Xigfrid Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) Some time ago I made this Little Vajra, it was mostly based on the Line art proportions which in fact are inaccurate compared to the proportions seen in the TV eps and movies. You can still see it there: Also due to a change of Shapeways sprues policies, my model was not printable anymore, so I decide to update the whole model with: 1) better proportions, from 16 cm long to 18 cm long. The figure is also bigger. 2) new tail design featuring a 5mm diameter x 22cm long silicon hose instead of a silicon flat band 3) new "hands", more accurate shapes and more articulations with a better grip 4) simpler model with less small parts. The complete model can be bought on shapeways for a little less than 65 USD (with "Extended" production time): https://www.shapeways.com/shops/xigfrid3dshop?section=Little+Vajra&s=0 You will need a few additional material to assemble it: 1) 3x screws dimensions M1.7 x 6mm 2) 1x bigger screw (2.3 - 2.7 mm diameter x 8-9mm long) 3) about 100cm of 0.8mm copper line for the legs and the tail, I also used a fine fish line to drag the larger copper line in the legs holes 4) 5mm diameter x 22cm long silicon hose for the tail. You can choose your favorite color.. I went with a green "glow in the dark" hose. 5) a few 1mm diameter metallic rods cut to the correct length to fit the different fingers articulations, I used 1mm x 20mm nails for that. 6) 2x magnets of 3mm diameter x 1mm depth (optional) They help secure the little legs under the belly, but they are also secured with the Jaw mechanism HERE IS THE ASSEMBLY manual if needed : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iyCkM98lGnNUwb7-1dFj-boI6miCCUoF/view Enjoy the build! Edited November 5, 2017 by Xigfrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsain Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Good... Good... That price range, I can swing. Just need to purge a few things from the pile to justify it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 You are welcome Kelsain, take your time because you better let me experiment the assembling first on this one: I remember that cleaning the holes and wiring the model was not an easy task on the first version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Pretty busy night thanks to a new Shapeways delivery. had time to almost finish assembling this high mobility Vajra and I have to say this is really a beasty! Sunce it uses screws and 0,7mm copper wires, it is far sturdier than the previous one. And the bigger size and better proportions make it fantastic! I am really happy of the result. I will get more picture once painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 Little and big brothers on play ground! A few pictures of the new Vajra painted. Note that I still need to figure out how to make the eyes. The previous one had the eyes shaped from super glue, for the new one I want to use some kind of plastic jewel or something more shinny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 I made a few black backed shoots of this little one today. I don't know if Delta will ever come across the Vajra, but who knows ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsain Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 On September 26, 2017 at 5:38 PM, Xigfrid said: Who's a good boy? Oh, who's a good boy? Yes, you! Yes, you are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 16 hours ago, Kelsain said: Who's a good boy? Oh, who's a good boy? Yes, you! Yes, you are! That totally fits the spirit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosap Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Amazing work....hey if you need SLA 3D printing services let me know I can get you a good deal. I have a formlabs form 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogueload Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Can you share what paint colors you used for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Mr Hobby H79, Dark yellow, as base color. Mr Hobby H70, RLM2 Grey, as darker accent. Revell Enamel 79, Green Metallic and Humbrol Enamel Matte Brown, 186, for the belly and for the wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbit Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Pretty much wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 They came out great to include all the articulation! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogueload Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 6 hours ago, Xigfrid said: Mr Hobby H79, Dark yellow, as base color. Mr Hobby H70, RLM2 Grey, as darker accent. Revell Enamel 79, Green Metallic and Humbrol Enamel Matte Brown, 186, for the belly and for the wash. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogueload Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Just ordered @Xigfrid little vajra kit. Can’t wait to put it together!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Hehe thanks, just let me know if you need some help to assemble it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 New link to the assembly manual It is quiet large because of the pictures I sed, 40Mo large be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogueload Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Finally finished up my little vajra!! Love it! Thanks for the instructions @Xigfrid!! Now I may have to get another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 It's looking damn good! Great paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbit Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Love this little guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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