Shanester Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 We added a 3D printing dept here at work. I wonder if I could sneak one of these in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Not bad. I approve of this project. *stamps thread with "Stamp of Approval" stamp* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aapje Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Not bad. I approve of this project. *stamps thread with "Stamp of Approval" stamp* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 I've had a few minor setbacks in this project. In an effort to reduce the little blobs (you can see them on the hip piece) I tweaked the power going to the extruder motor. That ended up making it worse. The plastic flow is now inconsistent, resulting in the missed lines in the torso and head there. Just got to find that happy medium. You'll notice there are no shoulder pegs on the torso. I'm printing those separately and attaching them later. The glues I have on hand aren't up to the task, and there doesn't seem to be a consensus on what works best for PLA. The last setback is the weather. It's been rather nice around here lately so my free time has been spent working on the yard. I don't have a farm or anything, I'm just paying now for all the neglect last season. On the plus side, there does appear to be rain in the forecast... Thanks for all the interest everyone. TBT, the modeling is actually the slowest part for me. Mechanical/Hard modeling, like the Minimate, I can do. Organic modeling, like the hairpieces, are difficult for me. I've looked a bit at 3D scanners but haven't jumped in. There's one out there where you use your own camera and laser then feed the video into software which generates a rough model. I've downloaded the evaluation but none of my cameras shoot video well enough. Boyd, I actually modeled a hollow head with separate lid piece. I figured it would be a good place to store emergency tacos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 and then Nessex realised he had been wasting his life.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I've had a few minor setbacks in this project. In an effort to reduce the little blobs (you can see them on the hip piece) I tweaked the power going to the extruder motor. That ended up making it worse. The plastic flow is now inconsistent, resulting in the missed lines in the torso and head there. Just got to find that happy medium. You'll notice there are no shoulder pegs on the torso. I'm printing those separately and attaching them later. The glues I have on hand aren't up to the task, and there doesn't seem to be a consensus on what works best for PLA. The last setback is the weather. It's been rather nice around here lately so my free time has been spent working on the yard. I don't have a farm or anything, I'm just paying now for all the neglect last season. On the plus side, there does appear to be rain in the forecast... Thanks for all the interest everyone. TBT, the modeling is actually the slowest part for me. Mechanical/Hard modeling, like the Minimate, I can do. Organic modeling, like the hairpieces, are difficult for me. I've looked a bit at 3D scanners but haven't jumped in. There's one out there where you use your own camera and laser then feed the video into software which generates a rough model. I've downloaded the evaluation but none of my cameras shoot video well enough. Boyd, I actually modeled a hollow head with separate lid piece. I figured it would be a good place to store emergency tacos. In the interests of progress I'll come & spend some time on your yard.....no charge . "......................... it is right that they shalt toil on my land whilst I create Gods" - Leonardo Da Ivanci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 When ever I look at your giant 'mate's progress, I'm thinking what Macklemore says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csrcerer Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Ivan would you be willing to post your stl files? It would be awesome for the group to use them as a starting point for different customs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 I apologize to all those of you waiting on PM responses from me. I try to keep those up to date, but I haven't been logged in for a while. I'm sorry, I'll try to catch up this weekend. Similarly, there hasn't been a lot of progress on the large 'mate. I think I mentioned in a previous post about printing pegs and pins separately. It was originally out of necessity, but it paid off in a way I didn't expect. You see I had to refine the models quite a bit from the original Minimate I use for the 3D renderings. The joints weren't tight. I have to enlarge 2% here and shrink 3% there. But instead of printing say a whole new lower arm, I just have to print another pin and see how it fits with the upper arm. It's a huge time savings. Here are the latest pics: (Looks like that hip peg is a little long...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Oh, all minor problems and stuff aside: this is absoluetely brilliant! A lot of people would sell their siblings to get one of those... Very well done so far Ivan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujis Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Truly amazing. Can't wait to see the finished model! Are you planning on painting it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liney Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I may have missed it when skimming through, but just how tall is that beauty going to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 This is pretty amazing. I wish we made Nausicaa Minimates. Seems appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heroic Slacker Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 This is pretty amazing. I wish we made Nausicaa Minimates. Seems appropriate. Dude Zach, now I want a Nausicaä line, and a giant God Warrior 'mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Chuck and I are both pretty big Ghibli fans. Cant see it ever happening, but it's fun to dream. If I had more of an encyclopedic memory of parts, I'd QC up a Nausicaa, a Kiki, a Mononoke, a Chihiro, a Pazu... Even a Cagliostro Lupin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Collector Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Wow. Seeing this come together is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Chuck and I are both pretty big Ghibli fans. Cant see it ever happening, but it's fun to dream. Hey, Disney, you see this? Make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastick Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 My first thought when I saw the latest WIP shot.......... Shadow of the Colossus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 Still waiting on printer replacement parts to arrive. Might as well go back to modeling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Somehow I just can't picture you on a catwalk ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Ooh, I like this very much, fits you crisp, clean and sharp style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Somehow I just can't picture you on a catwalk ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ivan Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Posts on Minimate Labs resume next Tuesday, 11/19. It's mainly stuff I've already posted in this thread and elsewhere on the 'verse, so avid MMMV readers have likely already seen them. But it feels good to clear out the backlog and get back into a creative mindset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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