Did the chest gap mod, didn’t really mind his chest gap that much before but this really enhances his look for the better

And also, thank you @Lukelbs for so much great advice on how to do this

 

FINALLY got this figure in. Haven't even transformed it yet, but my god, does it ever have shelf presence. It's basically what i've been waiting since 2008 for. Just absolutely amazing in hand. This is what the MPM should have been.

 

Enjoy the transformation, it makes TFDF Steelclaw feel like a one-step changer

 

I got a reply from ShowZ re: the 3rd batch release date, they said that WJ had said that it would be released in early November.

 

It's not sunken, in that picture the chest pieces are about 5-8mm higher than the official transformation, making it appear that way. The head in the official configuration looks just fine:



The downside to that being that it means the chest pieces are spread further apart instead. It's an unfortunate trade off between having them far apart and the head looking OK, or having them closer and higher in relation to the head. I still think the head sculpt across all versions of the MPM mold could be proportionally larger (and more accurate).

 

Like @Chris C137 said, the original configuration makes the head look less sunken in. I actually didn’t fill in the original tab so my OP can still have that original more spread out chest look. He does have a neck joint to move his head up, I’ll take a picture, I just think the skinny tall neck Doesn’t look as good in some instances

Compresses neck joint:


Extended:


If anyone wants any more pictures in any type of configuration please feel free to ask

 

Wow, that does look great! Can you point me to the specific post from @Lukelbs on how to do this? I couldn't find that specific post. Thank you in advance!

 

Thanks man! The mod I did was the one shown on page 182. There are also steps on 182, I’d recommend taking a look. I private messaged @Lukelbs for advice on how to do this and he gave me really good instructions, maybe you could do the same if you need any more info. What I did unscrew the screws circled by the red, which allowed me to take off that whole silver section and make the cutting a lot easier. After that slowly shave away the area I highlighted in blue (took about 15 to 25 minutes in total). All this was done with an exacto knife. If you need to, fill up the previous section with something so the tab for the chest pieces isn’t moving around unnecessary. After that, you’ll see a Raised up blue piece (which is now cut on mine) marked by the green. Cut/Shave that piece on both the right and left side so the chest can sit better. You’re basically done at this point, just make sure you take your time with it  

 

The best setting of the abs and the chest I have seen

 

Thanks so much for the detailed instructions! If/when I get this guy I’m doing it for sure. @Lukelbs is a modding genius.

 

Now, can they figure out how to get the abs to tilt down correctly?

 

Thank you so much, and thank you to @Lukelbs as well! Look forward to trying these mods when my figure finally arrives.

 

Is there any way to get the window covers one each side of his neck to cone down more? I think that would help...

 

the visors?

 

Good lord that's a clear and well focused picture. what did you use to take it?

 

Thanks!.

 

Finally got the call to collect my BA OP. Been waiting for months. This is the second batch stock which has been shipping after the golden week holidays.
I was told third batch orders will be shipping in November.

 

Thanks, I used my Galaxy S10 and (I think?) the telephoto lens. I know very little about cameras and photography so all the hard work was done by the S10 there  

 

People and their awesome looking mods.

Meanwhile I'm here being me and it's like "EXCUSE ME WHAT THE F**K ONE OF MY ANKLE PIECES JUST SWIFTLY FLOWN OFF".

What I'm assumed to be a metal pin connecting the piece is nowhere to be found.