Velguarder from Rockman X (Kotobukiya Scale)

I made this model to pair with Kotobukiya's Sigma model kit when it is released.

How I Designed This

The first thing I did was design the adjustable shoulders. It's a mechanic similar to an analog joystick. The Head was the most difficult part with the ears being the worst part. I ended up bouncing back and forth between Fusion 360 and SketchUp for most of it, so it is not as clean as the rest of the model.

The first draft of the model was scaled too large, so I redrew the entire model at a smaller size to scale correctly. As such, some of the finer details are difficult to print color separated.

The feet in particular were difficult. So instead of color separating it, I used layer color changes in the slicer with the part oriented vertically to accomplish the same effect with a single color printer. Switching from black, to purple, to black and finally to silver.

If you look at the artwork for Velguarder, the knees are shown as either having a normal or reverse bend. So I made the part able to simulate either look by merely turning the leg around 180 degrees and flipping the foot to match. As shown in the first photo with the front left leg.

Colors Used

For my build, these are the colors I used. You do not need these colors but as a reference it might help. The original art of Velguarder appears as though he is blue tinted. However the game sprite is purple as is the art form the Irregular Hunter X version of Velguarder. So I opted for a purple look.

• Hobby Lobby Purple PLA

• Matter Hackers Build Series Silky Gold PLA

• Matter Hackers Build Series Silky Silver PLA

• Matter Hackers Build Series Red PLA (PETG is recommended)

• Matter Hackers Build Series Yellow PLA

• Matter Hackers Build Series Lime Green PLA

• Matter Hackers Build Series Silver PETG

• All remaining purple parts were painted in acrylic Tamiya Purple + Silver mix.

Required / Optional Hardware

• 2 pieces of 4 x 1/2" sheet metal screws (or equivalent)

• 1 piece of 8-32 3/4" screw

• Small Screwdriver

• Needle Nose Pliers

• Super Glue

Assembly Instructions

Part 1. The Head

I included a single piece to make printing easy however it must be painted. But if you want to attempt the color separated version, do the following:

1. Insert part H18 into part H10

2. Insert part H11 into part H10

3. Insert the assembled part from steps 1 and 2 onto the skull part H1.

4. Insert H2 onto the skull H1. Some glue might be useful to tack it in place.

5. Insert H3 onto the skull H1. Some glue might be useful to tack it in place.

6. Insert H16 into part H4

7. Insert H17 into part H5

8. Connect H4 and H5 to the sides of the skull assembly.

9. Insert part H6 onto the skull assembly

10. Insert H8 into crown H7

11. Insert H9 into crown assembly

12. Insert the crown assembly onto the skull assembly

13. Slide H12 onto ear H14

14. Slide H13 onto ear H15

15. Connect the two ears to the skull assembly.

Part 2. The Various Joints

1. Insert part E2 into part E3. Repeat until four ankle joints are complete

2. Insert part E1 into part E2. Repeat until four knee joints are complete

3. Insert part T1 into part T2. Repeat until six tail joints are complete

Part 3: The Shoulders

1. Place the front shoulder part B4 on top of part B3 and hold in place

2. Insert the part B7 screw into the shoulder part B4 and hold in place

3. On the inside of the shoulder mount part B3 thread on the part B6 to lock the shoulder in place

   1. Note: do not over-tighten or under tighten the lock. You don't want it to seize or be too lose.

   2. Note: PLA will flex over time and will not stay as tight for long so once it feels about right, tighten just a hair more for when it loosens.

4. Snap on the shoulder cover part B5

5. Insert the part B8 into the shoulder hole to complete the arm

6. Repeat for the second front shoulder

Second part is just like the first (only slightly smaller)

1. Place the rear shoulder part B4 on top of part D3 and hold in place

2. Insert the part D7 screw into the shoulder part D4 and hold in place

3. On the inside of the shoulder mount part D3 thread on the part D6 to lock the shoulder in place

   1. Note: do not over-tighten or under tighten the lock. You don't want it to seize or be too lose.

   2. Note: PLA will flex over time and will not stay as tight for long so once it feels about right, tighten just a hair more for when it loosens.

4. Snap on the shoulder cover part D5

5. Insert the part D8 into the shoulder hole to complete the arm

6. Repeat for the second rear shoulder

Part 4: The Main Body

Assemble the Front half first.

1. Slide B12 onto the 8-32 3/4" screw as shown.

   1. The rounded edge of B12 should be facing out, with the flat side against the screw.

2. Gently angle and insert the screw into part B1 and hold it in place.

3. Slide the B11 neck onto the screw and into the groove on B1. Hold it in place.

4. Install B13 onto the end of the screw and tighten using a screw driver to hold the neck in place.

   1. Note: do not over-tighten or under tighten the screw. You don't want it to seize or be too lose.

   2. Note: PLA will flex over time and will not stay as tight for long so once it feels about right, tighten just a hair more for when it loosens.

5. Snap in the two front shoulder assemblies into B1.

6. Plug in the C1 spine part into the post on B1.

   1. Note C1 will have a marking showing the mating end "B"

7. Install B2 into the bottom of B1

8. Insert a 4 x 12" screw into B2 and tighten to secure the front half.

9. Cover the screw hole with B9. Glue can be used to secure it, but hold off on that until the model is done.

10. Slide C5 onto the spine, with the cup of the part against the front body, as shown.

11. Slide C6 onto the spine, mirrored from C5 and hold them in place.

12. Insert D1 into the spine via the peg. C5 and C6 will no longer fall off, but be loose.

13. Snap in the two rear shoulder assemblies into D1.

14. Install D2 into the bottom of D1

15. Insert a 4 x 12" screw into D2 and tighten to secure the rear half.

16. Cover the screw hole with D9. Glue can be used to secure it, but hold off on that until the model is done.

17. Slide C5 against the front half. Slide C6 against the rear half.

18. Install C2 into the spine between C5 and C6, from the top.

    1. Note the indent faces the rear of the model.

19. On the bottom of the model, slide on C3 and C4 to complete the waist.

    1. Note the indents faces the rear of the model.

Part 5: The Legs and Feet

All four of the lower legs are identical. Begin by building the leg.

1. Insert the knee cap part L1 into the leg shin L2.

   1. If the quality is undesirable, use the alternate partial shin part.

2. Insert an knee joint assembly into the leg part using the long peg of the knee.

3. Insert an ankle joint assembly into the ankle part L3 using the long peg of the ankle.

4. Connect the parts from step 2 and step 3 together using the ankle post from step 3.

5. Build two ankle pegs by inserting parts L6 into parts L5.

6. Insert the two ankle pegs from Step 5 int the ankle bar L4.

7. Slide the ankle bar around and on the ankle L3.

Build the foot. Currently, two versions are available, one without the emitter parts and one complete. Due to it's small size, the original plan to fully color separate the part did not work well. Instead, orient the foot part in your slicer to print in color using layer changes.

1. Insert F5 Emitter into the Foot.

2. Insert F6 Gem into F1 Foot.

Part 6: The Tail

1. Connect a tail joint assembly into T3.

2. Repeat step 1 five more times

3. Insert the tail tip part T4 into the tail part T3

Part 7: Final Assembly

1. Plug in each of the four legs into the main body

2. Plug in the tail

3. Plug in the collar B10 into the main body

4. Plug in the head

Velguarder is now complete.

Final Thoughts

If you build one, please post a make. I would love to see how they turn out.