DT/PG Workbench: TFP Megatron Upgrade Kit

Joalro · 03-02-2012, 07:08 AM

How much would something like this cost?

Thinktank · 03-03-2012, 05:31 PM

We are currently doing the technical side of this project.
When we get it all tinkered out we will have some pricing information.

Camzilla51 · 03-12-2012, 01:27 AM

Yes!!! Thank you so much for making something like this; I thought I was going to have to forge up one myself, but this looks like it will be perfect!

Since you're taking the time with this mold, might I suggest that you consider improving on a few of his other aesthetic flaws?

For example, his shoulder armor parts are much too round, whereas compared to the show, they reach out more and aren't so tall. On the toy, they come over his head and make him look like he's shrugging all the time. Could you form some new shoulder pads as well, possibly as a separate kit?

Lastly, this figure's head is rather dirpy. The face is inaccurate to the show model and has awkward kitty lips with wide, blank eyes, and the chin spikes don't clear his chin and meet quite like they're supposed to. Along with the gun and these shoulders, could you guys make a new head with a slightly longer stalk on the ball to free up the articulation as well?

All these fixes would totally redeem this figure and make it the best Megatron ever, especially after customization.

Thanks so much for listening to my ideas, and I do hope you have the time, patience, and willingness to carry this out. Seeing your first designs shows great promise, and I eagerly look forward to prototypes. Thank you!

-Cam

Thinktank · 03-12-2012, 04:17 AM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

I do not have much issue with the actual figure, at least none that involve massive
part replacement short of it's armaments of course.

The biggest obstacles to new shoulder armor and a new head is that the intensely
curved shapes both areas would require.

A new longer neck could help with his ability to turn his head more. As for the actual
sculpt of the head, I think it is okay, the face having a darker metallic paint would help.
That and painting his eyes red.

The shoulder armor... It needs two things. Better struts with an added joint in the middle.
And more open balljoints so the armor can rest a bit lower.

Both a new neck joint and new armor struts might be doable. I will add them to the
"Idea List".

Thinktank · 03-14-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Primus_feather

Thanx Tank, I did see that.. I'm "ok" with Meg's cannon as it is for the moment, I was just looking for something to with the bits leftover. Outta curiosity does your cannon have a place to peg his hand weapon, for alt mode, or are you just getting rid of it?

Yes and no. We have something a bit different planned for the battle claw.

baggzey23 · 03-14-2012, 12:38 PM

How about an accurate back that plugs into the hole on his back?

Thinktank · 03-14-2012, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baggzey23

How about an accurate back that plugs into the hole on his back?

Added to the "maybe later" list.

kaijuguy19 · 03-17-2012, 07:53 PM

Is it possible to make new taller legs for the RID Voyager Megatron so that he'll be as tall as the FE Voyager Optimus?

MoonBaseTom · 03-17-2012, 09:36 PM

We thought about making platform shoes with gold fish in the heels.

Thinktank · 03-18-2012, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MoonBaseTom

We thought about making platform shoes with gold fish in the heels.

SHHHHH!!!!!
Your ruining the surprise!

03-03-2012, 05:31 PM	#12
Thinktank Constructicon Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 767 Location: Over there, next to that... Collection Count: Almost too many, almost...	We are currently doing the technical side of this project. When we get it all tinkered out we will have some pricing information. Want one? Please click below: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/commis...grade-kit.html

03-12-2012, 01:27 AM	#13
Camzilla51 Mini-Con Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1	Suggestions! Yes!!! Thank you so much for making something like this; I thought I was going to have to forge up one myself, but this looks like it will be perfect! Since you're taking the time with this mold, might I suggest that you consider improving on a few of his other aesthetic flaws? For example, his shoulder armor parts are much too round, whereas compared to the show, they reach out more and aren't so tall. On the toy, they come over his head and make him look like he's shrugging all the time. Could you form some new shoulder pads as well, possibly as a separate kit? Lastly, this figure's head is rather dirpy. The face is inaccurate to the show model and has awkward kitty lips with wide, blank eyes, and the chin spikes don't clear his chin and meet quite like they're supposed to. Along with the gun and these shoulders, could you guys make a new head with a slightly longer stalk on the ball to free up the articulation as well? All these fixes would totally redeem this figure and make it the best Megatron ever, especially after customization. Thanks so much for listening to my ideas, and I do hope you have the time, patience, and willingness to carry this out. Seeing your first designs shows great promise, and I eagerly look forward to prototypes. Thank you! -Cam

03-12-2012, 04:17 AM	#14
Thinktank Constructicon Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 767 Location: Over there, next to that... Collection Count: Almost too many, almost...	Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I do not have much issue with the actual figure, at least none that involve massive part replacement short of it's armaments of course. The biggest obstacles to new shoulder armor and a new head is that the intensely curved shapes both areas would require. A new longer neck could help with his ability to turn his head more. As for the actual sculpt of the head, I think it is okay, the face having a darker metallic paint would help. That and painting his eyes red. The shoulder armor... It needs two things. Better struts with an added joint in the middle. And more open balljoints so the armor can rest a bit lower. Both a new neck joint and new armor struts might be doable. I will add them to the "Idea List". Want one? Please click below: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/commis...grade-kit.html

03-14-2012, 12:38 PM	#16
baggzey23 psn - baggzey23 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,527 Location: stoke, longton, UK Collection Count: ??? (in a massive green box)	How about an accurate back that plugs into the hole on his back? Sig pictures are to be no larger than 40KB in file size and should be no larger than 300 pixels in height and 500 pixels wide - 2005 Staff

03-17-2012, 09:36 PM	#19
MoonBaseTom Inventor of Mac'n Cheese Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 485 Location: Where arn't I? Collection Count: Too Many	We thought about making platform shoes with gold fish in the heels. Click here for my Shapeways Store

03-02-2012, 07:08 AM	#11
Joalro Vehicon Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 551 Location: Ontario, Canada	How much would something like this cost?

03-17-2012, 07:53 PM	#18
kaijuguy19 Loves Godzilla & Arcee. Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 12,008 Collection Count: Many so far	Is it possible to make new taller legs for the RID Voyager Megatron so that he'll be as tall as the FE Voyager Optimus?