Heavy/Scratch: Kreon Battle Changer Optimus Prime (integrated version)

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  1. megatroptimus, Feb 24, 2015
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    Another shot at a custom Battle Changer Optimus Prime. Unlike the previous two versions based on the original Battle Changer Optimus Prime set (here and here), this one is loosely based on the new Battle Changer Ratchet set.

    Latest version...

    -lowered front grill
    -new gas tanks
    -new chest
    -closed roof
    -longer smokestacks

    ROBOT MODE

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    MID TRANSFORMATION

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    TRUCK MODE

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  2. EndLine82, Feb 24, 2015
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    EndLine82 “Not bad for 17”

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    That's pretty nice. But what I would do is try to integrate almost every little kibble bit into the robot mode to make it look a bit better. But that's just me. Still, you did a really nice job!
     
  3. megatroptimus, Feb 24, 2015
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    I see what you mean. It's difficult because of how everything has to be built around a Kreon torso and a jacket. It's very limiting. Plus, there's not much you can do with the arms because of the way they're attached and jointed. Maybe I could add more cab chunks to the forearms (and move the cab forward), I'll keep messing around with it to see what I can do. Last night, I found at least 3 different ways to compress the backpack, but none of them was truly satisfying. I also thought about spinning the backpack around in robot mode to make the protuding part disappear behind the legs...
     
  4. EndLine82, Feb 25, 2015
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    yeah! That new version is better IMO. I really do quite like that. And yeah, it is pretty dificult to get a robot mode with almost no kibble when using the main kreon torso.
     
  5. OREZcn, Feb 25, 2015
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    very cute! the chest have some graphic may be more refineness.
    cab kibble to the arms version is better,TRUCK MODE is more like Prime.
     
  6. megatroptimus, Feb 25, 2015
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    Battle Changer Optimus Prime's torso doesn't have any printing on the chest because it normally uses 2 jackets (front + rear). AFAIK, all the other Optimus Prime Kreon torsos are not compatible with those arms, so I'm kinda stuck. I have room to use a front jacket, so maybe I can add some detailing there. Not sure I want to do fake chest windows though.
     
  7. GingerSamurai, Feb 25, 2015
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    Pretty sweet!
     
  8. megatroptimus, Feb 26, 2015
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    Latest version...

    -lowered front grill
    -new gas tanks
    -new chest
    -closed roof
    -longer smokestacks

    ROBOT MODE

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    TRUCK MODE

    [​IMG]

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  9. megatroptimus, Mar 19, 2015
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    So, I tried to make the trailer longer. It all worked perfectly except for one detail: it was impossible to make the trailer wheels level with the other wheels. Just like 1mm off. Wheels were either too low or too high. The rear section of the trailer would just split in two and fold against the lower legs, simple as that. Need to find a way...