Heavy Mods & Scratchbuilds Echotransformers Hercules Upgrade Kit

[Echotransformer]

**JANUARY UPDATE --- NEW PARTS ADDED! --- SCROLL DOWN**

Well many of you are familiar with the original kit, which helped relocate the elbows, added a crane mount, a crane lock and thigh extensions.

It's all best described in this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGymw7KS4gU

And the old pictures...







And here he is next to my Preadking kit:



I just wanted to share that I continued to add MANY new parts, either available as a HUGE kit or individually, depending on what you're interested in.

The new parts are:

Face covers for Exgraver and Neckbreaker
Fist covers for Exgraver
"Lats" that bulk up the torso (Heavy Labor)
Wheels that bulk up Heavy Labor
Crotch flaps for...again, Heavy Labor
Thigh missiles
Drill that can be separated into 2 parts
Cockpit covers for Structor, Exgraver and Madblender

Again, best described in detail in a video http://youtu.be/fxuVuVPYbho

Here are some pics of the new kit:

CAB COVERS:



FACE COVERS:



BEFORE AND AFTER (with Rage)



BEFORE AND AFTER (without Rage)



And the parts are functional in robot mode as weapons and such:



I am also working on new STAINLESS STEEL replacement hips to make him more stable. It's in a 'beta program' as I'm still testing...parts are available for purchase but you may need to sand/grind the Shapeways parts a bit (no mods to Hercules required)



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If, by chance, you're interested in buying a kit head on over to my Shapeways store:

http://www.shapeways.com/shops/echotransformer?s=12

All the best,

Echo

[Sureshot22]

Another homerun buddy you never cease to amaze me with this and your kreo stuffs. but jeez give me time to save up would ya

it has less parts the the predaking set but more expensive? that go by the size of the parts?

also each set what colour is best to go with? they all the same quality/strength etc?

[Megatrons Cannon]

Awesome kit!!! I totally love the look of Hercules with all of the upgrades, although the crane relocator is the best feature. As well is this your 2nd or 3rd version? As you said in the video you would still like to improve the kit in a few places and I'd like to buy your final version.

[Echotransformer]

Originally Posted by Sureshot22

Another homerun buddy you never cease to amaze me with this and your kreo stuffs. but jeez give me time to save up would ya

it has less parts the the predaking set but more expensive? that go by the size of the parts?

also each set what colour is best to go with? they all the same quality/strength etc?

Thanks!

Yeah, I think the cost comes out by volume of material. I've added material recommendations on Shapeways--if you like to paint and match, save your money and get the most basic white, if you don't want to the paint the black is a good choice, but it will be a matte black. I haven't seen the purple in person yet, I just figured someone would like to try it.

Originally Posted by Megatrons Cannon

Awesome kit!!! I totally love the look of Hercules with all of the upgrades, although the crane relocator is the best feature. As well is this your 2nd or 3rd version? As you said in the video you would still like to improve the kit in a few places and I'd like to buy your final version.

This is the 3rd version, and is updated since the video! So consider it released, if you want it, buy it!!!

[johndclayton]

Originally Posted by Echotransformer

Hey guys and gals,

I've been working really hard on an upgrade kit for Hercules and it's finally done...I just wanted to share it here!

How it started was a 'frustration' (if you will) for the elbow location of the "Rage" kit. I was so excited for that kit but I found it looked odd. Then over on TFW2005 I saw that one of the members did a mod on Madblender and Neckbreaker and said "Damn, that's the look I want" but really didn't want to cut $200 worth of plastic.

So, I did a part instead...

From there, it ballooned to these new elbows, thigh extensions (So I didn't have to paint HeavyLabor's legs), wing extensions, and even a new crane mount and lock. Not a small project by any stretch.

It's all best described in this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGymw7KS4gU

Want I really want to share today is the results...














And here he is next to my also newly-relased Preadking kit:



If, by chance, you're interested in buying a kit head on over to Shapeways:

http://www.shapeways.com/model/71049...de-kit-v3.html

All the best,

Echo

hello my name is derek clay and i livei nthe united states in ohio state.

i want to buy a upgrade set ffor my tfc hercules.

i have a few questions though.

how much for a add on set?

what is the mailing address i should send the payment to?

do you accept money orders as payment or cash in mail?

i really really do not want to use credit cards as payment as i have already had a terrible experieince with online credit card identity theft last year.

i really want to buy a set from you though. is there any way i can mail you payment for a add on set without using my credit card?

[brr-icy]

Originally Posted by johndclayton

i really want to buy a set from you though. is there any way i can mail you payment for a add on set without using my credit card?

not speaking for echo, but get paypal, it's a lot safer than credit card

love the thigh extensions, best set i've seen yet. and the arms being in the proper place really helps the look of the rage kit

[johndclayton]

hi brr-icy you live in the united states by any chance?

i was just wondering if perhaps you would be interested in placing a order for echotransformers add on set for me


do you accept cash in mail as payment or money orders as payment?

im not trying to scam anyone or nothing liek that but i just dont do paypal or use credit cards online as payment anymore.

if i can i woudl like to mail you the payment for the order as cash in mail to use to pay for the order

[Echotransformer]

@ Bryce: thanks man!

@ John,

Glad you want the kit!

Are you familiar with Shapeways? How it works is that I did the design, and they make parts on demand. You actually pay them, not me, so it's nice because they are a super- professional and reliable business, I've been very impressed with their service so far!

Signing up to their site is free, and they take both Paypal and credit cards.

It's really important to note that because these parts are made to order, some minor sanding and painting is needed. Be sure to watch my video which shows the parts in their raw state, and of course these pictures show the painted results.

The link to buy from Shapeways is at the bottom of my original post.


Oh and the price is just below $65 plus shipping for all parts, less if you only want the thighs or what have you. I made several options for everyone
I hope this helps.

[Megatrons Cannon]

I just ordered a set!! These better be as good in person as they do in picture, or else...

[Megatrons Cannon]

I will have to make them purdy!