The Energon Pub

News Credits: 8 · by **LiKwid** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:53 pm

been stewin on this project for a long time. Finally starting to see it come to fruition. Taking the dale earnhardt jr "Roadbuster" and using it for a trio of decepticon wreckers! Much more to go but it's coming along nicely. Alot of custom weapons in the works!

Like i said its a WIP, I have to go through and touch up some of the greenI missed and finish the drybrushing and work on the new head sculpt..Just wanted to get it out there..

Kudos for those who can guess how i can came up with the name

News Credits: 1 · by **sideswipe6520** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:05 am

well with me being a nascar fan the name is obvious!

News Credits: 6 · by **BeastProwl** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 1:34 pm

sideswipe6520 wrote:well with me being a nascar fan the name is obvious!

Ralph Dale Earnhardt sr, is notable for his success in the Winston Cup Series (now the Sprint Cup Series), winning seventy-six races (including one Daytona 500 victory in 1998). Earnhardt's seven championships are tied for most all-time with Richard Petty. His aggressive driving style led to controversy and earned him the nickname "The Intimidator".

he died in 2001 RIP!

News Credits: 8 · by **LiKwid** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 6:16 pm

Good to see it wasnt too difficult

There really isnt a whole lot to this guy other than the decals im making and the custom weapons.One being a real metal chain type mace weapon and some various machine guns. I figured since they were nascar themed i would try and keep them as close to stock as i could which is why im gonna use the roadbuster mold. I figured I could weaponize them and create armor from model kits. Also to keep the trip in theme with Crankcase im gonna hopefully keep them all a dark color..

News Credits: 8 · by **LiKwid** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:56 pm

Update.. Dry brushing the legs and a test shot on a new head..from ROTF Blazemaster..Not for sure if I like it ..Used some blue masking tape to get the head to stick for now just for mockups..Going to start on the mace weapon and the rest of his arsenal tomorrow!!

News Credits: 8 · by **LiKwid** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 12:30 am

Small update( pics to follow)

Finished touching up some of the paint I had missed during spray work. Dry brushed the frame with a mix of Mithril silver and boltgun metal. Scrapped the Blazemaster head in favor of a new one( revealed soon) Sprayed the weapons and started on the mace weapon. Also painted some of the bot mode paneling with a red gore paint from GW( looks pretty cool).

Next up is the fabrication of the armor paneling using a model kit from eardl( perfect size. )So far the project is taking alot longer than I had expected. Depending on how he finishes will determine if I do the other 2..

News Credits: 8 · by **LiKwid** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:00 pm

Ok finally made some progress! This project has been an advaneture in terms of ideas being thrown around and eventually scrapped. Decided on a head and some exaggerated exhaust from a cybertron clocker. A few of the weapons( not pictured) are still on their way.

Oh and tossed in a pic of another project

he still needs alot of work