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'Classicsverse' Powermaster Optimus Prime - COMPLETE!

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'Classicsverse' Powermaster Optimus Prime - COMPLETE!

Postby Banjo-Tron » Sun Jan 19, 2014 1:36 pm

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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.

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I need to try fix the slightly wonky head. I cut down DIA commanders neck joint and attached a smaller balljoint via a screw.
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I think the head works OK, because it has the 2 cylindrical details either side that are also on Powermaster Optimus Prime
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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.
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Re: Work in progress - 'Classicsverse' Powermaster Optimus Prime

Postby Arctorro » Sun Jan 26, 2014 4:05 am

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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 :-?
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william-james88 wrote:So that would also be the case for Predaking, who is also six members.
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Re: Work in progress - 'Classicsverse' Powermaster Optimus Prime

Postby Banjo-Tron » Sun Jan 26, 2014 4:50 am

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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!
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Re: Work in progress - 'Classicsverse' Powermaster Optimus Prime

Postby Arctorro » Fri Jan 31, 2014 5:29 am

Motto: ""A beast form is the right of all sentient beings.""
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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 :D Can't wait to see the changes!
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Re: Work in progress - 'Classicsverse' Powermaster Optimus Prime

Postby Genocide G2.0 » Sat Feb 01, 2014 5:22 pm

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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 .
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Re: Work in progress - 'Classicsverse' Powermaster Optimus Prime

Postby Banjo-Tron » Sun Feb 02, 2014 8:01 am

Motto: "My banjo is everything; defeat is ukelele"
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!
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Re: 'Classicsverse' Powermaster Optimus Prime - COMPLETE!

Postby Banjo-Tron » Sun Feb 09, 2014 2:23 pm

Motto: "My banjo is everything; defeat is ukelele"
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!

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Comparison with the G1 figure
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With Henkei Prime
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With an example of the same mould - Ultra Magnus
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Lots of guns!
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Trailer mode - masking up the stripes took a while.
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I kept the chest piece and made it removable, since it fills a void in trailer mode.
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Re: 'Classicsverse' Powermaster Optimus Prime - COMPLETE!

Postby xuniverse » Sun Feb 09, 2014 10:02 pm

luvit much! i do like powermaster prime also! :BOWDOWN:
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Re: 'Classicsverse' Powermaster Optimus Prime - COMPLETE!

Postby Banjo-Tron » Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:19 pm

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

Thanks dude, glad you like!
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Re: 'Classicsverse' Powermaster Optimus Prime - COMPLETE!

Postby Arctorro » Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:20 am

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Great work, he looks fantastic! :D
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Re: 'Classicsverse' Powermaster Optimus Prime - COMPLETE!

Postby KnightStrike » Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:17 am

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Nice work! He looks really cool!
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Re: 'Classicsverse' Powermaster Optimus Prime - COMPLETE!

Postby Banjo-Tron » Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:48 pm

Motto: "My banjo is everything; defeat is ukelele"
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 8)
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