The Thugger Twins

fakebusker83 · 04-06-2011, 06:45 PM

Fakebusker's Shapeways Store

Thugger Revision 4.0
Update Dec 31, 2011

Presenting the latest version of the Thugger twins, revision 4.0!
These little robots are super posable and can be transformed into a
'cybertronian' cassette as well as a vehicle mounted rocket launcher!

Gallery
These pictures are for those who are unfamiliar with Shapeways material.
With the right technique, it's possible to make the models look much more attractive.
These painted samples are also to highlight the detailing that went into the design.

Gunze lacquer and Testors fluorescent paints are used.

Youtube Review
TFW2005 member sixpointsinspace has generously provided an awesome video review
where he shows off his assembled Thugger in Frost Ultra Detail!
Many thanks to him for the time and effort put into this, I really appreciate it! Video link here:

Shapeways - Thugger Twins review

Improvements from revision 3.0

- Changed the weapon mounting system to be compatible with cyberverse figures and my other designs.

- Lots of changes so minuscule that they are invisible to be naked eye, but makes for a cleaner mesh.

I printed 2 samples in White Strong Flexible and Frosted Ultra Detail and both worked well.
Care should be taken during assembly. Due to the shrinkage issues on Strong Flexible
you might find some joints to be too loose.
Use super glue or nail polish to thicken and reinforce them.

With all these being said, buyer beware.
Revision 4.0 should be the final version ever, and I doubt I need to revisit it
because I am confident I've solved most of the issues that plagued the original model.

You can order him here at
Thugger on Shapeways.

For those who have gotten him, thank you so much for your support
and I hope you receive a good print! Comments, critiques and feedback on
problems faced in the figure will still be very much appreciated!

Assembly Instructions

Thugger 3.0 Parts Layout

Thugger 4.0 Parts Layout

Assembly

For Detail materials, once you have received your shipment, take the time to make sure you have all the required pieces. Separate the components carefully with a penknife, and give them a good wash with warm soapy water and a stiff brush to remove any uncured material. Make sure all the nooks and crannies are clean. Don't lose any pieces in the sink! Warm water helps in softening the plastic, and it gives the pieces additional flexibility during assembly. Otherwise, Detail materials might be too brittle and snap easily.

For Strong Flexible materials, the joints can be very tight and you might need some force to assemble the joints, especially in the legs. Do take care and try not to break any pieces. If any joints seem too loose, pop them off, apply a thin layer of super glue on both the ball and socket, wait to dry before assembling them again. This should work.

Note: For Thugger 3.0, the double balljoint piece connecting his shoulders to the torso has 2 different ball diameters. The smaller diameter ball should go into his shoulder and the larger into his torso. Failure to do so might rip the shoulder piece apart.

Assemble all the pieces according to the image above. Enjoy your little Thugger!

- Ariel

Flickr is here.

Fakebusker's Shapeways Store

Megatron31 · 04-06-2011, 06:48 PM

That is truly impressive man

Rubber Ducky · 04-06-2011, 06:58 PM

That is slick but it is so tiny!!! Oh well the sacrifice for size is made up by the fact he can fit in sw`s tapedeck

exclusacon · 04-06-2011, 07:01 PM

Sweet....would purchase...

azdragon58 · 04-06-2011, 07:07 PM

These are going to be my first shapeways order once he makes them available... Look awsome...

Cycrolus · 04-06-2011, 07:11 PM

They're so teeny tiny lol. Awesome though that there is so much detail and articulation I hope I can pick some up.

Shadowbreaker · 04-06-2011, 07:12 PM

Top notch!

rattraprules98 · 04-06-2011, 07:34 PM

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

process · 04-06-2011, 07:43 PM

I'm very impressed with how it turned out in clear detail. At that scale, I'd be hesitant to model joints, but it looks like you pulled it off very well!

phoenixliger · 04-06-2011, 08:19 PM

I agree with Process Im impressed on how good the detail came out on the clear one. Definitely going to order one once available

