Heavy/Scratch: Crawler (Shapeways)

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  1. Treadshot A1

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    Crawler
    Updated: 15/01/18

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    "Meticulous and precise, Crawler explores uncharted terrain with unwavering curiosity. In the event of danger, a simple hammer breaks more than just rocks."

    Crawler is a 60mm tall Robot armed with a hammer.
    Transforms into an Exploration Rover.

    Articulation: Neck, Shoulders, Elbows, Hips, Knees, Ankles.
    Designed for use with 3mm-compatible weapons.​

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    (Painted) Crawler Robot Mode with Weapons (12).png
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    (Painted) Crawler Robot Mode (1).png
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    (Painted) Crawler Vehicle Mode (1).png
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    Transformation
    Crawler - Transformation Instructions Page (1).png Crawler - Transformation Instructions Page (2).png
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    15/01/18: Release​

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  2. Heckfire

    Heckfire Work In Progress

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    I LOVE your designs and how affordable they are for what you get, but, and please forgive me if it's been answered elsewhere, why don't you ever offer them in Polished? I mean, I can understand avoiding the expensive Acrylics and fragile Frosted plastics, but does using the smoother material cause tolerance issues or throw off how the pieces fit together?
     
  3. bellpeppers

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    SF plastic is more flexible; the more frosted and nicer plastics can be more brittle and the parts that need to flex might break.
     
  4. Heckfire

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    I know that, in fact I STATED that in my question. I was asking why they don't use SFP plastic ever.
     
  5. bellpeppers

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    You’re welcome.
     
  6. shiftypenguin

    shiftypenguin Fancy-Pantsless Dancer

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    Very cool! That alt-mode is really fun looking.
     
  7. Treadshot A1

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    Currently Polished material options aren't available due to the abrasive polishing process and the small size of these models. If there is enough demand for Polished options, I may consider making it available for future designs.
     
  8. Lord Dcast

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    When are you going to do the middle section of the Switch?
     
  9. Treadshot A1

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    Switch? Currently the focus is on models with vehicular alternate modes, as they seem to be better received than designs that convert into inanimate objects.
     
  10. Lord Dcast

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    Aw. Just, you made the Joycons already.