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hmm yah.. maybe dark purple then ? Combined with gold and light blue/pink. Could be awesome. And different from the other two.

Oh, I had a day off from work yesterday and started the paintjob on Lockdown!
I was experimenting with enamel paint I still had laying around and never used, being a acryllics fan lol, but darn... one metal color is awesome, it looks and feels like gunmetal, excellent stuff for the canon and arms.
First few coatings are done, hope to start on the camo/weathering soon.

Me likey!

Looking at the claws sticking straight out gave me an idea. How about making them one piece and turning them into guns? I giant hulking tank transformer can never have too many guns.

I really like the long missle launchers. They definately look better than the short ones I had.

I'm still trying to figure out some good paintjobs.

I think the best way to do the hands would be to remove the saws, and attach either rodimus or prowl powerlinx hands. No mater what hands you use, I definately do not want the saws on there.

Gryph wrote:Me likey!

Looking at the claws sticking straight out gave me an idea. How about making them one piece and turning them into guns? I giant hulking tank transformer can never have too many guns.

I really like the long missle launchers. They definately look better than the short ones I had.

I'm still trying to figure out some good paintjobs.

I think the best way to do the hands would be to remove the saws, and attach either rodimus or prowl powerlinx hands. No mater what hands you use, I definately do not want the saws on there.

I agree, no saws for Panzer, though I may somehow use the saws' rotating mechanism to mount the hands so they can hide in vehicle mode; I'm still looking for hands, I'll most probably get them out of some bootleg as I don't have access to Rodimus or Prowl.

I had thought of the claws into guns idea too, it may be the best way to go.

Iskander wrote:

Gryph wrote:Me likey!

Looking at the claws sticking straight out gave me an idea. How about making them one piece and turning them into guns? I giant hulking tank transformer can never have too many guns.

I really like the long missle launchers. They definately look better than the short ones I had.

I'm still trying to figure out some good paintjobs.

I think the best way to do the hands would be to remove the saws, and attach either rodimus or prowl powerlinx hands. No mater what hands you use, I definately do not want the saws on there.

I agree, no saws for Panzer, though I may somehow use the saws' rotating mechanism to mount the hands so they can hide in vehicle mode; I'm still looking for hands, I'll most probably get them out of some bootleg as I don't have access to Rodimus or Prowl.

I had thought of the claws into guns idea too, it may be the best way to go.

if you replace the claws with a gun tht swivels out why not just mount the hand to the gun so it folds out at the same time. You could cut some of a armada seeker if you have a broken one left. Ifnot I;m sure tem has plenty. That or a energon battle ravage.

Lovely designs Iskander & Gryph. Full of firepower to crush the rebellion!

I can't wait to see your Eternus, Lord_Loqi:)

Hello,

I've finally made my toy. He's not finished yet (he needs a new nosecone, new wings, weapons, a final paint job, and a cool name), but this is him essentially. Take a look and tell me what you think!

Thanks,

Robot Mode:
http://img169.echo.cx/img169/6926/mvc001s0mp.jpg

Missile Truck Mode:
http://img169.echo.cx/img169/1035/mvc002s3ps.jpg

Jet Mode:
http://img169.echo.cx/img169/5346/mvc003s6qx.jpg

pepie wrote:I was experimenting with enamel paint I still had laying around and never used, being a acryllics fan lol, but darn... one metal color is awesome, it looks and feels like gunmetal, excellent stuff for the canon and arms.
First few coatings are done, hope to start on the camo/weathering soon.

here's the gun metal enamel I was talkin' about, sweet eh ?

Cyclone_X wrote:don't forget to give articulated upper legs like any other Armada seeker :p

piece of cake, done!

And here's Lockdown in his basic coloring, minus detailing etc.
Mind, he will get a lot darker and dirtier due to drybrushed weathering.

Looks pretty badass Pepie.

