Masterpiece Arcee MP-51

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by S250, Feb 8, 2020.

  1. Memph99Q4Ev

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    Can't wait to see what a full cast will look like. Soooo glad I went with the "+" updates for some characters. Looking forward to more movie character figs!
     
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  2. OptimusTimelord

    OptimusTimelord Masterpiece Reanimator

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    Awesome as usual. Can you do a loop where she goes from bot to car, and back?
     
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  6. OptimusTimelord

    OptimusTimelord Masterpiece Reanimator

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    Cheers! :thumb 
    Thanks! I think if I did, I'd really want to alter a few frames so she doesn't appear to float up backwards, and also match the forward running motion somehow. Doable, but would require tinkering!
     
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  7. Psychoshi

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    Very nice job on her shadow.
     
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  8. OptimusTimelord

    OptimusTimelord Masterpiece Reanimator

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    Thank you, it's one of those little details I always add - it helps to ground my photos into that 2D art world. There wasn't any shadow at all in the original toon version.

    Fun fact: only the shadow under the final alt mode is 'real'. For all the other frames I created the shadows from scratch! Had to do that because the stand supporting her made the real shadows unsuitable.
     
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    Brother, I’ve been waiting for this since I first handled my MP Arcee and dreamed of the possibilities OptimusTimelord can do with the figure and his magic. You’ve delivered perfectly.
     
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    Fantastic work, once again, mate! So glad you continue to make these! :) 
     
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  12. OptimusTimelord

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    Ha, thanks! I've had her on the shelf for a long time but never felt like doing anything until recently. I think maybe I wasn't 100% thrilled with some of Arcee's design choices and was hoping for fixes. Perhaps you can blame the current Studio 86 line for getting my Movie/S3 vibes going and giving her another look!
    Cheers! :thumb 

    Glancing back into the thread a few pages I saw the chest upgrade pics. She could definitely use a better face, and I'd love the backpack to compress a lot more, but the new alternate chests don't quite do it for me. My take on it is that TT's 'curvy' aesthetic (not just the chest line but around the abdomen etc) just doesn't blend well with a flat/square chest piece no matter how accurate it is. Maybe if the belly/hip area was resculpted it would work, but for what she is currently any attempt to just change one aspect is unsatisfactory.
    Great pics! I know Hot Rod got some grief too, but I still like him a lot. Seeing them together though I think what he really needs is a slightly larger head. That would better match Arcee but might also help his own proportions.
    I was shocked we got Nightbird rather than Paradron Medic!

    But would love TT to give Arcee an Akom makeover like they did Hot Rod, and turn her into a Headmaster à la Rebirth (there's your chance to have another go at the facesculpt TT!).
     
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    Just wondering is the MP51 Arcee hands are on ball peg? Can it be take out easily?
     
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    Amazing as usual!!!!!!
     
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    A bit late to see this, but I had no issues with my install. I used a soldering iron and heated a precision screwdriver top to the pin and as it heated it pushed through like butter. I then swapped the pieces and then repeated the process to close it up. Easy peasy. However, I suggest watching a video on the process before doing it... And keep a steady hand
     
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  18. MacrossA

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    I saw someone post about upscaled hand guns for Arcee, I tried looking in the thread, but no luck. Anyone know who's selling them or have a link?
     
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    They were custom printed by @Trunkkey
     
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    Heya fellas, I broke a Transformers figure stand and the peg is stuck inside Mp Arcee, and yeah because that hole was in a particular spot - I think the image speaks for itself how awkward this situation is :/
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