Heavy/Scratch: MP-01 Modifications

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  1. SuperOptimus

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    That's great! Can hardly wait.
     
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    DELAY:

    Sorry for the delay on new pics gang. Work has been a hassle, especially with me getting home so late due to inclement weather and an extremely slow commute home as of late (I take a bus, as I cannot drive). I'm hoping to get more work posted as soon as I can, time permitting.

    On another note: yeah, the project is winding down and it's come out far better than I could have hoped. But no worries folks: I'll have a new one starting soon enough!

    Stay tuned... Prime's new headlights are next.
     
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    Thanks SO.

    UPDATE:

    Headlights-

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    Still a little choppy, but serviceable. I need to repaint the truck grille and smooth out some stuff.

    Stay tuned...
     
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    That's ok, I know it'll turn out great!
     
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  8. JackKnife

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    UPDATE:


    Meet Spike Witwicky:


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    I finished painting him, and wanted to show him in scale to Prime.

    Stay tuned...
     
  9. SuperOptimus

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    He looks great! Nice job bro.
     
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    Wow, spike looks like the official figure........ minus a helmet. Great work on him.
     
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    Thanks guys...working on a helmet now.
     
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    That means 2 things........:lol 
     
  13. JackKnife

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    For the figure!!! :lol 
     
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    I gathered. But I couldn't resist.

    I noticed that mp10's spike has no helmet (giggidy), so its not really necessary.
     
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    Yeah, but I'm going a little bit farther here, and making a removable one. :D 
     
  16. SuperOptimus

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    That sounds nifty!
     
  17. JackKnife

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    It is, just as soon as I can get one to fit Spike's FAT head!! :lol :

    UPDATE:

    I took another page from Jbarb's project and added some visibility stripes to my trailer:

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    Then I went a bit farther and placarded it:

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    I also did some more detailing to the underside of the trailer:

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    And I did some edge-wear on Optimus; I think he's always going to look a bit weathered, and I'm not going to apologize for that:

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    On another note: starting a new project soon:

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    Coming soon: JACKKNIFE BEGINS.

    Stay tuned folks...going to wrap up the MP-01PLUS project in a bit, after I get some last minute stuff done and smooth out and repaint some trouble spots.
     
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    Weathering looks great, not too heavy but just enough to highlight the fact he's been in battle.

    Also space shuttle ahoy..... I can already see how the transformation will work:rock 
     
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    Thanks on both counts, CS!

    Yeah, while "clean" looks nice, I think battle-worn slightly looks more interesting.

    (also explains mistakes! :D  jk )
     
  20. SuperOptimus

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    Makes sense, and looks good like that.