Heavy/Scratch: The Purrdator (Shapeways)

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  1. fakebusker83

    fakebusker83 Radicon

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    The Purrdator Revision 1.5
    Update Jan 1, 2012


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    Hi guys, I am very, very proud to present my design of the Purrdator!
    This among my other designs is the first true original I've ever attempted.
    I was inspired by the aesthetics of the War For Cybertron universe, but this little figure
    was not copied from any concept art or screenshot, but was birthed from an innocuous
    pencil sketch and progressed to what you see here.

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    Pictured: Innocuous sketch.

    The Purrdator is a tiny robot cat that transforms into a cybertronian cassette that fits into WFC deluxe Soundwave.
    Soundwave likes deploying him to engage in surgical strikes deep in enemy territory,
    as his small size and stealth technology enables him to slip past all but the most thorough security systems.

    He is heavily armed with a pair of energy-seeking medium ranged missiles which
    he likes using on a target's faceplate. He finds contentment in knowing the last thing
    his target sees is a pair of angry, buzzing missiles before they take it's head off.

    Note: All photos shown below is of a FUD print custom painted by yours truly.

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    The Purrdator is very posable, with 11 ball joints all over his body.
    He can achieve a lot of cool poses of the slinky kind.
    Also, his weapon mounts are compatible with Thugger 4.0, in case you want to switch them up some.

    The samples shown are printed in White Strong Flexible and Frosted Ultra Detail.
    The Strong Flexible required reinforcing with super glue on almost all the joints as they are too loose.
    Just be aware of them. The Ultra Detail version, as long as you take care to assemble it carefully, worked amazing.
    You can even see his tiny little teeth!

    You can order him here at
    Purrdator on Shapeways.

    Comments, critiques and feedback on
    problems faced in the figure will still be very much appreciated!

    Assembly Instructions

    Parts layout
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    Putting together the Purrdator is pretty easy, but you have to be careful not to confuse the front and back,
    and the left and right sided leg pieces. As a rough guide, the upper legs with the weapon mounts belong to the back,
    and the one with the affiliation badges belong to the front.
    Also, the front lower legs have longer toes, and the rear lower legs have a notch at the back.

    Paw comparison
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    Assembly
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    Assemble all the pieces according to the image above. Enjoy your little Purrdator! - Ariel


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    O look! He's grooming! :3

    Flickr is here.​

     

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  2. amd098

    amd098 En taro Artanis!

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    amazing. moment i get $, i get this. wow.
     
  3. Barrett Sturge

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    Oh, wow, that's great! I might have to get one.
     
  4. kaiserlisk

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    You never cease to amaze. Kudos to you.
     
  5. JAnGoThaKing

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    beautiful!
     
  6. megatronatlas

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    this is so bought...
     
  7. noisemaze75

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    that is the most amazing thing ive ever seen...
     
  8. Thinktank

    Thinktank Well-Known Member

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    You really knocked this one out of the park sir!
    Him and some Thugger 4.0s are on my "to get" list.
     
  9. spoonman

    spoonman I make bots.

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    Dude....Bravo! This is beautiful!
     
  10. MisterFanwank

    MisterFanwank Banned

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    I really liked your thugger and I really like this design, but I have no use for the Soundwave compatibility. I would buy twice if you made a large variant available so I could make Ravage and SG Ravage.
     
  11. noisemaze75

    noisemaze75 Well-Known Member

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    dude...the soundwave compatibility is why its so awesome the begin with..this and the thuggers both..
     
  12. Unicron9

    Unicron9 Fan and customizer of the TAWYS

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    100% bought.
     
  13. PredaconTheKing

    PredaconTheKing Predacon Grand Emporor

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    Ohhh Payday, why cant you come faster!
    any plans on doing a DOTM Laserbeak? :D 
     
  14. daimchoc

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    Do you mean "for" DOTM laserbeak? Maybe you can let FB know what ideas you have. He has the bird coming up soon.
     
  15. Sparkless

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    How much this lil guy roughly cost?

    Amazing work. Looks very much like ravage
     
  16. Zendai

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    Congratulations, I am signing up for Shapeways just to buy this. It is that good.
     
  17. daimchoc

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    Depends on the type of material. Just go to FB's store and you should be able to assess how much it would cost. :thumbs2: 
     
  18. PredaconTheKing

    PredaconTheKing Predacon Grand Emporor

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    well my idea for Laserbeak is a very simple transformation, into some kind of weapon for DLX Soundwave.

    honestly Has/Tak should have just made that mechtech weapon DLX Soundwave comes with as a Laserbeak that transforms into a weapon.

    i mean the Laserbeak that comes with HA Soundwave is nice, but has little articulation, and noooo neck movement.

    something with neck movement,screen accurate wings and at a Legion size class.

    That is my dream Laserbeak

    heck id be happy with a laserbeak that dosent transform at all!
     
  19. MisterFanwank

    MisterFanwank Banned

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    Not for me, I dislike that Soundwave.
     
  20. Rexidus

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    I think I'll wait a few weeks and then order a couple of these and nearly a half dozen Thuggers.