Heavy/Scratch: Sludge Re-Work

Discussion in 'Radicons Customs' started by Dawgstar, Jan 17, 2012.

  1. Dawgstar

    Dawgstar Scratch Builder and 3D Designer

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    Hi All.
    Here is my latest Custom Sludge the 2nd.
    This is a commission for a fellow Radicon so below are some sneakey photos.
    I have Kept the same style but really gone to work on the transformation.
    I have revisited the detail around the arms and have cast the legs to give it
    the much needed weight to keep him nicely on his feet.
    I aim to have this finished by the end of this month ready to ship provided that I am happy with the out come.

    More to Come in the next day or so

    All the best and thanks for looking.
    Arun

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  2. cheetor71

    cheetor71 Autobot

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    Looks good so far. Can't wait to see more.
     
  3. kelvinchang99

    kelvinchang99 Well-Known Member

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    Nice job arun,

    Looking very accurate. You're moving fast on this. I am sure this will happen, but a little more sanding on the upper arms will make the casting perfect. Overall superb.
     
  4. Dawgstar

    Dawgstar Scratch Builder and 3D Designer

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    Update 2

    Hi all

    Thanks for looking and yep still got loads of detail and sanding to do. I always like to get the main build done first to make sure all is working fine before the painstaking detail.

    Here are some more updates before the weekend.

    For people who did not follow the first build the one with the white head is the new item.
    Here is the 1st build http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/407791-sludge-masterpiece.html

    I have made some small changes to my 1st one.
    I have made the Dino neck joint smaller so that it does don't stick up so high in robot mode.
    I have also made the Dino head a bit smaller to make it look more realistic.
    I really like the changes and I Am enjoying the re-model

    let me know what you think and Thanks for looking

    all the best Arun

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  5. Dawgstar

    Dawgstar Scratch Builder and 3D Designer

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    Update and some photos with Grimlock

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  6. Megatron31

    Megatron31 I Belong to Nobody!

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    Looks great man and a clean cast as well
     
  7. G60Force

    G60Force World Smallest Mini-Con

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    looks great but do the legs (read: toes) don't go in eachothers way if you know what I mean? cheers :D 
     
  8. Dawgstar

    Dawgstar Scratch Builder and 3D Designer

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    Hi buddy.
    not really but may look like it in the photo because i did not put it in the correct stance my bad. in real life the front legs would be further forward and the back would be further back. if that make sense?
     
  9. Dawgstar

    Dawgstar Scratch Builder and 3D Designer

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    Well after requsting a smaller tail here is the out come. i must say that it was a real pain but say that i must say that he was right and it does look a lot better. all the best and hope you like.

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  10. wheeljack2010

    wheeljack2010 Constructicon

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    The shorter tail does look better! Nice work Dawg! Can't wait to get one of these myself!
     
  11. Wikkid

    Wikkid Completely retired customizer

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    This customs got everything. Scale, proper proportion, detail... everything. Hell, you even made two.

    This is impressive at this stage so imagine when it's done.
     
  12. Rumble02

    Rumble02 Radicon of Obliticons

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    Holy cow that is tight
     
  13. Rodimeister0088

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    without a doubt a MASTERPIECE! just two things that i think can make it even more outstanding, one, the neck to me seems to be a little bit too short, maybe adding an inch would make the neck more scale? dont know how much it would affect bot mode so idk. Second, the head seems very plane, literally plane. I imagine the head is still WIP right? but the neck i think could be longer just a little bit, like an inch maybe.
     
  14. Dawgstar

    Dawgstar Scratch Builder and 3D Designer

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    Hi and thanks to all of you who have commented and also PM'ed me about commissions. This item still needs some more time and yep the head is still WIP.
    I made the 1st a year ago and put it to one side till i was messaged just after Xmas asking to buy one. this item has come so far in the last 5 weeks!

    I myself will not be painting it and I must say I can't wait to see what it will look like when it is 100% done.

    I am starting the head later but looking for a good reference point image so if you have one please share.

    Many thanks Arun
     
  15. Buzby74

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    yeah I agree, Its looks much better with the shorter tail.

    I like the new detail touches.
     
  16. Dawgstar

    Dawgstar Scratch Builder and 3D Designer

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    Small update of the WIP head. I have added some l.e.d's aswell.
    Let me know what you think.

    Also forgot to remove the round part from the side of the photos that i later changed my mind about.

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  17. Dawgstar

    Dawgstar Scratch Builder and 3D Designer

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    Another small update. i have added some detail to the wing parts and now im looking at starting the clean up.

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  18. Wikkid

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    Those wing details really add some flair. This is really coming together.
     
  19. kelvinchang99

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    Incredible. ... This is no small update. Fantastic about the led.. Can't wait to see this finished. Not long to go it seems. Well done Arun. Another masterpiece. The details add a lot to the figure. I do like this new head with its details.
     
  20. Dawgstar

    Dawgstar Scratch Builder and 3D Designer

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    A small update to my army of dinobots.
    I had some time today while putty was setting so thought a would start making another.
    Here they are.

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