Heavy/Scratch: CW Fireflight and Dragstrip Upgrades

Discussion in 'Radicons Customs' started by swinne2000, Feb 28, 2015.

  1. Death333

    Death333 aliases: Dx3, Dr. Whiffington, Hellscr333m

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    A bit of critique: the new heads are really derpy. I'd play the designs a bit more. Dragstrips new front end could really work if you integrated into dragstrips curvature. As it is, it looks like it really doesn't belong because you have this streamlined and curvy vehicle and the front end is suddenly angular and flat. I love the ideaa and think you should keep tweaking things.
     
  2. Basilisk

    Basilisk It will give you infinite pleasure!

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    I like your Drag Strip's alt modes, not so crazy about the custom head though
     
  3. swinne2000

    swinne2000 Autobot Reinforcer

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    Thanks for the tip, why didn't I ever thought of that :p 

    I'll try and do some things, it's a work in progress. And the heads yeah, not my best thing but I like dragstrips one a lot. It might be derpy but it does look a lot like the cartoon.
    As for Wildriders head, it was a 15 minute design, couldn't find something for changing his cheeks. I am definitely going to work on it.
    And thanks for all the tips and critique it always helps me out, thanks.


    Thanks and yes heads not my thing, but I like it myself, Wildrider is going to be worked at. Dragstrip's head not so much I think. Maybe if I look at the cartoon I'll see some stuff that needs to be changed. But going from some shots from the cartoon I think it's good. But I'll definitely try out some different things. Thanks.
     
  4. cnomis

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    How cool is that, isn't it?
     
  5. CodeXCDM

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    Definitely like the idea of giving Dragstrip his old wheel setup again. The bigger feet are nice too. Could probably make the foot ball or swivel jointed with the added size, methinks.
     
  6. swinne2000

    swinne2000 Autobot Reinforcer

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    Thanks and yes I think so.

    Thanks and yes I said the same in the video I shot yesterday.
    Here's the link: CW Dragstrip Video
     
  7. Stormvapor

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    Simply perfect bro. I love this :) 
     
  8. flik68

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    great update. cant wait to see the finished product. I love that g1 gun.
     
  9. swinne2000

    swinne2000 Autobot Reinforcer

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    Thank you very much!

    Thanks and,
    If you are interested in having that gun (better paint job, painted from the factory) than you should be quick and order a full set of stunticon guns here: Stunticon gun set.
    It's on sale for only this week after that the price will go up and stay up. By the way the blue breakdown gun, the blue colour will be close to Takara MP10's blue.
     
  10. Mirage775

    Mirage775 Autobot

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    I would be interested in buying the stuff for Dragstrip! I didn't see it on your SW page?
     
  11. swinne2000

    swinne2000 Autobot Reinforcer

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    Yeah sorry a lot of things I had to do for school, so haven't had the chance to work on these, check back in July and they will be available on shapeways, and through myself, I have a 3D printer which could be cheaper and better quality than shapeways.
    Thank you for your interest.
     
  12. Mirage775

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    I certainly will watch for it sir! I like all the other molds, but they should've gone with 4 wheels to begin with in my opinion...
     
  13. Alteron_Sheng

    Alteron_Sheng 'Tis an Kitbasher & Elder TFW2005 Supporter

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    I will be watching this as well, as I'd love to get the spoiler and front section for Dragstrip, if nothing else^^
     
  14. KNOOM842

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    Will the wheels and spoiler/feet be for sale?
     
  15. reluttr

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    wow I really like the front end replacement for dragstrip! Is it difficult to swap out?
     
  16. swinne2000

    swinne2000 Autobot Reinforcer

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    Yes they will in the summer.

    The front spoiler is really easy and doesn't require any tools.
    The back spoiler does.
     
  17. kavemon3

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    Good job
     
  18. KNOOM842

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    Summer nice
     
  19. Automaster

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    Cool. Drag Strip needed a lot of work.
     
  20. Renidragon

    Renidragon Toys on my table!

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    I agree.

    Like I said before, still not a fan of the heads, though the more recent pictures were a lot more flattering for Drag Strip's head. I understand the funny shape is to accommodate for space. I wish I could offer more constructive criticism for you. Perhaps you could shrink the whole thing so you can add to it? Then it might be too small... I dunno.

    Death333 hit the nail on the head with the new front end - though it looks really good as it is, I think his suggestions could make it look GREAT.

    I like the gun, too. Very nice! I also want to see more with the new spoiler attached! That's my favorite part so far.