Greatcoats Update 5/13

So I figured I would share what I can as I prep the 3D prints for molding & casting.

Below is a pic of how one of my sprues comes back from 3D printing:

It's an off white material that is hard to see any detail on. I applied a light coat of primer and this is the result:

Here's close up showing the build lines. Those lines are the actual layers of material, each as thin as 16 microns:

I'm waiting for my tiny tools to arrive in the mail and then I'll try sanding them. I might wait and make a cast in resin and sand that, as resin is easier to work with than the hard 3D print material.

-Steve

Greatcoats Update

The master prints have arrived from the printer and they are being prepped for molding.  This is nervous for me as I am anxious to see how the 3D print works into the molding process.  The 3D print doesn't photograph well but I'll take some snaps once we get through molding.

-Steve

One Step Closer...

Our Greatcoats master sculpts have been sent off to the printers and we should have them in hand by the end of the week.  I'll post some pics ASAP.  Molds will be hopefully done a week later and then we can start running some casts.  The usual caveats apply regarding time frames but we will be moving forward as fast as we can.

-Steve

Greatcoats Pose Previews

So here we have a preview of some poses being worked on.  There are 3 "advancing" poses and 3 "firing" poses.  The plan at this point will be to offer 5 of each in a final set(tip of the hat to Blackhand).  There are still of some refinements to be done but feel free to give feedback.  The blurry parts are just low-renders to show the position of the pieces.  PLEASE, leave feedback and comments...they do matter.

Pose Prefererences

My question for everyone today is...What kind of poses do you want in your basic troopers?  Do you like the idea of a set of "advancing" and one for "Firing"?  Do you like things mixed up?  What about other dynamic poses?

I'm interested what people have to say about this.

Please comment below and make your opinion count!

No Rest For The Mad

While we wait for the second test print of the Greatcoat next week, we have been working on some smaller projects as well.  I will not tip my hand too much, but here's s sneaky peaky...

Until next time, keep your comments & input coming.

-Steve

Waiting Sucks

I received the first test print from the printers and while things are looking good, they are not were they need to be yet.  A second round of refinements are beginning and I promise to keep people updated as things progress.

-Steve