WIP masterpiece slipstream

[AJ_Prime]

Iriorne - doh! My mistake, I should've checked with you about the ball joint size. Can you please tell me the width of the ball joint stem?

Lancalot - I'm stoked you like the design. Just before I print I'll need to adjust the ball socket size. I also noticed that I've inadvertently picked up a couple of vertices on the front of the face while I was manipulating vertices on the ball socket. I mustn't have turned off the ignore backfacing checkbox (facepalm). You will notice it on the bottom fin of the ear vents.

I'll try to get some time this weekend to fix these two things up.

Regarding the print, I will check out some options to find the cheapest method including shipping. Iriorne mentioned a couple of other options, I will do some research and let you know soon.

Even though I don't have that seeker mold, I might print one for myself as well considering it's my first finished work with 3D modelling. Who knows, might even be able to save on shipping if I order two and mail one to you.

[Iriorne]

The stem is 3.8 mm in diameter.

I think some of those Aus based printers I found do free quotes, so there's no risk. Shapeways is at least a known quantity in terms of materials and quality, but the $20 shipping is a real killer for small orders.

[AJ_Prime]

The stem is 3.8 mm in diameter.

I think some of those Aus based printers I found do free quotes, so there's no risk. Shapeways is at least a known quantity in terms of materials and quality, but the $20 shipping is a real killer for small orders.

Awesome, thanks dude!

[lancalot]

Even though I don't have that seeker mold, I might print one for myself as well considering it's my first finished work with 3D modelling. Who knows, might even be able to save on shipping if I order two and mail one to you.

yeah it cool with me , just keep me informed then...

[AJ_Prime]

Hi guys, progress update:

I have increased the size of the ball socket to just slightly over 5mm. That will allow for some play and if it's too loose it's easier to just put a coating on the ball joint.

I went to save the file to STL format for printing, but first applied an STL check modifier. It came up with a few errors, but I couldn't locate them. So I managed to find a program called Netfabb which highlights the errors in the model.

It turned out that 3DS had added a few vertices around the model right on top of other verts. So when you select what looks like one vert, you find 2 or more. Weird. So I just need to go around the model and weld them all together.

Earlier this week I checked out some 3d printing websites and found a couple that looked decent (in terms of variety of materials and reasonable pricing etc). I sent off quotes using their webforms, but haven't heard anything yet. Not sure if they cater to individuals or prefer more commercial orders. If I don't hear anything I'll check out shapeways (once the errors in the model have been corrected).

So shouldn't be too long now, I'll keep you informed. Hopefully will get more time this weekend to move it along.

[lancalot]

That cool man ... im not in a hurry anyways so take your time , got a few custom lining up atm ... and been to busy to get started on any of them ... thanks for the update , am pretty excited about getting this head printed.

[AJ_Prime]

So, I finally got the model onto Shapeways.

I went with the material that should give the most detailed result, considering its small size. Problem is, price including shipping was about US$35, if I get two then it comes down to about US$22 each. Considering I was going to get two anyway, would you like me to purchase and I'll just mail the other one to you (I'm happy to wear the cost of local postage)?

I still haven't heard back from the other two Australian companies...

[lancalot]

So, I finally got the model onto Shapeways.

I went with the material that should give the most detailed result, considering its small size. Problem is, price including shipping was about US$35, if I get two then it comes down to about US$22 each. Considering I was going to get two anyway, would you like me to purchase and I'll just mail the other one to you (I'm happy to wear the cost of local postage)?

I still haven't heard back from the other two Australian companies...

yeah that cool...ill take one head just PM me the final price with shipping as well and your detail .... i post it up in the customTF facebook , you might get more order form other people

[AJ_Prime]

Cool, thanks dude. All ordered. PM'd you.

Also want to thank Iriorne for your help with the head sculpt dimensions.

Can't wait to see the finished custom Lancalot! Sorry, didn't mean to hijack your original thread but glad I can help out.