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Re: Battleground Toys - Puma test drive 1-12-13

Post by YT » Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:00 pm

Wow that looks great, you are doing some amazing things for the hobby! I wish I had the time and money to get them all.
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Re: Battleground Toys - Puma test drive 1-12-13

Post by TankAce » Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:38 pm

I like the pictures.You always seem to find time to create new stuff,build them,picture them,and post them. That is my main interest in this Hobby, doing pretty much those things. It seems like my day is getting shorter every day,and i haven't build and paint any of my kits.Thanks for the pictures.The Puma came out really nice.
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Re: Battleground Toys - Puma test drive 1-12-13

Post by Light.Inf.Scout » Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:07 am

looks awesome
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Re: Battleground Toys - Puma test drive 1-12-13

Post by 1958Zelda » Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:25 pm

Grunt1,shapeways sent me an email stating german 1:18 puma turret in white strong & flexible could not be 3D printed in material selected after I ordered it with other item you designed,is there another option?

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Re: Battleground Toys - Puma test drive 1-12-13

Post by grunt1 » Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:23 am

1958Zelda wrote:Grunt1,shapeways sent me an email stating german 1:18 puma turret in white strong & flexible could not be 3D printed in material selected after I ordered it with other item you designed,is there another option?
Hi Zelda, thank you for speaking up. I can see when an order comes through, but not who actually ordered it. I'm working on the turret and Pack Howitzer issues with them right now. I think they are trying to print the wrong version given that I have over five of the turrets and around ten of howitzers myself, much less the ones that were ordered by other people previously.

Given I have both parts on hand, if this doesn't get fixed in the next day or two I'm happy to send you whatever you need from my existing stock.

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Re: Battleground Toys - Puma test drive 1-12-13

Post by grunt1 » Thu Jan 17, 2013 6:41 am

Zelda, I spoke with support and they would like me to adjust the wiring in the vent holes in the top of the turret a bit. I can do that and you can re-order the turret with the coupon they sent you, or I can send you one directly. Send me a PM with your address if you would like that option and I'll ship it right away. I can send the Howitzer in the same box as well, just send me the coupon code you got from Shapeways.

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Re: Battleground Toys - Puma test drive 1-12-13

Post by 1958Zelda » Fri Jan 18, 2013 1:52 am

Thanks much Grunt,pm sent,by the way your puma looks Great.

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Re: Battleground Toys - Puma test drive 1-12-13

Post by grunt1 » Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:55 pm

First print of the RSO arrived yesterday. Believe it or not, the entire model consists of only 7 parts! (Door, Door, Tarp, bedside 1, bedside 2, bed gate and the RSO itself.)

No glue required.....

The tarp is optional, as you can see. Doors open and close. The rear and side bed gates drop just like the real RSO.

The left door hinges didn't print so once that is fixed, she's ready to rock.

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Re: Battleground Toys - RSO first print 1-31-13

Post by Threetoughtrucks » Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:33 pm

Very nice. Congrats. :P

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Re: Battleground Toys - RSO first print 1-31-13

Post by pickelhaube » Fri Feb 01, 2013 6:30 am

It looks great !!!
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Re: Battleground Toys - RSO first print 1-31-13

Post by Jnewboy » Fri Feb 01, 2013 1:00 pm

It looks very very cool!!! 8) 8)

Question: Is it at all possible to print the tracks and wheels separately from the body and then be able to snap them onto the body? It makes painting the track much easier.

How cool would this be 8) 8)

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Re: Battleground Toys - RSO first print 1-31-13

Post by normandy » Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:46 pm

Grunt, The RSO looks cool! Great choise and this vehicle has plenty of custom possibilities!

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I'd like this one in 1:18, you can still get 21st's Pak 40's . 8)

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Re: Battleground Toys - RSO first print 1-31-13

Post by smittyrob64 » Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:11 pm

Looks great, how much and can I order it without the tarp part?

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Re: Battleground Toys - RSO first print 1-31-13

Post by The_Helicopter_Pilot » Sat Feb 02, 2013 3:20 am

I'm not an armor guy, but that's pretty unique, like smitty said, how much?
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Re: Battleground Toys - RSO first print 1-31-13

Post by Fritzkrieg » Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:47 am

How clean are these kits when they are shipped? Is there a lot of extra plastic on them that has to be cut and sanded off?
I'd like two see how these look when they ship.

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Re: Battleground Toys - RSO first print 1-31-13

Post by grunt1 » Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:47 am

Fritz, the kits ship exactly as shown. The pictures of the RSO above are quite literally what comes out of the box when it arrives.

This kit has more mass than the Puma so it will be priced slightly higher than the Puma kit. I'll know for sure once the hinges are fixed up.
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Re: Battleground Toys - RSO first print 1-31-13

Post by 1958Zelda » Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:11 am

grunt1,really looking forward to all the items you are working on,heres a picture of one of your kettenkrads i bought and painted from shapeways,i will do a little more weathering and take some pictures in a Diorama with figures and other vehicles for comparasion. Image

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Re: Battleground Toys - RSO first print 1-31-13

Post by pickelhaube » Wed Feb 13, 2013 7:06 am

That Kett. looks great !!
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Re: Battleground Toys - RSO first print 1-31-13

Post by grunt1 » Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:44 pm

Wow... I love the way the details pop out from the shading. And the gauges!!

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Re: Battleground Toys - Krupp Protze first print 2-28-13

Post by grunt1 » Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:18 pm

Here is the first print of the Krupp Protze. The mirror posts need to be strengthened but otherwise she is solid.


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Re: Battleground Toys - Krupp Protze first print 2-28-13

Post by Jnewboy » Fri Mar 01, 2013 11:27 am

8) :shock: 8) :shock: 8) :shock: 8) :shock:

Very Nice!!! :D

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Re: Battleground Toys - Krupp Protze first print 2-28-13

Post by CW4USARMY » Fri Mar 01, 2013 1:41 pm

These sure are amazing. I'll have to take the plunge on the RSO once my painting skills get to where they need to be. :-)

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Re: Battleground Toys - Krupp Protze first print 2-28-13

Post by grunt1 » Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:33 pm

Here is a pre-production shot of the 38t. Almost ready for a first print.

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Re: Battleground Toys - Krupp Protze first print 2-28-13

Post by Jnewboy » Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:07 pm

Thats awesome!! you could make allot of cool missing pieces with that chassis like the Marder IIIM and the Hetzer!

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Re: Battleground Toys - Krupp Protze first print 2-28-13

Post by grunt1 » Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:16 pm

The Lafette tripod with MG42 is now ready. It has the original tripod plus MG42, ammo belt and ammo box. Ammunition belt fits into the gun. The AA gunsight is removable.

You can get one here:
http://www.shapeways.com/model/829149

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Rambo mode!! 8)
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Here is the long overdue updated front end for the Kettenkrad as a stand-lone part for those of you that purchased the original. It snaps onto the original chassis. Updates include springs added, tire tread, blackout headlamp cover, and several other tweaks. Get it here: http://www.shapeways.com/model/820018

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