Sunlinks Armory

nemisispringer · 01-02-2011, 08:50 PM

Dude any ETA on getting that little pistol printable and avialable to purchase on shapeways

Ramrider · 01-02-2011, 09:02 PM

On the whole, these look pretty good. Some of them could probably do with a hair more detailing; I think the side of Cyclonus' gun and Prowl's barrel look particularly plain, but I think mostly all that's needed is a little filleting (rounding) or chamfering (bevelling) along the edges (depending on what program you're using to model in, it should be a pretty simple alteration to make). It's surprising how much difference such a small change can make.

I like that you're trying to give the modern figures their classic guns. Actually, it reminds me that I've got a few to get finished and up for sale.

destrongerlupus · 01-02-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sunlink

Another update on a few prototypes ...

These are made with translucent material and then dyed in "grey" (though they look blue-ish or black-ish)

http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/a...TFW/group2.jpg
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/a...FW/typoon1.jpg
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/a...on-update1.jpg

Looking VERY nice!

sunlink · 01-04-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nemisispringer

Dude any ETA on getting that little pistol printable and avialable to purchase on shapeways

Hopefully by the end of the month. I need to verify one more thing thats currently universal to all my CG models. Once that checks out I'll be releasing some of my designs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramrider

On the whole, these look pretty good. Some of them could probably do with a hair more detailing; I think the side of Cyclonus' gun and Prowl's barrel look particularly plain, but I think mostly all that's needed is a little filleting (rounding) or chamfering (bevelling) along the edges (depending on what program you're using to model in, it should be a pretty simple alteration to make). It's surprising how much difference such a small change can make.

I like that you're trying to give the modern figures their classic guns. Actually, it reminds me that I've got a few to get finished and up for sale.

Thanks for the feedback. Both models have some rounding and beveling though I found the software that I use doesn't really accept detailing on round objects (like Prowl's barrel). I'm trying to figure out was around since I haven't had enough time to learn SketchUp just yet.

sunlink · 01-17-2011, 05:23 PM

For those interested ...

Some of my weapon designs are now available for sale at Shapeways. Search for ''Sunlink'' or follow the link in my signature. I hope to preview some more designs soon.

Enjoy

nemisispringer · 01-17-2011, 05:33 PM

Dude with the barrel gun seen as though its small would you be better off putting a few on one blister seen as though shapeways charges a flat rate fee for evrey model the price would probably only increase by a small amount for people to get another gun or even more

sunlink · 04-18-2011, 12:02 PM

Reviving this thread a little since I've made some updates ...

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Originally Posted by nemisispringer

Dude with the barrel gun seen as though its small would you be better off putting a few on one blister seen as though shapeways charges a flat rate fee for evrey model the price would probably only increase by a small amount for people to get another gun or even more

I actually played around with creating multiples of guns in blister form and from what I could tell the cost was only reduced when selecting WSF material. Which, IMO the weapons look better in the various "detailed" colors. I'm probably not going to spend a slew of time on creating blisters since the amount of weapon options would be crazy.

sunlink · 04-18-2011, 12:06 PM

With Botcon 2011 being Animated themed I thought I'd make a weapon specifically for Animated. The Cross-bow

Near: Transparent Detail dyed brown
Far: WSF dyed with the same brown (notice the color difference)

Pre-dyed versions

sunlink · 04-18-2011, 12:10 PM

I always liked how G1 Tracks weapon looked and wanted to recreate it for his updated RtS / United toy.

Can't decide if I should make the handle wings longer or not. It might make it look a tad better but would also potentially limit how it could be held.

sunlink · 06-23-2011, 08:32 AM

After reading the Botcon 2011 comic I wanted to make a few accessories for those convention bots.

Toxitron's plunger v1 - The plunger is concaved

Toxitron's plunger v2 - The plunger is tiered on the inside, like a reversed Devo hat. It's also about 5mm longer than the v1.

Shattered Glass Galvatron's Arm Cannon - The arm mounting hole is slightly small on my sample. I've increased the hole size a tad but I want to get another sample in before mass release. I know if made from any of the "Strong and Flexible" you can push the arm peg into the weapons mounting hole. But still I'd rather make sure it's right from the get-go. For those early adopters it's only available in "strong and flexible"

Wildriders Megaphone - The specific handle for Wildrider is too short. I've extended the length but want to get another sample in before a mass release.

Once I finalize all Galvy's Cannon and the Megaphone I'll be release a three pack of the v1 plunger, cannon and megaphone.

