Printformers Marvel Skorpion project

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  1. TM2 Dinobot

    TM2 Dinobot closet otaku

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    Not that this isn't worth it, or you don't deserve to be paid for your amazing labor. But is there a particular reason that the digital file is over $50?
     
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    Everything but the headmaster is included. The headmaster is a figure made by Unique toys and i made a special adapter for it to work with this figure. There is a Comic version head that you can print but that does not transform.

    A part of the price pays for hosting of the files and ebay and paypal charges. The rest is a test on how much I can commit to making new projects. Making Scorponok took me about one month of after hour work in witch i did not take any additional freelance work beside my regular one.
    I wish to spend more time on making more projects but I also need to sustain this by buying new materials, maintenance etc. So I wanted to test the waters on how much I can commit to this in the future. Best case scenario would be if some company just buys the files and mass produce it but i realize that the files would have to be reworked for regular production as they are optimized for "do it yourself" method. It can also show 3P companies the potential interest in this project.

    Here is the progress of the Scorponok/Zarak Update. The shield and gun can work with your existing printed figures and do not require any modifications. The shield is on a rotating hinge so it can be orientated as you wish. The clip-on leg armor is also on Black Zarak. I am now test printing some internal changes that will help with printing and tolerances.

    I have a list of everyone who got the set and I will keep sending Updates in the future.

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    UPDATE 2.0!!! Is online

    New parts include:
    -G1 toy based gun with attachable armor
    -G1 toy based shield
    -G1 toy based leg armor

    In order to help with tolerance problems i have Introduced a new idea of "friction plates" tat sit in special pockets, They are special parts that add a ratchet motion and help with tightening the joints. Reprinting them in slightly thicker size should eliminate any tolerance problems without the need to reprint the big parts.

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  4. loof

    loof hungry AND thirsty for plastic

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    Aaaargh I want a 3-D printer!
     
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    I calculated the time it took me to design and refine this project . That is the same time that I could use for making paid commercial freelance projects (CGI animation and graphics). I would like to test if i could commit more time to designing so this is the price that would allow that. That is my logic for the price and would allow me to invest the time needed and not take any other projects and focus on finishing.
     
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