04-06-2011, 06:45 PM	#1
fakebusker83 Radicon Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,674 Location: USA Collection Count: Many in pieces News Credits: 3	The Thugger Twins Fakebusker's Shapeways Store Thugger Revision 4.0 Update Dec 31, 2011 Presenting the latest version of the Thugger twins, revision 4.0! These little robots are super posable and can be transformed into a 'cybertronian' cassette as well as a vehicle mounted rocket launcher! Gallery These pictures are for those who are unfamiliar with Shapeways material. With the right technique, it's possible to make the models look much more attractive. These painted samples are also to highlight the detailing that went into the design. Gunze lacquer and Testors fluorescent paints are used. Youtube Review TFW2005 member sixpointsinspace has generously provided an awesome video review where he shows off his assembled Thugger in Frost Ultra Detail! Many thanks to him for the time and effort put into this, I really appreciate it! Video link here: Shapeways - Thugger Twins review Improvements from revision 3.0 - Changed the weapon mounting system to be compatible with cyberverse figures and my other designs. - Lots of changes so minuscule that they are invisible to be naked eye, but makes for a cleaner mesh. I printed 2 samples in White Strong Flexible and Frosted Ultra Detail and both worked well. Care should be taken during assembly. Due to the shrinkage issues on Strong Flexible you might find some joints to be too loose. Use super glue or nail polish to thicken and reinforce them. With all these being said, buyer beware. Revision 4.0 should be the final version ever, and I doubt I need to revisit it because I am confident I've solved most of the issues that plagued the original model. You can order him here at Thugger on Shapeways. For those who have gotten him, thank you so much for your support and I hope you receive a good print! Comments, critiques and feedback on problems faced in the figure will still be very much appreciated! Assembly Instructions Thugger 3.0 Parts Layout Thugger 4.0 Parts Layout Assembly For Detail materials, once you have received your shipment, take the time to make sure you have all the required pieces. Separate the components carefully with a penknife, and give them a good wash with warm soapy water and a stiff brush to remove any uncured material. Make sure all the nooks and crannies are clean. Don't lose any pieces in the sink! Warm water helps in softening the plastic, and it gives the pieces additional flexibility during assembly. Otherwise, Detail materials might be too brittle and snap easily. For Strong Flexible materials, the joints can be very tight and you might need some force to assemble the joints, especially in the legs. Do take care and try not to break any pieces. If any joints seem too loose, pop them off, apply a thin layer of super glue on both the ball and socket, wait to dry before assembling them again. This should work. Note: For Thugger 3.0, the double balljoint piece connecting his shoulders to the torso has 2 different ball diameters. The smaller diameter ball should go into his shoulder and the larger into his torso. Failure to do so might rip the shoulder piece apart. Assemble all the pieces according to the image above. Enjoy your little Thugger! - Ariel Flickr is here. Fakebusker's Shapeways Store Attached Thumbnails Shapeways. Facebook.

04-06-2011, 06:48 PM	#2
Megatron31 Their Defences are Broken Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 5,869 Location: Tennessee Collection Count: Enough	That is truly impressive man M31 Designs Custom Cast Weapons and Accessories I Still Function!!!!!!!!

04-06-2011, 06:58 PM	#3
Rubber Ducky Angry Turtles Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 426	That is slick but it is so tiny!!! Oh well the sacrifice for size is made up by the fact he can fit in sw`s tapedeck According to some people......... I lost my train of thought

04-06-2011, 07:07 PM	#5
azdragon58 Quintesson Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 695 Location: Tucson, AZ	These are going to be my first shapeways order once he makes them available... Look awsome... Feedback:http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/junkio...zdragon58.html

04-06-2011, 07:11 PM	#6
Cycrolus Herald of Primus Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 682 Collection Count: I don't have time to count them all. News Credits: 1	They're so teeny tiny lol. Awesome though that there is so much detail and articulation I hope I can pick some up. MY FEEDBACK/B/S/T/My EBAY

04-06-2011, 07:01 PM	#4
exclusacon Expert with the Scopes! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 7,681 Location: MPLS Collection Count: 300+ ( 220, I really like) News Credits: 1	Sweet....would purchase...

04-06-2011, 07:12 PM	#7
Shadowbreaker My Name is Football Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,341 Location: PA Collection Count: ∞ News Credits: 6	Top notch! @Shadowbreakr on Twitter Shadowbreakr on Flickr XBL Gamertag: ShadowbreakerX

04-06-2011, 07:43 PM	#9
process Hanlon's razor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7,358 Location: New Jersey, USA Collection Count: Many News Credits: 34	I'm very impressed with how it turned out in clear detail. At that scale, I'd be hesitant to model joints, but it looks like you pulled it off very well! radicons : shapeways : photography : feedback

04-06-2011, 08:19 PM	#10
phoenixliger Predacon Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 483 Location: kansas Collection Count: mostly classics, G1 and i set up a nice display of WST figures	I agree with Process Im impressed on how good the detail came out on the clear one. Definitely going to order one once available