Minor/Repaint: Kingdom Optimus Primal

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  1. gundam8864

    gundam8864 Well-Known Member

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    Got my Kingdom Primal but doesn't really like the kingdom lack of paint job, so I try to add some minor gunmetal , chrome, bright red and some pearl white paint to make it more like the MP and original CG style. IMG_20210116_203354.jpg IMG_20210116_203017.jpg IMG_20210116_202834.jpg IMG_20210116_203035.jpg IMG_20210116_202958.jpg IMG_20210116_202936.jpg IMG_20210116_202912.jpg
     
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  2. IndominusPrime

    IndominusPrime The untamable and unstoppable dinobot.

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    Beautiful! In fact you could say...."Now That's just prime."
     
  3. MrZucchini

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    The gunmetal crotch definitely suits the robot mode better imo. The only thing left to paint to complete the look are the little tufts of hair at the top and bottom of the ape chest.
     
  4. stephenotes88

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    I like this alot! Makes me want to actually buy the figure now
     
  5. deliciouspeter

    deliciouspeter Back in Black TFW2005 Supporter

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    Huge improvements! Looks great, especially the red on the hips.
     
  6. Hyoumaru

    Hyoumaru M.S.B.S. ver. 10.5

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    I don't own the figure, but my big concerned would be using the hip-joints would scrape off the red paint.
     
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  7. Ellamin

    Ellamin Freedom is the Right of ALL Sentient beings.

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    What about darkening ape mode?
     
  8. gundam8864

    gundam8864 Well-Known Member

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    No worries, I have done some small modification on the hip-joints by scraping some of the plastic to give some clearance between the parts.;) ;) 
     
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  9. Hyoumaru

    Hyoumaru M.S.B.S. ver. 10.5

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    That's possible? I may have to reconsider getting this figure then.
     
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  10. gundam8864

    gundam8864 Well-Known Member

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    Yeap, if you have the time and patience. I have been playing model kit and resin kits for very long time, so is a no problem for me.
     
  11. TheAmazingBrave

    TheAmazingBrave 吾輩は猫である!!!

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    How did you separate the upper legs to get the joints painted? I was able to remove the screw on mine but the legs just don't want to come apart.
     
  12. gundam8864

    gundam8864 Well-Known Member

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    I just remove the screw and everything comes apart. Did you remove all the screws properly? If it doesn't come off, you can try using pry tool to slowly and carefully separate the pieces. May be you can share some pictures in case you don't break anything?
     
  13. TheAmazingBrave

    TheAmazingBrave 吾輩は猫である!!!

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    There's only one screw, isn't there? The one on the back of the thigh?
     
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  14. stephenotes88

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    The urge to buy this figure has significantly increased since seeing the Godzilla vs Kong trailer. Can his hands hold a 5mm axe weapon such as the studio series dotm Optimus axe?
     
  15. shiftypenguin

    shiftypenguin Fancy-Pantsless Dancer

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    Dang, that's slick. Excellent work!
     
  16. cyberpredicus

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    great repaint
     
  17. gundam8864

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    Yeap, there only one screw and after unscrew it the whole upper leg should be fall apart.