Hey guys, for my semester project, we have to model and 3D print a working prototype toy and include an existing motor. I decided to do a Transformer, specifically Megatron. I am utilizing two motors from two Thomas the Train toys I bought at Target. It's going to be about 8" tall in robot mode and 8" long in alt. mode. It is based on the Stormbringer concept art, but with a few changes. The full model should be done in a month or so, but here's a little preview. 4/11/16
Although this is great, I think this should go on the "art" section, not here. Usually, renders, such as those used for Renderform, etc, go there first?
If he's on the school's computer they might have a policy or softwares installed that might prevent screenshots from being made or taken out of the facility.
I'm actually running Solidworks 2012 on my Macbook. I just didn't bother taking a screenshot because this picture is what I texted to some of my classmates and friends beforehand, aha. Just a quick update though: I'm almost done with the CAD work. Just need to construct the head and fusion cannon as well as add some minor surface details. Going to send it off the Shapeways by Friday and painting will begin as soon as I receive it!
Very cool. I haven't had a chance to use SolidWorks in my field, being motion graphics. What material will you print in? I know WSF is the most economical, but it does leave a lot to be desired.
WSF mainly because of price. I did a test upload on Shapeways and it's looking to be around $350 to print all of the parts besides the dowels I'm going to be using.
Yeah sounds about right. You probably already know this, but hollowing parts is your friend. If you have multiple pieces check the labor cost and make sure that's not eating too much of the overall price. You may be able to use your dowels as sprues to connect multiple pieces together to reduce labor cost, and possibly break the figure up into multiple files like an A, B, C, if it makes sense. If I've just repeated what you're already doing, apologies. I spend a lot of time thinking about 3D printing.
Yeah, that's what I'm planning to do. Shell out the parts and add ribbing for support. I'm actually planning to use stainless steel dowels instead of printing them, just for more stability. I'm going to split it into multiple files as well. No need for apologies, aha.
Wow. Interesting. The hands and head sculpt could use some work, but other than that it's pretty cool.