The Energon Pub

by **ptitvite** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 6:22 pm

Hi!

Again, in scale with my other Dinobots...based on Classics Grimlock.
I consider him finished but I may add some red paint apps.
The clearcote is still sticky so I don't have the dino mode yet but I just could'nt wait any longer...
I took E Towline's head, skinned off the sides and mod it to get a nice Swoop G1 accurate head.
Hands are removable and are from Alternators Sideswipe.
Missle launchers are from cl ss and I cut the missles short.
Shoulder pads were removed. Crotch was modified
The dino claws are able to go up all the way, just needed to dremel them.
Edit: I also made a sword out of Cyb Brimstone's cyb key gimmick wings
Hope you enjoy him.
Inspired by this:

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Here is the first Swoop I did a while back so you may compare...

******UPDATE***** NEW PICS!!!***** DINO MODE *****
New paint apps, shoulder pads removal

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by **ssg 4 life** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:34 am

it's so hard to believe that such an amazing custom could've started out as such a crappy figure

by **TM chaosbringer** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:31 am

the upper legs look different also.. or is it just me?

Website · by **Skullgrin140** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:11 am

Wow! That is just awesome, I love how he turned out

by **ptitvite** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:34 am

chaosbringer wrote:the upper legs look different also.. or is it just me?

lol, they are not fully extended but still can bend the right way.
I have a habit of cheating and making things simple but effective.
It makes him a bit shorter but I prefer him that way and keeps him in scale with my other dinobots.
They need to be fully extended to transform him in dino mode.
I transformered him this morning and noticed some imperfections so he's
back in pieces. I also made another minor mod... and new paint apps.
I'm gonna paint some gold in the feet area so that he has some family resemblance to his fellow comrades. I'll add some red too to his lower legs.
Anyways...He'll be finished someday.. lol

by **rhinox555** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:17 pm

Wow,this must be my favourite classics dinobot bash.
Are you gonna make a second grimlock for him to combine with?

by **ptitvite** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:42 pm

rhinox555 wrote:Wow,this must be my favourite classics dinobot bash.
Are you gonna make a second grimlock for him to combine with?

Thanks

I'll update a Grimlock eventually. My dear Rhinox, the combining feature is total crap. Mega Dinobot looks like @hit, unstable and useless. It's something I did'nt know until I got the set. So trust me, if my dinos combine, the 5 of them will be involved.

by **TM dak** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:15 pm

have you started Snarl yet?

by **rhinox555** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:21 pm

Ptitvite wrote:
rhinox555 wrote:Wow,this must be my favourite classics dinobot bash.
Are you gonna make a second grimlock for him to combine with?

Thanks
I'll update a Grimlock eventually. My dear Rhinox, the combining feature is total crap. Mega Dinobot looks like @hit, unstable and useless. It's something I did'nt know until I got the set. So trust me, if my dinos combine, the 5 of them will be involved.

Yes,i heard about the slaginess of the combined mode,still,even if just to take some pics,it's fun to have a combined mode,i heard the clip that holds 'm is too weak? do you have pics of the clips/pegs? perhaps some minor mod can be made to improve it.

by **ptitvite** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:43 pm

It is not the problems to assemble them that bugs me, its the overall look.
Like I said, he looks like @hit.

rhinox555 wrote:
Ptitvite wrote:
rhinox555 wrote:Wow,this must be my favourite classics dinobot bash.
Are you gonna make a second grimlock for him to combine with?

Thanks
I'll update a Grimlock eventually. My dear Rhinox, the combining feature is total crap. Mega Dinobot looks like @hit, unstable and useless. It's something I did'nt know until I got the set. So trust me, if my dinos combine, the 5 of them will be involved.

Yes,i heard about the slaginess of the combined mode,still,even if just to take some pics,it's fun to have a combined mode,i heard the clip that holds 'm is too weak? do you have pics of the clips/pegs? perhaps some minor mod can be made to improve it.

by **rhinox555** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:47 pm

Ah,i think the design is rather nice,i wish i had it,but i can't find it on Ebay.

by **ptitvite** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:43 pm

UPDATED with new pics!!!! Enjoy!!!

by **Primus_feather** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:01 pm

AWESOME!!!One question thou, are his wing "tips" removable? I ask cause I think he'd get better sword(s) instead of giving him some random blade, have his wing ends come off and be able to held, their already pretty serrated.. I have to dig mine out and see how that would work..

by **TM Devastator** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:04 pm

Wow, that Swoop looks awesome, especially considering the figure he was made from! I especially like how he's bulkier now because he better matches his brothers.

by **rhinox555** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:29 pm

Nice work as always.

by **ptitvite** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:34 pm

dak wrote:have you started Snarl yet?

Still in planning stage... He is a terrible toy to start with!

Primus_Feather wrote:AWESOME!!!One question thou, are his wing "tips" removable? I ask cause I think he'd get better sword(s) instead of giving him some random blade, have his wing ends come off and be able to held, their already pretty serrated.. I have to dig mine out and see how that would work..

Thanks and yes they are but I did'nt bother to do any mods on them as I took Cyb Brimstones cyb key wings to make the sword

by **jimsloth** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:40 pm

so why are the missal launchers on the tops of the wings instead of the undersides?

by **ptitvite** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:57 pm

jimsloth wrote:so why are the missal launchers on the tops of the wings instead of the undersides?

They are easier to fix on this side. The rotating peg makes it hard to glue or fix to the wings.
It's just a matter of opinion and not because I did it but I like the way they are in bot mode.
They can be directed directly towards the enemy. It makes him a bit more badass.

by **Megas1** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:34 pm

how did you attach the alt sideswipe hands?

by **ptitvite** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:26 am

bambam wrote:how did you attach the alt sideswipe hands?

Sorry, I just noticed I did'nt answer to this question...
Sideswipe's hands hold with a "block" of hotglue I sculpted around the balljoint of the hand. It's a kind of push and turn system. Once inside, they don't fall. I could ve used putty but there is friction so I prefered hotglue and It does not scratch the inside or damage the paint. Hotglue can also support some tension, bends and does not break.
Thank you :wink: