FOC Optimus Prime and his armor

Discussion in 'Radicons Customs' started by c9158183, Dec 6, 2012.

  1. solarstorm

    solarstorm Well-Known Member

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    My version (still need to find an appropriate head)

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    Connection for legs
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  2. c9158183

    c9158183 Active Member

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    So glad to see these many enrichment to the idea!

    I am also working on the knees connection. Hopefully I can have some progress to share in here very soon.

    Wish everyone a belated Merry Christmas and many happy toys customizations :>
     
  3. solarstorm

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    I loved this idea of yours and just kept building on it, making a God Ginrai. I'll have a WIP thread up tomorrow.
     
  4. c9158183

    c9158183 Active Member

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    Got some progress worth sharing :>

    I cannot find appropriate spare parts for the knees so I go an alternative way. Attached are photos of the knee parts and how they work:
    Photo 1 - CAD drawing of a knee part
    Photo 2 - A printed knee part
    Photo 3 - The knee is secured to the thigh (actually the knee of FOC OP) by a C-shaped claw. The knee is connected to the lower leg through a U-shaped plane
    Photo 4 - The U-shaped plane enables the combined OP to bend and rotate its lower legs like the Galaxy Force Red Alert does
    Photo 5 - The knee parts are strong enough for the combined OP to stand on its own legs

    Going forward I will explore if a one plane joint can be implemented inside the knee part so the combined OP can have double-jointed knees. Details will also be applied to the knees to made them more 'knee-like'.

    Thank you again for your time, comments, ideas and suggestions :>
    CAD Combined resized.jpg Printed Combined resized.jpg Knee part applied.jpg Knee part applied...original joint can still bend.jpg Knee part applied...strong enough to stand on its own.jpg
     
  5. Armentitron

    Armentitron Well-Known Member

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    Ooh, that's interesting.
     
  6. maximus_primal

    maximus_primal Autobot

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    You know with FrenzyRumble's kit turning Prime into Motormaster, this mode would be a sweet addition to it. Giving him the complete look.
     
  7. seali_me

    seali_me RIP January 2018

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    I knew someone would eventually make this little dude cool! I'm glad I gave into buying FOC Prime and happy you're sharing this. Very good eye! :) 

    And yay! I have both. :) 
     
  8. Mega-Prime 316

    Mega-Prime 316 Well-Known Member

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    I just jumped on the band wagon and am in the very early stages of planning this build myself. Very COOL idea!
     
  9. seali_me

    seali_me RIP January 2018

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    Hahaha Just tried this too. Trailer mode was made for this
     
  10. grayfox

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    c9158183 : You are a genius.
     
  11. seali_me

    seali_me RIP January 2018

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    Any ideas on how to beef up the arms? Looking for arms now. Maybe also get rid of those hindersome shoulders. I love the look so much man and want more poses out of him.

    I also just moved the shoulder panels slightly more angular to keep up with the overall design. I moved it forward about 30 degrees.
     
  12. lhandlott

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    Ok I must give tons if credits to the originator of this great idea. c9158183 , But I must say this version is my favorite Now you all got me into this lol I have to try it decepti-punk style haha , ill post something soon.
     
  13. c9158183

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    Got some progress as below :>

    Photo 1 - The enhanced knee part with a one plane joint embedded
    Photo 2 - Improved knee movability with the new knee part
    Photo 3 - A new head from Binaltech Black Convoy
    Photo 4 - New weapon Bulkhead Knuckle on left hand as suggested by HaZe

    Thank you again for your time, comments, ideas and suggestions :>
    CAD 003 Combined Resized.jpg Additional Knee Joint resized.jpg A new head resized.jpg With weapons resized.jpg
     
  14. seali_me

    seali_me RIP January 2018

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    Binaltech/alternator! I ran out of those! It looks perfect!
     
  15. MyTea Boc

    MyTea Boc Do you smell that?

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    Pretty badass!
     
  16. Mega-Prime 316

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    Still watching this and following along! :) 
     
  17. Ratchets Hatch

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    Sweet.
     
  18. franklin99

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    I bought FOC Ultra Magnus because of this add on....... and I'm looking forward on it....
    but...the shoulder looks dumb.......
     
  19. seali_me

    seali_me RIP January 2018

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    ^

    I have been tinkering with replacing those shoulders. Something more articulated would be nice. Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this?
     
  20. motormaster1976

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    Any updates on this?