The Energon Pub

by **Retread** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:57 pm

Has anyone done a reverse leg mod on this mold? I was messing around with grim (while waiting for paint to dry on another project) and he actually doesn't look half bad with huge toes. Only problem is, he can't bend at the knees because of the rear bumper. Actually gets in the way of the undercarriage plate as well. Quick and easy solution seems to be make the trunk removable, so the bumper will flip down more and allow the knees to bend. Anyone have any other ideas or suggestions?
I also have to check if reversing the thighs (to keep the crotch screws in the back) affects the transformation.

by **TM Dark_Lord_Prime** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:36 am

The skidplate is removable (pop-hinge), and both of my Mustangs' knees bend just fine. o_O

by **Retread** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 8:19 pm

Sorry, guess this would make more sense with a picture.

The back of the seat where the foot ball-joint attaches is a little ugly. It also hits the inside wheel well, so you have to stick the feet all the way out, instead of just having big toes.

by **Vanishing Point** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:43 pm

I ran into this problem when I did Jazz out of that mould I still need the parts but you could redo the rear bumper to have the same hinge point as alt prowl where the bumper pivots out of the way then you'd have the articulation needed

by **Retread** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:16 pm

Haven't seen the RSX mold up close, but I'll have to have a close look at some pics. Almost bought a BT prowl tonight, but the prices at Silver Snail have gotten kind of Steep.

Also looks like the cap at the back of the seat doesn't hold the ankle ball-joint on, it just keeps it from pivoting too much. You can actually make Grim a half inch taller, if you don't mind him looking like he's wearing floods. :lol:

(Think Charlie from Street fighter Alpha)

I have a few other things I should get back to work on first. I'll mess around with this some more later and post any interesting results.