Heavy/Scratch: My first custom: Leader Optimus prime weapons

Discussion in 'Radicons Customs' started by Meggamus, Sep 9, 2011.

  1. Meggamus

    Meggamus I want FOC figures!!

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    Hello !! , well this is my first "custom" so i decided to make an optimus prime gun like in the movies, i made it from bits and bobs lying around. it is as accurate as i could get it with the parts i had. it is still a little rough round the edges but i spose it gives a "distressed/battle damaged" look. while i was doing it i customised the swords. i didnt like how they flipped out from his arms cos they got in the way of the transformation and the arm couldnt go straight in robot mode. so i made one sword with a handle like in dotm and one sword with a peg so it can attach in his arm with ease.

    as this is my first custom i would like to hear opinions, and advice cos i am new to this and would like to kno wat i could do to improve
     

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    Gun = Awesome (indeed as you states, little rough in places, no biggy I think!)
    Blade = Great (might use a sharp knife to carefully remove paint around borders)

    nice work!! :D 
     
  3. Alloy Alchemist

    Alloy Alchemist Decepticon sympathizer

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    the gun looks great! but like you said a little ruff around the edges,if it was me i'd clean those areas up,then it would be AWESOME!!
     
  4. Meggamus

    Meggamus I want FOC figures!!

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    Thank u ! :) 
    Ye I will try scraping the paint of with a knife :) 
     
  5. Meggamus

    Meggamus I want FOC figures!!

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    Thanks! I'll try cleaning it up but wat do u recommend using ??
     
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    Rumble02 Radicon of Obliticons

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    Dude these rock hard!
     
  7. Meggamus

    Meggamus I want FOC figures!!

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    Thanks I really appreciate it ! :) 
     
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    That gun is awesome!! The barrel could be just a tad thicker and longer (insert "thats what she said" joke).
     
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    cheetor71 Autobot

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    The weapons look good. Nice job.
     
  10. hthrun

    hthrun Show accuracy's overrated

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    Yeah, these are really nice!
     
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  13. Triponthisman

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    Liking those weapons! What did you use for the sword handle?
     
  14. Meggamus

    Meggamus I want FOC figures!!

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    Thanks , I used random bits of plastic cut and sanded to the right shape , it is unfortunate really cos the silver paint is rubbing of the handle cos it is a snug fit in his hand an it is wearing off but it holds nicely :) 
     
  15. Meggamus

    Meggamus I want FOC figures!!

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    lol Thanku , Me gratey-grateful :) 
     
  16. Meggamus

    Meggamus I want FOC figures!!

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    Much appreciated :)  I wanted to make it thicker and longer ( lol I thought of that wen u said it) but I was limited with the bits I had
    But Ye I kno wat u mean :)