The Energon Pub

by **alpha_alternator** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:17 pm

hi

here my next kitbash

i made this kitbash so that ratchet can change hand

here is my first repaint, i am not done yet ahahah

more picture to come

here a pic of my 2 kitbash( in progress):

by **gawd6sic6** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:37 pm

very nice use of gundam parts... great idea!

News Credits: 2 · by **gunman_sr5** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:29 pm

Is the Sideswipe bash an Enzo?

by **gawd6sic6** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:44 pm

i think that it was.. he has an other thread with just it .. somewhere here in wips.

News Credits: 3 · by **Soundwarp** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 2:29 am

Looking forward to some progress pics

by **alpha_alternator** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 5:54 am

yes sideswipe is made from an ferrari enzo
if you want more picture
here is the link: http://www.tfmaster.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4816

i am working full time so i only have the weekends to work on my kitbash, but i promise you that if i made any new progress, i will post some pics!!

thank you for all your comment!

by **johndillinga2003** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:30 am

copycat!!!!

Nah just kidding, can't wait to see how it works out with your design, I like the switchable Hand idea i was thinking about making a Arch Weilder on a ball joint that could be swaped out for his hand but im not sure yet....I'll figure something out...

by **alpha_alternator** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:36 pm

sorry John Dillinga!

but this idea just came to me, because my wal-mart in canada had skid for sale so i pick one up to kitbash

so the only one i had in mind was ratchet

could you please PM me your ratchet kitbash picture so i do not copy like your!

i will make more change to him this weekend

by **Ops_was_a_truck** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 1:54 pm

I really like the redone arms on Ratchet. Can't wait to see how this comes along!

by **johndillinga2003** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 2:36 pm

alpha_alternator wrote:sorry John Dillinga!

but this idea just came to me, because my wal-mart in canada had skid for sale so i pick one up to kitbash

so the only one i had in mind was ratchet

could you please PM me your ratchet kitbash picture so i do not copy like your!

i will make more change to him this weekend

No need to be sorry I was only razzin ya

mines a Wip as well he's not really an extensive kitbash or any major changes like your repaint and head swap/mod he's about 85% painted now and I added the cross on his right shoulder it's not like you can really change how Ratchet looks character wise even in a alt form... The only diffrence I was doing was making him after a "American Red Cross" promotional vehicle that i seen in real life instead of an ambulance I just need the decals and some touch ups/ clear coat to finish him.

Bot mode only for now, this pic is from a few weeks ago.

by **alpha_alternator** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 9:29 pm

WOW that is pretty cool John Dillinga

i can't wait to finish him this weekend
i really love how i made ratchet arm

i still don't believe how i manage to made this, it just came like that'
i still looking for a van model kit

if anybody have a spare or for sell, please PM
or does anybody have a name for the kind of van i should use to do this kitbash

thank you all

by **Tramp** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:27 pm

I think the one thing that would really make this look like Ratchet, and be really unique is to figure out a way to attach the windshield in front of the head in robot mode as an homage to the old toy, rather than having it folded behind the back.

by **johndillinga2003** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:15 am

Tramp wrote:I think the one thing that would really make this look like Ratchet, and be really unique is to figure out a way to attach the windshield in front of the head in robot mode as an homage to the old toy, rather than having it folded behind the back.

geeez... Tramp, It doesn't need to be an exact G-1 Homage to be the character...Look at the whole dayum Alt line none of them transform in the same way as G-1 and if you think you can change the scion mode to look that way (rachet's G-1 Incarnation) then do it yourself and stop bitching about how ppl make their kitbashes, were not doing it for you, Everyone has their own oppinion on what they want to make and ideas, then you come in and say "You should make it look the G-1 way not the way your doing it"

Are you providing the money to make it?
Is it being made soley for you?
No? I didn't Think so...

Next Im gonna make Arcee out of the Hound mode wanna know why? Just so I can piss ppl like you off.

Sorry for the Hi-jack Alpha Alt, it's just sometimes annoying ppl in this community really piss me off with their whinning...

by **Tramp** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:06 pm

John, I?m not bitching. I made a suggestion I thought would look cool since no one has yet attempted it. As for me, I don?t do Alternators customs because they wouldn?t fit with the rest of my collection.

by **piranacon** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 4:47 pm

i saw was an iron hide with the windscreen in front of his face, i think it was built from a hound and a reshell, swoop did a nice ratchet alt too, poor ironhide always getting left out lol

by **kodafrenzy** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 12:32 am

Very nice! I love the arms as well. Where are the doors? I've been trying to figure out a way to tf him without them spreading out. If you've found out plz lemme know

Not trying to add fuel to the flame but: IF you wanted a g1 Ratchet/Ironhide from the Scion, then do this:

All you do is rotate his head, swap his hands and then his legs. I don't like the position of the arms (which weren't attached here), but it's a start.

by **Tramp** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 2:16 am

That?s not quite what I was talking about Koda. I?m talking about cutting the windshield off the roof and permanently attaching it to its normal vehicle mode position so that when transformed the head is behind the ?glass? and you still have the headlights, grill, and bumper in front. No change in the actual transformation, just the windshiled remains in place instead of folding up with the roof behind his back.

by **kodafrenzy** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 2:27 am

Sorries

Just offering a solution from experience.

by **johndillinga2003** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:05 pm

Tramp wrote:That?s not quite what I was talking about Koda. I?m talking about cutting the windshield off the roof and permanently attaching it to its normal vehicle mode position so that when transformed the head is behind the ?glass? and you still have the headlights, grill, and bumper in front. No change in the actual transformation, just the windshiled remains in place instead of folding up with the roof behind his back.

See the problem with that is if you cut off the windsheild you lose the rest of the roof/back kibble since it's all attached It's really not worth it to make it look that way plus the whole front end would have to sit lower which would mean adding more parts into an already cramped space in Vehicle mode, it's just not do-able.

by **Tramp** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:30 pm

Actually, no, the front end section would not have to sit lower since the windshield would be in front of the head, not at chest level. As for the back kibble, all you would need to do is add new suports attached to his back. It is doable.

by **alpha_alternator** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:51 pm

wow their was a lot going around, their are so many thing to read!!!

hey john, i really like the nick name you gave me, alpha alt,

[quote]
Sorry for the Hi-jack Alpha Alt, it's just sometimes annoying ppl in this community really piss me off with their whinning...
everybody can express themself so you do not have to be sorry

you do not have to be sorry!, it's ok, my topic is everybody topic

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attach the windshield in front of the head

this will be very hard, i have no idea how to do it but i see that kodafrenzy was able to do it, congraluation, that very sweet, but i won't do that on my kitbash and thank you for your tips

if i only had more time to continue on my kitbash!!!

more update to come