Heavy/Scratch: Scorponok 2.0

Discussion in 'Radicons Customs' started by REM2010, Dec 24, 2011.

  1. REM2010

    REM2010 till all are one an “treated equally” as one lol

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2008
    Posts:
    624
    Trophy Points:
    262
    Location:
    new minden illinois
    Likes:
    +771
    been wanting to get into the kitbashing was going to start a omega thats based on space shuttle, and lunch pad but i think im going to start off with scorponok i made a card board model to play round with scale and how to tackle the build here is what i came up with
     

    Attached Files:

    Last edited: May 27, 2015
  2. cheetor71

    cheetor71 Autobot

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2009
    Posts:
    5,145
    Trophy Points:
    191
    Likes:
    +16
    Looks like a good start. What do you plan on building him out of? I think Styrene and some larg scale bots would work well for parts.
     
  3. ARCTrooperAlpha

    ARCTrooperAlpha Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2011
    Posts:
    1,416
    Trophy Points:
    126
    Likes:
    +7
    Ebay:
    Holy Mother - !!!! That is one HUGE AMBITIOUS project you've got !!!!
     
  4. Cybermnky

    Cybermnky Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2009
    Posts:
    767
    Trophy Points:
    207
    Likes:
    +280
    I think I have that same table and chairs set... And if it is the same, holy crap that's a mother of a project...
     
  5. Erector

    Erector I ruined the Hall of Fame

    Joined:
    May 1, 2007
    Posts:
    11,053
    News Credits:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    317
    Likes:
    +54
    I can't help but think the only bot you could use for joints like that would be a Fort Max... that's ambitious dude, good luck!!!
     
  6. Destructicon 1

    Destructicon 1 Original Gestalt

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2009
    Posts:
    720
    Trophy Points:
    237
    Likes:
    +111
    VERY NICE! I decided to make a big project 4 my first kitbash also. It seems u have a very solid plan 4 ur build. I really hope things go smoothly 4 u and work out how u plan. I wish u the best with ur project though man enjoy it!
     
  7. REM2010

    REM2010 till all are one an “treated equally” as one lol

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2008
    Posts:
    624
    Trophy Points:
    262
    Location:
    new minden illinois
    Likes:
    +771
    im going to use wood, styrene, and plex glass i do metal work so ive lookin at gears n hinges and small lazy susians to make all the joints every things going to have to be manufactured im thinkin plus i want to add leds and im thinkin i have a ton of the lego motors to gun turrets n such make them move or rotate
     
  8. Buzby74

    Buzby74 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2010
    Posts:
    615
    Trophy Points:
    101
    Likes:
    +0
    Ebay:
    ohm
    my, this sounds and looks impressive. mammoth project for first attemp. All the best for this build.... Keep us posted
     
  9. Hype1

    Hype1 D Witwicky biographer

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2006
    Posts:
    1,380
    Trophy Points:
    176
    Likes:
    +7
    Can't wait to see you even just start on the fabrication for this, let alone the finished product, lol
     
  10. Rodimeister0088

    Rodimeister0088 Prime

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2011
    Posts:
    1,297
    Trophy Points:
    137
    Likes:
    +79
    Time to get started cuz that is one project that most definetly should be seen by all. Awesome start.
     
  11. REM2010

    REM2010 till all are one an “treated equally” as one lol

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2008
    Posts:
    624
    Trophy Points:
    262
    Location:
    new minden illinois
    Likes:
    +771
    working on the joints for the arms, hands legs hips and such now then will start the body n then the legs arms n tail try'n to find a TF that can be the head/headmaster
     
  12. REM2010

    REM2010 till all are one an “treated equally” as one lol

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2008
    Posts:
    624
    Trophy Points:
    262
    Location:
    new minden illinois
    Likes:
    +771
    will post pics of the start

    ok so im finally in place n state of mind to start
    gathered all my supplies using wood sheet metal an plexiglass
    going to start working on joints arms legs n tail 1st then go from there
     
  13. nobleboivin

    nobleboivin Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 4, 2012
    Posts:
    14,163
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    322
    Likes:
    +8,217
    wow
     
  14. REM2010

    REM2010 till all are one an “treated equally” as one lol

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2008
    Posts:
    624
    Trophy Points:
    262
    Location:
    new minden illinois
    Likes:
    +771
    city mode "mining rig"

    here is the end city mode im aiming for
    a energon mining rig or sorts
     

    Attached Files:

    Last edited: May 21, 2015
  15. Stormvapor

    Stormvapor Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2009
    Posts:
    5,363
    Trophy Points:
    337
    Likes:
    +2,974
    Brilliant! Bloody Brilliant!
     
  16. REM2010

    REM2010 till all are one an “treated equally” as one lol

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2008
    Posts:
    624
    Trophy Points:
    262
    Location:
    new minden illinois
    Likes:
    +771
    top view layout

    off to start cutting n building
     
  17. seali_me

    seali_me RIP January 2018

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 2007
    Posts:
    19,841
    Trophy Points:
    337
    Likes:
    +2,485
    Can't wait to see this!

    HUGE project!
     
  18. hellbred

    hellbred Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2013
    Posts:
    1,403
    Trophy Points:
    137
    Likes:
    +47
    This looks interesting and outragusly big
    if the last picture is the planed alt mode i realy like it
     
  19. REM2010

    REM2010 till all are one an “treated equally” as one lol

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2008
    Posts:
    624
    Trophy Points:
    262
    Location:
    new minden illinois
    Likes:
    +771
    think i have the body n frame sections cut

    think i have the body n frame sections cut
    waiting on fedx for the hinges i ordered an a few
    other items to start assembling him
    here is the city mode going for a mining platform
    the tail you can see in pic is a good
    fit lol
     

    Attached Files:

  20. FortressRodimus

    FortressRodimus Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2014
    Posts:
    156
    Trophy Points:
    62
    Likes:
    +6
    That thing is going to be amazing cant wait to see it finished