Hello guys!
I decided to make a quick fix for Masterpiece Soundwave's inability to hold 5mm weapons without them falling out / not standing up straight. I made a set of two 5mm adapters for Soundwave through Shapeways; they simply plug into his hand much like his Soundwave's gun. The adapters fit nicely and can easily slide in 5mm weapons. Now Soundwave has access to a greater arsenal of weapons   I just need to get my hands on a Megashoton...
Sorry about the picture quality, I don't have a lightbox set up yet.

Edit: The prints were done in Polished Alumide; which fits perfectly.

Edit 2: The 5mm adapters also work with mp-10. (Masterpiece Optimus Prime)

 

Finally, a way to have MP Soundwave hold TomServo's gun-tape Shapeways models! I'll get these as soon as I can.

 

Does it work for mp 10?

 

Unfortunately I don't have a mp 10 to find out... The adapter's peg that plugs into the hand is 10 x 3 x 3mm if I remember correctly, basically if mp 10 can hold Soundwave's Gun / Soundwave can hold mp 10s rifle the sizing will be perfect.

I hadn't even thought of the gun-tape, I guess I know what my next Shapeways purchase is gonna be!

 

I had the same idea! I purchased both and then saw this post!

Bravo tomservo and thilli!!!

 

Thanks so much!

 

this is a neat idea, what plastic do you recommend? With the Polished Alumide, did you have to do any sanding to smooth out any rough edges?

 

First off, thanks! Second off, I recommend Polished Alumide not only because it's the material I tested the model in but also because of how smooth it is. I didn't have to do any sanding at all actually; right off the printer it's texture was surprisingly smooth, similar to the texture of a painted wall actually. With unpolished plastics you'd definitely want to sand / use acetone. The detail plastics would probably be the smoothest.

 

Got a pair. They work with the mp 10 mold as well. Thanks.

 

Thank you! I guess I have to update things now, who knew mp-10 and mp-13 share the same peg system? If it's not too much to ask could you post a picture of mp-10 with the adapters in place? Thanks again man!

 

I feel like a complete dummy, his gun plugs into his hand?!

 

Haha, oddly enough it does:


The little nub on the guns handle fits into the slot on both his hands.

edit: Fixed link.

 

Works great, I ended up getting the black detail.

 

Awesome, thanks for the pictures!

 

5mm adapters and Gat Tape!

5mm adapters and Gat Tape!

 

Awesome, I'm glad to see those work together so well! Do you mind if I use the picture you provided for the Shapeways product page?

 

Hi thilli!
Please go ahead and use the picture!
It would be my pleasure!

 

Thanks!