Transformers x Back To The Future

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by xdmisato, Jun 24, 2020.

  1. primalxconvoy

    primalxconvoy Banned

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    Cheers. Yes I noticed the head seemed too close to that panel. I was thinking of applying some clear "paint" (clearcoat?) model paint over the replacement. Would that erode the tampo (like Nail varnish/remover can) or protect it?

    How can I do that? Also, how can I apply protection to the tampo on the panel without damaging it prior to its first transformation?

    Reprolabels need to bring out a replacement for this too.
     
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    Megatron118 Excelsior! Moderator

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    Mind sharing what you cut / how you did it?
     
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  3. Nickster563

    Nickster563 Anymore questions you wanna ask?

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    At work but when i get home I'll show some pics.
     
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    Astrotrain would either need a new paint scheme. Something not reminiscent of Decepticons. Seeing as the timetrain would need to be an Autobot. But curious, since the DeLorean Time machine was called Gigawatt. What would you call the train? Or would it maybe be an upgrade to Gigawatt? Sorta like Hot Rod to Rodimus Prime? Like Giga Prime? And you could even add the rear car (it's the booster you see behind the locomotive in BttF3) as either a "trailer" that opens, combines with locomotive robot as power armor, or weapons pod (opens into like a weapons platform. Could be artillery or something.) I personally like the idea of Power Armor. Like God Ginrea (too tired to think of proper spelling. Sorry all. It's 3:17am here RN.) And his 2nd trailer that could be armor or a drone helping robot.
     
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    Nickster563 Anymore questions you wanna ask?

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    Ok sorry for the wait i kinda knocked out when i got home lol.
    So to start off I unscrewed these screws here to pull off some kibble:
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    I set aside the roof/door wing kibble for a bit and focused on the hood part. I split the black exoskeleton piece holding the wheels which let me work on the time panel piece on it's own. There's 2 tabs on either side of the panel that restrict it from rotating the opposite direction it's suppose to. Shave off these 2 tabs and that's not a problem anymore:
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    This allows you to rotate it either way during transformation which will give you plenty of clearance for the head and the numbers have no risk of scratching off:
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    So there you go for anybody that wants to try this. Sorry if any of my instructions were unclear and I'd be happy to specify a step if anyone has questions. Hope this helps you guys enjoy your Gigawatt without the fear of transformation:) 
     
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    If it helps, once those first two screws are removed, the whole bonnet will actually lift from the black frame.

    This leaves the wheels connected to body and removes the restrictions from the middle hinge, which is just a pin sandwiched between the two halves.

    From here, the flux capacitor section lifts our freely and let's you do what you will without the rest of the front attached and without needing to undo the 3rd screw.
     
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  7. Gingerchris

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    *SWISH!!*
     

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  8. mcart

    mcart I'm not fat, it's Prime Armor

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    Oh they look great together!!
     
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    Giga! Giga! Giga!
    Gigawatt! Hooooooooooooo!!!!!
     
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  10. omegafix

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    SOOOOOOOOOO how is everyone loving #3 of the comic? oh wait its over 2 months late
     
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    Marty screwed up the timelines again somehow
     
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    I’ve been thinking. What if we eventually got a figure of the Hill Valley Courthouse robot from IDW’s Transformers/Back to the Future miniseries? What are the chances of that happening? I could only imagine that character being a new-mold Titan Class figure, even though Titan Class is rumored to be phased out in the near future according to the leak list by @Dinobot Nuva
     
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    Titans are not getting phased out according to the Hasbro guys during fan fest
     
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    Well, that's good news!

    But this is a bummer. Why not?
     
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    What about Skilz? He could look cool as a new Siege-styled Micromaster.
    Though I say the Hill Valley Courthouse/City Hall should more be Commander Class as it is smaller than the Titans like Fortress Maximus.
    Anyways, the Titan Class is here to stay according to Fan Fest.
     
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  17. Ejector369

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    I would like a Skilz as well. And yeah, Commander Class would be more appropriate and affordable than Titan Class for the Courthouse.
     
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    With no sign of an official figure of Skilz, I decided to make my own:

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  20. AutobotSeeker81

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    So I feel a bit stupid that I only just figured out how people were making the watch with mr fusion a day or two ago.
     
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