The Masterpiece Appreciation thread

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Superquad7, Oct 1, 2012.

  1. Soundwave3k

    Soundwave3k TFW2005 Supporter

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    Awesome pic TCracker!

    Those G2s are amazing Dr. Killinger! On another note, I just realized you are a fellow Houstonian. :) 
     
  2. Dean ML

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    Dr. Killinger, I couldn't care less about G2, but those boxes you've made are high art, my friend.
     
  3. Dean ML

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    Amazing, TCracker. Very creative use of those stands. May have to get a couple now.
     
  4. Dark Skull

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    Man...those boxes are so nice and crisp....

    Whoever the lucky person is who's getting those are definitely in for a treat!
     
  5. soundwave144

    soundwave144 #1 Best, good friend of Soundwave on the planet.

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    dang dude! you keep raising the stakes on your creativity and abilities. AWE-THUUUUM!!

    yeah, he makes it hard to resist everything he photos.
     
  6. TCracker

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    Thanks guys, I appreciate it.
    And yet, no 3rd party companied approached me to take the pics of their products. :lol  :lol 
     
  7. Grimmjow

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    Dr. K, those boxes are amazing. Wow.

    TCracker, you've once again stunned me with your ability to take creative photos! I honestly haven't even taken any photos of my figures in a while...maybe I will when Wheeljack shows up.
     
  8. CankleBreaker

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    Nice pics TC, what kind of stands are those and would they be able to support the seekers?

    I recently installed my KFC hands on my MP-10 and the FT hands on Prowl & Hotrod and they're extremely loose, is there a tutorial on how to use future polish to tighten them up? Never used the stuff before. The blaster that came w/ OP hands is pretty awesome.
     
  9. Rdfnd1253

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    Not going to hijack the thread but I do have a few MP-10 Prime figures + trailers for sale if anyone needs them. Just check my sig for my for sale link.
     
  10. Rdfnd1253

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    Plus nice work Dr. K
     
  11. Vagabond Elf

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    If you do go for a backdrop, I'd be inclined to just find some nicely textured metal. Or - and this is more work but might look better - take some cardboard, a couple mm thick, and use it to make greebles on a piece of foam core (cut up little shapes and glue them on to make bumps.) Then score in some panel lines, not too deep, and spraypaint the whole thing silver or chrome. (That will probably take many light layers, while the ends are clamped to a board - leave an extra inch or so on each end for this purpose - in order to prevent it warping.)

    But if you can find something with a nice texture in it all ready, that'll be a lot easier.
     
  12. unicronic

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    Well my MP collection has been growing slowly but steadily.

    Without saying quoting MP numbers I've got Hasbro Asia versions of Soundwave & Grimlock.

    Takara MP Prowl & Sideswipe.

    Takara Starscream is on the way too and MP-10 is getting re-released in Asia in October too.

    Forgetting future releases, third party MP and repaints for a second. who is worth going after?

    Is Rodimus a must have?

    Also what is the best place to get stands for MP figures?
     
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    They should!

    Dude your pictures and poses are certainly some of the best. Great job TCracker!
     
  14. unicronic

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    What camera and accessories (if any) do you use?
     
  15. TCracker

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    Just 2 black backing boards, a tripod and a 12MP point and shoot camera
     
  16. unicronic

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    Thanks and your reward is 2 more questions.

    Do you add any post production to the shots and would a 12mp camera be better than a 20mp phone camera?
     
  17. unexpectedpanda

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    Megapixels don't mean much for a quality image once you're past a certain point (unless your end destination requires incredibly high res). The lens and sensor on the dedicated camera would be superior to the mobile phone.
     
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    Thanks to Spark Extractor and ElekTriC I was able to get Bumblebee ordered on hlj!! Thanks guys!!
     
  20. ElekTriC

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    No problem :)  glad i could help