the current ones on him with a nice metal set that I can have faith in.



I actually have the metal hips on and they are worth it. As you can see in the pictures, Herc can stand straighter. :grin:

So they're fully completed? Are they from Shapeways? I wouldn't think they were ....
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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby daimchoc » Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:16 am

Gauntlet101010 wrote:So they're fully completed? Are they from Shapeways? I wouldn't think they were ....



Yes and yes. Just not painted. It's pricey, if you buy the full set. You can still get parts if you want to. I have the full monty, the metal hips, and some D-rings. I'm actually waiting on the cab covers...
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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby Gauntlet101010 » Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:17 pm

I didn't knoewShapeways did stainless steel parts. Hh.

It says there's no refund due to "design issues" ... are the hips totally done? Or is it still in beta stages. I don't mind waiting a bit longer to get good, trustworthy, hips.

As for the rest, well ... the drill's tempting,b ut there's just too much I want. I've seen the end results from experienced customizers and it's pretty impressive.
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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby daimchoc » Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:40 pm

Not sure, but when I had issues with one of the metal gears, SW refunded it and I was able to order another set. You should be able to contact SW if you do encounter any issues. The SFW gears should hold up nicely.
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Re: Hercules Upgrade via Shapeways

Postby daimchoc » Sun Mar 10, 2013 12:23 pm

FYI, for those that would want to get a set painted.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons- ... ost9103404

Destron Leader wrote:Hey all, Here is my completed full monty Echoed out HercImage

Here is a pic of the parts on their own(ignore Heavylabor)
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As well I know there is a lot of interest for this kit painted, and many without the paint skills or desire to paint the kit. Seeing how I have a lot of time on my hands lately I am willing to paint the kit for you. If anyone is interested please email me at d.851.brown@gmail.com to work out the details.
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