Minor/Repaint: Xmas Grimmy for my Boy

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  1. tonyotis, Nov 26, 2014
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    This custom is for my 8yr old for Xmas. He was watching G1 in Netflix and liked the G1 colors of Grimlock vs the Generations he had, so I figured I would help him out. Thought he could use the diorama with it as well, maybe enjoy it a little more. Figured, what is neater than Grimmy trouncing through Lava... Question/Comments welcomed..

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  2. Purple Heart, Nov 26, 2014
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    Purple Heart Some other time..

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  3. Warper of Sky, Nov 26, 2014
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    Pretty cool.
     
  4. Stormvapor, Nov 26, 2014
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    that's some beautiful work mate. The terrain is perfect...and brings the whole thing together :) 
     
  5. Autovolt 127, Nov 26, 2014
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  6. Massdestruction, Nov 26, 2014
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    Your son should love it. And the lava is perfect, though I was almost hoping to see a Constructicon stuck in the lava like in the episode "Heavy Metal War".
     
  7. Rodimus Prime1, Nov 26, 2014
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    Some 8 year old is going to be very happy, in fact I would think I would be happy with it :D 
     
  8. Hellmutt, Nov 26, 2014
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    Wow that's great!!!
     
  9. tonyotis, Nov 26, 2014
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    Ha, that's a Phenomenal Idea. I wish I would have thought of the beforehand...
     
  10. Dexter601, Nov 26, 2014
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    Not too shiny. Not to dull. Perfect!
     
  11. iDarkDesign, Nov 27, 2014
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    Looks great! Can you tell us some more on how you created your diorama base?


    thanks

    iDD
     
  12. tonyotis, Nov 27, 2014
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    Sure, np. The base is cork glued over wood. The back and front right burnt wood sections are mulch from my yard. The parts he is standing on are front pieces of cork pulled apart and glued together. Also, a few pieces of styrofoam pulled apart for different texture. Arcylic paints with a Flat sealer.. not much to it...
     
  13. KnightStrike, Nov 27, 2014
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    That looks fantastic and the base is a great addition!
     
  14. Tom_Servo, Nov 27, 2014
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    I think the best customs come from love, and this is definitely an example.
     
  15. aledromo, Nov 27, 2014
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    Your son is a lucky guy.
     
  16. Spyne98, Nov 27, 2014
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    Awesome! Wish my Dad did stuff like that when I was a kid lol
     
  17. HokieKen, Nov 27, 2014
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    That is extremely cool Dad! The diorama is gorgeous and that's excellent paint work. He's a lucky kid!
     
  18. bumblebeej8, Nov 27, 2014
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    Awesome!
     
  19. iDarkDesign, Nov 28, 2014
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    using and painting the mulch from the yard is genius! I couldn't place those pieces. That's the thing I have with styrofoam. It always looks like styrofoam!

    thanks

    iDD