| cypherplex |
08-05-2011 08:04 PM |
Custom sword for TFCon 2011 Stronghold! (Shapeways)
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I went bonkers when I saw whom Stronghold was and I was hoping this would be an additional item to the TFCon 2011 exclusive.
Since it was not, I decided to make my own, and some people have hinted I should share it with others.
http://shpws.me/2Q0x
It will work on any other 5mm hand-hole toy, of course (and I think that's what the original Cerebros toy has, though I'm not sure).
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| hardreturn |
08-05-2011 08:12 PM |
Re: Custom sword for TFCon 2011 Stronghold! (Shapeways)
improvements
1)…
2)make it available to buy.
3)profit!
looks really good dude.
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| Malwave |
08-05-2011 08:15 PM |
Re: Custom sword for TFCon 2011 Stronghold! (Shapeways)
yeah, this is being bought :p
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| cypherplex |
08-05-2011 08:21 PM |
Re: Custom sword for TFCon 2011 Stronghold! (Shapeways)
Quote:
Originally Posted by hardreturn
(Post 362826)
improvements
1)…
2)make it available to buy.
3)profit!
looks really good dude.
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Uh... yeah, I just realized that I totally forgot to post the Shapeways link... *LOL*
Here it is and I'll add it to the first message
http://shpws.me/2Q0x
Quote:
Originally Posted by Malwave
(Post 362827)
yeah, this is being bought :p
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Well, um, thanks! :) That'll be a new experience for me.
And I don't profit from it, I'm not sure it's good enough for that yet. |
| bedtime |
08-05-2011 10:22 PM |
Re: Custom sword for TFCon 2011 Stronghold! (Shapeways)
someone explain what "frosted ultra detail" is, and why its recommended over black?
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| cypherplex |
08-05-2011 11:01 PM |
Re: Custom sword for TFCon 2011 Stronghold! (Shapeways)
"Frosted Ultra Detail" is a transparent material.
The reasons it is recommended over the others are:
-It can handle very fine details, up to 0.1mm, something no other Shapeways material does
-It's the closest material to actual plastics that Shapeways can print
-It takes to paint very well, though a primer is always recommended
-It also takes dye very well
-It is more resistant than the Detail Black material and has less chances of accidentally snapping parts off. While that can still happen, usually for collectors, it's only in the case of excessive force.
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| UltraPrimal |
08-05-2011 11:10 PM |
Re: Custom sword for TFCon 2011 Stronghold! (Shapeways)
I think it would look good if it was clear red plastic for the blade and black plastic for the hilt. And if was around $10 I'd definitely buy it.
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| brr-icy |
08-05-2011 11:39 PM |
Re: Custom sword for TFCon 2011 Stronghold! (Shapeways)
looks great, how come it's not available in wsf?
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| cypherplex |
08-05-2011 11:51 PM |
Re: Custom sword for TFCon 2011 Stronghold! (Shapeways)
Quote:
Originally Posted by UltraPrimal
(Post 362920)
I think it would look good if it was clear red plastic for the blade and black plastic for the hilt. And if was around $10 I'd definitely buy it.
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Sadly, Shapeways does not offer clear red plastic-like materials. They are all transparent, but can be dyed.
Making the hilt a separate part, though, is a good way to complicate the plumbing, at least, with my skill. I'll consider it, though.
I'm pretty sure it does come to about $10 of value, though :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by brr-icy
(Post 362927)
looks great, how come it's not available in wsf?
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It is now. I did not include it since I'm not certain that the material will respect the minimum wall requirement for WSF. Plus, I personally prefer Ultra Detail as a material for its smoother finish. Even polished WSF is still grainy. |
| bedtime |
08-06-2011 12:08 AM |
Re: Custom sword for TFCon 2011 Stronghold! (Shapeways)
so, in theory, you could paint the handle, and dye the blade in some sort of red stain type thing for an awesome result?
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