Minor/Repaint: WWII Bumblebee in "traditional" colors

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  1. Kaijubot

    Kaijubot Well-Known Member

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    wWII Bumblebee fully repainted in (at least what I think) more appropriate colors. Vehicle mode painted up like the real BA-64 (or similar design) its modeled after. Yellow, even weathered up, would never be viable on this vehicle. But the robot mode can be, and doesnt affect car mode at all. Everything was then alll super weathered up. Big improvement over the nearly "all green" of the original toy. Its not "movie accurate", but this toy never was. Havent decided on decals or where they'd go. Possibly just one of the small white autobot "outline" ones on the side.

    Putting the hammer on his back makes it look like one of those large radio backpacks. Fitting for a scout/recon type bot.
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  2. smiller0570

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    I really like the yellow/green on this Bee!! Looks good!!
     
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    Looks good, nicely done!
     
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    shiftypenguin Fancy-Pantsless Dancer

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    Awesome job!
     
  5. smiller0570

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    What kind of yellow paint was used for him?? I may use this idea myself!! Lol pretty good use from the mold!!
     
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  6. Kaijubot

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    Testors Flat Yellow drybrushed over Flat Brown. Have fun!
     
  7. Mercurius

    Mercurius Lights your darkest hour

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    That weathering on the vehicle looks like you used a texture/stone spray paint. Is that what you used?
     
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  8. Kaijubot

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    Yes, to give it that dirty mud-splattered look along the bottom and tires. :)