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Sculptor, toymaker, artist. Terrible at karaoke.

USA
Joined October 2008
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[WIP] We are masters of the Turbo...we are Turbomasters! [...more to come...]
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A custom 8 years in the making...! 🫢 Introducing Air Commander Slipstream! A heavy repaint of POTP Elita-1, or as I like to call it, the most obvious repaint that was never done. More info and images here: tfw2005.com/boards/threads/a… #transformers #custom #repaint #combiner
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Nightmare Megatron custom! A custom Macross x Transformers crossover, also a homage to Don Figueroa's stealth concept. Stickers from reprolabels. More images and writeup here: tfw2005.com/boards/threads/n…
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Had to repost, as I misspelled the name in the original. *Slaps head*
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There was always a risk in leaning on one provider for fabrication, but the reason I did so back then was due to better pricing and shipping costs. Today as home-based printing (i.e. FDM/FFF, SLS, SLA) continues to mature, we cannot help but pivot to other forms of service,...
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such as providing assets digitally. For those who do not have access to home printers, I am looking out for alternative service providers so that I can still supply whatever parts you need. If you have any recommendations, I’d love to hear it!
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So we are witnessing the end of an era. In case you have not heard, (not unexpected since little news came out on them lately) Shapeways has filed for bankruptcy. This means the items I have on shapeways.com/shops/arielscu… will be gone. In fact, I can’t even get onto my own page atm
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What does this mean for Ariel Lemon? First, I am doing great, thank you. Still working on postgrad and feeling sorry I did not spend more time developing new models. However, if I had fresh stuff , I’d be more upset with the news as I’d be feeling precious about the new work.
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Free shipping WORLDWIDE at Shapeways with no minimum order! Some things come by rarely nowadays, such as a free shipping promo code from Shapeways! For friends who live outside of USA or EU, do take advantage of this opportunity as it will expire really soon!
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I don’t have many updates to my Shapeways library lately, but I’m sure you can find something you’d need! shapeways.com/shops/arielscu… #sale #freeshipping #3dprinting #toymaking #design #custom #repaint #miniatures #transformers #decepticons #autobots
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Me: "Mom, can we have Planet X MORS aka FOC not-Starscream?" Mom: "But we already have Planet X Starscream at home!"
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Mystery toy part: can anyone identify where this came from? I suspect it’s from a Transformers MP figure or Star Wars Action Fleet, but I can’t find anywhere to plug it in. Around 1 inch (3cm) long.
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I stand by this…CW and TR were bright spots of Transformers design this decade. WFC trilogy might have better hand feel and quality, but they can’t beat their predecessors in playability.
I know I do a lot of Combiner Wars defending, but my god, do I forget how baffilingly awesome Titans Return was!!
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You pry jizz from my cold, dead hands… #wails #retcon #cowards
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9 models uploaded today! I hope you'll get to see something you like! I'm pleasantly surprised to learn that some of you still remember my interpretation of the Dreads from all the way back in 2012 - 2013. Looking back at these I still like how they turned out!..
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..All three head sculpts and their backpacks are up, and I think most of their accessories will follow tomorrow. I've also added the venerable WFC Scrapmaker today. It was one of the biggest accessories I've attempted! I've also added a variant with blast effect compatible..
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In case you missed the link, my CGTrader account is accessible at cgtrader.com/ariellemon Big thanks to those who gave suggestions on their favourite models, it really helped! I managed to put up some today, and I'll be trying to upload a couple every day as my schedule allows..
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..so do stay tuned! Given the recent release of WFC Gamer series, it makes sense to put up more of these related pew-pew accessories first just so you have more stuff to use on these figures. I wish to adapt some of these weapons to fit with their new 'forearm replacement'..
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Hi all! For those who own your own 3D printers and want to try your hand and printing some of my models, I've just setup my CGTrader account! It's a little sparse at the moment and I have hundreds of models to upload. You can help me by suggesting the models I should put up 1st..
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...and I'll prioritise those. Not all models will be available but I'll see what I can do. Since these are digital assets we are talking about, feel free to suggest compilations or sets! Most of these were printed in SLS on Shapeways, but I think SLA printers can handle them..
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Leader-class Predator Stalker now complete. Check out the @tfw2005 thread to find out more! tfw2005.com/boards/threads/l… Have I mentioned before bird mode is my favourite mode?
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Gamer Bee butt adaptor version 2.0: shifted hinge location up slightly, to reduce the gap between stored forearm and backpack.
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The unexpected perk is that securing his forearm using his hand on his butt peg allows the entire mass to tuck in more neatly. It’s starting to look very natural! Albeit asymmetrical. Also, apologies for writing so much about butts lately. I don’t do that often.
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#3Dprinted an adaptor to store #gamerseries Bumblebee’s right forearm when he’s using his accessories. Similar to Optimus, stores the arm right on his butt. For stability I used an M2 nut and bolt for the hinge so now Bee has a sweet chunky tail. #custom #upgrades #toydesign
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Yes stores in alt mode quite well.
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So, gamer series Transformers. I really want to like them, but their core gimmick of interchangeable arms and weapons still needed a lot of work. For example, Optimus may have a spot on his ass to store his forearm while he uses his blaster, but how about weapon..
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..storage when he has both his arms? I wouldn’t even mind if there’s a spot to peg his axe and blaster behind his shoulders, or even in the gaps on the back of his lower legs. (Example shown with trusty blu-tack)
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With upcoming releases as they are, maybe it’s time to update some of these old goodies…it’s interesting to realize these models are more than a decade young! (What’s that I hear about Gamer Optimus’ blaster not having a 5mm handle?)
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It’s been shy of 2 years since I first released Stalker’s headsculpt for Double Dealer, and I finally managed to get somewhere with the repaint. Some parts (i.e. 3D printed weapons) still needs work, but I’m pretty happy with him now! #transformers #custom #predators #toydesign
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It’s such a coincidence that DD’s base green colour is so close to Stalker’s (in some photos anyway) that I only needed to focus on painting reds, golds, and replacing light blues. I’m almost disappointed that Skyquake didn’t get the same treatment.
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