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Combiner Wars Motormaster Paint Overhaul

PostPosted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 10:54 pm
by Nemesis Maximo
So, I really like the Motormaster figure we just got for Combiner Wars. the only thing is, he has this really boring color, like grey mud. I get that his robot mode is more grey than his truck mode, but the base was there for the vehicle mode to be distinct.

And so I set out to correct the colors which should've been better to begin with, but whatever; I had fun!
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So yeah, I wanted his truck mode to look like something other than clay.
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I painted the grill and smokestacks steel instead of silver, because I felt that would sell more of a "tough guy" vibe.

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I also redid the purple stripes with a grape pearl gloss. I thought it sounded like a color custom car enthusiasts would dig.

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As much as I wanted (still want) to finish the widows that Hasbro abandoned, (a) I love the color and don't know if I can replicat it and (b) I'm holding out for Reprolabels to come out with a set for him. Lazy, I know, but I love their stuff.

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So Robot mode is largely the same, except I mixed a more appealing grey that looked better with all the black.

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It's hard to see because of their small size, but I painted his eyes yellow.

"But Nemesis Maximo, don't you hate the color yellow?"

Yes, I do, but I wanted it to be a bright enough color that one could see. Their just...so small. But anyway, I also gave him facial hair in honour of his TF Animated counterpart. Now, some people don't like the way Motormaster's face is, but I really love it; it's kinda unique in it's features. He's got this Mongolian, Ghengis Khan thing going, which totally fits his big, tough, asshole attitude.

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Again, torso mode ends up mostly the same.

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I Painted the panels around his face to look like part of the helmet, like the side guards on something Greek or Roman. I think it makes his face look less fat.

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And now, the cream of the corn for this whole custom; the reason I decided to repaint him in the first place; I wanted to bring out some of the awesome sculpted details on Menasor's chest. Not much more to tell about it besides what is sees, but I just love to look at it.


And there you have it! A solid figure made better by color. I wanted to upload these a lot earlier this month, but I've been having internet issues lately. (i.e. I went over my wi-fi plan and have been using my cell phone for everything.). But I hope you enjoy it!

Re: Combiner Wars Motormaster Paint Overhaul

PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 7:17 am
by morphobots
Very nice. I'd also like to spruce up the vehicle mode when I can find time. This is great inspiration.

Re: Combiner Wars Motormaster Paint Overhaul

PostPosted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 1:43 am
by MarkNL
Very well done!

Menasor's chest looks awesome. Also, it now looks a bit more like AoE Galvatron's chest, which is funny. (Of course y'all read somewhere Menasor's chest could be a homage to AoE Galvatron)

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Re: Combiner Wars Motormaster Paint Overhaul

PostPosted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 11:11 pm
by Megatronformayor
Superb custom love that moustache. :HEADHURTS: