Saburo Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) There are many different colors of filament I could print it in, too. Edit: I misread that. I thought you said black. That is the problem. These won't be cheap if I print them on my machine and sell them. I am thinking about doing a limited run sale on the site. We'll see what the reaction is to the price. If enough people bite, maybe I can drop the price on subsequent runs. The issue is I do this stuff professonially. Charging what I invoice a client for a rapid prototype...well you might as well buy up some Yamato VF-4's while you are at it. Stay tuned. I will try and figure something out within a week. What about something like generic/blank or launch deck elevator as the base of the stand? Its pretty basic and it will be should able to go through manufacturing with without any legal issues. Like this but smaller for the base of the stand. Edited April 4, 2014 by Saburo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) What about something like generic/blank or launch deck elevator as the base of the stand? Its pretty basic and it will be should able to go through manufacturing with without any legal issues. Like this but smaller for the base of the stand. Screen Shot 2014-03-26 at 1.14.36 PM.png I really like that idea. I just need to come up with that detail. Best case scenario would be one design that works for all of the different era's of valks. Edited April 4, 2014 by ChaoticYeti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I really like that idea. I just need to come up with that detail. Best case scenario would be one design that works for all of the different era's of valks. Cool, looking forward to what you come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benson13 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) What about printing out the base but have the logos as seperate pieces? Let the buyer glue them on. Edited April 4, 2014 by Benson13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Added pics of DX stand adapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Would a clear or semi-transparent version be workable? I forget if you covered that already. Personally, that's one of the reasons why I like the Flightpose stands because it helps them blend into the background and gives the illusion that the valk is really flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 That is the problem. These won't be cheap if I print them on my machine and sell them. I am thinking about doing a limited run sale on the site. We'll see what the reaction is to the price. If enough people bite, maybe I can drop the price on subsequent runs. The issue is I do this stuff professonially. Charging what I invoice a client for a rapid prototype...well you might as well buy up some Yamato VF-4's while you are at it. Stay tuned. I will try and figure something out within a week. Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah I figured as much and assumed the printed pieces would be quite pricey. I will follow this thread closely but take your time because to much stuff will come out in the next couple of month so I have to wait for a new job to get some of these. I really admire your effort you put into this. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Would a clear or semi-transparent version be workable? I forget if you covered that already. Personally, that's one of the reasons why I like the Flightpose stands because it helps them blend into the background and gives the illusion that the valk is really flying. I would prefer to have crystal clear stands as well. Pure PLA filament is clear, but due to the printing process it does not end up clear. Think of layers upon layers of ice. All of the light gets refracted and diffused. Ends up looking like glitter more than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Since you seem to be pretty in to 3D printing do you mind a question regarding the surface structure of the printed part. From my experience they are pretty grainy when printed with powder. I have only had some printed parts from a HP Design Jet my hands so it is pretty hard for me to imagine how the printed pieces look and feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) I printed these at 250 microns. The models are not too intricately detailed, so this resolution comes out looking pretty good. You can see, and feel the layers. If you drew your finger across it parallel to the layer it would feel smooth. If you drew your finger across it perpendicular to the layers you would feel the slight ridges of the cylindrical thread of deposited filament. Edited April 4, 2014 by ChaoticYeti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Thanks for the reply. I might have to get me some printed stuff just to satisfy my curiosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Thanks to everyone for your interest. I am surprised by the amount of feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torak Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) Amazing!! i love it! i already did my own model, but a lil more traditional, without printer 3D, with just a lathe and stainless steel Greetings! Edited April 4, 2014 by Torak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damaramu Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Awesome! I would love to purchase a few if they ever become massed produced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) Printing out rotated DX and yamarcadia adapters to allow for more posing options: Edited April 10, 2014 by ChaoticYeti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Shouldn't be surprised. Not only are you amazingly rapid with updates and modifications but stylistically it looks very elegant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) Shouldn't be surprised. Not only are you amazingly rapid with updates and modifications but stylistically it looks very elegant. Thanks. You've got me all welled up Edited April 5, 2014 by ChaoticYeti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XFJ-01A Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I'd love to have those display arm mods for my hand painted bases. Great job yeti! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 So it seems there's a lot of interest, the big question is whether it will be cost-effective. I'm wondering if it might be cheaper to do it as a kit, where you fabricate the arm parts (since those are custom) but make the holes and adjustment points able to plug generic parts available at the hardware store or something. Also, perhaps there's a way to make the base less expensive -- it seems at least for the Bandai valks you could just sell the arm parts that people could plug into the existing bases, similar to what you have pictured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) I am a little surprised that this has turned into more of a Frontier thing: Edited April 10, 2014 by ChaoticYeti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsain Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I love the option to bank the fighters! If only the bandai mounts weren't so clunky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) I love the option to bank the fighters! If only the bandai mounts weren't so clunky. ...do I need to model a new piece for that as well? Edited April 5, 2014 by ChaoticYeti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) Modeled a 2-axis joint, and sourced some "final" hardware: Edited April 10, 2014 by ChaoticYeti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Modeled a 2-axis joint, and sourced some "final" hardware: This gets better and better every time you post. Mass manufacturing the arms and base adapter would be much easier and cost effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Positronic Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Printing out rotated DX and yamarcadia adapters to allow for more posing options: This is so wonderful looking. I would love one of these for my new YF-19... and ones for my old VF-1S, VF-1J, VF-0S, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) Edit Edited April 10, 2014 by ChaoticYeti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 ChaoticYeti, this thing is brilliantly awesome!! I hope you can find a way to mass produce this, you'd make a killing on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Thanks! This is going somewhere. Not sure where, but I will figure something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) I prefer the simpler option, more complex and more prone to break, I think. What is your opinion about the newest more complex types' durability Yeti? I gave some names (Arm Types: AT1, AT2, etc.) to your Bandai options according to joint types; I hope we can communicate more easly this way Edited April 5, 2014 by charger69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) AT2 has more stability issues than AT3 does. With AT3 you can adjust the fulcrum to control the center of balance. Since the bandai stand adapter is so tall (the chunky but that actually touches the valk), banking the fighter on AT2 can cause the stand to bend. AT1 is rock solid. AT2 needs user discretion to be solid. AT3 is not as solid as AT1, but is the most versatile out of the 3. Edited April 6, 2014 by ChaoticYeti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Edited April 10, 2014 by ChaoticYeti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loute Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Damit! You already had my attention some time ago, I've been lurking on this post since then and let me tell you, sir, that you had my attention twice. I'm not planning on buying any of your stands right now since I'm gonna be moving in 3 monthes but they could become priority after I'm settled Awesome job! Edited April 6, 2014 by Loute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Damn Yeti, this keeps getting better and better. I was mesmerized when I saw the initial pics in the YF-19 thread. I hope you can find a way to mass produce these at an acceptable cost. I could go broke with the amount of valks I have that need stands lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Damn Yeti, this keeps getting better and better. I was mesmerized when I saw the initial pics in the YF-19 thread. I hope you can find a way to mass produce these at an acceptable cost. I could go broke with the amount of valks I have that need stands lol. Cost is the only thing stopping this from working at this point. I will get around to a manufacturer for a quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Generic base printed. Do a barrel roll! Edited April 10, 2014 by ChaoticYeti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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