Customs: Bringing my character into TFP, need some ideas

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  1. SG hailstorm

    SG hailstorm JaAm aficionado

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    So i'm attempting to bring my character hailstorm into the aligned continuity as an autobot but i need some help with a few things.

    I'm gonna be using PRID voyager megatron as the base figure with a new head and some retooling i have that planned out, what i need help with is this:

    What weapons could i give him that i can incorporate into the cybertronian gunship mode?

    I wanna change up his name alittle like "hailstorm prime", "hail atlas" or "general hailstorm" (examples mind you)

    What do YOU guys think i should try and do to make him stand out more? (aside from dulling down the evilness of The base figure but i wanna keep alittle of it to give my character an edgy tough-bot look)

    i know what color scheme i'm going with so all i need help with are those two things and suggestions from you guys
     
  2. Constructor

    Constructor Behold my true form!

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    Well, If you want to make
    him a mobile missile launcher,
    I'd suggest molding on
    his treads to his legs
    and adding the missile
    launcher to his back.
     
  3. SG hailstorm

    SG hailstorm JaAm aficionado

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    I was hoping to keep megatrons cybertronian gunship/jet mode but retool it

    Any weapons ideas?
     
  4. Constructor

    Constructor Behold my true form!

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    Missile launchers :3
     
  5. SG hailstorm

    SG hailstorm JaAm aficionado

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    I like the wy you think :thumb 
     
  6. lordtigerhawk

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    Quick Idea for your characters Background.

    Alpha Hailstorm was one of the most forward and stanch defenders of the autobots. during the great war. His was decorated many times for his fearless action and leadership in battle. Even the Great Optimus Prime during the war had wondered why he was not given the title of prime. Deadly to his enemies and loyal to his friend he was one of the greatest warriors Cybertron had known. He always Said "Wars do not make one great. (Little bit of Master Yoda wisdom here) It is the call to action and the defense of that which you care for that makes you a great warrior" During the last days of the war during the defense of Icon itself Alpha Hailstorm was thought lost during that final battle. The truth of the matter is this Alpha Hailstorm survived, but was badly damaged. His unit was assigned to be a Stenguard for the final retreat that was called. As the members of the unit feel one at a time the Decepticons paid for every inch of ground they took 10 fold. Alpha Hailstorm was the last to fall. He was taken out by a lucky shot from a Decepticon warrior known as Breakdown. When Alpha Hailstorm automatic repair systems brought him back on line he awoke to see the final onslaught of the decepticons on Icon and her defenders. Knowing that the end was near Alpha Hailstorm knew that the fight must go on and with a heavy heart he left the battlefield. As he made his way to the Icon Space port he found that too had been overtaken and was about to commit himself to what he thought would be his last battle when he was discovered by a lone scout that had a ship here by. Alpha Hailstorm left with his new friend and the left Cybertron for parts unknown. ......Just and Idea Dude hope you like it.
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    He was given the Title of "Alpha" From the High Council and Alpha Trion himself for being in the for front of the War and the Defense of his people
     
  8. SG hailstorm

    SG hailstorm JaAm aficionado

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    Hmm.. Not bad :D 
     
  9. kmopotato

    kmopotato spends too much on this shit

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    Why not post a rough sketch of how ou want your guy to look?
     
  10. SG hailstorm

    SG hailstorm JaAm aficionado

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    Roughly like this guy from the botcon' 10 lithograph
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