Heavy/Scratch: Hercules "Rage Upgrade" Elbows

Discussion in 'Radicons Customs' started by echotransformer, Aug 20, 2012.

  1. daimchoc

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    He's currently still working on it. He's going to do some painting and possibly also do some casts of the parts. Let's just wait and see. ;) 
     
  2. G.I.EDDIE

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    Been gone for week...what a nice thing to see upon coming back...it all looks super fantastic echo...nice job!
     
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    I want everything, just let me or us know how much and when it's all available?!
     
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    Looks awesome. I have a suggestion for an additional part though - Exgraver needs something in vehicle mode that keeps the back of the treads from folding up. A spacer of some kind that sites between the treads and the body?
     
  5. Sentinel

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    I need to see some better pics. The proportions look better, but I'm not completely sure about how thick the thighs are now (I'm sure they have to be that thick to fit around the original legs and still work). I'm mostly interested in the thigh extensions, but all the pieces look great.
     
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    Also, I would love a cover piece for Exgraver's other hand. I can't stand that you can see his fist in alt and gestalt mode like that. I think Eddie did something similar for his custom Herc.
     
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    Okay guys, here's an update...

    -dimensional analysis done, will be doing adjustments in CAD over the next couple nights
    -I've made a video to really show the parts, how they work, give you a better since of what they're like. My apologies in advance for the video quality though...my silly crappy webcam kept auto-focusing and the lighting was s**t. I will fix this next time.

    Link HERE: Echotransformers Hercules Upgrade Kit - YouTube

    I'm hoping to paint and do really good pictures, hopefully posting towards the weekend.

    @ Sentinel regarding the thickness of the thighs: I hear your concern, I can reduce the width on the inside slightly, I've been considering that. BUT I'm going to paint them first as I think the silver will "Slim" the look a bit and I can tell you that in person it seems to work...

    Any other opinions on the width?

    As for availability:

    -Expect the "V2" Shapeways kit within a week or so. It will publicly available, my estimated price is $65
    -I will also make 'sub-kits'
    -Elbows only
    -thigh, and wing extensions only
    -crane lock and extension only
    -Later (a few weeks) I will attempt casting the wing extensions in color, and maybe the crane extension, if I think I can get it to successfully release from the mold

    Be sure to check the video, keep the feedback coming and thanks for the support.

    --Echo
     
  8. The Crow

    The Crow ARK BUILDER!!

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    AWESOME NEWS!! Can't wait!!!
     
  9. stevil33

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    I just watched your video........fantastic work good sir, the extensions both thigh and wings are utterly awesome, as well as the elbow joints.
    All your components combined have given Herc the ultimate silhouette.
     
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    The video was great. I'm really craving these parts. Are you expecting it to be difficult to color match the green and purple parts? Looks like the green plastic on "Herc" also has a slight metallic shimmer to it.
     
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    Well I've gone from being interested in just the thigh extensions before the video to wanting the whole set now. That combined pic at the end.....everything looks absolutely perfect bar one tiny little thing. I'm thinking the thigh extensions could do with being a little bit slimmer but the overall package is fucking fantastic man. Especially loving the crane adjustment and when it's painted it'll look 10 times better.

    Very impressed :thumb 

    Oh silver thighs make the purple drum too, breaks up all the purple perfectly.

    Green has already been matched really well. Citadel Scorpion Green mixed with a bit of yellow. Purple no-one has so far AFAIK.
     
  12. daimchoc

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    TB: What do you mean by "make the purple drum too"?.. The video shows that he's using the purple drum already.
     
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    I know he is :) 

    I mean make as in it comes into its own. With purple thighs and purple drum there is just too much purple but with silver thighs, especially extended which obviously gives more silver surface area, that purple drum looks really good as it is more broken up.
     
  14. G.I.EDDIE

    G.I.EDDIE Purple treads suck!

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    Personally, I'd like to see them painted before I can make a call...I think as is they look fantastic...though slightly slimmer might work too, but would that make the walls too thin and fra-gee-lee?

    Great video BTW...yeah, it was bright and the focus was an issue, but it really gave a nice idea of how things will work and how they look in motion, from more than one angle...

    Couple questions...with the wing extensions, will the wings seat further into the extensions?...I noticed there was a bit of space between them, but not sure if that was due you saying they were quite tight...

    Second question...will you be making more parts for Herc?...there are quite a few other good suggestions I've heard in this thread...

    Anyway, it all looks great man...very impressed with your work...especially the elbow connectors...they were quite a clever little mod the way they clip on...can't wait to see more...
     
  15. daimchoc

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    Can we get a summary of the other suggestions then?

    from what I read:

    * Cover for Exgraver
    * Locks for the treads
     
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    these are sooooo bought.
     
  17. G.I.EDDIE

    G.I.EDDIE Purple treads suck!

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    Looking back I see four...the two you mentioned plus

    - the torso parts to fill out under Dr. Crank and beside HL...
    Maybe they could be designed as something else for other modes and store on the side of the torso in combined mode?

    - crane relocator base that keeps it in the traditional location atop the shoulder in combined mode but moved back further as not to block Hercs view so much

    And I'm thinking this one just now, but head covers for both EX and NB in combined mode...

    Also, if echo can get casting parts to work out somehow, I think most of us would be interested in green blade for NB, maybe even with a slightly different design just for fun...
     
  18. daimchoc

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    The same crane connector that echo has could be fashioned to where there could be a sliding peg hole for the crane. Though, one thing that might become an issue would be that it'll get too top heavy.
     
  19. G.I.EDDIE

    G.I.EDDIE Purple treads suck!

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    If I'm understanding you right, are you saying that the crane would be placed on top of the new piece echo made?...would that not be kinda tall?

    I went and looked at Herc pics and thought of some other potential parts...

    - different hooks for the end of Cranks crane...
    - wider crotch plates to go along with the wider legs...
     
  20. daimchoc

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    Kinda, but not necessarily higher. Think of a door chain lock, like below.

    9. Do Not Steal Bandwidth
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    http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/tfw2005-tech-support/631403-tfw2005-rules.html



    That portion of where the chain gets hooked onto is probably what you'll need to accomplish the slider portion.

    The crotch plate would be a bit difficult to do... You might want to show some sketches. New hooks or crane attachments would also be welcome in my eyes.