The Energon Pub

by **blobatron** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 7:36 pm

OH MY FRICKING GOD!! That's a lot of progress you've made since the new year! I love it!

by **Praxus Prime** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:12 pm

Woah! I may be a fairly new user, but I've been browsing this site for quite a while now, and I don't believe words cannot describe how awesome your Prime is! Keep it up, man.

by **Predaprince** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:43 pm

by **compute146** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 2:55 am

guys thanks for all your kind words, will keep you posted on further progress,
all the best
colin

by **Praxus Prime** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:28 pm

Praxus Prime wrote:Woah! I may be a fairly new user, but I've been browsing this site for quite a while now, and I don't believe words cannot describe how awesome your Prime is! Keep it up, man.

Sorry about that! I meant to say "I don't believe words CAN describe"! This Optimus is that cool.

by **compute146** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 2:58 am

hi guys,
few photos of the hand ive finished,weathered and detail added atc, currently working on second hand and leg progress is coming along slowly
all the best
colin

by **mechabooks** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:19 am

Amazing!

I so wish I had Prime standing in my living room! You are very talented and I hope you finish that soon. I can't wait to see it completed!

by **jcartwork** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:55 am

wow u have actually make a big bad toys ,I got my total respect sir :APPLAUSE:

by **Praxus Prime** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:18 am

Looking great man! Keep up the work, 'cause I can't wait to see it finished! :APPLAUSE:

by **compute146** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:20 am

heres a major update, the hard graft on the legs, is done, had a good few full days on them, and wanted to get this part done, now i can add the 3d panels, knee detail, etc, the worse part is now done, also the second hand is nearly completed too, prime will soon be standing up, yeahhhhh!!
colin

by **compute146** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 3:27 pm

guys, as always thanks for your continued support, ive now started the 3d panels,to add depth to the legs, ive also drill holes for wheels, added some autobot valve caps to the wheels, "just to add that little touch" also tackled the knee joint, the hydrolics running down the sides of the knees were hydrolics from r2d2, my friend (donn jarr) who sells resin bits and pieces on ebay) for r2d2 and other kits, converted the r2d2 hydrolics for me, also drilled the holes in the pelvis to allow the legs and pelvis to join, heres some pics,
colin

by **compute146** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 12:45 pm

another update guys, finished panels on upper legs, holes drilled so the hydrolics drop into lower parts of legs, panel pins were used for the effect of rivits, top half primed, just going to make some hydrolics to run down the sides of the legs, also made lights for feet, really simple to make, i bought a set of clear, amber and red reflectors, using a good hack saw i set about making a set of replica lights,and the end result was a good light look a like
all the best
colin

by **Streetwise_88** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:43 am

This is friggin sick man! I think this is the coolest custom I have ever seen. You have some real talent there bro. AWESOME JOB!!!!

by **mechabooks** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 10:00 am

Man I can't wait to you finish this. It is awesome already but, we all know it is going to be breathtaking when its finished.

by **compute146** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 12:56 pm

happy easter guys
thanks for all your kind words and support
heres the latest pics, ive added more detail to the arms, using flexible drain unblocking pipe, this has given the arms more depth and detail, same piping that i added to hands, legs are now ready for paint, the detailed work is done, the rest of the detail i want to add will be done after the legs are painted, everything was put together again, bought a tear to the ole eyes, im really proud of this, even without the detail and paint i think you can see the overall pic, enjoy
all the best
colin

News Credits: 8 · by **LiKwid** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:22 pm

Holy ****...That is awesome! I was thinking when I read the title that it was gonna be a model kit , but it turned out to be a friggin lifesize! That's amazing work there man..Hell it almost brought a tear to my eyes too! This hands down trumps any custom ..ever... :APPLAUSE:

by **Rodimus723** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:11 pm

Well Human sized any way. I don't think he would have the time money or ability to make a life sized Optimus Prime by himself.
Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see the finished product.

by **compute146** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:50 am

hi guys
heres the latest pics, both legs now in blue, just the top part to do, back panels i made are on, as are the reflectors, just got to add all the vents,chrome detail and a bit of weathering
all the best
colin

by **compute146** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 2:48 pm

progress is moving swiftly now as i have everything to hand, top parts of legs are done, to get the dirty used look, i first sprayed in black, then satin chrome, then another silver a darker shade, finally once dried i used burnt seinna ink, to add a slight dirty look, then i cut a strip of ali into smaller strips to start the smaller vents at the top of the blue area on the legs, added knee joint, sprayed in gold first,then silver, then dirtyed using two shades of ink, finally using ali paint ive weathered the egdes to give prime a used look, heres the pics guys, still plenty to do,as have stuff on order, nearly there!!
all the best
colin

by **compute146** » Sun May 02, 2010 12:33 am

heres the latedt pics folks, as you can see detail is being added and im down to a few things left before asemble and unveil to you all,
all the best
colin

by **compute146** » Sat May 22, 2010 10:23 am

hi fellow transformer fans

FINISHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! well until i start the gun, matrix, energon axe and base LOL!!!

thanks for all your support on optimus, you guys are the best, he's been a challenge at times,but phew was it worth it!!!!!! 2 years and a bit, but worth every miinute
Im shaking as i write this as im so egar to share my pics, enough chitter chatter, heres the leader of the autobots.........
OPTIMUS PRIME

TILL ALL ARE ONE

all the best

colin

by **Rodimus723** » Mon May 24, 2010 8:59 pm

All I can say is Bravo. I can't (but fully intend to) wait for the rest of the pieces. The axe and matrix especially.

by **Prime Riblet** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 2:47 am

That is one of the most impressive pieces of work I have ever seen. I can't believe how much detail there is. The workmanship is just incredible. There really isn't much else to say other than "WOW".

News Credits: 33 · by **Amelie** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 8:02 am

Can I see it in truck mode? ;P

Fantastic work. I love the head detailings. Got any plans for anything else in the future?

by **compute146** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:15 am

hi gang
thanks for all your kind words of support, i tried to cram as much detail as i could in prime,wanted to make the ultimate homage to the autobot leader, currently working on his gun, then im takling the matrix and energon axe, sadly he wont transform, as my skills didnt stretch that far, but im pleased with how Optimus turned out
all the best
colin