Armored Batman - BvS Custom Parts

[jpuli28]

Thanks. "Ill have the hand sculpted to fit", typo or are you creating a switch out hand as well?

 

[SammyG]

Thanks. "Ill have the hand sculpted to fit", typo or are you creating a switch out hand as well?

Holy crap. Sorry for missing this.

I am planning on creating a single switch-out of the hand holding the spear... A standalone spear design is already being tackled by other folks, so there is no sense in doubling those efforts.

Just received my metal and acrylate 3D printed spears from Shapeways. I will post a video/photos in the coming days. There are clearly issues with the 3D printing technology, especially when it comes to metal, so the metal might be a bit of a pipe dream at this point. Still holding out for someone to CNC these for cheap... Anybody out there have access to a sliding head CNC lathe, and want to help me out?

Stay tuned...

 

[jpuli28]

Np, cool.

 

[SammyG]

Quick update on the custom 1:4 kryptonite spear project for the upcoming BvS Armoured Batman PF.

Material testing has begun. I have sourced two 1:4 scale prints in acrylate and stainless steel (still working on finding someone who will machine one out of aluminum). The 3D model is very highly detailed and I think it is reflected in the pics, albeit, with some artifacts from the 3D printing process. This measures in at about 18.5" in length, and is based on the actual spear as shown in the DC Universe display at WB studios (many applause go to Ruben for his ridiculously good modelling).



Here are a few close pics and comments:

Stainless Steel: This is problematic, and not only due to the weight (magnets would have trouble holding it in the final design). There is a marked difference in texture between the two ends of the model. In addition, the 3D printing of metal is delicate, and there is some warping at the spear end which does not allow the spear tip to be inserted. Also, due to the resolution of printing metal, the point at the back-end of the spear had to be dulled quite a lot. So overall, I'm not pleased with this.



Acrylate: Incredible details due to better print resolution. However, it's flimsy. Easy to bend. Again there is a texture difference between the two ends of the spear, which I'm not happy with.



Next steps: Obviously, I'm still searching for someone to machine one on a sliding head CNC at reasonable cost. Failing that, which I think is highly likely, I'll look to go a more traditional route and have it printed and cast from solid resin. More updates to come as I move forward with this project.

 

[jpuli28]

:goodpost:

 

[jpuli28]

Via SammyG on SF

Quick update...

Prototype spear looks incredible with this piece. FAR SUPERIOR to the grenade launcher. It captures the intent behind the leaning-in pose. In fact, when assessing the non-exclusive hand, I suspect that there was a spear all along, but that DC said "no", as to not spoil any of the movie-goers.

Notes:
- This is a flimsy print from Shapeways. So there is some bending visible. Also some breakage at the "tip" end where the kryptonite inserts. Clearly, this will be fixed when produced.
- Spear is undersized by about 5%. Had to MacGyver up a metal "S" to hold it firm in his hand. Will scale up for production. Good news, is that I don't think we'll need a new hand... at most, a small "S" clip (which is invislbe) to hold it... and therefore, cheaper! Woo!
- Video review coming soon.

Let me know what you guys think. Going to production soon.