MotuC Custom Alcala Powersword

**evilmike** · January 6, 2012, 05:34am

Hey,

with the release of Demo-Man and the Alcala Skeletor head I asked myself what an Alcala Skeletor was missing to give him a further special touch. So I came up with the idea to do a Powersword in the style of the first mini comic drawn by Alfredo Alcala. To go the whole way I made a halfsword of it, too. But the halfes do not connect.

It is modeled in 3d max and printed by shapeways.com.

Now take a look and tell me what you think

I start with a little Photoshop mock up because my Demo-Man has not arrived yet

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**Tyke** · January 6, 2012, 11:05am

Consider me a fan of your work, no doubt about it.

**Dr Kain** · January 6, 2012, 11:33am

What do you mean by it is "modeled in 3D and printed?" That does not make any sense to me. How can you mode something on a computer and then have it create an actual toy?

**Give In...** · January 6, 2012, 04:31pm

Originally Posted by Dr Kain

What do you mean by it is "modeled in 3D and printed?" That does not make any sense to me. How can you mode something on a computer and then have it create an actual toy?

You can upload your 3D designs to Shapeways, and THEY make it for you.
This is Mikes page: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/evilmike

**Hoffrod** · January 6, 2012, 05:46pm

Originally Posted by Dr Kain

What do you mean by it is "modeled in 3D and printed?" That does not make any sense to me. How can you mode something on a computer and then have it create an actual toy?

They have a 3D printer kinda like the one used in the movie 'Jurassic Park 3' to make the 'raptor nasal cavity. It 'prints' 3 dimensional products in layers to create the final piece from certain types of hardstock. I may order this thing in stainless steel to see how nice it turns out.....just need to stash the cash for it.

**FakeEyes22** · January 6, 2012, 07:56pm

That thing is ridiculously precise in it's accuracy to the artwork. It's exactly the same. That's impressive work and my mind is having trouble coping with this wizardry.

**Mistico** · January 6, 2012, 11:11pm

Always excellent work!

**SGT. ROCK** · January 6, 2012, 11:58pm

Evil Mike all of your weapons are amazing!
What material do you recommend having them printed with?
The "white,strong,flexible" OR "white,strong,flexible Polished"?
What type of paint are you using (testers/acrylic)? I'm wondering how well the "polished" version holds paint. Are the weapons in your sword line up pic unpolished?
Thanks for the info!
I'm going to have to pick a few of these up!

**Dr Kain** · January 7, 2012, 12:14am

So $15 for the sword to be made? Does that include shipping? How durable are they?

**evilmike** · January 7, 2012, 05:53am

Thanks for the great comments!!!

Originally Posted by Give In...

You can upload your 3D designs to Shapeways, and THEY make it for you.
This is Mikes page: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/evilmike

Originally Posted by Hoffrod

They have a 3D printer kinda like the one used in the movie 'Jurassic Park 3' to make the 'raptor nasal cavity. It 'prints' 3 dimensional products in layers to create the final piece from certain types of hardstock. I may order this thing in stainless steel to see how nice it turns out.....just need to stash the cash for it.

Thank you, guys for jumping in for me with the explanation

Originally Posted by SGT. ROCK

What material do you recommend having them printed with?
The "white,strong,flexible" OR "white,strong,flexible Polished"?
What type of paint are you using (testers/acrylic)? I'm wondering how well the "polished" version holds paint. Are the weapons in your sword line up pic unpolished?
Thanks for the info!

I can highly recommend the "white,strong,flexible Polished". Since this is available I'mk taking nothing else that that material

. I am using acrylic paint from Gamesworkshop. It sticks very good to the polished material. Yes, the weapons in the line up are all printed in the "polished" material.

Originally Posted by SGT. ROCK

So $15 for the sword to be made? Does that include shipping? How durable are they?

The material ist quite durable. You can bend it but it does not deform. For the shipping costs to your location you should check the shapeways site .

**JimPansen** · January 7, 2012, 06:48am

Very cool! That sword totally rocks the classic one away!

**Brian Ozone** · January 7, 2012, 04:29pm

That sword is sweet. Right on mike.

**Jon-O** · January 7, 2012, 10:00pm

I love it.

**Baena** · January 19, 2012, 01:37pm

Forget the Filmation sword... THIS is the POWER SWORD!

IMO, Alcala had it best for sure. Beautiful work!

**snakeeyes0217** · January 19, 2012, 02:27pm

Love these! My Alcala shelf is dying for them.
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But would it be possible to make the both halves as "one item" to purchase in your store? I'm thinking there would be less waste material and therefore cheaper to get the two halves at once instead of purchasing two separately.

**masterenglish** · January 19, 2012, 02:33pm

This is great, I would love to display one with my Alcala Skelly.

**iron_pride** · January 20, 2012, 11:21am

Looks amazing! Very good work indeed!

**Jon-O** · January 20, 2012, 08:40pm

Ordered, along with others, and love it!

**evilmike** · January 21, 2012, 04:20am

At first thanks for the pics, Jon-O! I love to see your displays with the stuff I modeled

. Keep posting these, guys!

Originally Posted by snakeeyes0217

But would it be possible to make the both halves as "one item" to purchase in your store? I'm thinking there would be less waste material and therefore cheaper to get the two halves at once instead of purchasing two separately.

I think that should be possible. I will see what I can do

**evilmike** · January 21, 2012, 04:39am

Originally Posted by snakeeyes0217

But would it be possible to make the both halves as "one item" to purchase in your store? I'm thinking there would be less waste material and therefore cheaper to get the two halves at once instead of purchasing two separately.

So it's done

. I have uploaded two halfwords as one item and it is indeed cheaper

**snakeeyes0217** · January 21, 2012, 01:44pm

Originally Posted by evilmike

So it's dine

. I have uploaded two halfwords as one item and it is indeed cheaper

Rock out! Thank you my brother from another mother. Ordering now.

**Jon-O** · January 21, 2012, 04:42pm

Originally Posted by evilmike

At first thanks for the pics, Jon-O! I love to see your displays with the stuff I modeled

. Keep posting these, guys!

I think that should be possible. I will see what I can do

Thank you and you're welcome! They seemed to go together almost perfectly.

**MasterCollector** · January 29, 2012, 10:18pm

Originally Posted by evilmike

So it's dine

. I have uploaded two halfwords as one item and it is indeed cheaper

Do you have any plans on making these two halves combine? Also, could you explain the differences between the "Sword of Glory" and the 2.0 version?

Finally, would you consider making a Filmation Skeletor styled sword?

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**evilmike** · January 30, 2012, 01:13am

Originally Posted by MasterCollector

Do you have any plans on making these two halves combine? Also, could you explain the differences between the "Sword of Glory" and the 2.0 version?

Finally, would you consider making a Filmation Skeletor styled sword?

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Sorry, but I won't make combining versions of the halfsword. I think I could give the Filmation Skeletor sword a try and see how cool it will look in 3D

**MasterCollector** · January 30, 2012, 03:16am

Yeah, I remembered the Filmation Skeletor sword after I looked at your "King's Axe." The Filmation artwork does have some discrepancies(The hilt changes length between frames) but I always thought the idea of Skeletors sword reflecting the look of his chest armor was cool. To my knowledge, it was only used in "The Dragon's Gift" episode which is where these screen captures are from.

That said, can you please explain the difference between the 2.0 Sword of Glory and the 1.0 version? Is it because the material is different or is it an improved sculpt?

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