Beast Wars Transformer Transmetal Optimus Primal Mace/Missile

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This is a toy component from the 1996 Beast Wars line by Hasbro. It's part of a subsequent wave that followed the 'Transmetal' shift in the storyline. The Maximal transformer, Optimus Primal, wielded this mace as one of his handheld weapons and also used it as a projectile from his cannon. I needed a replacement for my missing Maximal mace, so I designed and 3D printed one using computer-aided design software. To create this model, I utilized SolidWorks 2015. I captured orthographic images with maximum zoom to minimize perspective and imported them as references using the "Sketch Picture" function. Additionally, I employed a caliper for precise measurements. This part was modeled after an existing object, with original design credits going to Hasbro. The original part is shown at the bottom, while the top section was 3D printed from my model using Solutech Apple Green PLA.