Matrix Workshop Upgrades

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by matrixworkshop, May 23, 2019.

  1. Maverick Hunter Christian

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    I think G2 Megatron needs an entirely new cannon assembly to properly pull off the look.
     
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    Awesome,I cant help but see theres still a lil of Hotspots guns there,but honestly Ill take it and with the Bruticus gun set already,Onslaughts goinga be packing.
     
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    My favorite design is the one that Forged in 86 did a few years ago. Unfortunately, the guy didn't fulfill orders after taking money from people (including me). A few people that got the cannons received warped and subpar products too.

    Forged in 86 Larger Guns for CW Combiners and Bruticus back canons
     
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    Impressed with the Matrix Workshop stuff I just bought (Astrotrain tail and rifle, Spinster kit, Rotor storm stuff, Ape Face stuff). Good quality.
     
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    I remember that. What a bummer for everyone involved.

    I just realized,Im goinga need another Bruticus set for my Fruticus and and Im goinga have to buy a set for G2 Superion just like Im down for UW Aerial Bots.
     
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    All I really want from Doubledealer is some leg extenders like the ones that exist for Siege Ultra Magnus - I don't even mind if it make the vehicle mode a bit wonkey - as I don't want him looking like a cast member of the Hobbit Movie anymore. But an engine piece for Knok/Skar & a cassette holder to attach to his gun (and a handle extender) would be super nice too.

    I'm also shifting around in my seat like a kid waiting to get in the car to go to disneyland for a Sunstreaker spoiler that is for sure though.
     
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    Isn't Nonnef working on that?
     
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    These were a fantastic alternative for my sets.
    Heavy/Scratch: - CW/UW Defensor "Fireball Cannon" Weapons
     
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    If I could print 3D as well as Matrix Workshop, those would be perfect. I've said it before, but it's really too bad that companies like Shapeways can't produce high quality 3D without the grain. I can't stand the look of the grain. It's a shame, because there are some really talented 3D models out there like the ones that Robots78 and Steamshield have posted.
     
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    You can always sand it down...
     
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    I have some stuff with really obvious grain and some stuff where it's not visible at all, not quite sure why that even happens though.
    I've even had some stuff from the same person printed on the same printer that has obvious grain or pretty much none.

    I bought some Rocket boxes that were 3D printed and frankly you can't really tell only the underside on one of the 6 faces shows it's 3D printed the rest looks like cast plastic does.

    But the grain is so not obvious on the Matrix Workshop Datsun Bro shoulder launchers you really have to squnt to even see it. Sometimes I even kinda like it - like on Hoist's weapon set the surface pattern on them is almost pretty looking I feel.

    I can give quite a lot of examples of things with essentially invisible grain on them - the upgrade for the seekers for example that turns them all IDW looking has no real grain on it either.

    Ceck the heel spurs I bought for that old Warbot fansproject thing - years ago were really early 3D printed items and they look smooth and perfectly clear too (they were made in transparent effect).

    I have a couple of Jetfire wrist blades one looks pretty much perfect the other is a bit eh looking - so maybe you just get luck sometimes and the 3D printing gods are smiling on you.
     
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    I'm super lazy when it comes to sanding. I don't mind painting, but I can't stand sanding.
     
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    Any word on the G2 Sideswipe accessories going up for sale?
     
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    As far as I know, no. Just Shapeways stuff I guess..
     
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    Does anyone know if MWS are working on a new Energon Axe for ER Optimus?
     
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    That G2 Sideswipe is very nice. I like how they matched the rim design on the spike wheels. That is someone that always bothered me about Nonnef's. Also metallic over gray plastic.
     
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    Sorry for the bump, made my first Matrix Workshop purchase with the Orthia guns and I love them! Unfortunately, I only got one of the Moonracer-styled guns and the barrel was bent out of shape. Not fussed about the missing gun as Moonracer has a stock one anyhow, but I'm sure some warm water will fix the issue. DSC_1802.JPG IMG_20201118_203404_010.jpg IMG_20201118_203404_009.jpg IMG_20201118_203404_012.jpg
     
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    Our girl just needs some TLC, I've been working on some upgrades myself using my 3D printer, I'll be sharing on my thread soon.
     
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    Anyone know if there's a gap filler kit for Doubledealer being worked on?