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News Credits: 2 · by **Banjo-Tron** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 1:36 pm

Hi all, just a quick one I am working on. I always wanted a Powermaster Optimus Prime, but I didn't want it to be really massive such as Xovergen's effort. So I modified a KO of the FansProject DIA commander armour slightly. It is pretty much ready and needs paint now. Unfortunately today the local Games Workshop was closed because they couldnt find a new manager? Anyway, since I can't paint him yet I though I would get some feedback about what works well and what should change etc. I will be using the G1 figures weapons on the shoulders and as handguns.

I need to try fix the slightly wonky head. I cut down DIA commanders neck joint and attached a smaller balljoint via a screw.

I think the head works OK, because it has the 2 cylindrical details either side that are also on Powermaster Optimus Prime

cutting the shoulders down has altered the back of the trailer slightly. It means I have to attach the crotch piece updside down.

Anyhoo, any feedback would be appreciated.

News Credits: 10 · by **Arctorro** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 4:05 am

The only thing I can see is maybe cutting down the neck a little more, if it is possible. Otherwise he is looking good.

Wonder if one of those Steel Core chest minibot guys could be attached to Primes grill :-?

News Credits: 2 · by **Banjo-Tron** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 4:50 am

I see what you mean about the neck, it might look better without a neck at all, and just sitting flush. I think I will do that. Something was bugging me, I think that is it. Thanks!

News Credits: 10 · by **Arctorro** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 5:29 am

Banjo-Tron wrote:I see what you mean about the neck, it might look better without a neck at all, and just sitting flush. I think I will do that. Something was bugging me, I think that is it. Thanks!

No problem

Can't wait to see the changes!

News Credits: 33 · by **Genocide G2.0** » Sat Feb 01, 2014 5:22 pm

This worked out really well and i agree it's the neck that looks off . I to look forward to seeing this finished and painted , good stuff banjo .

News Credits: 2 · by **Banjo-Tron** » Sun Feb 02, 2014 8:01 am

thanks guys! well I have altered the neck now. I also drilled some holes to hold the black guns in trailer mode. I have started to paint with mixed results. I had to mask a lot!

News Credits: 2 · by **Banjo-Tron** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 2:23 pm

I had some time this weekend and I have now finished this. As always, some things didn't go the way expected but I think it looks overall. Let me know what you guys think!

Comparison with the G1 figure

With Henkei Prime

With an example of the same mould - Ultra Magnus

Lots of guns!

Trailer mode - masking up the stripes took a while.

I kept the chest piece and made it removable, since it fills a void in trailer mode.

by **xuniverse** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 10:02 pm

luvit much! i do like powermaster prime also! :BOWDOWN:

News Credits: 2 · by **Banjo-Tron** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:19 pm

xuniverse wrote:luvit much! i do like powermaster prime also!

Thanks dude, glad you like!

News Credits: 10 · by **Arctorro** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:20 am

Great work, he looks fantastic!

News Credits: 4 · by **KnightStrike** » Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:17 am

Nice work! He looks really cool!

News Credits: 2 · by **Banjo-Tron** » Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:48 pm

Thanks guys! My next project will be to headswap the Hasbro components of ROTF Bruticus, then I will finally paint and add the shapeways upgrade to 'Shattered glass' Octopunch