WIP masterpiece slipstream

[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.

[lancalot]

Thanks again for your hard work and effort ... can't wait to see the finally head ... then it will motivate me to finish her up ... Great job man

[UltraMarginal]

Wow, shapeways have gone up in price since I used them a couple years ago. AJ_Prime, you might be surprised how many people buy your head through shapeways.

I can't wait to see pictures of the head and the finished Slipstream.

[AJ_Prime]

Thanks again for your hard work and effort ... can't wait to see the finally head ... then it will motivate me to finish her up ... Great job man

Thanks mate, just hope it fits ok for you.

Ultra marginal, cheers. Yep I noticed it can be quite expensive, glad it's only a small piece. The shipping is the killer though. It was a great exercise and I've learned heaps from doing it. So glad Lancalot posed the challenge.