Heavy/Scratch: This started out as just a dry brush test

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  1. G60Force, Sep 30, 2010
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    *BLAH BLAH*

    UPDATE! COMPLETE 99,9% (only small touch-up's left)

    ADDED:
    -first re-sculpted head attempt from armada prime
    -first attempt to scratch-build semi-transparent eyes
    -first use of optic fibers from Lego exoforce
    -paint flat red + dry-brush dark metallic + light silver/blue/bronze detailing
    -first experimental battle damage (broken opponent parts ;) )

    TODO:
    -nothing!

    Tips and comments are more than welcome... :D 
     

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  2. -User deleted-, Sep 30, 2010
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    Very clean PJ, very nice!
     
  3. Alloy Alchemist, Sep 30, 2010
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    looks good so far
     
  4. G60Force, Sep 30, 2010
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    thnx guys, still have to do the 2nd coat... and hopefully can make better pics..
    sunlight is always better for bright colors ;) 
     
  5. Alloy Alchemist, Sep 30, 2010
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    i would personally like to see him done up as a G1 ironhide...btw
     
  6. G60Force, Oct 1, 2010
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    Update!
     
  7. ThinkTank Customs, Oct 1, 2010
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    Very nixe Looping, but you can See The paintstripes And so The paintstripes Looks very thick
     
  8. G60Force, Oct 1, 2010
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    yup I know... It's just the paint (well and maybe brush) :( 

    I'll be buying some better paint next time...

    Until now i've only used REVELL model paint!

    But it's ok Ill do battle damage etc. for first time also...
    this will be a test object... heheh
     
  9. Alloy Alchemist, Oct 1, 2010
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    maybe try thining out the paint?it should flow out better(be smoother)
     
  10. G60Force, Oct 1, 2010
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    UPDATE: Well only a small piece by the left door/window chipped of...

    Actually I'm not even gonna paint the insides red I like the contrast I gives!!! :D 

    Now detailing and some touching up...

    O and more important.... IronHide or Prime?? with or without mud/wear/damage?
    (will be a test subject cuz I never did those effects before!)
     
  11. trex5000, Oct 1, 2010
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    go for prime, i'd like to see that.
     
  12. imoff2186, Oct 1, 2010
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    1.no 2.ironhide
     
  13. JazzTheMeister, Oct 2, 2010
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    I think this would make a great movie alternator prime ! maybe optimus minor ? before he goes big truck ? I think G1 ironide or a prime would look good but im saying prime seeing as i havent seen one yet :D 
     
  14. G60Force, Oct 2, 2010
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    Well.... I think I'll go for Prime then ;)  but everyone that likes IronHide does have the WIP pics that look like Ironhide??? :D  Will be working on him tonight, cya!!
     
  15. G60Force, Oct 2, 2010
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    UPDATE.. first detailing complete.. tomorrow... gold or bronze!
     
  16. Alloy Alchemist, Oct 2, 2010
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    looking good man,makes a good prime
     
  17. mampy, Oct 2, 2010
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    It's like.. TFTM Alternators Prime. Hehe. Pretty slick work. :thumb 
     
  18. G60Force, Oct 3, 2010
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    thnx, yup exactly what I'm trying to capture :D 

    but really wanna do Batlle Damage, since I think it will be a fun process and that rough pickup non shining flat paint suits it well I think!
     
  19. G60Force, Oct 3, 2010
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  20. Solrac333, Oct 3, 2010
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    Looks AWESOME! Use the voyager Prime head. That's what I did.
     
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