Minor/Repaint: United Megatron v2.0

Discussion in 'Radicons Customs' started by Caine, May 7, 2012.

  1. Caine

    Caine Rise up to the glory!!

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    First of all, just wanna say that process's shapeways G1-esque Fusion Cannon rocks!

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    Anyway.. Without further ado, here's the current progress..

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    I carved off the plastic bits and detached the entire back kibble. But I wasn't careful enough, and thus resulted in minor melting accident on rear side of Meg's left thigh, as evidenced on picture above. Thank goodness the heatcutter didn't even melt the black joint part within it, or it's all over for me, and this one ends up a failed custom.

    And I reminded of IDW's AHM Megatron, especially his back kibble, and thinking of putting his trigger back on his..... back. Yeah. :|
    Therefore I cut & detach the wings, and also the pin, from the trigger kibble. Here's the result. Not too smooth, and leave quite a mark there during my attempt to cut off the pin-holding plastic bits.. :( 

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    Anyhow, just waiting for my paints to arrive, so I can start painting his fusion cannon. ;) 



    Regards,
    Caine.
     

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  2. Wars

    Wars I ate the WHOLE plate

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    That looks awesome. That cannon is beautiful, and I can't wait to see it painted.
     
  3. HAIL_KING_PRIME

    HAIL_KING_PRIME Well-Known Member

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    ya know what I have never had a problem with the bright colours of the US and Au relies of Megs and actually really like it and never really cared for this mold in G1 colours.........till now! those mods and that cannon are FRIGGEN AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  4. winstonojo

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    Like the cannon big time. Looking good.
     
  5. Eddie26

    Eddie26 Well-Known Member

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    I am really interested in that cannon!!! I have allready check shapeways web, it rocks!!!
    Really good job with this Megatron, I am working in one similar. I will look forward to your job, mate
     
  6. zodconvoy

    zodconvoy Well-Known Member

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    Why didn't you get the cannon in black? It's only a couple dollars more.
     
  7. process

    process Hanlon's razor Veteran TFW2005 Supporter

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    I know Shapeways has been trying to improve their black WSF, but it usually comes out kind of purpley. Besides, I recommend WSF+polished, which I believe Caine purchased his in.
     
  8. Caine

    Caine Rise up to the glory!!

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    [​IMG]

    :D 
     
  9. process

    process Hanlon's razor Veteran TFW2005 Supporter

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    Wow! How'd you get it so smooth and glossy?
     
  10. Solrac333

    Solrac333 G1 got it right!

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    Very nice. Does the fusion canon work in gun mode too?
     
  11. process

    process Hanlon's razor Veteran TFW2005 Supporter

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    It wasn't designed to.
     
  12. cheetor71

    cheetor71 Autobot

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    Looks good so far.
     
  13. Caine

    Caine Rise up to the glory!!

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    Actually that might be the trick of the camera. The real stuff isn't all that glossy, still have that grainy feel over its surface, after many layers of clear coating to smooth it up.. :|

    So far? It's finished.. :D 
     
  14. hailstarscream

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    nice job. are you going to do the back barrel kibble?