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I updated my Cylon Raiders on Thingiverse, adding a new part. The file is called front-insert.stl and can be printed in black and glued into the front where it looks like jet engine intake or something. Gives the Raider a bit more detail and contrast. 3 pilot Raider https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5766423 Single Pilot Version https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5767185

I haven't had much call for scanning tech so I might not be the best person to ask. But I think you'd need at least some level of proficiency with the scanning software and some ability to clean things up. There are free scanning apps for your phone. You could try one of those. I think the next step up from there is dedicated scanning hardware going from hundreds to thousands of dollars. I did some scanning with an old Xbox Kinect. But I definitely had to clean them up after. I think the low end hardware is still basically the same as that or very similar tech. I'm pretty sure there is no 3d photocopier yet. It sounds like that's kind of what you're looking for. If you see something that purports to be, do let me know. I would love a cheap and highly accurate scanner of any type.

RIP Heinous.

I think the texture you're talking about is the layer lines. Resin printers typically use a lower layer height than plastic squirters so the lines are less visible (better z resolution and accuracy). On top of that resin printers are typically more accurate in the X and Y dimensions so the border of each layer is closer to where you expect it to be. Materials-wise, the resin tends to be much more brittle than plastic. Not good if you drop them. I'm printing parts in ABS and PLA plastics. I'm not much of a resin guy. I think they may have developed some now with more plastic-like properties. With both types, layer height is a parameter of your print settings. I can choose to physically print more or less detail. I can print the plastic layers so low that you might not notice them anymore like a resin print but that print is going to take forever. But it still won't look as clean and sharp as a resin print. One of the things that makes it a fun hobby for a nerd like me is that there are so many things you can tweak to affect performance and quality.

Since I've been dong vehicles, I tend to fill out sheets with vehicle stickers to use later, if I don't have a full sheet. Lately I've been 3d printing my customs and I usually make 3 and then pick the best one. I make a few duplicate stickers in case I screw something up. And still I feel like I waste some sticker paper. I have to remind myself sometimes that I can afford to use a whole sheet for one custom if I want. I don't really need to treat it as preciously as I do but it's good not to be wasteful.

He's still here too. Same Dave that made me a Bishop face, I believe. Wings would not be a good one for me. But I could probably make some harnesses to re-use factory wings.

Another classic about to go by the wayside due to Photobucket. Sigh. And also, thanks for all the laughs Mini_myte. Another person I hope is prospering wherever they are. 🍻

Hey everyone, With Photobucket soon to go paid only, a bunch of the fights in this thread will soon disappear. Anyone who is not familiar with what this thread is about should read it from the beginning. The Geohound had a real talent for Minimate fight choreography and the later stuff hosted on minimatescentral is still there for now. It brought a smile to my face looking back at some of these. Here's to The Geohound! Whatever he is up to these days. I hope he's prospering.

I feel your pain regarding decal sheets. It takes willpower sometimes not to waste a whole sheet for one sticker you really want to see on your figure. LOL

Link? I'm so curious. So curious, in fact, that I did not spend the time trying to think of pig related puns to work into my post. Sausages come in links so there's a weak one I guess. Anyway, where can one see these figures?

Classic BSG have a piece that looks a bit similar. Not sure if it will work for you or not. It's meant to represent the gun belt. But the holster is a separate piece that attaches to the leg. So the belt part looks similar to this piece though not the same one. Hopefully it suits your purpose and you have one.

That is gorgeous!

Well then, we might have to make you one. 🤣

I love this place sometimes. However it should have been obvious. It's a reference to The Princess Bride and how Humperdink wants to frame those smarmy Guilders. edit: Somehow I missed that NerdyTrev had this one. If they ever make Princess Bride mates maybe we can get smarmy Guilder army builders. 😆

2 words for you Zach. And it rhymes with farmie fuilders.

I'm sure the enterprising among us will figure out how to safely decapitate Porker and transplant his head to Itsy Bitsy. Not the end of the world. But it would be nice to not have to. Hopefully it will be like Rocket and we will get an articulated version later.

I quite like the hands and web effects. I hope Spider-Ham is going to come with regular hands or they are at least swappable. You're never going to sell me on that 2099 though. LOL I'd trade the cape and / or the spikes for more tampo myself.

The one we can see in the photo looks cool. It will be neat to have some new web effects. I might not notice in some cases, and / or the figure might look OK without leg tampos. It kills 2099 though. I have the same complaint with this proto as I did with the original. With so little (front facing) tampo and that blue plastic, it looks slapped together. Like a blank with a couple of stickers. This is the only Minimate that ever gave me this cheaped out feeling ... twice. It looks like some detail has been added but I still get the same vibe and still find it ugly and cheap looking. I'd say it's a small improvement over the original, but not enough. If ever a Mate needed some muscle detailing to round it out, it's this one. As for Ben Reilly, #2 was the best, followed by 1. This one is a distant 3rd for me. I'm excited to see more web effects.

I prefer Ben Reilly done with a plain chest block and 2099 still looks like crap. I'm liking the other three though, especially Porker.

That looks great!

That would be truly outrageous.

The salesperson who could cut that deal would be wasting their talent at DST.

No worries. Good luck with your project. I'm curious now. PS Is this your custom?

How's this? Do you have a friend with a 3d printer? I banged this off quickly for you but have not tested. If you know someone who can test print, do that. If you're happy with it, you could order a nice one from Shapeways. I'll try to get around to a test print but am pretty busy these days. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6229556/files

I'm no photo critic. But those Mates are gorgeous!