The Energon Pub

by **wulongti** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 7:52 am

I like the original helmet, kinda reminds me of IDW Prowl a bit. Or TFP Smokescreen with the center spike.

News Credits: 3 · by **Tresob** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:16 pm

Okay, I know nothing about this guy, but he was a request...he also has wings which are not pictured here:

A helmet to go with a set from my last post:

And another original helmet:

News Credits: 3 · by **Tresob** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:42 pm

The Catch of the Day:

Since snapping that shot, I've modified the Sharkticon to have a lower jaw, and I've created a mace/tail that can be attached to his rear or held in hand.

If you are interested in any of these designs, feel free to PM me.

News Credits: 3 · by **Tresob** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:19 pm

Two more pieces I've been working on...

And then this...

It looks tiny because of the layout, but it's supposed to be a Megatron Prim fusion cannon. It will have two "muzzles"--one with a 3mm port, and one with a blade, making it like a bayonet.

I'm still tinkering with the interface though. I have a version with a 3mm clip and one with a 3mm peg. I'm also considering attaching it to a custom arm.

by **wulongti** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:37 am

those wings look great! I assume they are for dive bomb(?)

I also really dig the fusion cannon. to cut down on parts you could leave a 3mm port in the barrel of the cannon and then have the 3mm post/handle of the sword plug into it. As for how it attaches to the kreon, I would favor a 3mm clip personally. so that the hand can be left empty.

Keep up the good work mate

News Credits: 3 · by **Tresob** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:11 am

wulongti wrote:those wings look great! I assume they are for dive bomb(?)

I also really dig the fusion cannon. to cut down on parts you could leave a 3mm port in the barrel of the cannon and then have the 3mm post/handle of the sword plug into it. As for how it attaches to the kreon, I would favor a 3mm clip personally. so that the hand can be left empty.

Keep up the good work mate

Yeah, the wings were a request for divebomb (they are modified from my Swoop wing set).

My original approach to the fusion cannon was precisely your thought, but the customer preferred the blade not come directly from the cannon. I tried a bunch of versions with the blade swiveling out from between the cannon and the arm, but the bayonet approach seemed the most practical. It does mean keeping track of the muzzle elements, though.

by **wulongti** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 9:50 am

how about putting a port on the under side of the cannon and 2 posts on the sword? one for a handle and a side one to connect to the cannon? This would allow the sword to also be attached to a normal kreon hip as if sheathed and also attach backward on the cannon so it can swing around like a mini kreon version of Ariel Lemon's fusion cannon

News Credits: 4 · by **MasterSoundBlaster** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:11 pm

Could you make an Animated Wreck-gar?

News Credits: 3 · by **Tresob** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:14 pm

MasterSoundBlaster wrote:Could you make an Animated Wreck-gar?

Would you prefer that as a full head or just the helmet?

News Credits: 4 · by **MasterSoundBlaster** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 1:05 am

Helmet Preferably.

News Credits: 3 · by **Tresob** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:56 am

I finally opened my Kreon Devastator and decided to upgrade some of the heads:

Oh, and I believe MasterSoundBlaster made a request...

News Credits: 3 · by **Tresob** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:28 pm

Dinobots, anyone?

News Credits: 3 · by **Tresob** » Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:07 am

Head on!

News Credits: 1 · by **Dough-bot** » Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:51 am

fantastic work as always,

any chance of a PM when the Fort Max sets hits your shop?,
cant wait to add a proper set of wings to my hot rod as well, did you still want some pictures of Hot rod, Arcee and blaster?

News Credits: 3 · by **Tresob** » Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:21 pm

Dough-bot wrote:fantastic work as always,

any chance of a PM when the Fort Max sets hits your shop?,
cant wait to add a proper set of wings to my hot rod as well, did you still want some pictures of Hot rod, Arcee and blaster?

PM sent. And I'm always happy to get pictures of printed versions! At some point I'll actually get around to putting them on display...

News Credits: 3 · by **Tresob** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 8:49 pm

Some minibot action for ya:

Both of these guys should work as "micro-changers." Cosmos has two extra pieces to give him the top of the UFO and to replace his head with a curved piece. Seaspray's shoes should, in theory, also fit on his heels. Likewise, the propeller frame on his back pops off and can be slid over the neck stem, perpendicular to the torso.

by **RAcast** » Sun Apr 07, 2013 1:13 pm

Armada Megatron and Seaspray! :grin:

They all look great, but those are super awesome. :lol:

News Credits: 3 · by **Tresob** » Sun Apr 07, 2013 2:05 pm

RAcast wrote:Armada Megatron and Seaspray! They all look great, but those are super awesome.

Thanks!

Nexus Prime printed and painted the Armada Megatron:
http://rf-customs.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=177098706.

That guy really makes these things come to life, no?

Seaspray is still waiting his turn, though.

News Credits: 3 · by **Tresob** » Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:36 pm

Guess who's coming to dinner:

And some originals:

News Credits: 3 · by **Tresob** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:11 pm

I had a request for Overlord a while ago, so I finally got around to this design:

I have three alternative vests that I'm trying out:

The far left and the middle are "static"--they are one piece. The one on the far right has an opening chest plate to reveal the engines you see in the far left model.

The hinged chest ends up being too broad or too deep for my tastes. I could probably tighten things up if I made the hinges require metal pins, but I prefer not to.

by **Glarryg** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:30 am

LOL Go-Bots. :lol:

These things are all awesome, by the way. :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 3 · by **Tresob** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:10 pm

Glarryg wrote:LOL Go-Bots.

These things are all awesome, by the way.

Thanks! I'm eager to see how those Gobots print...although I feel kind of cheap for that Leader-1 "helmet"...looks more like a brace for a neck injury.

Incidentally, someone printed out more of my helmets as well as that Cosmos design here: http://tinyurl.com/cl38uen.

News Credits: 3 · by **Tresob** » Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:01 pm

Here are some experimental pieces.

First up, two pairs of "static legs." These would feature 0 articulation (unless you count the waist stem when connected to the body). They do, however, allow for some "action" poses that would be impossible for actual kreon legs, and they also get rid of that unsightly gap between the top of the "hip" and the waistline.

I still need to sort out some issues, like how the side peg-holes would work for additional pieces like tires.

And then I generated three original chest plates...they aren't really based on any particular characters, although it has been observed that the middle vest looks like its ready for a beach party...

News Credits: 3 · by **Tresob** » Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:00 pm

Moving parts!

I had a request for some Kreon vests that would have opening doors for hidden reveals and secret compartments. They do bulk up the kreon, but I thought it was a fun challenge.

First up, Soundwave:

The next image is with the hinge mechanism reversed, allowing for a slightly larger cavity in the chest plate.

And then, a Prime vest:

That little thingamabob in the middle pops out. It has a peg on the back for stability and handling.

Here's a top view of Prime: