By Generation: Universe Hound to Swindle - Modifications

Discussion in 'Tutorials and How Tos' started by ALPHAMAGNUS, Mar 3, 2009.

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  1. ALPHAMAGNUS

    ALPHAMAGNUS I identify as an amalgamated Firetruck/Semi Veteran

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    Howdy folks, just thought I would post my latest modification/tutorial:

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    Using Universe 2.0 Hound, I have seen quite a few awesome modifications/repaints. None really stuck with me as "Swindle", so I came up with this enjoy!:

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    Simply remove Hound's head, and glue the chest to the windshield, then cut the hood scoop free of the windshield. It should allow the rest to fold down making room for the new head (I used Energon Storm Jet).


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    Then flip the arms at the point shown in the picture (marked in purple). Because, if not, they face the wrong way, and luckily this takes no modding in alt mode to fit.


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    Then, either using a rod or something that will allow the waist to spin, cut out the piece that connects Hound’s legs to his waist (I completely removed, and added a Bionicle joint (it suffers mildly from alt mode kibble, but I think it's worth it).


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    With a bit of planning and patience, you can make Hound anew! I prefer the windshield/chest; it gives his ‘toon look a bit better.

    Also, I added a Neoshifter connector point for the future, if I decide to go full on Bruticus. I will most likely add one to the back, but it's not needed if this is meant to be a stand-alone figure for you.


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    The safest way I have found is to use a clamp to fasten the soldering iron to a table, then (with your hands) pull the wheel away from the body. This way you don’t have to worry about the soldering iron falling or accidentally burning your house down.

    Then you can dedicate all of your energies toward skillfully removing the wheel. Don't force it though. Let the pin heat up before you start pulling the tire, or it will rip through the tire instead of pulling the pin and wheel off of the base. If that happens just use needle nose pliers to remove the pin. When attaching the new wheel, use the same pins and put a bit of glue into the pinhole. This is just in case anything was altered when you removed it initially.
     

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