Man, between Panzer and Lockdown the Reformers will have it pretty difficult if they want to get rid of the Machine forces.

yah! suppress the fools! crush their sparks!

no backstory yet

pepie wrote:

pepie wrote:I was experimenting with enamel paint I still had laying around and never used, being a acryllics fan lol, but darn... one metal color is awesome, it looks and feels like gunmetal, excellent stuff for the canon and arms.
First few coatings are done, hope to start on the camo/weathering soon.

here's the gun metal enamel I was talkin' about, sweet eh ?

Cyclone_X wrote:don't forget to give articulated upper legs like any other Armada seeker :p

piece of cake, done!

And here's Lockdown in his basic coloring, minus detailing etc.
Mind, he will get a lot darker and dirtier due to drybrushed weathering.

oooh! Desert camo with a hint of the bling bling huh. Figures looking good so far there Pepie.

man I wish i had money........................... And parts

Awesome pepie!
All these Transtopians are coming out pretty nice.

Lockdown looks awsome pepie.

Here's a drawing of the toys robot mode and 2 side views. Needs to be colored. Open for suggestions,

Thanks,

Robot Mode:
http://img131.echo.cx/img131/9520/untitled2gb.jpg

Missle Truck Mode (Side View):
http://img131.echo.cx/img131/8289/untitled8sv.jpg

Jet Mode (Side View):
http://img131.echo.cx/img131/8024/untitled2dy.jpg

edit by Black Arachnis: changed to links for easier viewing. don`t post HUGE images Metalsamamon.

So... big...

Wow, all the Establishment figs have ALOT of firepower.

I agree with Iskander, the Rebellion needs some kind of beefy bot' or someone who has firepower to match (like a soldier/high commanding officer who defected from the Transtopian army, for example).

Otherwise, everything is loooking gooooooood.

AcidWing wrote:...the Rebellion needs some kind of beefy bot' or someone who has firepower to match (like a soldier/high commanding officer who defected from the Transtopian army, for example).

The character Brute was going to fill that spot, but I don't really know if we'll ever see him in toy form.

Brute should come from chris parasyte am I right?
We havent heard anything lately .. dunno whats going on but maybe we could place an open spot instead?
That way, some one else can fill this in. And if chris turns up sometime he could place his brute in wave 2 for instance.

pepie wrote:Brute should come from chris parasyte am I right?
We havent heard anything lately .. dunno whats going on but maybe we could place an open spot instead?
That way, some one else can fill this in. And if chris turns up sometime he could place his brute in wave 2 for instance.

Yeah, that may be a good idea, I'd send a PM to all the participants so they give us a progress update on their figures, if we don't get a report showing some considerable progress in a week, then we free some spots in the list. After that I'd announce a deadline for the characters to appear in the first issue of the comic.

What do you think?

good one, I'll agree on that!

MetalSamamon wrote:edit by Black Arachnis: changed to links for easier viewing. don`t post HUGE images Metalsamamon.

I'm sorry about that, my Paint Shop Pro wasn't working right and I couldn't scale the images (normally they would be smaller).

Thanks for resizing them.

Hello,

I've made a drawing of Eternus's head based upon Lord Loqi's quick sketch (link is here). I guessed that it was Armada Megatron-based, so I did the drawing based upon both the sketch and the toy. Take a look and tell me what you think. Thanks,

http://img128.echo.cx/img128/3851/mvc001f8es.jpg

Sorry but he's changed a bit since that sketch. The body is going to be a slightly modified Vector prime from Galaxy force. And the head will be from R.I.D. prime (Cab not the armor). The ear muffs on the prime head will be replaces with the wing ornaments off a lord of the rings imperial gurad figure. They were the guys infront on the tree in the third movie when they carried Eomier (spell) to be burned.

The front of primes face will be modified more to look like a Roman generals dress helmet.

I haven't had time to work on sketches yet but intend to have some done hopefully by this friday at latest.

O.K. Just trying to help. If you need any, just let me know.

Thanks,

Lord_Loqi wrote: They were the guys infront on the tree in the third movie when they carried Eomier (spell) to be burned.

That's Faramir, Eomer lives dude.