Masterpiece Seeker hands (Shapeways)

fakebusker83 · 01-19-2012, 04:23 PM

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Masterpiece Seeker hands 1.5
Update Jan 20, 2012

Alright, I know a lot of people have been asking for this, and here you have it,
extra posable hands for the Masterpiece Seeker mold! The original hands are great,
with one posable index finger and thumb, but I was able to laugh in the face of physics
and give Starscream a pair of hands will all 4 fingers posable!

The wrists and thumbs are on ball joints; altogether Starscream is able
to give a lot of rude, snooty hand signs.

Another feature I like to incorporate into my hands is the ability to hold 5mm peg weapons.
This is without exception. He can hold the tiny Megatron pistol as well, but not as securely.

And yes, the new hands fit comfortably in alt mode.

Problems and Issues

I have tested the hands in both White Strong Detail and Frosted Ultra Detail,
the latter is because I believe a large number of you guys would want
clean looking hands for MP figures and would pay the extra costs for FUD.
As I was designing the hands to work well enough for both types of material,
there are some idiosyncrasies in material behavior you have to be aware off.
Please read the relevant section before deciding on which material to print them in.

White Strong Flexible: Fingers work well enough but may fall out sometimes.
Thumb ball joint tends to be loose so use super glue to tighten the joint.
Because of excess powder deposits, the hole in the wrist piece that slides
onto the forearm screw rod will be very tight. I added some gaps at the
perimeter of the hole to reduce friction, but you must make sure to clear out
all the excess powder before attaching the hands to the forearm. Use a dremel if you need to widen the hole.
I'm not responsible if you force things and break your expensive figure.

Frosted Ultra Detail: All the wrists and thumb joints work extremely well.
The wrist screw rod hole is comfortably snug. The only dangerous part is the
base of the index and pinkie finger joints; my sample broke at those spots.
I suspect it is because of uneven thicknesses in the joint walls which led to
excessive flexing on one side. I have since reinforced that area, but I wouldn't
recommend getting them in FUD until I've verified my next sample.

You can order the MP Seeker hands here at
Masterpiece Seeker hands on Shapeways.

I also did a version with a 5mm peg on the wrist joint for use with other customs.

The pegged variant can be found at
Masterpiece Seeker hands (pegged variant) on Shapeways.

- Ariel

Flickr is here.

Fakebusker's Shapeways Store

Carpool · 01-19-2012, 05:46 PM

I like your honesty. I really appreciate a creator reviewing and discussing the product to the consumer. Im perfectly satisfied with the seeker hands as is but Im sire there are a load of people who would be glad to buy these. My only point here is thanks for being an honest maker of custom parts. Id also like to know if you have ever thought to tackle the handless Devastator? The Clawed appendages dont do the mold justice. A custom head and hands would go a long ways I think. I remember people asking 3rd party companies and customizers from this sight to make them. No one ever did a set for that mold. A chestshield would be possible as well. Im not a sculptor. I dont have a clue how to do this myself but it seems as though you are quite capable. Have a good one.

Dawgstar · 01-19-2012, 05:50 PM

Very Nice.

Stormbringer85 · 01-19-2012, 06:06 PM

fantastic! you have solved the final piece of the puzzle in a vast ocean of customizer dilemmas by making these hands, Thanks so much, and like the poster above said, thanks for being honest! will you be refining the formula for FUD to make them stronger at the index finger and less breakable?

fakebusker83 · 01-19-2012, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormbringer85

fantastic! you have solved the final piece of the puzzle in a vast ocean of customizer dilemmas by making these hands, Thanks so much, and like the poster above said, thanks for being honest! will you be refining the formula for FUD to make them stronger at the index finger and less breakable?

I already did. The version up available now on Shapeways is the latest one with the reinforced walls. You can choose to print them in FUD, but I can't offer any assurance until I get my own FUD pair.

Stormbringer85 · 01-19-2012, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fakebusker83

I already did. The version up available now on Shapeways is the latest one with the reinforced walls. You can choose to print them in FUD, but I can't offer any assurance until I get my own FUD pair.

I see, thanks for the reply I'll definitely be picking some of these up.

javaco · 01-19-2012, 07:05 PM

you are a shapeways god.

Zildjian · 01-19-2012, 08:10 PM

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fakebusker83 · 01-21-2012, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carpool

I like your honesty. I really appreciate a creator reviewing and discussing the product to the consumer. Im perfectly satisfied with the seeker hands as is but Im sire there are a load of people who would be glad to buy these. My only point here is thanks for being an honest maker of custom parts. Id also like to know if you have ever thought to tackle the handless Devastator? The Clawed appendages dont do the mold justice. A custom head and hands would go a long ways I think. I remember people asking 3rd party companies and customizers from this sight to make them. No one ever did a set for that mold. A chestshield would be possible as well. Im not a sculptor. I dont have a clue how to do this myself but it seems as though you are quite capable. Have a good one.

Are you referring to the Energon Constructicon Maximus/Classics Devastator?
I had a vested interest in this idea for a long time, exactly as you described: To create forearms, a head, and maybe 2 whole new figures to replace 2 of the limbs. Kinda like what Fansproject did with Superion and Bruticus.

Too bad the promise of this project is fading, since I do not own this set (though I badly wanted one) and Hasbro doesn't seem to be releasing anymore of that mold. Existing sets are becoming rare and expensive, which is bad for what I'm trying to do.

