The 'Blitz Panther', a cat robot that was featured in the February 2010 Shapeways newsletter is now one of a collection! Now available are: The 'Wolverex', a wolverine-type robot and the Blitz Panther's biggest rival: https://www.shapeways.com/model/220150/fearsome_rival__wolver ex_.html?gid=sg29760 The monstrous alligator-type robot, 'Protogator': https://www.shapeways.com/model/220565/monstrous_tyrant__prot ogator_.html?gid=sg29760 And the stealthy swallow-type robot, 'Demonwing': https://www.shapeways.com/model/221949/stealthy_fighter__demo nwing_.html?gid=sg29760 And for those of you with no interest in robot statues, also available is the brand new 'Eyebox'. An unusual container for jewellery, keys, coins or stuff that with a quick twist will open in a most unexpected and pleasing way. https://www.shapeways.com/model/221521/eyebox.html?gid=sg2976 0 A mini version is also available: https://www.shapeways.com/model/221552/mini_eyebox.html?gid=s g29760 Find all these products and more at my re-launched shop, 'Cradder's Misc.'
These are incredibly cool! I was wondering how smoothly the eyebox cases open and close though, since I imagine SF might cause some friction.
Thanks! I've built the larger Eyebox a couple of times now and it runs quite smoothly once it has been cleaned out. It 'sounds' a bit rough, but the movement is smooth enough. It's visually interesting whether you choose to open the box quickly or slowly - when slowly opened, you can see the lashes sliding over each other, when quickly it's almost instant. You hear a 'snapping' sound as you open it quickly which is quite pleasing!