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Jin's Custom Movie Hot Rod and RealGearlings! *SPOILER WINGS!*

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Jin's Custom Movie Hot Rod and RealGearlings! *SPOILER WINGS!*

Postby Jin Saotome » Fri Aug 31, 2007 7:26 pm

I ended up with a headless Bumblebee 77 after using its head for the 08 Battle Mask head. What to do, what to do... make a Hot Rod!

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After making my Camera Bot I needed to do something more than just sticking legs on stuff. I wanted them to actually look like mini robots! Then I thought, hmmm... scaled Real Gear figures? Could it be done? They don't transform but they are articulated.

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More pics!!----> RealGearlings

Click on their links to see how I made them and what was used. Enjoy!
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Postby GrimSqueaker » Fri Aug 31, 2007 7:36 pm

we are not worthy!!!!

great work dude
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Postby Jin Saotome » Fri Aug 31, 2007 7:49 pm

Thanks Grim! And also, thanks again for the rocking artwork. Got Jinkion on the front page of my site.
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Postby GrimSqueaker » Fri Aug 31, 2007 7:56 pm

i noticed, i am very proud-ur site rocks-i have been showing off my contribution very chance i get.

anywho the gearlings are deadly, i might have to give those ago myself. I am actually a dab hand at model making, but i seriously lack the patience.

how long do u spend at this stuff daily?
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Postby Cycrolus » Fri Aug 31, 2007 8:06 pm

Ohhhhh Friggin Sweet!
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Postby Great Atlas » Fri Aug 31, 2007 8:29 pm

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Very Nice!!
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Postby Night~GONE » Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:45 pm

Man Jin you rock. You are THE BEST Kitbasher/Repainter EVER NO QUESTION!
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Postby Malicron » Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:15 pm

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Postby Nugget » Fri Aug 31, 2007 11:10 pm

Dang, that is creative. Kudos, again...
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Postby Jin Saotome » Fri Aug 31, 2007 11:59 pm

Awww, thanks everyone! I'm not the best, just a contender.

This is actually my job now and I spend about 7 hours a day, with plenty of breaks inbetween doing customs. Basically it's practice for me. I kep hearing people tell me my latest work is my best with every figure I make. I get to look back at the first run figures I painted and make adjustments, add new things (like Ironhide' hip) and generally advance my skills. It's a win-win job!
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Postby theprime8604 » Sat Sep 01, 2007 12:09 am

thats something bad!!! jin is the man
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Postby Asepticon » Sat Sep 01, 2007 12:17 am

Amasing work. I was just trying to think of what your best one is. I'm thinking maybe Blackout. I'm in great anticipation on what your Leader sized Brawl will look like. l assume you're doing one because, well, you're Jin and it's leader sized Brawl. I'm gonna do one. I've emailed you about it, but I guess you're busy. Great works though! You do rock. :)
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Postby GrimSqueaker » Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:44 am

Jin Saotome wrote:Awww, thanks everyone! I'm not the best, just a contender.

This is actually my job now and I spend about 7 hours a day, with plenty of breaks inbetween doing customs. Basically it's practice for me. I kep hearing people tell me my latest work is my best with every figure I make. I get to look back at the first run figures I painted and make adjustments, add new things (like Ironhide' hip) and generally advance my skills. It's a win-win job!


7 hours a day = 35 hours a week, hmmm :-? if i stop sleeping all together, and take an ass load of coke I o catch up think i might be able to put in 36 hours a week...then itll only take me 4 years to catch up to ya!

Hot dang........screw that, I'll stick to my doodles :grin:

Oh nother question, what age are ya dude, or what age were u when u turned obsession into profit?
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Postby Barr!cade » Sat Sep 01, 2007 3:11 am

AMAZING.....i think you should do arcee
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Postby Jin Saotome » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:27 am

Yep, I'm just waiting to find LC Brawl on the shelf. Biding my time and thinking about what to do with him.

I'm 29, but I started when I was really young. Check out my interview with Toysrevil for a more indepth scoop on me!

http://toysrevil.blogspot.com/2007/08/t ... h-jin.html
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Postby spiritofcat » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:51 am

That Hot Rod is awesome. So much better than the standard Bumblebee. You're an inspiration to us all.
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Postby Burn » Sat Sep 01, 2007 6:24 am

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Something just doesn't seem right about that head to me, but i'll be damned if I can work out what it is exactly. :-?

As for the alt mode, looks great! But man it'd be sweet to see the engine block sticking out like G1/Cl Hot Rod. If I remember correctly, that can't be done with that mold can it? :???:

Oh oh oh! And some twin exhausts running along the sides! :grin:
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Postby Asepticon » Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:48 am

AND his signature spoiler sticking up from his back.
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Postby Asepticon » Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:52 am

Barr!cade wrote:AMAZING.....i think you should do arcee


Hee Hee, that's what SHE said. He's a TF ninja, he probably did Arcee. :P
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Postby Dragonslayer » Sat Sep 01, 2007 12:17 pm

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Postby Deceptiwho? » Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:15 pm

Saotome u own no Effing doubt about it u never cease to amaze me with ur skills brother... Also thank u for putting a TF paint tutorial up on ur website Im almost done with my leader Prime I will post pics up soon... Thankx again bro ur the man! :lol:
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Postby Dead Metal » Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:26 pm

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Awesome!
The only thing I dislike about Rody is his stupid feet!
But that's the mold!

I love that phone Gearling! He was my favorit i the movie! :grin:

Keep it coming!
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Postby Tom_Servo » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:10 pm

Jin, you've inspired me. I'm finally going to get off my ass and try to sell some customs. The big thing that's standing in my way is the horrible wrenching feeling that I get whenever I think about things that I've crafted leaving my possession- even the Movie Soundwave that I made with the intention of selling! I suppose that this is normal for many artists, but it does make me wonder if you ever feel the same way?
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Postby Sonray » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:55 pm

I do love that Camaro painted up like that, but im a bit disappointed to see no gloss finish. Why didnt you add some gloss to the alt mode paintwork? It would have really made the figure stand out even more.

Im not too sure about the bot mode, the BB mold just really doesnt suit a character like HotRod, mainly thanks to those feet. His head looks a bit tacked on too.

Not trying to put your work down or anything, just trying to add my constructive critique, and seeing as you already have so many people kissing up to you i figured a bit of negativity was needed to keep your ego from getting over-inflated like Grim's. :P
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Postby Asepticon » Sun Sep 02, 2007 12:01 am

Grimmy's the shisnit! :-x :P
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