And thanks for your kind words

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dawgstar

Very Nice.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormbringer85

I see, thanks for the reply I'll definitely be picking some of these up.

You're welcome, SB!

Quote:

Originally Posted by javaco

you are a shapeways god.

Not really lol...I still have a long way to go before I reach that state of divinity...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zildjian

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You wanted it, now you have it, bro!

Sorry to keep you waiting for so long!

fakebusker83 · 01-25-2012, 09:47 AM

Hi guys, I have received a request to make a variation of those Seeker hands with the wrist section attach to the forearm with pegs.

These pegs are 5mm in diameter and 7mm long (peg section), and they are supplied with ridges for sculpts to hold onto.

You can get these at:
MP Seeker hands (peg variant) on Shapeways

01-19-2012, 04:23 PM	#1
fakebusker83 Radicon Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,670 Location: USA Collection Count: Many in pieces News Credits: 3	Masterpiece Seeker hands (Shapeways) Fakebusker's Shapeways Store Masterpiece Seeker hands 1.5 Update Jan 20, 2012 Alright, I know a lot of people have been asking for this, and here you have it, extra posable hands for the Masterpiece Seeker mold! The original hands are great, with one posable index finger and thumb, but I was able to laugh in the face of physics and give Starscream a pair of hands will all 4 fingers posable! The wrists and thumbs are on ball joints; altogether Starscream is able to give a lot of rude, snooty hand signs. Another feature I like to incorporate into my hands is the ability to hold 5mm peg weapons. This is without exception. He can hold the tiny Megatron pistol as well, but not as securely. And yes, the new hands fit comfortably in alt mode. Problems and Issues I have tested the hands in both White Strong Detail and Frosted Ultra Detail, the latter is because I believe a large number of you guys would want clean looking hands for MP figures and would pay the extra costs for FUD. As I was designing the hands to work well enough for both types of material, there are some idiosyncrasies in material behavior you have to be aware off. Please read the relevant section before deciding on which material to print them in. White Strong Flexible: Fingers work well enough but may fall out sometimes. Thumb ball joint tends to be loose so use super glue to tighten the joint. Because of excess powder deposits, the hole in the wrist piece that slides onto the forearm screw rod will be very tight. I added some gaps at the perimeter of the hole to reduce friction, but you must make sure to clear out all the excess powder before attaching the hands to the forearm. Use a dremel if you need to widen the hole. I'm not responsible if you force things and break your expensive figure. Frosted Ultra Detail: All the wrists and thumb joints work extremely well. The wrist screw rod hole is comfortably snug. The only dangerous part is the base of the index and pinkie finger joints; my sample broke at those spots. I suspect it is because of uneven thicknesses in the joint walls which led to excessive flexing on one side. I have since reinforced that area, but I wouldn't recommend getting them in FUD until I've verified my next sample. You can order the MP Seeker hands here at Masterpiece Seeker hands on Shapeways. I also did a version with a 5mm peg on the wrist joint for use with other customs. The pegged variant can be found at Masterpiece Seeker hands (pegged variant) on Shapeways. - Ariel Flickr is here. Fakebusker's Shapeways Store Attached Thumbnails Shapeways. Facebook.

01-19-2012, 05:46 PM	#2
Carpool Vehicon Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 598 Location: Texas Collection Count: Two and a half 6 foot shelves full and growing	I like your honesty. I really appreciate a creator reviewing and discussing the product to the consumer. Im perfectly satisfied with the seeker hands as is but Im sire there are a load of people who would be glad to buy these. My only point here is thanks for being an honest maker of custom parts. Id also like to know if you have ever thought to tackle the handless Devastator? The Clawed appendages dont do the mold justice. A custom head and hands would go a long ways I think. I remember people asking 3rd party companies and customizers from this sight to make them. No one ever did a set for that mold. A chestshield would be possible as well. Im not a sculptor. I dont have a clue how to do this myself but it seems as though you are quite capable. Have a good one. "Do it with style or dont bother doing it!"

01-19-2012, 05:50 PM	#3
Dawgstar Heavy Sratch Customs Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 598 Location: Maidstone UK Collection Count: 1500+	Very Nice. My New Sales Website_____My Sales Thread_____My Shapeways Store

01-19-2012, 07:05 PM	#7
javaco javaco Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,680 Location: Tallahassee, FL for School. South Florida is my home though. News Credits: 1	you are a shapeways god. My Shapeways Shop/ My Shapeways Thread My Want List My Sales/Trade List My Feedback Thread

01-19-2012, 08:10 PM	#8
Zildjian TFW2005 Supporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,710 News Credits: 3	Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VISIT ME ON FACEBOOK!

01-19-2012, 06:06 PM	#4
Stormbringer85 Predacon Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 454	fantastic! you have solved the final piece of the puzzle in a vast ocean of customizer dilemmas by making these hands, Thanks so much, and like the poster above said, thanks for being honest! will you be refining the formula for FUD to make them stronger at the index finger and less breakable?

01-25-2012, 09:47 AM	#10
fakebusker83 Radicon Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,670 Location: USA Collection Count: Many in pieces News Credits: 3	Hi guys, I have received a request to make a variation of those Seeker hands with the wrist section attach to the forearm with pegs. These pegs are 5mm in diameter and 7mm long (peg section), and they are supplied with ridges for sculpts to hold onto. You can get these at: MP Seeker hands (peg variant) on Shapeways Shapeways. Facebook.