Updated the post with a couple of images of the combined mode, really happy how this thing is shaping up
Thanks for all the positive comments guys, means a lot to me. I've posted a small update with the modifications I'm making now. If anyone can recommend good paints for beginners that would be handy Here is a comparison shot with POTP leader prime I use SOLIDWORKS, mainly because it's the only one I could get for free through my university. It's alright for blocky things, but I'll need to move to something else in the future because head sculpts are a right pain
Good paints for beginners.... Go with Vallejo acrylics. You can find the basics at Hobby Lobby. For a full range you'll need a hobby store or look online. Easy to work with, water cleanup, and if you use a drop of the acrylic resin gloss to your paint mix it's very durable (not invincible) paint. If you need more information feel free to ask. I can give you ratios and mixing instructions in detail.
The constant progress on this STILL has me drooling. I need this thing in my hands yesterday. If there's any possibility of my buying a "proto" from you, please contact me.
Please in order for me to keep my sanity (and my wallet) put this on thingyverse (or some other place where it doesn't end up costing $189132378+) and not on shapeways. Also good job it looks amazing!
So unfortunately exam time has come around so I won't be able to work on it properly for a while. I attempted my first transformation and what I learned is I really need to change how the legs transform. Ahh well, the compression of the arms and torso is fine. I do plan to make the model available in some capacity, but only when I feel I'm actually finished and happy with the end result I really appreciate the interest, and much of him does need reprinting, so that may be possible in the future but don't go getting too excited, could be a way off
Those are some sweet sculps, Two questions 1. What 3D printer do you use? (really clean) 2. What did you use for pins?
1) I used an Ender 3 for this guy, however my ender actually died on me about a month and a half ago and so Ill be getting a new printer in a couple of weeks. However, Enders are less than 200 dollars, and with dedication you can get some really clean prints. I would say it was a great starter printer. 2) I use paperclips. They have a 0.7mm diameter so I make the holes .9mm to compensate for over-extrusion. This makes assembly easy. I also generally give any point where two parts are going to be fitting into each (like pegs or hinges) 0.2mm of space as this usually leads to solid but not overly tight joint. I got kinda burnt out on this project. Something about the proportions were a little off, he couldn't transform properly and I had exams looming. Maybe I was a tad over ambitious. But I've done a few smaller projects since, so I think it's about time I finally get this guy finished.
He did seem rather slender, in terms of proportions. It might just be the angle of the pose, but I think his shoulders could stand to be a little broader. Otherwise, though, I'm amazed. Any plans on the powermaster engine?
A solid point, I'll try to address it. After looking at him on my shelf for a few months I have hunk I've decided the midriff tapers too much and then the thigh to shin ratio isn't quite right, though I will admit he looks better in person. Originally I never planned to do the engine, but at this point I think I'll bash one for completeness
The surface sculpting in SW is okay, but found it tricky to use. If you're more comfortable with CAD suites give Fusion 360 a try. Free and it's surface sculpting UI/functionality is a little more intuitive.
