Minor/Repaint: Swoop (Energon to G1 Cartoon)

Discussion in 'Radicons Customs' started by Spyne98, Jun 5, 2013.

  1. Spyne98

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    Hi everyone,
    I have been wanting a G1 cartoon color Swoop for some time. Instead of buying one of those expensive knock offs, I decided to use an Energon Swoop and paint him to match a G1 cartoon Swoop. I took a few liberties, but I feel like I ended up with a solid 'bot. The alt mode isn't too amazing, but I feel like it works for now.
    I sanded down the bits of plastic in front of the legs so he can bend and I added a little bit of clay to keep his arms in place at the shoulders, which never seemed to stay in place otherwise. I also glued his body halves together (it would open for some combiner gimmick, and never stayed shut).
    Anyway, please leave some feedback. Thanks!
     

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  2. Jus09

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    Wow, that is spot-on, my man.
     
  3. G60Force

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  4. Spyne98

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    Thanks! I wanted it to be bright and very cartoon like.

    Thank you!
     
  5. the_last_toltek

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    not alot of detail, but frankly, it really works!
     
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    Nicely done!!!
     
  7. Spyne98

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    Thanks! I wasn't sure if I could really add much detail. I may go back and try some time.

    Thank you!
     
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    Very well played.....those colors make that thing POP POP!!!
     
  9. Spyne98

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    Thanks!