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News Credits: 2 · by **PaxCybertron82** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:31 pm

So...I just picked up Supreme StarScream for his head, I got him cheap because he's missing his wings and is basically just his main body.

That being said...he kinda looks awesome still and I'm wondering if anyone has tried doing a Metroplex or Fort Max out of him. I found a cheap resin cast head on ebay which I might try to get for my original project and see if I can keep ol' screamer here for another project.

Anyone have any ideas?

News Credits: 6 · by **BeastProwl** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:00 pm

You could use your own parts (i.e Wings and stuff you may have lying around) and turn him into Thunderwing.
Look up Dak's Thunderwing. That was done using supreme-scream, believe it or not.

News Credits: 2 · by **PaxCybertron82** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:03 pm

Thanks BP - Yeah, I saw it on a google search, its awesome, but I'm not a big fan of Thunder Wing.

I was able to transform him into a basic "City-bot" city shape, but I'd need ramps, something done with the cockpit, and a way to reduce the shoulder missile pods, but he would look pretty good as a Metro/Max with my Autobots.

Lol, I actually bought him for Menasor, my other project you've helped me on, but I kinda like him and feel bad hacking him up.

News Credits: 6 · by **BeastProwl** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:16 pm

If you arrange it right the cockpit can be a tower. But in all reality, to turn SSS into Metroplex/Fort Max/ Whatever citi-bot, your going to need some HEAVY MODDING. I havn't seen any of your skills yet though, so I don't know how good you are, but if your just starting out, Don't jump right into modding, it takes ALOT of practice. I'm talking years. But I havn't seen your customs yet, so I can't assume anything. Hell, Iv'e never hardcore modded a thing in my life, so who knows? Maybe you got the touch?

News Credits: 2 · by **PaxCybertron82** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:24 pm

Well, I've been building Gundam models for like 20 years and I have a lot of experience with making changes, especially with resin kits.

I see what you're saying though, I'll think about it, I've only just started on the third Stunticon (2nd technically seems Drag Strip is OOB), so I've got time to think about ideas and such. SS might be a good source of connections and limb mods for Menasor as well so there's that aspect too.

News Credits: 6 · by **BeastProwl** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:29 pm

Every time I build a Gundam it's catastrophic... Lots of little pieces to phile down and whatnot, I sometimes get exaxto-cuts, then my whole collection got SMASHED!!!!! (Don't want to go into details) Anyhow, if you've got experience in modding, then all you really need to do is make a decision. What is you want? Metroplex? Stunticons? Both? I Still say Grapple's the way to go with motormaster. When I get into customizing for real, I'll show that to everyone.

News Credits: 2 · by **PaxCybertron82** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:04 pm

I know, I need to choose here, but I have time and ideas:

1.) I totally went with Grappel. He just arrived today and I won a G1 Prime trailer for super cheap on Ebay, so I'll be going that route for ol' Motormaster. I'm working on Dead End right now, he's primed I just need to get to the hobby store for paint. Then its a matter of the connections for the limbs, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.

As for Metroplex, well, if I can get this resin cast of SS head on ebay, then I'll have both heads, and I'll be in good shape.

I have my new site up and running. www.paxcybertron.wordpress.com if you want to check it out. Anything new I'll post here too, but that'll be my main site for pictures and such.

And yep, I'm as comfortable with building Gundam kits as I am in a nice warm blanket, so I should be in good shape for TF Mods

News Credits: 6 · by **BeastProwl** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:24 pm

Cybertron Hotshot looks nice!

Also, your other stunticons are coming along great as well! I can't wait to see them finished! Also, this shows me your skill, so now I'm confident it'll come out fairly well, awesome, or frikken amazing. one of the three, the last two in the "Most likely" area 8-}

News Credits: 2 · by **PaxCybertron82** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:30 pm

Well, I was pretty lazy with Wild Rider. I didn't even airbrush the painted sections, which I regret now.

I'm going to re-do Breakdown using Rodimus and a new head mold. But I am happy at how things are coming along for sure.

I'll keep you posted. My ideas for the limbs are pooling together well. I'm going to base Menasor on his appearance in IDW's ongoing series, where Swindle uses him to attack Magnus and the gang. I'm going to repaint my OTHER grappel as Magnus then do a display that way.

Now if I just had a fricken Swindle. I don't want to pay 120 bucks for FP Munitioner, but I may have to. I have FP Explorer anyway...

News Credits: 6 · by **BeastProwl** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:54 pm

Swindle? What about Classics hound?
If you get munitioner though, and you have the rest of the team, then I would say do that. That way you'll get 2 full combiners out of it. But if it's swindle, and only swindle your wanting, classics hound is a good way to go.

News Credits: 2 · by **PaxCybertron82** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:59 pm

Yeah, I mean, quite honestly, how hasn't Has/Tak lazied their way into redco-ing Hound into him already?

I wouldn't mind Munitioner. I don't have a Bruticus set yet, but I've seen a few here and there online that aren't a fortune.

Meh, first things first, Stunticons. Then Magnus. Then I'll worry about Swindle.