01-02-2011, 08:50 PM	#21
nemisispringer Herald of Unicron Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,035 Location: barnsley/ united kingdom Collection Count: 350+ News Credits: 2	Dude any ETA on getting that little pistol printable and avialable to purchase on shapeways Wanted:Botcon springer, chronicle EZ collection vol 2 skywarp, loose deathsauraus (or KO) Sales:http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/items-...rs-uk-bst.html

01-02-2011, 09:02 PM	#22
Ramrider TF Art Lad Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,131 Location: Nottingham, England Collection Count: 1. I have one collection.	On the whole, these look pretty good. Some of them could probably do with a hair more detailing; I think the side of Cyclonus' gun and Prowl's barrel look particularly plain, but I think mostly all that's needed is a little filleting (rounding) or chamfering (bevelling) along the edges (depending on what program you're using to model in, it should be a pretty simple alteration to make). It's surprising how much difference such a small change can make. I like that you're trying to give the modern figures their classic guns. Actually, it reminds me that I've got a few to get finished and up for sale. Check out my Shapeways store for figures, kitbashing supplies and more! I also have a Twitter now.

01-17-2011, 05:23 PM	#25
sunlink Be Transformed Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,647 News Credits: 7	For those interested ... Some of my weapon designs are now available for sale at Shapeways. Search for ''Sunlink'' or follow the link in my signature. I hope to preview some more designs soon. Enjoy Main For Sale List -- Want List My Feedback thread -- Radicons Shapeways thread -- Radicons Feedback Looking for Micron Space Galaxy Destruction Team Crush Sunlink's Armory: Weapons & Accessories for Today's Transformers Sunlink's Blog & Preview Site

01-17-2011, 05:33 PM	#26
nemisispringer Herald of Unicron Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,035 Location: barnsley/ united kingdom Collection Count: 350+ News Credits: 2	Dude with the barrel gun seen as though its small would you be better off putting a few on one blister seen as though shapeways charges a flat rate fee for evrey model the price would probably only increase by a small amount for people to get another gun or even more Wanted:Botcon springer, chronicle EZ collection vol 2 skywarp, loose deathsauraus (or KO) Sales:http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/items-...rs-uk-bst.html

04-18-2011, 12:06 PM	#28
sunlink Be Transformed Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,647 News Credits: 7	Animated Cross-bow weapon With Botcon 2011 being Animated themed I thought I'd make a weapon specifically for Animated. The Cross-bow Near: Transparent Detail dyed brown Far: WSF dyed with the same brown (notice the color difference) Pre-dyed versions Main For Sale List -- Want List My Feedback thread -- Radicons Shapeways thread -- Radicons Feedback Looking for Micron Space Galaxy Destruction Team Crush Sunlink's Armory: Weapons & Accessories for Today's Transformers Sunlink's Blog & Preview Site

04-18-2011, 12:10 PM	#29
sunlink Be Transformed Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,647 News Credits: 7	RtS / United Tracks weapon I always liked how G1 Tracks weapon looked and wanted to recreate it for his updated RtS / United toy. Can't decide if I should make the handle wings longer or not. It might make it look a tad better but would also potentially limit how it could be held. Main For Sale List -- Want List My Feedback thread -- Radicons Shapeways thread -- Radicons Feedback Looking for Micron Space Galaxy Destruction Team Crush Sunlink's Armory: Weapons & Accessories for Today's Transformers Sunlink's Blog & Preview Site

06-23-2011, 08:32 AM	#30
sunlink Be Transformed Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,647 News Credits: 7	BC11 Accessories After reading the Botcon 2011 comic I wanted to make a few accessories for those convention bots. Toxitron's plunger v1 - The plunger is concaved Toxitron's plunger v2 - The plunger is tiered on the inside, like a reversed Devo hat. It's also about 5mm longer than the v1. Shattered Glass Galvatron's Arm Cannon - The arm mounting hole is slightly small on my sample. I've increased the hole size a tad but I want to get another sample in before mass release. I know if made from any of the "Strong and Flexible" you can push the arm peg into the weapons mounting hole. But still I'd rather make sure it's right from the get-go. For those early adopters it's only available in "strong and flexible" Wildriders Megaphone - The specific handle for Wildrider is too short. I've extended the length but want to get another sample in before a mass release. Once I finalize all Galvy's Cannon and the Megaphone I'll be release a three pack of the v1 plunger, cannon and megaphone. Main For Sale List -- Want List My Feedback thread -- Radicons Shapeways thread -- Radicons Feedback Looking for Micron Space Galaxy Destruction Team Crush Sunlink's Armory: Weapons & Accessories for Today's Transformers Sunlink's Blog & Preview Site