Heavy/Scratch: Nova Prime - TFcon 2015 3D Art Entry

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  1. Todd Hakusho

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    Hey gang, it's been quite a while since I posted ANYTHING on these boards, hasn't it? So I figured I'd break that streak and post my completed entry for TFcon 2015's 3D Art Contest: Nova Prime!

    Nova started off as a Cybertron Optimus Prime, as has not had many mods to his torso from that base bot; just a ton of paint apps using Tamiya Gunmetal, Gold Leaf, Chrome Silver and some Clear Green.

    His backpack is a different stort; the wings segments are joined via Mixel joints (HAI AARON :D ), and are detailed with Kotobukiya Option parts and various layers of styrene. Also that amber is a custom mix ;) 

    I had a ton of enjoyment making this guy, and I hope all of you enjoy how he came out. Another one for the collector shelf!



    Oh yeah, and the sword is almost 100% styrene ;) 

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    looks awesome!
     
  3. funkatron101

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    Looks great!
     
  4. pilotmaster70

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    Why are there so many Nova Primes all of a sudden? Also I want to see alt. mode.
     
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    If this thing manages to pull off a transformation of any kind, it's pretty much perfect.
     
  6. Todd Hakusho

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    this is going to sound like a stupid excuse, but I'd rather not transform him in his current state.....I have a bad feeling if I did, I'd chip an enormous amount of paint, and the less touching up I have to do before TFcon, the better. :eek: 

    That said, I'll provide a substitute.....a WIP image of him in space truck mode.

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    okay that looks bloody amazing, both vehicle and robot.
     
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    Nice work!
     
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    That. Is. Perfection.
     
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    that is sweet
     
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    Autovolt 127 Get In The Titan, Prime!

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    This deserves first place.
     
  13. The13Primes

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    How didn't hasbro or fun pub think of this. It is amazing i would have him if he had a retail release!!! Great job over all i hope you win :D 
     
  14. Todd Hakusho

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    Thank you for all the kind words guys :D 

    But I' having a dilemma....I'm half debating putting an Autobot emblem on the shoulders....same place as it was on the stock toy.

    Should I put a red symbol, a symbol outlined in white or leave as is?
     
  15. pilotmaster70

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    Put a red Autobot symbol with clear backing from reprolabels and also not to piggy-back here but I'm doing something very similar and also WHY IS IT NOW THAT ALL THESE BETTER CUSTOMIZERS ARE MAKING IT?! WHY NOT LATER?!
     
  16. CodeXCDM

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    Really... why did Has/Tak *never* go on to make this an official repaint?

    Great work!
     
  17. Todd Hakusho

    Todd Hakusho Resident Gryphon

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    BETTER? Nah man I'm not better. I just spent a few years practising ;) 
     
  18. pilotmaster70

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    Well to be fair you are right there this Nova Prime repaint is my second custom. Also did you remove these pins?
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  19. Todd Hakusho

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    I didn't :p 
     
  20. pilotmaster70

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    Oh well darn. I'm trying to.