The Energon Pub

News Credits: 1 · by **Sherade** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 2:37 pm

Jin Saotome wrote:Don't worry, it's cool! I could do some airbrushing, more metallics, that sorta thing. But I do want my customs to look like a 'series' tho right now. The buyers I have for them have expressed the fact that my figures do look like they were all done the same way and belong in their set. That only pigeon-holes me for the time being. I'd like to get a micron airbrush and detail in panel lines that way (saving up for one) and start a new look at some point, so I hear ya. However I wanna stay away from the clean-Gundam-kit-look. So... something inbetween. I'm always listening to suggestions too, any ideas?

Personally, I beleive routine is boring. Each time I do a kitbash, I always use a diffrernt style, so that I learn and become a diverse basher, rather than stick on one technique. I can understand why you wouldn't want a clean look, but, not all robots are beat up, so maybe you'd try it and see how you can apply your skills.
And, maybe you could try Dropkick with a metallic green, so I can say its my dads truck as a Transformer.

News Credits: 5 · by **frenzy_rumble** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 3:41 pm

i think having a style is one of the key elements that defines an artist.

keep them looking the same jin, it's your style!

there are LOTS of people who don't like picasso's style, right?

by **Autobot Snake Eyes** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 3:47 pm

jeez. as always FRIGGIN awesome Jin!
i cannot wait for the next kitbash.

by **Rushie** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:49 pm

There's not much for me to say that hasn't been said yet, but apart from praising you for another duo of great looking figures, I'd like to question your choice for a smaller Cyclonus. Didn't Galvatron ride him in jet mode? I always pictured Cyclonus looming over Galvy's shoulder as his tall right-hand man.

Don't take this tidbit as a serious complaint, for it is truly irrelevant regarding the figure itself. I just wanted to point that out.

Is there a Classics style Scourge on the horizon?

by **Hard Hacker** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:58 pm

The only thing that gets me is the uneve arm length, but hey. Nice improvement.

by **Dingoma** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:19 pm

Jin Saotome wrote:This week I have two more Transformers Classics for you all, Cyclonus and The Fallen! Cyclonus was made from the smaller Toys R Us exclusive voyager Energon Megatron. I decided to paint him purple after quite a few people told me that dark blue such as Galvatron, really is suppose to be purple. Most of the art I found for Cyclonus depicted him purple too. I gave him magnetically attaching hands so at least one part of him could be removable because I love extra parts. His paint scheme is pretty complex with a basecoat of violet, line wash of dark blue, then highlights of light blue along with the different shades of purple and blue on him.

The Fallen was my attempt to make something useful out of the Classics Megatron from that Ultimate Battle 2-pack that came with Optimus Prime. I used the head of the Titanium Fallen (which infuriated me as it fell apart/became loose every time I'd pick it up so it had to die), gave him a new right hand, and a magnetic collar of flame that attaches to him. The paint scheme is easy! Basecoat black, line in with bright orange, then line in the middle of those lines with bright yellow.

Click here for more pics and alt-mode! ----> Cyclonus

Click here fore more pics and his alt-mode! ----> The Fallen

Enjoy!

NICE!!!

Genius!

by **Dingoma** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:21 pm

Jin Saotome wrote:This week I have two more Transformers Classics for you all, Cyclonus and The Fallen! Cyclonus was made from the smaller Toys R Us exclusive voyager Energon Megatron. I decided to paint him purple after quite a few people told me that dark blue such as Galvatron, really is suppose to be purple. Most of the art I found for Cyclonus depicted him purple too. I gave him magnetically attaching hands so at least one part of him could be removable because I love extra parts. His paint scheme is pretty complex with a basecoat of violet, line wash of dark blue, then highlights of light blue along with the different shades of purple and blue on him.

The Fallen was my attempt to make something useful out of the Classics Megatron from that Ultimate Battle 2-pack that came with Optimus Prime. I used the head of the Titanium Fallen (which infuriated me as it fell apart/became loose every time I'd pick it up so it had to die), gave him a new right hand, and a magnetic collar of flame that attaches to him. The paint scheme is easy! Basecoat black, line in with bright orange, then line in the middle of those lines with bright yellow.

Click here for more pics and alt-mode! ----> Cyclonus

Click here fore more pics and his alt-mode! ----> The Fallen

Enjoy!

NICE!!!

Genius!

by **Dingoma** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:21 pm

Jin Saotome wrote:This week I have two more Transformers Classics for you all, Cyclonus and The Fallen! Cyclonus was made from the smaller Toys R Us exclusive voyager Energon Megatron. I decided to paint him purple after quite a few people told me that dark blue such as Galvatron, really is suppose to be purple. Most of the art I found for Cyclonus depicted him purple too. I gave him magnetically attaching hands so at least one part of him could be removable because I love extra parts. His paint scheme is pretty complex with a basecoat of violet, line wash of dark blue, then highlights of light blue along with the different shades of purple and blue on him.

The Fallen was my attempt to make something useful out of the Classics Megatron from that Ultimate Battle 2-pack that came with Optimus Prime. I used the head of the Titanium Fallen (which infuriated me as it fell apart/became loose every time I'd pick it up so it had to die), gave him a new right hand, and a magnetic collar of flame that attaches to him. The paint scheme is easy! Basecoat black, line in with bright orange, then line in the middle of those lines with bright yellow.

Click here for more pics and alt-mode! ----> Cyclonus

Click here fore more pics and his alt-mode! ----> The Fallen

Enjoy!

NICE!!!

Genius!

News Credits: 8 · by **Liege Evilmus** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:25 pm

Cyclonus just made me scream out loud!

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:15 am

You really do continue to redefine customs and push the boundaries of creativity. BRAVO!

by **Glitcher** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:44 am

Pretty slick Cyclonus, though I still prefer Jizaitoys' version. :p

by **ptitvite** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:50 pm

Awesome Fallen!
Not too sure about Cyclonus...Galvatron's body comes out alot.
I know Fallen is from Cl Megatron but I never was into tank megs. But as Fallen, the mold kicks ass!