The Energon Pub

Fri Dec 01, 2006 5:26 pm

Outstanding JAF! Beutiful work of art!

I especially like the use different Alternator parts.

Fri Dec 01, 2006 8:59 pm

piranacon wrote:wowzers jaf thats amazing, if i just had something to download your brain through this box on my desk

I just want to steal your work ethic.

Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:23 am

Very Impressive!!!

Sat Dec 02, 2006 7:26 pm

Hasbro needs to hire you dude, thats amazing!

Sun Dec 03, 2006 2:22 pm

Thanks guys. Yeah,the front of the car mode has some gaps where the bot shoulders slide in. I was not able to compress them any more due to size limitations of the car shell. I may have to fill the gaps in with styrene strips. Right now it looks ok but I'll have to see if those gaps start to bother me once complete.

News Credits: 1 · Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:44 am

now you can appy the same transformation to sideswipe and red alert that you did on Mirage

Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:33 pm

Great point ERB. Now I just need a ton of Alt Primes and Skids to be ready to go. Hah!

News Credits: 1 · Wed Dec 06, 2006 3:17 am

i think the primes are on sale due to this time of year i know there are over here in the uk

News Credits: 2 · Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:39 am

how many you needing jaf of each

Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:21 pm

I need 2 more Primes and one more skids.

News Credits: 2 · Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:25 pm

pmed an offer

Wed Dec 06, 2006 9:21 pm

Well, here are some pics of the finished prototype. G1 styled weapons and some cool poses are featured. I also included an MP Prime shot for scale.

Let me know your thoughts!

Front shot w/ launcher

With weapon loadout...

From behind.

With MP Prime for scale.

And some cool action shots...

Thu Dec 07, 2006 12:25 pm

Out of curiosity, exactly what parts did you use from alt. prime?

Thu Dec 07, 2006 12:41 pm

I used the hood hinges, the waist, and the center torso.

And here are alt mode pics...

Cheers!

Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:17 am

That is so hot JAF! I love your work man, love it!! Excellent work with the decals, looks like the nose could have done with a bit more filler and sanding, but other than that, it looks very professional. What did you use to chrome the parts, like the spoiler etc?

News Credits: 1 · Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:59 pm

Any chance that we can get some Transformation shots so we can understand exactly how he transforms or at the very least give us a bottom shot of the vehical mode?

I think some people that might be interested in doing this themselves might like to get some better ideas of how to go about it.

TFM

News Credits: 1 · Fri Dec 08, 2006 10:00 pm

Captain Crooks wrote:That is so hot JAF! I love your work man, love it!! Excellent work with the decals, looks like the nose could have done with a bit more filler and sanding, but other than that, it looks very professional. What did you use to chrome the parts, like the spoiler etc?

They're already chromed when you get the kit.

TFM

Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:10 am

^^^ In that case, nice job keeping them so pristine JAF - I'm hopeless with 'special coating' models....always end up chipping something....or getting glue on it...heh!

Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:48 am

Thanks Captain Crooks

. It's difficult to get good chrome finishes. There's one chrome spray paint I use that has decent results but nothing as mirroir-like as the good old vacuum chamber, heh.

TFM, here are some transformation shots for you. It's pretty much just like G1 Mirage...

The trickiest part is when rotating the waist. The forward leg has to be angled as shown in pics to clear the F1 shell.

News Credits: 1 · Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:02 am

How about closer shots of the Transformation areas like the hinge for the chest or even inside the chest area where the arms fold.

Legs are pretty self exsplaitory, it's from the waist up that people will need to figure out.

Oh, and HI! to the Guest!!!

TFM

Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:08 am

What the hell!>? :twisted:

Sat Dec 09, 2006 4:30 pm

TFmaster wrote:How about closer shots of the Transformation areas like the hinge for the chest or even inside the chest area where the arms fold.

Legs are pretty self exsplaitory, it's from the waist up that people will need to figure out.

Oh, and HI! to the Guest!!!

TFM

if this is the prototype im hoping we see another follow along project on the next one, i dont want to make one myself id just mess it up but i love to see peoples thorts and methoods for getting past obsticles