Minor/Repaint: Deluxe Class Mechech Bumblebee WIP repaint

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  1. tannim31

    tannim31 Well-Known Member

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    Afternoon all

    As usual I was bored at work and thought I would do some detail work on a DOTM Bumblebee I bought last night. Everything is stock except the thumbs (I couldn't stand the minimal range of motion on them) This is strictly a WIP, and thought I would show the fruits of my boredom lol. There is still ALLOT I wanna paint on this little figure (it may or may not turn out well as my eyes and hands aren't as steady or young as they used to be lol) Please forgive the quality of the pics as well, they were from my camera phone :) 

    Have a great one!!
     

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  2. sideswipe88

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    You should do the carbon fibre details on the arms and shoulders! I haven't seen that on many Bumblebees...
     
  3. tannim31

    tannim31 Well-Known Member

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    Took your advice of the CF "tattoos" on BB's arms (and before anyone says anything, yeah I know the ones on his lower arms are wrong...but ya know I kinda like it ;)  ) more to follow (Not gonna do any of the "Movie realistic battle damage/worn" type of work, I am going for fresh off the show room floor type of thing lol)
     

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    This is looking really good so far.
     
  5. soymonk

    soymonk Mathematical!

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    Very clean paint details. I'm liking it.

    Did you use Citadel Paints or something?
     
  6. hthrun

    hthrun Show accuracy's overrated

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    That's my preference, and you're doing a great job!
     
  7. tannim31

    tannim31 Well-Known Member

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    @Soymonk, thanks, I used plane Jane testors enamel, tried acrylic paints but the flow of them didn't work for me.
    @hthrun thanks!!
     
  8. tannim31

    tannim31 Well-Known Member

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    Just an update pic, worked with some head details and redid the lower arms, need to redo the left one tho and retouch the yellow painted areas. Also did some paint work on the front tire fold outs. Still needs allot of work but he's coming along :) 
     

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    You just sold me on getting this guy. Nice work!
     
  10. vatarian

    vatarian Archentrope, Black Needle, Suzerain of Metabolisms

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    Love this mold, you did a great job bringing out he wasted detail this toy is rife with :) 
     
  11. sideswipe88

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    Wow these details stand out! My wallet hates you for convincing me to get him :p 
     
  12. tannim31

    tannim31 Well-Known Member

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    I really appreciate the positive feedback guys thanks!!! :)