3D Artwork: Ultra Magnus - Vanguard Series (WIP)

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  1. Galvanitro

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    Ultra Magnus - Vanguard Series (Finished)

    Hey TFW!

    So, I've been working on the development of the fan-made Transformers: Vanguard CGI Web-Series for a long time (including sharing some previous design prototypes here on TFW and online), and am finally designing the final version of every character, with videos hopefully beginning in the Spring.

    Without further ado, here is the current progress of the first character, Ultra Magnus:

    Update #15 (February 6th, 2014):
    Another new image!
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    Update #14 (Feburary 2nd, 2014):
    Just awesome pictures today!
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    With some feedback, I've reproportioned him, and I think he looks better.
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    Also, this is something I did for fun. If anyone wants to see the original CG shot, let me know, and I'll post it. Otherwise, here's a lovely piece of CG that I photoshopped to look like a comic book panel:
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    Update #13 (Feburary 1st, 2014):
    Some color changes, and now he's rigged!
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    Update #12 (Feburary 1st, 2014):
    Ladies & Gentlemen...ULTRA MAGNUS:
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    Update #11 (February 1st, 2014):
    1 of 2 Weapons: Hammerstaff
    Collapsed Mode:
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    Staff/Electra Mode:
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    Update #10 (January 31st, 2014):
    And the head is done! Weapons and final touches coming, and then the paint!
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    Update #9 (January 30th, 2014):
    The body is finished! All he needs is a head, his weapons, and some paint!
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    Update #8 (January 30th, 2014):
    The lower body is almost finished; the lower legs need to be completed, and feet made:
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    Update #7 (January 29th, 2014):
    The lower body begins; and the upper body receives a complete reproportionalization for various reasons:
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    Update #6 (January 28th, 2014):
    Upper Body is complete! Now the lower body (and later, the head & weapons):
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    Update #5: (January 27th, 2014):
    Upper Body nearing completion, the arms need more detail (and hands, of course):
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    Update #4: (January 26th, 2014):
    The torso is starting to really take shape:
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    Update #3: (January 23rd, 2014):
    The beginnings of the robot mode:
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    Vehicle Mode [V1] Complete - Update #2: (January 22nd, 2014):
    And here he is, completed and in full glory:
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    Update #1: (January 19th, 2014):
    Magnus is now at around 90-95% complete for his vehicle mode (!):

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    A new color mock-up (Note: These aren't final colors; think an unpainted prototype stolen toy):
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    Original Images (January 18th):

    Currently, the vehicle mode is being designed (About 75-80% finished)

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    This is a color mockup (Note: These aren't final colors; think an unpainted prototype stolen toy) to give you an idea of how he looks in something other than prototype grey:
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    I really want to hear comments, critiques, anything you guys have to offer. Vanguard as a series is really going to be for the fans, and I want the designs to receive as much fan input as possible into the creation process.
     

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  2. kaijuguy19

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    He looks a little inspired by Animated Optimus's design along with how Magnus's alt mode looks in MTMTE.
     
  3. Stonecrusher

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    It could use a bit more in the back, but otherwise...

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    "I love it!"
     
  4. Ranger Silver 6

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    ...My models feel inadequate now.
     
  5. Galvanitro

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    Update #1: (January 19th, 2014):
    Magnus is now at around 90-95% complete for his vehicle mode (!):

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    A new color mock-up (Note: These aren't final colors; think an unpainted prototype stolen toy):
    [​IMG]

    Again, I really want to hear comments, critiques, anything you guys have to offer. Vanguard as a series is really going to be for the fans, and I want the designs to receive as much fan input as possible into the creation process.
     
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    Overall, it looks very nice. I can't wait to see the finish product. I would add UM trademark missile launcher, in this case since the front cab resembles the DS UM, it is best to put on top of the cab like this:
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    Very awesome.

    I love how he looks so far.
     
  8. Galvanitro

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    Thanks everybody so far!

    @Reminator: The launchers were not added to the design for two reasons:
    A. He is meant to be able to be a semi-futuristic transport truck on Earth in the series, so the lack of visible artillery is helpful toward that goal.
    B. He does have built in weaponary in the vehicle mode that looks somewhat like the launchers, that I'll try and show off soon, ;) 

    In the mean time...

    Vehicle Mode [V1] Complete - Update #2: (January 22nd, 2014):
    And here he is, completed and in full glory:
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    Please comment and critique, I'd love to hear thoughts of any kind. If you have any questions, I'm willing to field those too. Robot mode development beginning soon!
     
  9. Jetstreamx

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    Overall I think this looks really nice. The colors on the windows look a little flat and give away very easily that they're not really windows. Perhaps you could play with the reflectivity to help the illusion. Alternately, which would be even more trouble, model the inside and experiment with transparencies. I think having six smoke stacks is a little overkill. I'd suggest keeping the two on the side or the four on the back, but not both together.

    This is pretty awesome. Hopefully I don't drift off before you start showing the bot mode D:
     
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    I like it. It's a refreshingly different style.
     
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    Amazing work, looks fine from my point of view. Can't wait to see the robot form. :) 
     
  12. Galvanitro

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    Thanks for the feedback:

    I'll see what I can do about the windows. There is actually a little transparency, I was trying to get it to look like very darkly tinted windows, but it didn't come out exactly right. I'm still figuring out how to do really nice materials.

    The smoke stacks may still be changed, but I've kinda grown attached to the six, but I'll definitely give a lot of thought on it.

    Thanks, I'm really trying to do my own thing while still retaining some basic influences from various series.

    Thanks! :D 

    Speaking of that robot mode...I guess I should post something for today, ;) 

    Update #3: (January 23rd, 2014):
    The beginnings of the robot mode:
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  13. f-primusunicron

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    looks awesome and all but i would like to see the cab colored white
    XD
     
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  15. Galvanitro

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    Thanks, guys.

    Here we are with the next update!

    Update #4: (January 26th, 2014):
    The torso is starting to really take shape:

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    Thus far the level of detail you've put into this is very exceptional. Excited to see the finished product.
     
  17. Galvanitro

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    Thanks. I'm trying to detail it as much as I can while still keeping it kind of "classic" look. That's my goal for the Vanguard design aesthetic at least.

    Update #5: (January 27th, 2014):
    Upper Body nearing completion, the arms need more detail (and hands, of course):
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    Looks really awesome!!!
     
  19. Olymprix

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    Can't wait to see how this turns out! What's you YouTube channel name? I'm all ready to subscribe.
     
  20. Galvanitro

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    Thanks! :) 

    Glad you're excited. I don't have the channel ready to go yet, but I'll send you a message with it the moment I do!