Welcome to the Table of Contents section of TFW2005.COM's Creative Tutorials!

Each year, we keep growing and growing, now housing over 700 tutorials! The Table of Contents was originally conceived as a more streamlined approach and an easy "jump" to specific articles, instead of having to search through pages and pages of threads. What started out as a relatively small, but ambitious endeavor has now grown to the point that the Table of Contents itself needed a bit more organization. One post was split into a few, and even this has proven not to be the complete solution!

What's been done here now is due to splitting up the Table of Contents across several posts, an outline is provided below with direct links to each prefixed section. Each "chapter" post is divided out like the tutorial prefixes. This will help you keep your thumb on what you're looking for while continuing to keep things organized!

Ok, enough of that, on to the Tutorials!

Customs:

Introductory:

Introductory Part 1 - Getting Started
Introductory Part 2 - Photography
Introductory Part 3 - Paints
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Beyond Basics

Scratch-builds

By Generation:

By Generation Part 1 - Official Main Line (Pre-2007 Movie) and Movie Lines
By Generation Part 2 - Official Main Line Post Movie and Beyond!:
By Generation Part 3 - Other Official Lines

Third Party/Unofficial

By Generation Part 4 - Third Party/Unofficial
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By Generation Part 5 - Non-Transformers

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Fan Art:

Illustrations/Digital Models​

I would like to personally thank each and every member who has contributed to this ever-growing list of Tutorials! Your contributions here are very much appreciated!

 

Introductory Part 1 - Getting Started:

Before You Start, READ: Things Others Wished They Had Known Prior to Creating Customs

Airbrushing Basics
Airbrushing Fine Lines

Introduction to Airbrushing by encline:

Airbrushing - Basics of Painting Action Figures (Non-TF)
Airbrushing - Basic Walkthrough using TFP Optimus Prime
Airbrushing - Buying Tips for Airbrushes
Airbrushing - Choosing an Air Compressor
Airbrushing - Freehand Shields and Stencils
Airbrushing - Introduction to Paints (Createx Wicked Colors, Tamiya, and Citadel)
Airbrushing - Troubleshooting - Bubbles in the Cup
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Basic Ink Wash and Dry Brushing
Candy Paint for Beginners
Cleaning Off Battery Acid Corrosion In Toy Battery Compartments Using a Q-Tip
Crash Course in Using Aves Apoxie Sculpt
Crash Course In Water-slide Decal Application
Create Your Own Portable Workspace
Create Your Own World's Cheapest Detail Brush
Creating Weapon Effects
Customizer's Tools
"Customizing 101" by Tom Servo
Custom Made Decals - Lessons Learned Making Water Slide Decals
Custom Risers for IKEA Detolf Shelves
Displaying Your Collection Like a PRO (As a Broke College Student)
Display Bases - How to Build Guide
Display Shelves: Creating Backgrounds for Your Collection Shelves
Easy and Inexpensive Risers for the Collection!

Dioramas by Bobby Skullface - An Introductory Series:

Masterpiece Dioramas - Introduction to Creating Custom Displays - Part 1
Masterpiece Dioramas - Introduction to Creating Custom Displays - Part 2
Masterpiece Dioramas - Introduction to Creating Custom Displays - Part 3
Masterpiece Dioramas - Introduction to Creating Custom Displays - Part 4
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Energon Cubes and "Energon" Ooze
Extremely Basic Drybrushing for Beginners
Glues For Projects
Guide to Painting Straight Lines
Heat Gun - Fixing Warps
How To Dye A Figure
How-To Make Your Own Decals And Labels
How-To Paint Clear Parts
How To Prevent Flaking Paint When Transforming
How-To Remove Magnets Video Tutorial
How To Remove Pins And Rivets
Introductory: - Organzing [Your Collection] with an Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet
Magnet Removal from Magnetix
Make Your Own Energon Cubes!
Modern Box Archival: A Cleaner Solution = Less Trashy!
MOLOTOW Chrome Pen- An Introduction
Painting and Battle Damage Tutorial - Using Reveal the Sheild Perceptor
Painting Glow Effects
Paint Removal Guide
Pin Punch - A Good Recommendation
Poor Man's Flight Stand
Prepping Figures For Customs - Washing
Quick Thruster Fix
Recommended Adhesives
Reprolabels - Fix Those Grody Stickers!
Rubbing Out Paint
Rusty Screws Solutions
Sculpting Straight Lines: An Introduction
Simple One-Step Dry Brushing Technique With Ink Wash
A Simple Face Plate for Optimus Prime
Stiffening Your Loose 'Bots
Stripping/Removing Paint
Stripping and Removing Paint
Tips For Repainting Figures
The Tools of the Trade (Toy Maintenance)
Toy Scales Illustrated
Using Crown Brush Cleaner to Remove Paint From Plastic
Weathering Effects - An Easy Method
Yaujta's Introduction to Sculpting


Transformers Charts

Cobalt Agent's "Transformers Charts" Series:

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Part One (Marvel Comics Scale)
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Part Two (Cartoon Scale)
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Part Three (Japanese Continuity)
The Many Sizes of Optimus Prime
The Many Sizes of the Predacons
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TF Generations: Comparative Scale
The Definitive Japanese Headmasters-Battlestars Scale Chart
The *Definitive* Sunbow Scale Chart
The Transformers Multiverse


The Transformers Scale Project *COMING SOON!*​

Tutorials from Cybertron.CA: Cybertron.CA - Kitbashing Tutorials​

 

Introductory Part 2 - Photography:

A Beginning Discussion for Photography Tips

Awesome DIY Lightbox for Macro Photography
Basic Photography Tips for Beginners
Custom Backgrounds for Transformers Toy Photography
How To Take Good Photographs/Make Good Set-ups
Light Box/Tents How To Build/Create
Poor Man's Photo Shooting 101
QPcards - Quick Camera Calibration
The Toy Photography and Photoshop Tips Tutorial
Transformers Toy Photography Tips
Transformers Photography - Tips and Tricks


OptimusTimelord's G1 Backgrounds for Backdrops:

G1 Cartoon Backgrounds for Backdrops - Introduction and Methodology
G1 Cartoon Backgrounds to Use for Backdrops - Part One
G1 Cartoon Backgrounds to Use for Backdrops - Part Two
G1 Cartoon Backgrounds to Use for Backdrops - Part Three
G1 Cartoon Backgrounds to Use for Backdrops - Part Four
G1 Cartoon Backgrounds to Use for Backdrops - Part Five
G1 Cartoon Backgrounds to Use for Backdrops - Part Six
G1 Cartoon Backgrounds to Use for Backdrops - Part Seven
G1 Cartoon Backgrounds to Use for Backdrops - Part Eight
G1 Cartoon Backgrounds to Use for Backdrops - Part Nine​

 

Introductory Part 3 - Paints:

All You Wanted To Know About Future Finish
Amazing Weathering Painting Tutorial (Part One)
Amazing Weathering Painting Tutorial (Part Two)
Amazing Weathering Painting Tutorial (Part Three)
Amazing Weathering Painting Tutorial (Part Four)
Cheap And Easy Detailing Tricks
Citadel Color Recipes
How to make basic flames
Guide To Weathering And Aging Your Figures (Dry brush and Washes)
Painting Tinted Windows
Paints: Some Recommended Types/Brands
Realistic Figure Painting Tutorial
Interesting Trick For Masking Unusual Areas While Painting
Glow-In-The-Dark Paints For Kitbashing
Vinyl Paint/Dye Information
Blending/Highlighting Guide
TTT's Spray Paint Basics Tutorial
Wet Palette Tutorial/How-to
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Beyond Basics:

"Follow Me" Video Tutorial Series by JBarb78:

Painting a Masterpiece Transformer!:

Follow Me - Part 1: Prepping a Masterpiece Transformer!
Follow Me - Part 2: Painting Automotive Style Finishes
Follow Me - Part 3: Finishing Work​

Follow Me: Panel Lining Transformers​

Add Working Smoke to Your Transformer Custom!
Adventures in Package Restoration - Resealing a Plastic Bubble to Card
Articulation Joints: Simple Fixes and Reinforcements
Chrome Foil - Applying It to Your Transformers
Chrome Painting
Creating Customs Joints for Added Articulation
Creating Custom Capes
Custom Head Tutorial by Sculpt-bot
Custom Pipe Shelves For Transformers - Make Yours with Devastator's Help!
Creating a War For Cybertron Cybertron Diorama
Decoupage, Transformers, and You!
Easy Guide To Making Custom Heads
EL Wire Invisibility Box for Mirage
Embossed Symbols - Video Tutorial
Flocking Tutorial
Grid Pattern Display Shelf
How To Apply Water Slide Decals (Video Tutorial)
How to Correct Crease Lines on G1 Boxes
How-to Create Battle Damage Tutorial
How to Paint True Fire
How to Make Cosmic Rust
How To Use [Gundam] Water Decals
Hydrogen Peroxide Vs. Sunfading: Tested

IKEA Detolf Modifications:

IKEA Detolfs: Customization Gets the Most Bang for Your Buck!
IKEA Detolf Modification #1 - Adding Additional Shelves
IKEA Detolf Modification #2 - Under Lock and Key
IKEA Detolf - Leg Modification
IKEA SuperDetolf Doubled-up Supercase
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Information Sources For Kitbashers/Customizers
Installing LED Lights
Insuring and Protecting Your Collection
LED Blast Effect (with Video)
Make Your Own Custom Rubber Wheel
Making a Two Part Mold
Nitro/Real Flame Tutorial (with Templates)
Painting Carbon Fiber
Plasti Dip: Rubberizing Wheels Improves Stability of Roller-Bots
Ptitvite's Devastator Technical Data
Rusty, Weathering Painting - with Generations [WfC] Megatron!
Stretch Rubber Parts Without Tearing
Super Glue and Baking Soda - Plastic Repair
Tips On Using Styrene
Using Sculpey III Cushion Pin Removal
Wireless Model Illumination: A Brilliant Solution
Featured Follow-Alongs:

Articulating G1 Powermaster Optimus Prime
Masterpiece Jazz Follow-Along​

 

Scratch-builds:​

Scratchbuilding with Wikkid - A Tutorial Series

Customs Scale Reference 101

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- by Wikkid:

Customs Scale Reference 101 - Getting Started!

Customs Scale Reference 101 - Part One - 1:32 Scale Automobiles
Customs Scale Reference 101 - Part Two - 1:25 Scale Automobiles
Customs Scale Reference 101 - Part Three - 1/32 Scale Semi Truck
Customs Scale Reference 101 - Part Four - 1/72 Scale Aircraft
Customs Scale Reference 101 - Part Five - 1/72 Scale Automobile
Customs Scale Reference 101 - Part Six - 1/72 Scale Armor
Customs Scale Reference 101 - Part Seven - 1/35 Scale Armor
Customs Scale Reference 101 - Part Eight - 1/25 Full-size Truck; 1/24 Compact Truck
Customs Scale Reference 101 - Part Nine - 1/24 Scale Automobiles
Customs Scale Reference 101 - Part Ten - 1/48 Scale Aircraft
Customs Scale Reference 101 - Part Eleven - 1/25 Scale Semi Trucks
Customs Scale Reference 101 - Part Twelve - 1/20 Scale Automobiles
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The Basics of Scratch-building

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- by Wikkid:

Bodywork 101: Part One
Bodywork 101: Part Two
01. Scoring the Plastic: How to Efficiently Cut Styrene Plastic
02. Alignment Pegs
03. Cutting Exact Sides and Creating Framework
04. Various Methods to Create Venting on Panels
05. Cutting Corners (Dreamwave Styling)
06. Creating Styrene Hinges
07. Duplicating Cuts on Curved Areas
08. Creating Even Lengths Without Measuring
09. Curving Styrene Plastic
10. Multi-Role Hinges
11. Reinforced Hinges
12. Headlight Buckets
13. Wide Body Conversion
14. Filler Panels
15. Long Throw Compact Pistons
16. Fold Away Hands
Building Articulated Gestalt Feet
LED Lights: Installing and Wiring
Painting Weather, Grime, and Flak Damage
Panel Lining
Prepping: From Start to Finish
Re-shell Almost Anything
Re-structuring​

Building Weapons with Wikkid:

Building Weapons with Wikkid: the Gatling Gun and the Railgun
Building Weapons with Wikkid: the Hand Held Blaster Weapon
Building Weapons with Wikkid: the Shoulder-mounted RPG (Rocket-Propelled Grenade)
Building Weapons with Wikkid: the Sword​

Modifying and Building Heads with Wikkid:

Modifying and Building Heads with Wikkid - Getting Started!

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Modifying and Building Heads with Wikkid: Adding a Crest, Audio Receptors, and a Chin
Modifying and Building Heads with Wikkid: Adding a Nose and a Forehead Panel
Modifying and Building Heads with Wikkid: Battle Masks
Modifying and Building Heads with Wikkid: Building a Face From Scratch
Modifying and Building Heads with Wikkid: Creating an Articulated Neck
Modifying and Building Heads with Wikkid: Eye Lenses
Modifying and Building Heads with Wikkid: Installing a New Ball Joint
Modifying and Building Heads with Wikkid: Installing Vents on a Robot Helmet
Modifying and Building Heads with Wikkid: Making a Head Helmet
Modifying and Building Heads with Wikkid: Making a Visor
Modifying and Building Heads with Wikkid: Sculpting Heads From Putty
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"How I Build Masterpieces" - Kitbashing and Scratchbuilding Walk-throughs to Create Masterpiece Transformers

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- by Jarrod ​

Masterpiece Jazz
Masterpiece Skids
Masterpiece Prowl​

Other Scratch-building Tutorials:

Alternate way to create articulated hands
Bare-Metal Foil's Guide To Casting
The Basics of Working With Styrene (Video Tutorial)
Blue Meanie's G1 Box Tutorial
Tutorial For Pinning Fingers - by Dawgstar
Create Articulated hands for your Transformers
Creating a Helicopter Mode Stand for Warbot Defender
Display Bases
Flight Stands
Hydrospan Info/Tutorial
Megatron31's Tips on Scratchbuilding
Mold Making,....what got it to stick
Paper Craft Energon Cubes
Random Molding and Casting tutorial
Scratchbuilding Hands
Tips For Molding/Casting Your Own Parts
TGping’s Scratchbuilding Process
War Within Prime Scratch-build Follow-Along
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By Generation Part 1 - Official Main Line (Pre-2007 Movie) and Movie Lines:

Generation 1/Generation 2

Articulating G1 Bombshell
G1 Astrotrain: Modifying the Arms
Articulating G1 Soundwave's Legs
Articulating G1 Shrapnel
Customizing Generation One Jetfire by anovasinn
Fixing G1 Apeface's Back Kibble
Fixing G1 Seekers' Loose Arms
Fixing Horri-bull's Horrible Head!
Fixing the Spark Mechanisem in G1 Doublecross
The Generation One Paperwork Binder Storage Resource
G1 Blaster Tape Deck Door Fix
G1 Ironhide/Ratchet: Waist Modification
G1 Omega Supreme - Repairs
G1 Seekers - Fixing the Loose, Swinging Cockpit
G1 Skyhammer - GPS Feet, a Battle, and a Fix!
G1 Tech Specs Photoshop Template!
G1 Galvatron w/ Light-up Cannon **A HOW-TO**
G1/G2 Optimus Prime Smokestack Fix
Leg Fix for G1 Tracks
Make Your Own S.T.A.R.S. Activity Center!
1985 Transformers Activity Set by Warren
Reissue Ultra Magnus Missiles Too Long? Shorten Them!
Takara Choro-Q Minibot Reshell
Tire Care - Gummi Pflege Stift' Rubber Care Stick
Waist Fix for G1 Mirage
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Beast Eras

How to Fix Beast Wars Optimus Primal
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Robots In Disguise

By Generation: - Simple RiD Scourge Leg Modification
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Armada

Articulating Armada Megatron's Legs
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Energon

Energon Abominus - How to Build The Terrorcon Combiner Without Modifications
Energon Downshift Waist Swivel Addition
Energon Sky Shadow [to Classics Powerglide], Wing Modification
Make Your Energon Sharkticon/Botcon Gnaw a Master of Blasters!
Spruce Up Your Energon Megatron with New Hands!
Terrorcon Combiner You Can Make
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Cybertron

Cybertron Dirt Boss - Head Fix
Cybertron Downshift Head Fix!!
Cybertron Hot Shot/Excellion - Enhance the Articulation!
Cybertron Ransack [GTS] Weapon in Alt Mode (Minor Modification Required)
Easy How-to Add Hand to Cybertron Leobreaker
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Movie (Live Action Films)

2007 Movie:

2007 Movie Voyager Ratchet - Modifications
Laserbeak (Booster x10) Glowing Eyes Modification
Allspark Cube (with file to make your own)
Blackout's Tail Modification
Building Movie-Accurate Hands for '07 Movie Leader Class Optimus Prime
The $4 Allspark Cube
How to Fix Blackout's Appearance
How-to Fix Brawl's Shoulders
Movie Swindle Neck Modification
Leader Prime Hand Mod
Movie BumbleBee Small Foot Modification
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Revenge of the Fallen (Movie 2):

Breakaway Head, Neck, and Upper Body Fix
Breakaway/Thrust/Air Raid Backpack and Waist Modification
A Different Breakaway Cockpit Modification
Dual Power Source LEDs for LongHaul RotF Tutorial
The Fallen Neck Modification Tutorial
How to Give RotF Leader Megs a Transformable Murder Arm
Ice Cream Truck Mudflap Heel Mod
Improving RotF Long Haul Tutorial
Jolt Leg Mod
Jolt: Making Twist Tie Whips
Leader Megatron Claw Articulation Tutorial
Long Haul - A Different Backpack Fix
Mixmaster's Hand Fix
Movie/Universe/Classics Bludgeon Leg Modification Tutorial Guide
Replacing the Head LED on Leader Class RotF Optimus Prime
RotF Breakaway Quick Fix (No Cutting Needed)
RotF Cannon Bumblebee Chest Modification
RotF Chromia Modification
RotF Depthcharge Leg Modification
RotF Jetfire Knee Modification
RotF Leader Optimus Prime - Enabling Removable Swords and MechTech Weaponry
RotF Megatron (leader) - Right Arm Modification
RotF Mudflap "Lower Shoulder" Modification
RotF Rampage Hydraulics Modification
RotF Ravage LED and Neck Modifications
RotF Ravage - Fully Articulated Tail Tutorial
RotF Scalpel Leg Fix (Plus Other Modifications)!
RotF Sideways/Dead End Leg Mod
Simple Mech Tech Adapters for RotF Leader Optimus Prime
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Dark of the Moon (Movie 3):

Articulate DotM Shockwave's Head
Articulate Your Ultimate Optimus Prime
DotM Crowbar from DotM Crankcase
Leader Ironhide - Cannon Door Fix
DotM Leader Ironhide Mask Removal Modification
DotM Voyager Megatron Leg Height Modification
DotM Voyager Optimus Prime: Jet-Power Add-On
Fixing Deluxe MechTech Weapons
Hip/Stomach Fix/Mod for DotM Voyager Ironhide
Optimus Prime Axe (Made from RotF the Fallen!)
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Human Alliance:

Fix HA Barricade's Waist Articulation
Gangsta Thunderhead bugging you? Got another $10 to blow?
Human Alliance Barricade Minor Leg Mod
Human Alliance Bumblebee Leg Mod Version 2
Human Alliance Bumblebee (Eye Mod)
Human Alliance Bumblebee (Leg Mod)
Human Alliance Bumblebee Leg Mod (Version 2)
Human Alliance Bumblebee Leg Mod (Version 1.5)
Human Alliance Jazz Arm Modification (Using Alternators Skids Arms)
Human Alliance Leadfoot: Small Fix
Human Alliance Sideswipe Backpack Modification
Human Alliance Skids - Finger Separation
RotF Human Alliance Skids - Door, Wings, and Backpack Mod Tutorial
Sooper-Easy HA Barricade Left Hand Mod
Suggestion For Snipping Your Human Alliance Sideswipe
Two-handed Human Alliance Bumblebee!
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Cyberverse (DotM)

Autobot Guzzle: Cannon Modification
Trailer Articulation for Cyberverse Optimus and Megatron Action Sets​

Age of Extinction (Movie 4):

Evasion Mode Optimus Prime - Windshield Fix
TF4 Age of Extinction: Crosshairs - Door Modification
TF4 Age of Extinction: Crosshairs - Neck Modification
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Studio Series (Gamer Edition):

Studio Series - SS02 - Gamer Edition - Barricade - Hips Don't Lie - (Articulation Modification)
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Studio Series (Movie):

Studio Series - SS 08 - Blackout - Balljoint Wrist Modification
Studio Series - SS 08 - Blackout - Simple Wrist Modification
Studio Series - SS-83 - Soundwave - Guide for Removing the Alt Mode Cab​

 

By Generation Part 2 - Official Main Line Post Movie and Beyond!:

Animated

Activator Bumblebee - Arm Mod
Animated Arcee - Fins/Wings Modification
Animated Arcee Spoiler Modification
Animated Blitzwing: Factory Assembly Error Fix
Animated Blurr - Leg Modification
Animated Blurrpanion Cube
Animated Blur Leg Modification (Articulation) Tutorial/How-to
Animated Bumblebee - Stinger Fix
Animated Lockdown - Hands/Weapons Modification
Animated Lugnut Head Pivot!
Animated Oil Slick - Hand Modification
Animated Prowl - Street Light Weapon Modification
Animated Swoop's Flaming Mace!
Animated Voyager Megatron - Arm Cannon Modification
Animated Wreck-Gar Gate Upgrade
Animated Wreck-Gar gets upgraded (ball joint neck and switchable faction symbols)
Get Rid of Animated Bumblebee's Rabbit Feet
Grimlock Chest Gap Fix (Transformable)
How to Dismantle Animated Lockdown
Easy Custom Animated Prowl Sword
Fixing Animated Blurr's Neck
Nemesis Predaking's Lockdown Gimpy Hand Mod
Sharkticon Megatron - Misassembly Fix
TF:A "Punch of Kill Everything" Lugnut Modification

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Transformers: Prime

Bulkhead (Main Line) Voyager: Doors/Wing Modification
Bulkhead (Main Line) Wrist Modification
First Edition Vehicon - Barricade/KFC Bad Cop - Kibble Modification
Fixing Transformers: Deluxe Airachnid - Head, Legs, and Feet
Fixing Transformers: Prime Deluxe Bumblebee's Head
Fixing Transformers: Prime Weaponizer Bumblebee
Fixing Transformers: Prime Deluxe Soundwave's Head
Fixing Transformers: Prime Voyager Starscream's Crest, Waist, and Hips
Grimwing/Darksteel - Head/Chest Modification
Improving Transformers: Prime Voyager Optimus Prime
Installing Metal Ballasts in Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Optimus Prime's Legs
Modifying Transformers: Prime Airachnid Deluxe
Quick Arcee Wing Modification
TF: Prime - First Edition Optimus Prime (Head Fix)
TF: Prime - Ratchet: McDonald's Happy Meal Toy Sticker Sheet
PRID Vehicon - Arm Modification
Prime Voyager Starscream - Weapon Modification
TF: Prime Dreadwing/Skyquake's Gun: Modifying for Staying in the "Opened" Position
TF: Prime Sergeant Kup - Hood Flap Modification
Sergeant Kup/Arms Micron Ironhide Modifications
Ultimate Beast Hunters Optimus Wrist Modification
Vehicion Gary's Gun Arm Modification
Vehicon Leg Modification - Show Accurate Tire/Leg Panel
Weigh Down Beast Hunters Optimus Prime's Legs

Cyberverse (Prime)

Give Cyberverse Twinstrike a G1 Cannon Using His Own Hammer

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Transformers: Cyberverse

Cyberverse Ultra Shockwave: Articulating the Cannon Arm!

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"Generations" (Classics/Henkei/Universe/Generations/United/ - "Thrilling 30"

Add More Articulation to Classics Rodimus"Beautiful" Reveal the Shield Tracks Modification
Cheap-O Targetmaster Fracus
Classics Figures: Simple Touch-ups For More "Cartoon Accuracy"
Classics Jetfire/Treadbolt Minor Modifications
Classics/Universe Galvatron's Pimp Hand Mod
Classics Rodimus Canopy Modification
Classics Cliffjumper Head and Ski Modifications
Classics Starscream to Classics Thundercracker Conversion
Constructicons: Merge For the Custom! (A "Ptitivte DEVASTATOR" Tutorial Addendum)
Dechroming Generations Jetfire 101
Extend Generations Scourge's Legs!
Fixin' Red Alert and Punch/Counterpunch
Fix Generations Blitzwing Without Even Disassembling the Figure!
Generations Arcee - Hand Fix
Generations Bumblebee: Some Quick Fixes
Generations Blitzwing Shoulder Fix
Generations Blitzwing - Other Fixes
Generations Dirge Wing Modification
Generations FoC Vortex - Easy Improvement
Generations GDO Springer - Leg Modification
Generations Grimlock - Add Greater Articulation!
Generations Grimlock (FoC) - Creating a Shield Handle
Generations Leader Jetfire - Guide to Removing the Chest Cockpit
Generations Leader Jetfire - Various Modifications
Generations Legends Bumblebee – Add a Ball Jointed Head
Generations Roadbuster Hip/Skirt Tweak
Generations Sergeant Kup Door/Arm Panels Modification
Generations Skids: Fixing the Leg Assembly Error
Generations Thrust: Wing Modification
Generations Wheeljack Arm Modification
Generations Wheeljack: Arm and Waist Modifications
Generations Wheeljack: Height and Leg Modifications
Generations Wheeljack, Floppy Leg Fix
Generations Wheeljack Leg Modification (Version 2.0)
Give Generations Blurr a Head Tilt
Fixing Universe Tankor's Head
Hoist/Electron's Chest Fix (from Botcon 2013 Machine Wars Termination Set)
How-To Make Classics Dirge (Wing Modification)
How-To Make Classics Thrust (Wing Modification)
Improving Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Optimus Prime (Generations Deluxe)
Junkion's Handlebars Fix: Prevent the Breakage!
Legends LG-17 Blackarachnia - Misassembly Fix
Leg Improvement - Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Jazz (Generations Deluxe)
Make Your Own Unicron Planet Stand of Death and Chaos!
Making Universe Tankor Rock the House
Quick, Super-easy Generations Whirl Leg Modification

Reveal the Sheild:

Make a Chain Weapon for RtS Wreck Gar
Make RTS Windcharger Taller
RtS Autobot Jazz - Chest Tightening
RtS Bumblebee - De-stipe-ification!
RtS Grapple Crane Modification - An EASY One!
RtS Perceptor's Cannon Replacement
RtS/United Lugnut Hand Modification
RtS Turbo Tracks - Making "Cartoon Accurate" Labels
RtS Turbo Tracks/ Generations Wheeljack Windshield Removal

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2-pack Classics Optimus Prime Truck Modifications
SKYFIRE PRIME: The Way-Too-Easy Tutorial
Transform a G1/G2 Optimus Trailer into Classics Trailer!
Turn Cybertron Laserbeak or Buzzsaw or Blockrock into Gurafi: a How-to Tutorial
Universe 2.0 Dinobot - Creating a Longer Sword
Universe Hound to Swindle - Modifications
Universe Hound Hologram Projector Modification
Universe/Classics 2.0/Henkei Ironhide/Ratchet Modifications Tutorial/Guide
Universe 2.0 Ironhide/Ratchet Posture and Arm Modifications
Universe 2.0 Prowl Shoulder Modification
Universe 2.0 Sideswipe/Sunstreaker/Red Alert - Leg Modification
Universe 2.0 Sideswipe/Sunstreaker/Red Alert - Leg Modification
Universe 2.0 Sunstreaker Windsheild Modification
Universe Warpath: Give Him Turret Rotation!
Voyager Classics Prime Arm Modification
WfC Bumblebee Leg Modification
WfC Optimus Prime Easy Leg Modification

Hunt for the Decepticons

HftD Battle Blade Bumblebee Chest Modification
Battle Blade Bumblebee - Creating Ball Jointed Wrists
Fixing HftD Battle Blade Bumblebee's Axe
HftD Hailstorm Arm Modification
HftD Hailstorm's Neck Pivot Is Easy!
HftD Leader Starscream - Creating Ball Jointed Wrists
HftD Sidearm Sideswipe - Head Fix Tutorial: Paint Scrapes and Face Breaks
HftD Sidearm Sideswipe - Pop Up Head Fix Tutorial
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"Thrilling 30" Transformers: Metroplex

Metroplex's Face Disassembly ("Thilling 30")
Metroplex Leg Fix ("Thilling 30")
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Combiner Wars

Ankle Tilt for TR Powermaster Prime / CW Ultra Magnus
Combiner Wars: Articulation for the Combiner Fingers
Combiner Wars: Dead End Mold - Combiner Limb Shoulder/Knee Alteration
Combiner Wars Powerglide - Waist Articulation Modification Guide
Combiner Wars Scavenger - Quick and Easy Head Fix
Combiner Wars Skylinx - Ratchet Fix
Combiner Wars Vortex - Alternate Rotor
CW Ultra Magnus - Ankle Rocker Modification
CW Combiner Hand: Poseable Fingers Modification
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Titans Return

Master Swords for All of My Friends!
Titans Return Rewind - Arm Flap Fix
Titans Return Sentinel/Astrotrain - De-Headmastered!
Titans Return Sixshot - Helmet Fix
Titans Return Trypticon: Tail Fix Video from Toy Dojo
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Power of the Primes

PotP Optimus Proime and Orion Pax - Separation Modification
POTP Elita-1 - Misassembled Feet
Prime Wars Trilogy Punch/Counterpunch - Hood Tweak
Prime Wars Trilogy Punch Counterpunch - Shoulder Fix

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Siege

Siege / Earthrise / Kingdom Nemesis Prime Mold - Creating a Custom Poseable Cape
Siege / Earthrise / Kingdom Nemesis Prime Mold - Creating a Custom Hood
Siege Ironhide/Ratchet/Crosshairs - Leg Fixes
Siege Refraktor - Camera Mode Instruction (from TakaraTomy Official)
Siege Starscream - Chest Pins Addition
Siege: War for Cybertron Skytread (Flywheels)- Tank Fix

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Earthrise

By Generation: - Battle Convoy Diaclone Truckin'! - WFC Optimus Prime Trailer Labels
Earthrise Seekers - Wing Fix
Earthrise Wheeljack - Ground Clearance Fix
Earthrise Optimus Prime - Faceplate Modification

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Kingdom

Kingdom Galvatron - Shoulder Fix
Kingdom Rodimus Open Canopy/Cockpit mod
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Legacy

Energon Combination Sword - Legacy Core Class Wave 1 - Fix
Legacy Armada Optimus Prime - Preventative Fix for Lower Leg Panel Break
Legacy Detritus into Hound (Full Cusrtomization and Repaint Video)
Legacy Evolution Armada Megatron - Turret Modification
Legacy Evolution Deluxe Bombshell - Chest Door Modification
Legacy Metroplex - Disassembly Guide / Hip and Thigh Ratchet Fix
Legacy Skids - Gun Modification
Legacy Velocitron Blurr - Arm Kibble Modification

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Studio Series (G1/86 Movie)

Studio Series 86 Grimlock (SS86-06) - Arm Fix
Studio Series 86 Ironhide (SS86-17) - Hip Skirt Modification
Studio Series 86 Ironhide (SS86-17) - Removing Window Letters (R1, R2, L1 and L2)
Studio Series 86 Sludge (SS86-15) - Tightening Hip and Knee Joints
Studio Series 86 Swoop (SS86-26) - Shoulder Modification

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Convention Exclusives

Botcon Exclusives

Botcon Machine Wars Hoist's Shoulders Fix
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San Diego Comic Con Exclusives

So, You Got a Droopy SDCC Dinobots Ark box, Eh?
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HasLab

HasLab Unicron - Maw Fixes
HasLab Unicron - Planet Kibble Removal​

 

By Generation Part 3 - Other Official Lines:

Alternators

Alternators/Binaltech Custom Display
Alternators Sideswipe - Transformation Modification
An Alternators Door Removal That Will...BLOW YOUR DOORS OFF!
Re-Shelling Alternators
Removing Alternators Skids Flames
Alternators Modifications List
New Arm Modification For Alternators Rumble (From Skids Legs!)
Give Alternators Rumble Arms/Pile-drivers Tutorial
Electrified Alternators Shockwave v2.0
Alternators Laserwave/Shockblast Leg Modification
Alternators Optimus Prime Shoulder Modification
Alternators Prime Leg Extension Tutorial(s) Thread
Leg Modification the Alternators/Binaltech Acura
Alternators Prowl's Easy Lamborghini Doors
Alternator License Plate Template - I figured it out and I'm Sharing!!!

Video Tutorials by clay:

Alternators Kitbash Tutorial Videos by clay (All Videos)

Alternators Dodge Ram Leg Modification - Video Tutorial
Alternators Corvette Hood-to-Shield Modification - Video Tutorial
Alternators Rumble Arm Modification - Video Tutorial
Alternators Viper Leg Modification - Video Tutorial

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Power Core Combiners

Power Core Combiners: Make Your Own Targetmasters

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Crossovers

Fixing SWTF Boba Fett's Arms
Transformers Collaborative: Ghostbusters Ectotron - Hand Modification

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Legends/World's Smallest Transformers

Articulating Legends Class Figures Tutorial!
Give Legends Beachcomber/Sandstorm His Gun!
Legends Devastator Wrecking Balls
Legends Brawn :Give Him Bendy Knees!
Legends Cosmos Shoulder Modification

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Masterpiece

Creating a "Cartoon Accurate" Masterpiece Streak (Bluestreak)
LED Vector Sigma (Masterpiece Scale)
Leg Repair: MP-22 Masterpiece Ultra Magnus
MP-03 Starscream: Fixing That Nasty Gap In Jet Mode
MP-13 Soundwave Papercraft Energon Cubes and Schematics
MP-25 Masterpiece Tracks - Loose Knee/Leg Fix
MP-27 Masterpiece Ironhide - Shoulder Fix
MP-28 Hot Rodimus: Bod Mods
MP-28 Materpiece Hot Rodimus - Abdomen Fix
MP-44 Convoy Version 3.0 - Leg Fix
Masterpiece Acid Storm - Removing the Camouflage (Using Half of the Effort!)
Masterpiece Bumble - Increase Shoulder Articulation
Masterpiece Datsun (Prowl/Streak): Make Missile Launchers in a "G1 Style"
Masterpiece Energy Conductors
Masterpiece Grimlock: Keeping the Weapon Light On and the Autobot Symbol Gimmick Fix
Masterpiece Grimlock Leg/Tail Chrome Care
Masterpiece Ramjet - Shoulder Fix
Masterpiece MP-10 Rodimus Convoy - Easy Rifle Extension
The Masterpiece MP-11 Seeker Mold: Wing Dismantling Guide
Masterpiece Seeker Base Nameplate Sticker Templates!
Masterpiece Black Rodimus Convoy MP-09B: Fix the Broken Knees
Masterpiece Optimus Prime Chest Fix (Toys 'R' Us Hasbro Version)
Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy - Replacement Knee Installation
Masterpiece Rodimus Hip Modification: Add 1/4" Height
Masterpiece Shockwave - Stomach Repair
Masterpiece Soundwave's Head Disassembly
Masterpiece Soundwave (Toys 'R' Us Version)- Visor Yellow to Red Change
Masterpiece Starscream Tailfin/Waist/Leg Kibble Modification
MP Megatron Shoeshine (AKA: No More Athlete's Rust)
TakaraTomy Flight Stand: Fix
Nasty Panel Gaps Fix for the Masterpiece Lamborghinis
YotH Masterpiece Optimus Prime Disassembly
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Kre-O/Construct Bots/Other Building Block Sets

Kreon Torso Decals and Custom Tutorial Introduction by Tresob
Kreon Torso Decals by antapp
Kreon Torso Decals by mightyspacepope

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Titaniums

War Within Optimus Prime Knee Modification​

 

By Generation Part 4 - Third Party/Unofficial:
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Various Third Party/Unofficial Figure Modifications:

Cubex Huff - Color Matching the Legs
MP-10U Ultra Magnus (Knock Off) Window Chest Gap Fix
Stabilize the Balance of G1 Devastator with 3rd Party Waist Upgrades
TFCon 2011 Exclusive Stronghold: Minor Paint Removal Tutorial
Deformation Space DS-01 Crimson Wings (Starscream) - Fixes

Planet X PX-04 Summanus - Hip Fix

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Alien Attack Toys:

Alien Attack Toys - STF-01 Firage (DotM Dino) - Eye Enlargement Modification

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DX9:

DX9 - D12 Gabriel (Omega Supreme) - Shoulder Fix

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Gigapower:

Gigapower Guttur HQ-03 - Hip Fix

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FansProject:

Fansproject Diesel - Hip Swap Fix
FansProject Diesel - Tight Waist Area Fix
FansProject Protector Armor - Adding Articulated Hands!

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Fans Toys:

FansToys FT-28 Hydra (Masterpiece Six Shot) - Joint Fixes and Modifications

Fans Toys Scoria Fixes:

Scoria - Knee Fix
Scoria - Loose Arm Fix
Scoria - Loose Jaw Fix
Scoria - Side Plates
Scoria - Tail Fix

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Fans Toys FT-05 Soar – Squeaky Shoulders Fix
Fans Toys FT-06 Sever (Masterpiece Snarl) - Ten Minutes To Sexy Legs
Fans Toys FT-15 Willis (Masterpiece Hound) - Remount the Missile Launcher
Fans Toys FT-18 Lupus (Masterpiece Weirdwolf) - Leg Modification
Fans Toys FT-22 Koot (Masterpiece Kup) - Arm Fix
Fans Toys FT-39 Jabber (Masterpiece Blurr) Fixes
Fans Toys FT-55 Recorder (Masterpiece Blaster) - Foot Stabilization Modification
Fans Toys FT-46 Tesla 2.0 (MP Perceptor) - Fixes
Fans Toys FT-54 Warthog (Masterpiece Powerglide) - Ankle and Knee Joints Fix

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iGear:

iGear Hench to Cartoon Brawn Conversion
iGear PP05W Weapon/Medical Specialist - Front Fender Hinge Modification

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Mastermind Creations:

Mastermind Creations Feral Rex - Modifying the Arm Articulation
MMC Bovis Elbow Fix and Replacement Guide
MMC Sphinx - Mirage Hands

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Planet X:

Planet X PX-04 Summanus - Hip Fix

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TFC Toys:

TFC Hydrant - Ladder Repair

TFC Toys Hercules Fixes:

TFC Toys Hercules: Exgraver - Various Fixes
TFC Toys Hercules: Heavylabor - Various Fixes
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TFC Toys Uranos Modifications:

TFC Toys Uranos: Blackbird - Chest Modification
TFC Toys Uranos: Blackbird - Fixing Loose Hips

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Unique Toys:

Fix #1 for Unique Toys Warlord/Sharpclaw Leg
Fix #2 For Unique Toys Warlord/Sharpclaw

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Wei Jiang:

Wei Jiang Black Apple (MPM Optimus Prime) - Chest Modification
Wei Jiang Ultima Guard - Volume Modification (Quiet!)

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KFC Toys / X-Transbots:

KFC E.A.V.I. Metal Phase 10A Kingzilla (Masterpiece Snapdragon)- Head Fix
X-transbots MX-22 Commander Stack (MP Ultra Magnus) - Shoulder Fix
X-transbots MX-29 Fury (Runabout) - Fixes
X-Transbots Ollie - Back Transformation Modification
X-Transbots Ollie - Straighten the Legs
X-Transbots Virtus - MX-10 - Hip Modification for A-Stance​

 

By Generation Part 5 - Non-Transformers:​

Tutorials from HissTank.com:

Arm "Fix"
CobraCrimson's Disassembly Guide
Combine G.I. Joe Upper Body with Wolvie Universe Lower Body
Cords On A Japanese Sword's Scabbards Tutorial Series One, Part 1-4
Creating a Realistic Dirt Base
Custom Dio Tutorial (pic heavy)
Duke Arm Transplant Modification
Envelop Molding Tutorial
EUREKA! Tighten Up Those Loose Joints!
Falcon Arm Modification
GI Joe Torso Splitting Guide (Easiest Method)
Guide: Combining GI Joe and Indiana Jones bodies
How to Disassmble the Main Parts of a Rattler
"How-To" For Painting Camo . . .
Liquidisk's Face-painting Technique
Make your Own Scabbards/Sheaths/Holders/Slings/Belts
Modern Figure Knee and Lower Leg Swap
Ninja Weapons and Tutorials
Paints & Supplies, Recommendations On What Materials to Use for Customs!
Realistic WATER for Your Dioramas and FLAGG . . .
Sculpt Some Ninja Arms
Sculpting Tutorials
Swapping Shoulder Swivels on 25th Joes & Modern Star Wars
Tutorial: Obi-Shinobi's Swords​

 

Illustrations/Digital Models:

Adding a 3-D Render to an Image (Bryce + Photoshop)
Adding a Text Link to a Signature
The Absurdly Simple Method to Glow Eyes!
Be Nelson Yomtov! (Colorists, Tackle an Original Transformers Marvel Comics Page!)
Chaos Incarnate's Big Kaboom (Making Explosions with Adobe Photoshop)
Chaos Incarnate's Brush Tutorials (Adobe Photoshop)
Chaos Incarnate's Building Actions/Macros with Adobe Photoshop
Clay Style Rendering Tutorial
A Cloud/Smoke Brush Creation (Adobe Photoshop)
Coloring Process Demonstrated Coloring An Alternator
Creating an Illustration Mosaic
Creating Spark Effects!
Cropping Out Objects a la Funness!
The Definitive Sunbow Scale Chart
Digibashing - Removing and Adding Faction Symbols
Drawing Optimus Prime with Ramrider
Drawing Transformers: Part 1 - The Basics
Drawing Transformers: Part 2 - Color Basics
Drawing Tutorial: Movie Ironhide's Head
Freeware Art Programs: Artweaver and GIMP
Get Started in Coloring with Dark Convoy!
How to Make [Photo] Comics That Don't Suck!
How Silas Draws Stuff
How to Sketch Awesomely in Photoshop
Illustrating Transformers Using G1 Screen Captures!
Illustrating Powerglide - A Digital Illustration Overview
Jim Lee Teaches Drawing Hands
Josh's Coloring Tutorial
Laser Beam and Saber Effects Creation Using Adobe Photoshop
Let’s Brutalize Our ‘bots! (Creating Robotic Damage in Photoshop)
Making Glowing Eyes with Pride in GIMP
Make a Planet
Make a Realistic Star Field
Making Retro G1 Boxart Photoart
Making Custom Brushes using GIMP
Making Speech Bubbles Using GIMP
Making 3D Images
Motion Blur Tutorial (Adobe Photoshop) - Easy Peasy for the Lazy
Paint.net Digibashing Tuturial
Photoshop Masks
Photoshop Tutorial: Wonder Woman Pin Up Digital Painting by Roberto Campus
process' Photoshop Glowing Eyes Tutorial (Using Photoshop CS3)
process' Recoloring an Image Methodology: Magnus into Powered Convoy
Smoke Effects Using Photoshop 6
3-D Rendering - One Method of Process
Three Point Lighting
Transformers Prime Scale Chart (with Screenshot Galleries)
Tutorial: Creating a Custom Box, Part One
Weapon Materialization Effect Creation (Photoshop)
Wizard #119 "Basic Training: Pat Lee Shows You How to Draw Mecha"
Z.U.D.O.N's Eye Glow Tutorial for Photoshop CS2 and Up Users
Z.U.D.O.N's Fire Tutorial For Photoshop Users

The 3-D Rendering Links to Resources/Tutorials​