Finally got the paint done, the parts clearcoated, and Optimus fully reassembled.
The first step was to solder the electronics back onto the battery terminals. Did so successfully, tested them with batteries.
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With that taken care of, I got everything reassembled. There was a misadventure involving tracking down a stray spring from the missiles cannon, but I ultimately found it and got everything together.
Vehicle mode shots, including the glorious flight mode.
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Battle station
"Optimus Prime, Super Mode!" This shows off a lot of the painted detail, I find.
"Cyber Key Power!" Had to show off these details too.