TF Prime: Optimus Never gets a trailer

Big Hache · 06-03-2012, 03:36 PM

I need to stop picking up figures because then I add new projects. The curse of Optimus is back. I just got a TFP Optimus RID figure and… no trailer. *sad face*

I have not been actively watching TFP so maybe someone can help me out here. Do they show the trailer in more than one episode? I'm trying to figure out what to have it do other than explode because, well, that's hard to model. What I'm thinking is to give it some G1 love and have it stand on end and split open. Other than that, it's a box. But darnit, it's Optimus's box so he should have it. I'm just glad the figure has a trailer hitch.

I'm open to suggestions, so hit me!

*UPDATED PIC 11/25/12*

BLOODRAGED189 · 06-03-2012, 03:37 PM

Apex armor?

griffn29 · 06-03-2012, 03:40 PM

It could come with a dingus

Big Hache · 06-03-2012, 03:42 PM

I'm not familiar with Apex armor. Pics?

Ha yes, the dingus… or companion cube <3

SPLIT LIP · 06-03-2012, 03:48 PM

The actual Prime Apex armour is just a big fatsuit basically. (and I'm not exaggerating, it really is) I think he just means it'd be cool if you made your own design.

Ryoku · 06-03-2012, 03:56 PM

To answer your question about when Optimus used the trailer in Prime, he used it in Convoy and Partners.

How are you planning on making this a physical object? Because if you are panning on using Shapeways or have some way to buy this then I would be tempted... as long as it works for FE Optimus.

Big Hache · 06-03-2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

The actual Prime Apex armour is just a big fatsuit basically. (and I'm not exaggerating, it really is) I think he just means it'd be cool if you made your own design.

Ah I see. I just want to have a trailer for display, really.

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Originally Posted by Ryoku

To answer your question about when Optimus used the trailer in Prime, he used it in Convoy and Partners.

How are you planning on making this a physical object? Because if you are panning on using Shapeways or have some way to buy this then I would be tempted... as long as it works for FE Optimus.

OK cool, thank you. Yup, Shapeways all day long for the moment. I do not have nor have access to an FE Optimus.

The RID figure has a 29mm measurement to the top of OP's trailer hitch, and the trailer hitch hole is 5mm. If you or anyone else can supply measurements I'll see if it's possible to make it work for both.

rattraprules98 · 06-03-2012, 05:31 PM

31mm in height and 5mm hole

Big Hache · 06-03-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rattraprules98

31mm in height and 5mm hole

OK, I think that's doable. Thank you and I'll keep you guys posted.

Big Hache · 06-03-2012, 08:40 PM

OK here is a rough layout of what I'm thinking the trailer will do. Still a lot of details to work out but I'm happy with where this is going, especially after two days.

Currently the overall dimensions of the trailer are 62mm wide, 100mm high, 276mm long.

06-03-2012, 03:36 PM	#1
Big Hache Vehicon Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 542	TF Prime: Optimus Never gets a trailer I need to stop picking up figures because then I add new projects. The curse of Optimus is back. I just got a TFP Optimus RID figure and… no trailer. sad face I have not been actively watching TFP so maybe someone can help me out here. Do they show the trailer in more than one episode? I'm trying to figure out what to have it do other than explode because, well, that's hard to model. What I'm thinking is to give it some G1 love and have it stand on end and split open. Other than that, it's a box. But darnit, it's Optimus's box so he should have it. I'm just glad the figure has a trailer hitch. I'm open to suggestions, so hit me! UPDATED PIC 11/25/12 Attached Thumbnails Current Project: Optimus PRID Tailer \| Shapeways Shop: Lawson3D \| My B/S/T Thread

06-03-2012, 03:42 PM	#4
Big Hache Vehicon Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 542	I'm not familiar with Apex armor. Pics? Ha yes, the dingus… or companion cube <3 Current Project: Optimus PRID Tailer \| Shapeways Shop: Lawson3D \| My B/S/T Thread

06-03-2012, 03:48 PM	#5
SPLIT LIP I'm an agile cat. Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 44,520 Location: The Lost Light Collection Count: Enough to cover a body. News Credits: 1	The actual Prime Apex armour is just a big fatsuit basically. (and I'm not exaggerating, it really is) I think he just means it'd be cool if you made your own design. ''Brevity is the soul of wit.'' - Bill Shakesguy

06-03-2012, 03:56 PM	#6
Ryoku Autobot Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 7,574 News Credits: 1	To answer your question about when Optimus used the trailer in Prime, he used it in Convoy and Partners. How are you planning on making this a physical object? Because if you are panning on using Shapeways or have some way to buy this then I would be tempted... as long as it works for FE Optimus. Burnout V4 - Free papercraft energon cubes made by me My Thugger gallery

06-03-2012, 08:40 PM	#10
Big Hache Vehicon Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 542	OK here is a rough layout of what I'm thinking the trailer will do. Still a lot of details to work out but I'm happy with where this is going, especially after two days. Currently the overall dimensions of the trailer are 62mm wide, 100mm high, 276mm long. Attached Thumbnails Current Project: Optimus PRID Tailer \| Shapeways Shop: Lawson3D \| My B/S/T Thread

06-03-2012, 03:37 PM	#2
BLOODRAGED189 Getting a job to buy TFs. Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,843 Location: Bellaire, Texas Collection Count: Do limbs count?	Apex armor?

06-03-2012, 03:40 PM	#3
griffn29 I really suck Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 94	It could come with a dingus