The Energon Pub

by **ptitvite** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 6:28 pm

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

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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...

News Credits: 1 · by **Asepticon** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 6:32 pm

VERY nice. I can't wait to see the dino mode.

by **ptitvite** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 7:22 pm

Asepticon wrote:VERY nice. I can't wait to see the dino mode.

thanks! Pics tomorrow!

News Credits: 5 · by **--B--** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 7:39 pm

I must say, I like it much better than your first, but only because I hate the mold the first was made from.

Excellent work as always, and I can't wait to see dino-mode!

by **Tramp** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 9:39 pm

Looks great so far. Now, here is the million dollar question, What is the figure you started with?

If that the Energon Swoop?

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 10:37 pm

Very nice.

I'd like to know how you changed the rear facing Crest on Swoop, it's much wider than the original.

by **KingScallop** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:36 am

Yay!
It's tommorow!

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:57 am

I hate you!
Why don't you work for hasbro so wee all could buy that work f Art?

I so want one! :shock:

by **ThunderThruster** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:06 am

cool swoop, why couldnt hasbro release stuff like this!

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:13 am

I hate you and your cool dinobot team! :sad:

I so wish I had the skill to make those babies. They really do rock ;)^

by **Sentinel Pax** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:09 am

This is so awesome. Please tell me you're going to articulate a G1 Grimlock and pitch Classics Grimlock, so the team is complete.

by **ptitvite** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:53 pm

Updated with new pics!

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:11 pm

He look awesome. I have a question. I noticed you gave him Alternator Hands. What i want to know, is are they removable for alt mode or do they fold away or what?

I so want to give my swoop hands like those. Why didn't Hasbro give him hands to begin with.

Anyway great custom.

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:14 pm

You did a wonderful job.

Gives me something to work towards. Although, I'll need a second set of Grimlock and Swoop, there's something about them as is that I like.

by **ptitvite** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:47 pm

Overcracker wrote:He look awesome. I have a question. I noticed you gave him Alternator Hands. What i want to know, is are they removable for alt mode or do they fold away or what?

I so want to give my swoop hands like those. Why didn't Hasbro give him hands to begin with.

Anyway great custom.

Thanks!
The alternator (sideswipe)hands are removable. Let's say I could'nt figure out a way to make them part of the transformation.
Our old G1's used to do the same, so I don't feel bad about it!

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:47 pm

The new pics really make the bronze colour you used on the Dino head stand out.

Like the bronzed missiles too, it's the little things like that that impress me more.

by **prowlstreak** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:55 pm

now id like to preorder about 6 of those..jk hahah amazing job A+

by **featofstrength** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:18 pm

coolness

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 12:01 pm

I don't mind they being removable. He just looks so cool with actual fists instead of those lousy unusable claws.

Totally awesome congratulations.

News Credits: 7 · by **Optimus Frimal** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 12:46 pm

Aargh! I be wanting one! Aargh! Ye need to go work fer Hasbro, or at least force them to make yer Dinobot team! I needs them! Aargh!

News Credits: 49 · by **Senor Hugo** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 12:50 pm

That is so freakin' awesome.

It's such a simple bash(no offense meant), I'm surprised that Hasbro isn't doing this.

But then again, if they did do this, they'd just repaint E-swoop and call it a day.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:01 am

ptitvite, dude, stop taking pics with Sludge in them! You know I can't concentrate on the subject of the thread without my eyes finding Sludge and drooling!

Okay, all that aside. While the pics were loading I was thinking "what bloody mold has he used?" then I saw you used Energon Swoop, and I have to say, it's a MASSIVE improvement over Energon Swoop. So once again, well done! :grin: