Minor/Repaint: WFC Bumblebee repaint

Discussion in 'Radicons Customs' started by PkmnMstr, Jul 14, 2010.

  1. PkmnMstr

    PkmnMstr Well-Known Member

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    I got bored and decided to try repainting. This is my first attempt. I'm not sure what to call it. I want to say it's Stealth mode bumblebee, but the color scheme could warrant a new name.

    Note: I am a complete amateur and this was done quickly, cheaply, and crudely.

    Criticism is welcome, but keep it constructive.

    New higher quality pics can be found here:
    Bumblebee Custom - a set on Flickr
     

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  2. PkmnMstr

    PkmnMstr Well-Known Member

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    I would upload some higher quality pictures, but my camera sucks.
     
  3. ThinkTank Customs

    ThinkTank Customs TFW2005-Citizen

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    when you'r an amateur, than i'm the biggest looser here! this is awesome! love it!
     
  4. PkmnMstr

    PkmnMstr Well-Known Member

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    Thanks.
     
  5. Treadshot A1

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    Well, i can't say much due to the blurryness of the pics, but then again black and red repaints always look good, and this isn't one to break that mold. Nice job.

    As for a name, may i suggest Rhyperior? Pretend the stingers are robotic Rock Wreckers. :lol  Heck, the car mode (with some horns) could fake a Rhyhorn. Then it would evolve as well! Call it Dark Rhyperior to explain the colour scheme.
     
  6. baggzey23

    baggzey23 psn - baggzey23

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    lets see

    he was a bug in G1
    he has the name of a bug and that bug flies
    and he looks deadly

    how about buzzkill
     
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    That's pretty good, it looks really smooth.. How'd you paint it? By Brush?? Looks pretty solid dude!

    I like the name buzzkill!
     
  8. thedreaded1

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    How about Bumper-tron
     
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    Rhinox555 "The Maria Narcissa is a boat."

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    Buzzkill sounds like a good name.
    Figure looks good as far as i can tell, although the pics are slightly blurry.
     
  10. Solrac333

    Solrac333 G1 got it right!

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    Not a big fan of black BB repaints, but this mold seems to work well from it & you've given it a nice smooth paintjob... :thumb 
     
  12. Jbarb78

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    One thing I've found is taking the pics using a tripod. My camera isnt all that great either, but I figured out how to get some good pics out of it after a lot of trial and error.
     
  13. PkmnMstr

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    Yeah, the imperfections are really obvious and covered up by the blurryness. I'm going to work on taking/posting better pictures for more accurate feedback.
     
  14. PkmnMstr

    PkmnMstr Well-Known Member

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    I painted it with those new sharpie paint markers.
     
  15. PkmnMstr

    PkmnMstr Well-Known Member

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    Any tips on getting close-up shots? I can never get my camera to focus.
     
  16. PkmnMstr

    PkmnMstr Well-Known Member

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    I just put up a link to some new pics.
     
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    Nice pics. Unfortunately, the use of a sharpie really shows. :( 

    Got a name yet? Personally i disagree with Buzzkill, but then again i have a fan character under the same name, so... *shrugs*
     
  18. PkmnMstr

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    Yeah, I still like it though. Regular sharpie doesn't work too well. It was just an experiment. As for the name I think I'm going to stick with Stealth mode Bumblebee. If I had the slightest idea of a simple was to change the autobot insignia to decepticon, I might just call him Doomsday.
     
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    that is sweet
     
  20. wyze2099

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    Another possible name for him: Melee?