 Custom Universe Ironhide, Ready to bust some Decepticreeps! |
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 Mar 16 2012, 10:34 AM
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 Yes, me. Me, me, me. Me too!  Group: Supporter Posts: 25,168 Joined: 22-December 04 From: Huntington, WV Member No.: 5,666 Faction: Autobot  |
Okay, he's pretty much done folks...
(IMG:http://www.corvusonline.net/customs/U-Ironhide01.jpg) (IMG:http://www.corvusonline.net/customs/U-Ironhide02.jpg) (IMG:http://www.corvusonline.net/customs/U-Ironhide03.jpg) (IMG:http://www.corvusonline.net/customs/U-Ironhide04.jpg) (IMG:http://www.corvusonline.net/customs/U-Ironhide05.jpg) (IMG:http://www.corvusonline.net/customs/U-Ironhide06.jpg) (IMG:http://www.corvusonline.net/customs/U-Ironhide07.jpg) I'm trying to decide on whether or not to add the yellow-stripe, since a yellowish-orange stripe is present on the original G1 toy, and a yellow stripe appears on the original G1 Animated series model too. Decisions, decisions. Anywhoozle, "Arn-hahhhd" here had a base-coat in some spots mixed from Tamiya Red, and Orange, and Testors Dark Tan. Then he was painted primarily in a mixture that included Tamiya Red, Tamiya Orange, and Reaper Red-Steel, with a little future added as well. I wanted the final product to have a color that hewed slightly towards a rust-red. He has details in Testors Battleship Gray and Gunmetal, and also a Pewter-colored mixture made from Testors Gunmetal, Tamiya Copper, and Citadel Mithril Silver. The energon-blade was painted with Tamiya Clear-Blue, the backs of his headlights and his grille-guard were painted in straight Citadel Mithril Silver, and the backs of his brake-lights were painted with Tamita Red on one half, and Tamiya orange on the other, before being painted over with Tamiya clear Orange. Lastly, his opaque window details were painted over in a mix of Testors Aluminum and Dark Blue, and his eyes were painted with a mix of Citadel Enchanted Blue and Testors Dragon White. WHEW! I am very pleased with the way he turned out, and I feel the looks so much better now that the Salmon-color plastic has been covered over. Honestly I dunno what Hasbro was thinking with that color *lol* Vehicle-mode pics to come later! Comments are welcome! --------------------  |
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Mar 16 2012, 11:44 AM
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 formerly chris parasyte Group: Citizen Posts: 8,592 Joined: 25-November 02 From: Calgary, AB - Canada Member No.: 1,754 |
I want to like this, Corvus. I really do! I mean, your paint work is - as always- really great and all... but Ironhide is just such a horrible mess of a figure to start with.
-------------------- QUOTE(Fender Bender @ Jan 7 2013, 11:04 PM)  QUOTE(Liege @ Jan 7 2013, 11:55 PM) What happens at Botcon... ......gets put into Shortpacked? |
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Mar 16 2012, 11:55 AM
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Yes, me. Me, me, me. Me too! Group: Supporter Posts: 25,168 Joined: 22-December 04 From: Huntington, WV Member No.: 5,666 Faction: Autobot |
Not a problem at all. I know full-well how unpopular he is, and that the scorn is justifiable. He's a poorly-designed and executed figure.
Worse still, the ridiculous aftermarket prices he goes for (and Ratchet is much worse). I held out and held out for a good price, and managed to snag one that was a bit scuffed up from a board-member for a very good price. We need a new Ironhide and a new Ratchet as part of the 40 Generations figures in 2013 in the worst way. -------------------- |
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Mar 16 2012, 11:56 AM
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 Hawksaur Group: Supporter Posts: 7,944 Joined: 10-December 04 Member No.: 5,603 |
Oh yeah, he's totally an improvement. Very unified and the windows are pretty cool.
A while ago I switched all the red parts from my Ratchet with all his grey parts, and painted some of the same spots you did, which I think worked out great, but as is the consensus in the picture thread...what a sad figure. --------------------  |
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Mar 16 2012, 11:59 AM
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Yes, me. Me, me, me. Me too! Group: Supporter Posts: 25,168 Joined: 22-December 04 From: Huntington, WV Member No.: 5,666 Faction: Autobot |
Thanks Nick!
Sounds like a good swap. Now if I can find a Ratchet for much less than what he tends to go for, I'll be in good shape. -------------------- |
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Mar 18 2012, 09:44 AM
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Yes, me. Me, me, me. Me too! Group: Supporter Posts: 25,168 Joined: 22-December 04 From: Huntington, WV Member No.: 5,666 Faction: Autobot |
As promised:
(IMG:http://www.corvusonline.net/customs/U-Ironhide08.jpg) (IMG:http://www.corvusonline.net/customs/U-Ironhide12.jpg) While I'm pleased with the paint-work (especially the windows), there's less hope for his vehicle mode than his robot mode. -------------------- |
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Mar 22 2012, 01:28 AM
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 Josh Group: Citizen Posts: 5,197 Joined: 22-December 01 From: Oregon Member No.: 77 Faction: Cannonball's Pirate Crew |
just decepticreeps?
deceptichops need bustin too :\ --------------------  -Click to view my Digital Portfolio- |
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Mar 22 2012, 06:38 AM
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 Group: Supporter Posts: 4,526 Joined: 18-July 03 From: Australia Member No.: 3,210 Faction: Autobot |
The alt-mode is just a lost cause.
Such a shame. Waited so many years for Ironhide and Ratchet, and we got....that monstrosity... |
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Mar 22 2012, 08:28 AM
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Yes, me. Me, me, me. Me too! Group: Supporter Posts: 25,168 Joined: 22-December 04 From: Huntington, WV Member No.: 5,666 Faction: Autobot |
QUOTE(God Fire Convoy @ Mar 22 2012, 02:28 AM) just decepticreeps? deceptichops need bustin too :\ Their days are numbered because he's gonna start busting their Deceptichops (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-hotrod.gif) And I agree cat. I hope, hope, HOPE those 40 Generations figs in 2013 include a new Ironhide and Ratchet. -------------------- |
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Mar 22 2012, 11:48 AM
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Hawksaur Group: Supporter Posts: 7,944 Joined: 10-December 04 Member No.: 5,603 |
I'd prefer an earth mode, but I'd even be satisfied with a cybertronian design if that's what they have to do to get me a better toy.
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Mar 22 2012, 01:13 PM
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Yes, me. Me, me, me. Me too! Group: Supporter Posts: 25,168 Joined: 22-December 04 From: Huntington, WV Member No.: 5,666 Faction: Autobot |
Well we'll probably be getting a FOC Ironhide, but I still want an Earth-Based version.
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Mar 23 2012, 08:36 AM
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 Kissplayers: Optimus Prime x Melissa Harris-Perry Group: Server Admin Posts: 11,615 Joined: 13-January 02 From: Bloomington, IN Member No.: 313 Faction: Cannonball's Pirate Crew |
Deluxe Prime Ironhide's probably gonna basically be a G1 Ironhide too. I actually really like your take on this though. I've always thought he was a decent, if not stellar, toy.
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Mar 23 2012, 12:27 PM
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Yes, me. Me, me, me. Me too! Group: Supporter Posts: 25,168 Joined: 22-December 04 From: Huntington, WV Member No.: 5,666 Faction: Autobot |
Indeed he may be, but I dunno how well he'd fit in with a Classics display, especially since the deluxe toys have shrunk. We'll see.
And thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-hotrod.gif) -------------------- |
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