Custom 1/100 Scale Mecha Weapons on Sale Soon

[R.C.]

I guess this is the appropriate place to post this on the site.  **Moderator Staff please let me know if this is inappropriate, I didn't see any posts flat out banning or discouraging the selling of casted detail parts, but I realize the potential for controversy, so let me know if this is not appropriate for this site.  I do regularly post here and have for a while, I just think I might have something to contribute to the modeling community in this way and I want to share it, while making a few bucks to continue the hobby. 

I have recently started getting in 3D Modeling, and am hopefully going to have some of my prototypes printed this week and sent back to me.  In december I plan on purchasing a pressure pot and starting to pressure cast my prototypes for sale to anyone who is interested.  The concept is much like what MechaSkunk did on his website.  I make custom weapons and detail parts, as soon as I have them and get a chance to do them up, I will post the images.  You guys can then purchase either the prototype version (from the prototyping website, these cost more, but are printed without mold lines or trim waste, so essentially come true to the design) or the casted version. (which I will start producing in January or December maybe, these will cost about half as much, but come with mold lines and require cleanup similar to any resin kit.)  I think once I get into the casting part I will probably just use postal service flat rate boxes to simplify the shipping and costs.  If you feel like ordering one from the prototype website they will print it in your choice of material and ship it to you for their posted price.  You should know though that the prototype website requires a minimum order amount of $25 to make it worth their while.  So far I have three models that are being prototyped, (or so I hope, I haven't received any notification of file problems) and I will post the links below.  As I get the prototypes and get a chance to do them up, I will post the images and perhaps video showing the actual product being held by say a Gundam.  Again this is my first post on this subject, and I just want to let everybody know that I'm going to start producing these soon, and if anyone is interested in buying these let me know, or go to the website links.  *Again my casted versions of my prototypes will probably be available in December or January, and I will constantly be adding to what I make assuming all goes well.  Well here are the links:

1/60 Mecha SMG-http://www.shapeways.com/model/151937/1_60_mecha_smg.html?gid=ug48915

1/100 Mecha SMG-http://www.shapeways.com/model/151947/1_100_model_mecha_smg.html?gid=ug48915

1/100 Laywaster-http://www.shapeways.com/model/153119/laywaster.html?gid=ug48915

I think to order from them the prices are as follows:

1/60 Mecha SMG-$21

1/100 Mecha SMG-$6.09

1/100 Laywaster- $44.46

All prices from them are based on price of materials used, and little overhead for them.  Oh and you don't pay any shipping, I believe anyway that it's included as part of the item, but you must spend at least $25 per order, mainly just to make it worth their time, and they are located in the Netherlands, so it should take 10 business days or less to ship UPS.  Le sigh, shameless plugging aside, I hope to have some images to post of the completed items soon.  The 1/60 SMG was designed using the Perfect Grade MK II as a reference for size, the 1/100 I used a HG Astraea Type F hand for size reference, but I'm sure they should fit all the same for MG's as well.  To be safe, anybody interested in these but not wanting to gamble, you can wait for me to post the actual sizes in MG Gundam hands to see for yourself the sizing and shape.  Again this is just to let anyone who might be interested know that I'm starting to sell detail parts and model mecha weapons, mainly designed with the MG Gundams in mind.  Well for now, enjoy!

1/100 Laywaster 3d Model in Sketchup 8:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am2SfS-sd6c

[R.C.]

Oh myself and two other guys from hobbyfanatics.com have decided to open up a little shop to sell our detail accessories and such and we call our workshop Hangar 03™.  Our shop on the prototyper's website can be found here:

http://www.shapeways.com/shops/hangar03

Ok I got back the first two of the prototypes.  They turned out awesome, besides some graininess in the surface texture.  That can be fixed with some sanding or glossy primer which will happen before casting.  Here are the pics of the 1/60 Model Mecha SMG© and the 1/100 Model Mecha SMG©:

1/60  Model Mecha SMG©:

























1/100 Model Mecha SMG©:















Forgive my crazy overshaded RX-78-2, it's really just to provide scale.

rc

[zerobxu]

I like the design--you've done a nice job of capturing the look and feel of a Gundam-type weapon without duplicating/bootlegging something already out there. Good luck! 

[R.C.]

Thanks a lot zero!  I appreciate it!     made my day

Here is another creation called the laywaster cannon.  Again it's also my design, and despite some attention needed on the cylinder parts, it turned out great.  Although I think next time I order a prototype I'm going to use another material, this stuff ends up kinda grainy.  I plan on cleaning it up some tonight, again attention on the cylinder parts is needed, and I might post early AM.  Hope you guys like it!



Oh and the MG rifle in the background I had to use to get a relatively close size comparison for the grip handle, to make sure the gun would be compatible to hold for the MG kit hands. 

[R.C.]

I started painting last night, and got far enough to get the rough surface mainly fixed.  It still has some crap spots because of the material I chose, but I've got it close enough to work for a first try.  The next prototype of this I order will be in a smooth material.  I really should've ordered a materials trial kit to see what material look like what.  Would pay off.  Anyway here is what I have so far.  I am waiting on the clear coat to cure some before I mask and apply the flat coat.  For now enjoy!

[R.C.]

Ok, so minus the little details like the handle grip and the inside of the barrel the gun is finished.  Or this copy is.  I still intend to order a smooth plastic prototype so I can cast, but until then this will do for filming.  Here is the gun.  I will update the freya page showing the mecha holding it's weapon.