Minor/Repaint: (WIP) Original Character Decepticon Darkshot

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  1. goobert13

    goobert13 Decepticon Combiner

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    BIO: Artillery Specialist Darkshot was once a proud Autobot named Brightshot, he fought bravely in the wars of Cybertron and would consistently prevail over Decepticon sub-units with merely "one-shot." Although he was strapped with more guns and artillery than the common squadron, Brightshot used his ability to fire all cannons at the same time with precise accuracy to eliminate his foes. However, he was reported deceased with a fight against overwhelming numbers during the final battle to escape on the Ark. Eventually Optimus with others left to find hope on another planet for the time being. Brightshot surprisingly alive, felt betrayed for being left behind and fell into a deep hole of hatred and darkness. He continually went through body and weapon modifications to make his appearance and personality as far away from his original self as he can. Out came the Decepticon Darkshot, his mercy, gone with the wind, his honor, stripped for the power of evil, and his heart, nothing but a dark core seeking revenge and death.

    Work: So far I got some extra weapons for him, along with a lot of metallic detailing all over the figure. It looks like he has actual silver bolts and machinery on him. Articulated hands have been replaced with the horrendous stock hands for this figure. Added some fun black autobot decals and made them look as if they were decaying towards the Decepticon symbol. Still working on the options I have for the vehicle mode and what would look best. Need to fix the LED light for his visor and vehicle mode. I still plan to most likely fo a full repaint of the figure but waiting till I finish exams, finals, etc this semester.
    Constructive criticism is always welcome! Thanks for checking it out!

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  2. Diablotron2247

    Diablotron2247 Well-Known Member

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    I swapped my Onslaughts hands for MP Starscreams hands when I was younger!
     
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  3. Soundwavelover2004

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    Looks cool
     
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    genius! Is he a headmaster as well? I ask as his head looks like it is.
     
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  5. goobert13

    goobert13 Decepticon Combiner

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    yeah! he is upgraded with the Headrobots Butcher set! i cant seem to find one of my headmasters legs after having him in storage for so long! lol, so i may just make him a non headmaster unless i can find a replacement!
     
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  6. Shattered Trousers

    Shattered Trousers That thing Ratchet needed.

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    Neat! @goobert13, could you please take a close-up photo of Darkshot's shoulder insignia?

    That tear through the Autobot emblem, showing a Decepticon emblem underneath looks badass!

    It's like a cooler version of "Armada" Wheeljack's chest emblem with a big gash through it, showing circuitry underneath.

    ~L~
     
  7. goobert13

    goobert13 Decepticon Combiner

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    thanks man! there ya go!
     
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  8. Shattered Trousers

    Shattered Trousers That thing Ratchet needed.

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    Thanks! The curled-up edges are what I wanted a closer look at. They're really cool looking, like real twisted metal.

    Were the scratches on the Decepticon emblem already there before you started?
    I feel like they take away from the effect.

    It makes me wonder "what's under the Decepticon emblem?", like there's another faction insignia under there waiting to be revealed.

    ~L~
     
  9. goobert13

    goobert13 Decepticon Combiner

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    Thanks again! Yeah he was a bit beat up from having him stored away for such an extended amount of time, it all depends on the angle you are looking at it from. Doesn't bother me too much!
     
  10. Xaran Alamas

    Xaran Alamas The Snow Guard

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    He looks awesome and great backstory! The faction emblem is a very neat detail.
     
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  11. King Glurch

    King Glurch I’m gonna miss you when I’m gone

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    Dude, that's sick. I might have to get one myself and do something like that.
     
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  12. goobert13

    goobert13 Decepticon Combiner

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    LED's were not working due to a corrosive battery and wiring coming loose, however, got all that fixed up today and his is working like a charm!

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  13. sideswipe801

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    it looks cool and i like the bio of your character, it reminds me one of my character because i've made something similar with the fact that he had changed for the decepticons
     
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  14. goobert13

    goobert13 Decepticon Combiner

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    Thanks for the kind words guys! Hope to have him painted all up within the next week or two! keep those eyes peeled for updates!
     
  15. Shattered Trousers

    Shattered Trousers That thing Ratchet needed.

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    I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of colour scheme Darkshot is going to have...

    ~L~
     
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    Nice!, would love a lightshot custom
     
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  17. goobert13

    goobert13 Decepticon Combiner

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    hahahahha that is a great idea!!! However I need to finish this bad boy before I start more projects!
     
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    can his Nemesis be LightPint?
     
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  19. Malek13

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    Looks really unique and detailed!
     
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  20. Darkshot22

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    hmmmm... name coincidences aside, nice job!
     
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