Hi folks, As promised, here's the next custom I did. It's a TFA version of Gears using TFA Soundwave as a base. He has tires from Sentinel Prime and a head from TFA Snarl. I'm not totally happy with this paint job. I tried Krylon Fusion as a base paint, but it doesn't bond with the Citadel colours I used, so it keeps chipping and the paint wrinkles too. The model also doesn't fit together as tight as is should. The concept was solid, but the execution didn't work out as well as I had hoped. Maybe that's just Gears' pessimism filtering through to me.
If they don't do an official Brawn toy, I'm doing the same for him. Maybe the paint will stick better for him now that I know what went wrong.
Bummer bout the paint man, but that does not take away from the fact that this is a AWESOME custom!!...this totally works for Gears
It is really nice, and a great concept. The only part that I'd tweak is the front grill. I don't know how you did it, or what it would take to re-try it, but it sort of stands out as a detractor. Other than that it's awesome. Nice use of the snarl head
Overall it looks pretty good. Seems like the parts that should be red are coming through as orange. Probably just the lighting though
It's Citadel Blood Red and Enchanted Blue. Blood red is kinda orangey unless you look at in in daylight. Off to buy a daylight bulb, I guess.
never even though of that, I really like how it turned out. may have to borrow your idea and do this, I never liked the Soundwave mold....until now.
didn't think the soundwave mold was gonna work, but this turned out really great with the mods you made. may have to try this one
Maybe the final wasn't exactly what you expected, but I bet that you learned a lot. Plus I think that he looks insanely cool! Great idea.
Love Alt mode & the paint apps. Not sure if I'm digging Bot mode, something is throwing it off for me. Maybe it's the chest & the fact it still looks like a tapedeck. Outstanding job none the less.
WOW! People are still commenting on this one! Thanks for the feedback. I will eventually get around to doing Brawn this way since he's not getting a toy. Gotta finish/start Sideswipe and Sunstreaker first (and redo my Wasp too).
