Custom Transformers Prime "Dark Energon Infused" Megatron

Zildjian · 11-09-2012, 02:08 PM

I present you all with my latest version of Transformers Prime Voyager class Megaton. This version features a super reflective mirror chrome finish as well as the light up "Dark Energon" veins. This is one of the BETTER chrome jobs I have done as I followed my path from the previous version. The chrome is extremely thin to not hide the figures details, but produces one of the more reflective finishes I have done, which made him a BITCH to photograph. He was also given a very slight height modification that sizes him better with TFP FE Prime. He also features a detachable blade and a completely scratch built and modified fusion cannon that better resembles his on screen version which was provided by the amazing FAKEBUSKER!

The entire figure was stripped of factory paint, washed, degreased, then base coated in House of Kolors adhesion promoter, high gloss black, and Alclad II mirror chrome with a special additive added in to enhance the chrome effect. Details were done in a mix of acrylic and enamel paints.
With regards to the electronics, this Megatron features dual high intensity water clear purple LEDs in his head and chest that have a breathing effect, as will as two total LEDs in each forearm that have a flickering effect. All batteries are easily accessible and replaceable and operated by hidden micro switches. All 3 areas of LEDs can be operated simultaneously or individually. The chest LED setup is a bit wonky and actually needs to be switched on an off twice to work correctly.

The unique aspect of this figure are the energon veins.... these were one of the most nerve wracking aspects of a custom I have ever done. They were designed to resemble this screen shot:

They were achieved by using the thinnest pin striping tape in the world, then cutting it in half while looking through a magnifying glass. I think they came out very good with the space and limitations this mold provides.

As always a full gallery can be seen on my facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/CustomFiguresByZ

Here is the YouTube video to better show off the breathing and flickering effects of the LEDs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLg9T84v7kE

Mister Gone · 11-09-2012, 02:11 PM

The brushwork here is fantastic!

NemesisCustoms · 11-09-2012, 02:15 PM

The effect looks awesome man! Love that shiny finish, now it is official...i will get myself a prime megs

slackerforhire · 11-09-2012, 02:19 PM

Absolutely killer work. This would be great on its own, but the lighting and energon vein effects just push this over the edge.

harrismonkey · 11-09-2012, 03:22 PM

WOW!

Incredible.

If this one goes on ebay I'll probably bid. This is absolutely fantastic, sir.

anemis · 11-09-2012, 04:14 PM

excellent work my friend top noch !!

KINGBOTZ · 11-09-2012, 04:24 PM

This really is some good eye-candy, nice job man, this is probably as good as it gets for this mold, the chrome brings out the best in that figure! Brilliant work on the lighting too!

fakebusker83 · 11-09-2012, 04:34 PM

This is glorious work Zil! I love the previous one you did but I ADORE this Megatron.
I am pleasantly affected that the cannon worked so well and I thank you for using it! You even put LEDs into its shell!

seanb47 · 11-09-2012, 07:04 PM

Damn,dude!That is wicked awsomeness.

Arashistorm · 11-09-2012, 07:55 PM

O.O JEEZ...just JEEZ. wow, there should be no such thing as TOO good, but...well damn, =P you blew most customs and the bsae figure out of the water D=... lol. Can I have =P

11-09-2012, 02:08 PM	#1
Zildjian TFW2005 Supporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,728 News Credits: 3	Custom Transformers Prime "Dark Energon Infused" Megatron I present you all with my latest version of Transformers Prime Voyager class Megaton. This version features a super reflective mirror chrome finish as well as the light up "Dark Energon" veins. This is one of the BETTER chrome jobs I have done as I followed my path from the previous version. The chrome is extremely thin to not hide the figures details, but produces one of the more reflective finishes I have done, which made him a BITCH to photograph. He was also given a very slight height modification that sizes him better with TFP FE Prime. He also features a detachable blade and a completely scratch built and modified fusion cannon that better resembles his on screen version which was provided by the amazing FAKEBUSKER! The entire figure was stripped of factory paint, washed, degreased, then base coated in House of Kolors adhesion promoter, high gloss black, and Alclad II mirror chrome with a special additive added in to enhance the chrome effect. Details were done in a mix of acrylic and enamel paints. With regards to the electronics, this Megatron features dual high intensity water clear purple LEDs in his head and chest that have a breathing effect, as will as two total LEDs in each forearm that have a flickering effect. All batteries are easily accessible and replaceable and operated by hidden micro switches. All 3 areas of LEDs can be operated simultaneously or individually. The chest LED setup is a bit wonky and actually needs to be switched on an off twice to work correctly. The unique aspect of this figure are the energon veins.... these were one of the most nerve wracking aspects of a custom I have ever done. They were designed to resemble this screen shot: They were achieved by using the thinnest pin striping tape in the world, then cutting it in half while looking through a magnifying glass. I think they came out very good with the space and limitations this mold provides. As always a full gallery can be seen on my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CustomFiguresByZ Here is the YouTube video to better show off the breathing and flickering effects of the LEDs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLg9T84v7kE Attached Thumbnails VISIT ME ON FACEBOOK! Last edited by Zildjian; 11-09-2012 at 04:45 PM..

11-09-2012, 02:11 PM	#2
Mister Gone Macro-Con Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,000 Location: Minnesota, 3rd snow drift on the right. Collection Count: 200+ News Credits: 1	The brushwork here is fantastic! Tell the world what you think of Mister Gone! Junkion Feedback

11-09-2012, 02:15 PM	#3
NemesisCustoms Decepticon Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 150 Location: Ulm,Germany	The effect looks awesome man! Love that shiny finish, now it is official...i will get myself a prime megs Ckeck out my Facebook page

11-09-2012, 02:19 PM	#4
slackerforhire Technobot Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,438 Location: St. Louis News Credits: 2	Absolutely killer work. This would be great on its own, but the lighting and energon vein effects just push this over the edge. Feedback BST - lots of stuff added 3/10/13 Wants Transformer Legends ID: slackerforhire

11-09-2012, 04:24 PM	#7
KINGBOTZ www.KINGBOTZ.com Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 863 Location: www.KINGBOTZ.com	This really is some good eye-candy, nice job man, this is probably as good as it gets for this mold, the chrome brings out the best in that figure! Brilliant work on the lighting too! WWW.KINGBOTZ.COM FACEBOOK & YouTube Channel

11-09-2012, 03:22 PM	#5
harrismonkey Herald of Unicron Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,128 News Credits: 1	WOW! Incredible. If this one goes on ebay I'll probably bid. This is absolutely fantastic, sir.

11-09-2012, 04:14 PM	#6
anemis Technobot Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,485 Location: quebec,canada	excellent work my friend top noch !!

11-09-2012, 04:34 PM	#8
fakebusker83 Radicon Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,672 Location: USA Collection Count: Many in pieces News Credits: 3	This is glorious work Zil! I love the previous one you did but I ADORE this Megatron. I am pleasantly affected that the cannon worked so well and I thank you for using it! You even put LEDs into its shell! Shapeways. Facebook.

11-09-2012, 07:04 PM	#9
seanb47 Dinobot Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 830 Location: Monterey Bay Collection Count: Maybe 15 currently.	Damn,dude!That is wicked awsomeness. http://seanb47.deviantart.com/

11-09-2012, 07:55 PM	#10
Arashistorm Herald of Unicron Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,208 News Credits: 2	O.O JEEZ...just JEEZ. wow, there should be no such thing as TOO good, but...well damn, =P you blew most customs and the bsae figure out of the water D=... lol. Can I have =P