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by **TM Jet Convoy** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 9:57 am

Its been sometimes since I last did a custom. Too lazy to work on one..

Recently, my bro was fiddling with Robot Master Victory Saber.
His limited posability was really getting into me.
And the face sculpt just didn't do the original toy or the animation enough justice.

My dislike for the RM interpretation of Victory saber was so intense that It force me out of my Custom "hibination" :lol:

So I decided, make a few "improvements" (IMO).

First Work in Progress look.

For more detail pics of and description of my custom work. Please visit my blog
If you guys have any suggestions and what you like to see in Victroy Saber, please few welcome to drop me a comment and I would try to work on it if possible.

Cheers

by **TM Jet Convoy** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 10:03 am

Updated with more pictures of Star Saber,

This time I have added joints to the elbow and fist. Note that the neck is slightly Turnable and can be tilted.

For detailed pics and description of each modification please visit here.

All suggestions are welcome.

Hey Aoi, I got joints from M.S.G , ( Model support Goods) for a local hobby shop.

News Credits: 4 · by **MacrossFA19** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 1:59 pm

I did this same project a while back (check the kitbash gallery) I must say yours looks much cleaner. I like it!

by **Hobbyist Prime** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:39 pm

We never did see these where I am, but I sure as hell want to order them off ebay now and do this mod! Looks fantastic by the way!

by **Caliburn** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 3:38 am

Hobbyist Prime wrote:We never did see these where I am, but I sure as hell want to order them off ebay now and do this mod! Looks fantastic by the way!

There are a few on ebay now and again, especially round Europe as of late.
I've got one, but hot D*mn, this wip makes me want to try it on my own victory saber rmset.

by **Ramrider** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 4:49 pm

Wow... that really is an improvement...

by **TM TM2 Dinobot** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:57 am

Man, I always wanted to do that. Unfortunatly, my skills in that area are basically nill.

by **TM Jet Convoy** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 12:38 pm

I have been working with Victory leo too.. And here are the initial pics.
Still need to work on his wings and perhaps the hind legs of the Lion mode. Its currently too stiff IMO.

What I did so far;
1. Resculpt the face. Cos I just hate the old cry baby look
2. Give it a twistable neck
3. Knee joints

For more Details pics and description of modification made to each part, please visit my blog

For those interested to know what joints I used, you can find it in the blog too. :lol:

by **TM Jet Convoy** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 12:40 pm

TM2 Dinobot wrote:Man, I always wanted to do that. Unfortunatly, my skills in that area are basically nill.

Hey Don't ever say that. Skills not required. Its commitment.
Visit my http://www.jetconvoy.blogspot.com blog. I have document how each modification is done. You can follow through if you like

Drop me a comment if there is any part you wish me to clarify.

by **TM TM2 Dinobot** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:07 pm

Jet Convoy wrote:
TM2 Dinobot wrote:Man, I always wanted to do that. Unfortunatly, my skills in that area are basically nill.

Hey Don't ever say that. Skills not required. Its commitment.
Visit my http://www.jetconvoy.blogspot.com blog. I have document how each modification is done. You can follow through if you like

Drop me a comment if there is any part you wish me to clarify.

Thanks man. I apreciate it!

Actually, this kind of stuff I enjoy a lot more then other aspects. Like painting *shudder* Retooling gets to be downright fun for me.

by **TM Jet Convoy** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:34 pm

A great pal of mine suggested that I should do something with the hind legs of Victory leo, and commented that the lack of knee joint in the hind legs, caused them to Jugged out awkwardly in Victory saber mode. I agreed. However, its technically pretty challanging given its limited space..

I finally convinced myself to take the risk and Here he is..

With knee joints he can achieve more dynamic beastly pose.

Star Saber in alternate mode. No parts is required to be removed during transformation

And the first look of VICTORY SABER

For more detailed description and pics of the parts modified.. please Visit my blog

All comments are welcome. Kindly offer me suggestions, any suggestions.
:lol:

by **Hobbyist Prime** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:13 pm

Nice job!!!!! I am definitely picking up those two and following your instructions. Keep up the good work!

by **jimsloth** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:44 pm

Sweet new wings. I wish I had one myself. That one that is.

Website · by **Skullgrin140** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:07 am

Lookin good. I wish my RM Victory saber was poseable :lol:

by **TM Jet Convoy** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:11 am

Update with more modifications. Adding hinge joints to the Shoulder cannons. allow more posabilty and more anime accuracy.

Thanks for viewing..

Oops... anyone spotted a blopper?

Victory saber worn his "platform shoes" wrongly. :oops:

by **Hobbyist Prime** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 11:02 am

DAAAaaaaaaaamn! I need a smoke after that!!!!

by **TM Jet Convoy** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 2:27 pm

Grateful for all the motivations guys.

Its been awhile since my last update, I gave a coat of paint to Star saber and painted the Wings.
I might change the fists in time to come to improve his way of holding his Saber but for now bear with me.

Here's some pics of Star saber and Victory Saber, ( Apologise for the poor quality of the pics, Lighting was poor. So I have to use flash at a close distance)

I try not to overload this thread with too much pics, For more pictures and updates kindly visit
My Blog

by **jimsloth** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 5:01 pm

Thread resurrected for those who only just now have the availability of this KO set.

by **TM TM2 Dinobot** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:02 pm

Yesssssss... The power of KOs in the palm of my hand. :twisted:

Also, this is amazing. I need to find a joint tree now.

by **TM doomtron** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 2:07 pm

love it! the us series ended too soon. more victory

by **rhinox555** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 5:00 pm

It's absolutely nice,but why is it in the Extensive mods/scratchbuilt section? this is a relatively small mod.

News Credits: 1 · by **evilratbat** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:23 am

please refer to the first 2 images in regards to the mods Which are all stated in the images from the wing extenstions to the hip and leg joints that are added to the figure as this was not a small mod but reworking the whole thing on both and making them both combine still.

by **clay** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:46 pm

rhinox555 wrote:It's absolutely nice,but why is it in the Extensive mods/scratchbuilt section? this is a relatively small mod.

You're a bossy little fellow, aren't you?

Anyway, this mod looks really cool. I've seen the $3 bootleg Victory Saber set at the local groceries, so I might just give this a try!

by **AndreyOfDoom** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:28 pm

rhinox555 wrote:It's absolutely nice,but why is it in the Extensive mods/scratchbuilt section? this is a relatively small mod.

ARE YOU KIDDING? I assume that you do not own the Victory Saber set and do not realize the difference between this custom and the way it was before the mod.

by **rhinox555** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:09 am

I've got a knockoff version of the robot masters mold.I'm not saying it was easy,i just said it didn't change the look.
You don't have to go around calling people crazy everytime they don't share an opinion.