Heavy/Scratch: Optimus Prime (ALT-re-shell 50's)

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  1. xaviercal

    xaviercal Customizer/ Store Owner

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    02.28.10

    Optimus Prime Update; complete

    thank you guys for viewing.


    02.20.10

    small update.. I wanted too give Prime his Gun; I used a MP Prime and made it bit smaller too fit him just right

    Thanks for viewing guys.. getting ready for his new paint job.

    This could had been very possible.... If Optimus Prime had been around in 1955. It been a great project to work on; I had started with Chevy 1955 Nomad model kit; provided by client (one of his favorite model). I did try alot of different combination to get him fitting just right with alternators transformers. I found that Alternator Prowl will work the best.... So far this what I have. Getting ready for his paint job. thank you guys for viewing...
     

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  2. Insecticons

    Insecticons The different Kitbasher

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    Ohhh thats Spot On , i like it!
     
  3. Todd Hakusho

    Todd Hakusho Resident Gryphon

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    I can see Prime being an Elvis fan, and I have no idea why x33

    wicked idea man! ^^
     
  4. bellyboy

    bellyboy working working working

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    super cool
    isnt that the ecto car from ghostbusters as well?
     
  5. plowking

    plowking I'm with ErechOveraker. Veteran

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    This is awesome X....I love old steel, especially the tri-five Chevrolets and a Nomad makes it even cooler in my book.

    Why they didn't do something like this officially with the Alt line will always be a wtf moment with me.

    Question: Did Prowls wheel base work for the Nomad?....or did you have to modify it?
     
  6. evil ivotron

    evil ivotron destroy'em all

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    pretty snazzy.....
     
  7. destrongerlupus

    destrongerlupus Well-Known Member

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    Ahh this brings me back....

    Where's WingedSiamese when you need her?

    Looks great so far!
     
  8. The_Black_Sheep

    The_Black_Sheep Willyna...

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    Oh Yeah! I luv it! Simply luv it! :D  I've heard that reshells can be a total b#tch but it looks like you've nailed it! Can you sense my envy through the internetz? :lol 

    You're only a couple of years off. The Ecto-1 was actually based on a 1959 Cadillac & hopefully they'll dust the mothballs off it for GBIII. :) 
     
  9. Autobus Prime

    Autobus Prime Transit Former

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    :thumb  :thumb 

    Far out, pop! That's one cool lead sled. I dig!
     
  10. doomtron

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    sweet timeline custom
     
  11. timshinn73

    timshinn73 Well-Known Member

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    Big Daddy!
     
  12. OldsCut78

    OldsCut78 Laser Rod

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    Holy hel* a Alt I actually like. So when are you going to make the Hot Rod Patrol?
     
  13. jcsum

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    Nice imagineering! Another "What if" prime that looks sweet! Looking forward to the paint job.
     
  14. DJCHARTERS

    DJCHARTERS Well-Known Member

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    he wold look awsome black with flame as a kind of nemisis prime. awsome re shell
     
  15. St3gOs4uR

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    I like it! I'd like to do something similar but with italian vintage cars (especially Alfa Romeo)
     
  16. Maximo Prime

    Maximo Prime Bassist of Ill Repute

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    woooord. that is nice! i think he'd be into Elvis too, i could totally see that.
     
  17. caitlindevi

    caitlindevi Sculpticon

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    Nah the Ecto 1 is a 59 cadillac ambulance....and the fact no transformer version exists as a toy is a crime
     
  18. garinhash

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    awesome!!
    myself being a 57 Chevy Nomad owner, I have always wanted to see a Nomad as a Transformer.
    and The Ecto–1 from ghostbusters is a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor.
     
  19. closetrat

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    Dang - thought I'd be the first to see the connection - possible mod for a future re-shell?
     
  20. Pepsiman98

    Pepsiman98 Consulting Criminal

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    no but you just gave me a great idea for a custom :D