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by **TM griffith76** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:37 am

Hi guys, here's the follow up from this thread

The WIP pics and discussions are here if you guys interested. Enjoy!!

News Credits: 1 · by **evilratbat** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:08 am

I think this is a Great Piece and Let me know the Final Costs For the Packs as i have been Following this Piece over at TFW for a while

by **Ramrider** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:26 am

Absolutely jaw-dropping. I have next to no money at the moment, but I'd seriously consider trying to put some away for one of these lads.

After reading most of the TFW thread, I see you're planning on casting in resin, but what's this original cut from? Before I saw it was machined, I could've sworn it looked like ceramic or something...

News Credits: 2 · by **grimlockprime108** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:28 am

so have you set a price yet on these?

News Credits: 2 · by **grimlockprime108** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:33 am

never mind i found the price on tfw:P ...but that is still fairly affordable(plus its doable,i have dealt with the higher level gundam models before)

by **Nemesis Sturmvogel** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:49 pm

Impressive!!

What Prime did you used as base for work??

by **Ramrider** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:53 pm

He didn't. Follow the link to the TFW discussion thread. It was designed on computer in Maya, then machined.

by **TM Mench0y** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 3:41 pm

Man that's just awesome work. I wish I had those coold gadgets you do.

by **tentagil** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 3:55 pm

That bad boy is impressive as hell. I'm not sure if I can afford the cost, but I'm gonna definitely look at my budget for it.

Website · by **Skullgrin140** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:20 pm

*Jaw Drops to the ground!*

by **DTM** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:31 pm

HOLY COWWW, that is awesome dude! *runs around the house*

by **AceBaur Prime** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:00 pm

*jaw falls to ground*

*picks jaw back up*

Thats amazing! Wheres Lobo? He need to get one so his HOS Megatron can do battle with prime :lol:

by **Autobot Shade 0066** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:22 pm

That is to freakin' sweet. I want one sooooo bad.

by **jimsloth** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:49 pm

wow....

definitely considering

And random question, why didn't we get the WIP pics over here? We are the only Kitbashing exclusively based TF board.

And did I here someone say $200? (no complaint, just trying to get it straight)

by **gawd6sic6** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:24 pm

yea. if this thing gets around to the kits. and its $200 i soo want one...

by **TM griffith76** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:30 pm

Ramrider wrote:He didn't. Follow the link to the TFW discussion thread. It was designed on computer in Maya, then machined.

Thanks for answering that for me, Ramrider. Its appreciated

Mench0y wrote:Man that's just awesome work. I wish I had those coold gadgets you do.

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Wishing is the first step to everything...

I practically wished every nite that I can afford to even own the cheapest 3D printer when I first saw those but they just are too unaffordable and not practical unless you're doing inhouse prototyping for some big firm. And prototyping machines are getting more affordable and better as times goes by. Your MP Dinobots already kick ass and the design skills to build by hand is a big plus when you start learning how to use programs and machines as mediums to materialize your ideas and concepts coz we're all running on a low budget unlike big toy companies.

jimsloth wrote:wow.... definitely considering

And random question, why didn't we get the WIP pics over here? We are the only Kitbashing exclusively based TF board.

And did I here someone say $200? (no complaint, just trying to get it straight)

Hmm no real reason behind why not here. I was quite an old member there at the 2005 boards before TFmaster started these forums and I seldom post my customs myself expect that Grimlock kitbash outta Armada Predacon. I can only afford to have enough time to post on one forum and I started casually there without any intention to make the WIP that frequently updated. But the response got me feel that I'm obliged to show more than I originally intended to. I'm a lazy fella when it comes to these things, like my gallery will usually just have 3-4 pics only.

And ya. The colored kits are $200 not including shipping and the optional decorative trailer that I'll be making. Just in case you guys missed that part, I'll limited the quantity of the kits to 50 normal colored, 10 black versions (just nice for 2 sets of molds) and a new mold for 10 battle damaged versions. The quantities may change depend on the response for the initial orders. I do not wish to do second runs coz I would want to move on to new designs and I want to show my appreciation to the folks who would support me right from the very start by not producing too many. I may have a slightly higher price for the "variants" though coz they will take a bit of extra work especially the battle damaged version.

by **Glue** » Tue May 01, 2007 5:28 am

O - M - G....
This is one of the sexiest things I've ever seen.. :shock:

I'm actually short of breath. Where do I sign up for a regular color one??
Whatever it takes I will get you the money! =O

by **Caliburn** » Tue May 01, 2007 10:07 am

It is a beautiful work of art this custom, and I'd definitely want one, but I'll have to settle for looking at the pictures some more I guess.
Truely Awesome!

by **TM griffith76** » Tue May 01, 2007 8:31 pm

Glue wrote:O - M - G....
This is one of the sexiest things I've ever seen..
I'm actually short of breath. Where do I sign up for a regular color one??
Whatever it takes I will get you the money! =O

I'll let you guys know when everything's ready. Thanks for the support

by **TFLobo** » Tue May 01, 2007 10:22 pm

Holy crap that looks fantastic griffith!

Outta curiosity, how do the half pieces, such as the forearms, fit together? Did you machine in pegs similar to a "snap together" model kit or will they be glued together? I see a couple screws but it looks like most peices interlock in some way.

AceBaur Prime wrote:Thats amazing! Wheres Lobo? He need to get one so his HOS Megatron can do battle with prime

Right here in the back of the class!

I plan on making my own HOS Prime after I do Shockwave first.

Also, Griffth's is actually just a bit out of scale to my Megs by about an inch taller in height. Prime would be looking down at Megs and we can't have that can we?

When I'm ready, I want to get some dimmensions from Prime and scale down accordingly because IMO the proportions are perfect.

And of course, if griffith wants to, I'd be happy to return the favor when he makes Megatron.

by **TM griffith76** » Tue May 01, 2007 11:02 pm

Yo dude!

The parts are supposed to fit perfectly with pegs but I didn't give tolerance to them so I had to cut them down manually, thus they ain't perfect anymore. Glue is still required to hold the parts together properly but now I'm considering using screws because having the parts glued together permanently will prevent the tightening of joints if there is a need to in the future. So far the only screws I've used are on the leg flaps at the rear.

Will keep a lookout for your Shockwave, but I doubt anyone can miss anything you're coming up with

I already have archived your Megs WIP so I already have dimensions to yours :twisted:

Just lemme know when you need mine

by **Deathknell** » Tue May 01, 2007 11:30 pm

AAaah. CRAP...You guys are gonna make my Bumblebee look like POOP! :wink:

Dude seriously though...That is AWSOME! Put me down for a Prime! I'll need him to go with Bumblebee. I'm still workin on the legs by the way. I'll get more done when the School year is over. My students are driving me CRAZY!! I will deffinately need some time to work on this project.

Once we get all these HOS figs done we need to get em all together for a group pic or somethin. Some how.

by **Glue** » Wed May 02, 2007 2:07 am

Yeah, my crude little drawings and plans for a HoS Bombshell seem to be withering away by the second. ^^;;;
Although I'm trying not to lose motivation hehehe. But you've all done tangible stuff. =o

by **REDLINE** » Wed May 02, 2007 2:51 am

Lobo wrote:
I plan on making my own HOS Prime after I do Shockwave first.

not to derail the thread, but damnit, that's the best news I've heard in awhile... I've been hoping that you'd do that guy next!!! I can't wait to see your superior skills do this baby justice.

by **TM Devastator** » Wed May 02, 2007 9:16 am

Wow. That's better than anything I could have dreamed up. Man I feel inferior!

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