Minor/Repaint: Cartoon/Comic Style TF Prime optimus

Discussion in 'Radicons Customs' started by Stormbringer85, May 29, 2012.

  1. Stormbringer85

    Stormbringer85 Well-Known Member

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    Another concept I was working on while doing some commissions, I wanted to see how well this style would do on a TF Prime Figure, to add more of a cartoon vibe I changed the head with an extra battle tanker one I had and gave him his iconic ion rifle from the mini MP prime. hope you guys like! :) 
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  2. Dachande

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    While I truly enjoy the style and the perfect coloring, I just don't think the head fits the figure well. It seems a good bit too small.
     
  3. vm-01

    vm-01 Well-Known Member

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    This can almost past for an IDW Optimus. Looks great. The mold is still a bit too curvy for my taste but your paint work is awesome.
     
  4. konrathink

    konrathink Jared Magnus

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    I really love what you are doing with these. With that cartoon style. Great paint job and awesome work!
     
  5. cliffjumperftw1

    cliffjumperftw1 I have no idea what I'm doing.

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    It looks good, but the head and body don't match up too well. The body is curvy and angular, but the head is too boxy...If that makes sense. But I love that shading!!!
     
  6. G.I.EDDIE

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    I couldnt care less about Prime toys or designs, but hot damn that beautiful paint job!...really nice work mayn
     
  7. cheetor71

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    Looks good.
     
  8. KayODave

    KayODave Still a grey prototype

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    Awesome job! Though I must agree that the head seems a little boxy for that body.
     
  9. The Crow

    The Crow ARK BUILDER!!

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    Thats the same vibe I was getting!! Great job and as always, LOVE YOUR PAINT WORK!!!!!!!!!!
     
  10. Alloy Alchemist

    Alloy Alchemist Decepticon sympathizer

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    I love the head and the paint work is smooth as always BUT I think some of the cell shading is a tad to dark and kinda makes it tiger stripish....IMO...non the less GREAT work!
     
  11. Zildjian

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    As normal, the paint work is awesome........ but the cell shading is a bit overdone on this one IMHO. If you scaled it back a bit I think the effect would be more striking.
     
  12. Stormbringer85

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    Thanks! I'm actually surprised you feel the head is too small considering that the original is smaller than this one, still I guess I can search for an alternate option, thanks for the feedback! :) 
    Thanks Idw is precisely where I was drawing inspiration from! :) 
    Thanks very much! glad you are liking my take in this style. :) 
    Thank you! I guess i'll look for another option on the head if I make a version 2. Thanks! :) 
    Thanks man! :) 
    Thanks!
    Thanks! I gess the head is a hit or miss, but I am glad you dig it! :) 
    Thanks very much! will definitely consider another headsculpt for V2.
    Thank you! I appreciate your kind words toward my work! :) 
     
  13. Stormbringer85

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    Thanks guys! I can see where you are coming from with the cel shading, I'm still trying to balance it out between not being too strong and not too subtle so I'll definitely keep on trying! :) 
     
  14. Kylehudson14

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    I always wondered how the () ppl paint those lines!? It looks like it came right outta the comic!
     
  15. KayODave

    KayODave Still a grey prototype

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    Can someone post a picture of the comic they're referring to?
     
  16. Megatron31

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    I like the head and very good representative of IDW Optimus
     
  17. Rodimeister0088

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    your cell shading is something to behold and while there is always room for improvement for everyone, its VERY hard for me to poke at it on this piece :) 
     
  18. astig

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    beautiful paintwork!
     
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  20. Flexx Ark

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    Nice work. Those windows bring this home ....