The Thugger Twins

Ramrider · 04-07-2011, 03:57 PM

Those look awesome, nice work!
For the Transparent Detail print, I'd recommend using a knife or something to clear out any uncured material in recesses, and then giving it a good washing with soapy water and a stiff brush. That should help a lot.

ronin0510 · 04-07-2011, 03:58 PM

LOL could you suggest what type of paint would work best with the two types of materials? I have never done any custom work before. So im clueless but i really want these so im going to try my hand at custom painting these.

miscreant · 04-07-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fakebusker83

Well, what I have going for me is price and availability! I do think the PE guys look really awesome though. Never could afford a set that's why I'm doing this.

Now that i've looked at the pictures in the other thread, i honestly think these look MUCH better than the PE offering. Interactivity with Soundwave, and a more interesting Transformation to boot.

deaculpa · 04-07-2011, 06:45 PM

amazing. can we see the folded up mode?

fakebusker83 · 04-07-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Suntzu28

...I'm very curious about the level of grainy texture on Clear Detail compared to WSF. Is the clear a completely smooth surface?

Surface quality greatly depends on the orientation the pieces are printed in. Generally surfaces facing sideways will have tiny but visible lines due to the layering of the prints, and surfaces facing up/down could possibly be smooth. As for slopes and spherical shapes forget it, there will be contour lines everywhere.

Grainy is a word more suited for WSF. The detailed materials are layered.

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Originally Posted by Ramrider

Those look awesome, nice work!
For the Transparent Detail print, I'd recommend using a knife or something to clear out any uncured material in recesses, and then giving it a good washing with soapy water and a stiff brush. That should help a lot.

Good to hear from you, Ram! Thanks for the tip!
However there are so many tiny nooks on this figure it's hard to get everything out. I was trying for the longest time yesterday.

I have a question. Will there be any uncured material in white detail? I know WSF has close to none.

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Originally Posted by ronin0510

LOL could you suggest what type of paint would work best with the two types of materials? I have never done any custom work before. So im clueless but i really want these so im going to try my hand at custom painting these.

I think you can follow process's, treadshotA1 or ramrider's threads. They will have more experience in painting Shapeways stuff than me. From what I know, most model paints can be used.

Btw I'm honoured your first custom paintjob will be on my figure!

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Originally Posted by miscreant

Now that i've looked at the pictures in the other thread, i honestly think these look MUCH better than the PE offering. Interactivity with Soundwave, and a more interesting Transformation to boot.

Thanks man! You gave me too much credit...I really like the PE version

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Originally Posted by deaculpa

amazing. can we see the folded up mode?

I've updated the first post with the image too, or you can check my flickr.

SMOG · 04-07-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fakebusker83

About $6-7 depending on the final mesh...Thanks for your support!

Seriously? That's it?? That's amazing, man.

I'm interested.

zmog

theestampede · 04-08-2011, 02:39 AM

so into this, if you can work out most of the kinks, I will have to order one.

Ellamin · 04-08-2011, 04:21 AM

If I get a WFC Soundwave, I'll try to grab one of these figures, impressive they are, yes...

any parts forming required?

G60Force · 04-08-2011, 04:41 AM

I swore not to get soundwave now I need 2... please make WFC Blaster Minions

Nistuff · 04-08-2011, 09:09 AM

These look delicious!
Cant wait.

04-07-2011, 03:57 PM	#31
Ramrider TF Art Lad Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,131 Location: Nottingham, England Collection Count: 1. I have one collection.	Those look awesome, nice work! For the Transparent Detail print, I'd recommend using a knife or something to clear out any uncured material in recesses, and then giving it a good washing with soapy water and a stiff brush. That should help a lot. Check out my Shapeways store for figures, kitbashing supplies and more! I also have a Twitter now.

04-07-2011, 03:58 PM	#32
ronin0510 Terrorcon Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,835 Location: brigham city, utah News Credits: 1	LOL could you suggest what type of paint would work best with the two types of materials? I have never done any custom work before. So im clueless but i really want these so im going to try my hand at custom painting these. TFW2005 FEEDBACK ronin0510

04-08-2011, 02:39 AM	#37
theestampede Wandering Artist Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,414 News Credits: 2	so into this, if you can work out most of the kinks, I will have to order one. Here is my Sale/ trade thread:http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/items-...ale-trade.html

04-08-2011, 04:21 AM	#38
Ellamin May hope burn bright. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,511 Location: A bit outside Mos Alba. News Credits: 1	If I get a WFC Soundwave, I'll try to grab one of these figures, impressive they are, yes... any parts forming required? My Fanart My flickr My Junk needs

04-08-2011, 04:41 AM	#39
G60Force World Smallest Mini-Con Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 7,166 Location: Netherlands Collection Count: 99+	I swore not to get soundwave now I need 2... please make WFC Blaster Minions WIP'S/COMPLETED/COMMISSIONS MY WANTS / MY SALES... COMMISSIONS OPEN!

04-07-2011, 06:45 PM	#34
deaculpa Alchemist Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,830 Collection Count: 50 News Credits: 3	amazing. can we see the folded up mode?

04-08-2011, 09:09 AM	#40
Nistuff Maker of stuff. Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 6	These look delicious! Cant wait.