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 Jan 7 2012, 03:13 AM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 6,634 Joined: 28-January 03 From: Amsterdam, NY Member No.: 2,090 Faction: Decepticon  |
When I heard that Botcon 2012 Metalhawk would likely be the Thunderwing mold, I was disappointed. I had honestly been hoping for something a little less thick/wide, as the new IDW version of Metalhawk has a Beast Machines-esq thinness.
I was going to make one out of Universe Cyclonus, like many others customizers. However, I noticed some good mold similarities in TF Prime Starscream (limb fins, thin build, etc...). Going with the IDW theme, he doesn't have any autobot insignias. N.A.I.L is spelled out on the left side of his chest. UPDATE: I changed the abs+waist to better blend the vehicle mode. I wanted the more G1 all gold torso, but it doesn't work with the transformation. (IMG:http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/solarstormadvent/20120116_162645.jpg) (IMG:http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/solarstormadvent/20120116_162635.jpg) (IMG:http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/solarstormadvent/20120116_162547.jpg) (IMG:http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/solarstormadvent/20120116_163137.jpg) OLD VERSION (IMG:http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/solarstormadvent/20120108_024808.jpg) (IMG:http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/solarstormadvent/20120108_024858.jpg) (IMG:http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/solarstormadvent/20120108_025622.jpg) (IMG:http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/solarstormadvent/20120108_025703.jpg) The head is from Cybertron Longrack. I chopped the heads of Starscream and Longrack so that the new head could use the old joints. Despite my head being trimmed all over, it has to be removed in transformation, as the cavity for TF Prime Starscream's head is very small. This post has been edited by Solarstorm: Jan 15 2012, 09:18 PM -------------------- "The way YOU are built lends itself to similarly big weapons. Magnus by comparison is a girly man."--Bainreese
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Jan 7 2012, 03:25 AM
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 Novus ordo seclorum Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 41,311 Joined: 18-June 03 From: Westlake, OH Member No.: 3,012 Faction: RIBFIR |
That is a kick-ass Prime Metalhawk! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-ironhide.gif)
The jet mode is a little stark with the cut-offs. Maybe you could add some gold deco to the fuselage to kinda bring it together. This post has been edited by MrBlud: Jan 7 2012, 03:25 AM --------------------  |
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Jan 7 2012, 07:18 AM
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 ... Group: Citizen Posts: 2,464 Joined: 6-August 05 From: Circleville, Ohio Member No.: 7,021 Faction: Decepticon |
Or completely paint the cockpit.
Other than that it's rather sweet. Paint is rather smooth and neat. This post has been edited by Gunrage: Jan 7 2012, 07:18 AM -------------------- |
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Jan 15 2012, 09:19 PM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 6,634 Joined: 28-January 03 From: Amsterdam, NY Member No.: 2,090 Faction: Decepticon |
Advice taken. Waist improved. Vehicle blends a lot better now. Thanks!
-------------------- "The way YOU are built lends itself to similarly big weapons. Magnus by comparison is a girly man."--Bainreese
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