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Alt Grapple

PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:08 pm
by TFLobo
Finally got it done!

Bot mode:

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With Inferno and G1

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:11 pm
by TFLobo
And some Alt mode:

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With Inferno and G1

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:12 pm
by TFLobo
And a couple extras: Toolbox works as weapons storage.

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All done. Hope you all Enjoy!

PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:19 pm
by G_Works
...Sweeeeeeeeeheeeeeheeeee~~~t....


*ahem*

Yeah, I'm impressed, just like the last ones. X_x I love how your reshell jobs always look like "real" toys in both modes. "All killer, no filler, so to speak". >_>;

PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:42 pm
by Ramrider
Nice. I love some of the little touches, like the toolbox and the scuffed up tread plates.

I'm wondering about the G1 Grapple missile. Does your left leg 'holster' act (storywise, at least) as a missile launcher, or is it just storage? And if it is just storage, is the missile rigged to fit somewhere else?

PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:53 pm
by Pun-3X
That toolbox concept is perfect! You really got creative with everything. :)

Great work. I was impressed when I first saw how you'd grafted the truck kit to the legs, transformed and all. I'm VERY impressed with how this guy turned out, and not the least disappointed. I can't get over your work. :)

PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 3:14 pm
by supreme-judge
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Damn.. that thing is coool!!!!
8)

PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 3:47 pm
by Skullgrin140
Holy Crap! I love it! :shock:

PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 4:54 pm
by TFLobo
Thanks guys!

There some things I'm not really pleased with after I got it all together. The paint job didn't turn out as well as I liked. I HATE painting yellow! A word of advice. Prime first! I didn't and I'm still kicking myself because of it. I ended up adding about 3 extra coats just to get the paint to look somewhat right. And some of the body panels don't match. :x

Also, when I was putting it together, I couldn't find the rear tail light lenses. So I ended up just painting it red. When I find another kit, it will be fixed.

PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 5:44 pm
by Soundwarp
That really is a fantastic job!

PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 5:47 pm
by Gen. Magnus
I am floored by this. It is a thing of beauty.

PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:55 pm
by TwV
I forgive your paint and alignment errors. :lol:

This turned out very VERY well! 8)

PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 7:16 pm
by Greyryder
It looks great. Hell of a lot better than I could have done. Those storage boxes came out beautifully. Kick ass work!

I know what you mean about painting yellow. I still remember painting my Alt Sunstreaker. OI!

PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 8:43 pm
by tintin
Ramrider wrote:I'm wondering about the G1 Grapple missile. Does your left leg 'holster' act (storywise, at least) as a missile launcher, or is it just storage? And if it is just storage, is the missile rigged to fit somewhere else?

Why don't you just come out and ask if the missle goes into one of his hand "sockets" or not. :P

PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:34 pm
by TFLobo
Shade wrote:
Ramrider wrote:I'm wondering about the G1 Grapple missile. Does your left leg 'holster' act (storywise, at least) as a missile launcher, or is it just storage? And if it is just storage, is the missile rigged to fit somewhere else?

Why don't you just come out and ask if the missle goes into one of his hand "sockets" or not. :P


Yep! I'm actually glad someone noticed that they where meant to be like holsters in bot mode. The missle fits into the wrist just like on Inferno. There's a picture of it in the stuff I sent to Devastator. I also reworked one of Smokes guns so it would be able to fit in the tool box.

Thanks for the compliments!

PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:40 pm
by primezimm
Thats an awsome Grapple. I was impressed with Inferno when I first saw him and I think Grapple might top him. You make them look like you should be able to buy them off the shelf at TRU or Wal-mart. I also would like to know if the missle fits to the arm.

PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:42 pm
by tintin
primezimm wrote:Thats an awsome Grapple. I was impressed with Inferno when I first saw him and I think Grapple might top him. You make them look like you should be able to buy them off the shelf at TRU or Wal-mart. I also would like to know if the missle fits to the arm.

*Ahem.*

Lobo wrote:Yep! I'm actually glad someone noticed that they where meant to be like holsters in bot mode. The missle fits into the wrist just like on Inferno. There's a picture of it in the stuff I sent to Devastator.

:P

PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 2:18 am
by BillyBadAss
That's frikkin' amazing..

Can't wait to see the gallery!!

.billy

PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 10:05 am
by wldchld0783_338
man, this is great. Fantastic work, deffinately your best yet lobo.

PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 2:37 pm
by TM Rawhide
Good God, Lobo. That's so extremely beautiful.

When I first saw the WIP pics I already knew this was going to be good, but not this good.

Wish I had your skills.

Of course, it does miss one little thing. I remember that you said you based this on your own...so, where's the little Lobo to go with this one?

PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 3:28 pm
by TM Devastator

PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:59 pm
by Bumblebee1251
fantastic job.

great work. i really like how it came out.
you've really mastered creating your own transforming devices
and hinges. it's hard to scratch build, because you really have to
have a trial and error process for building the transforming devices.

you've done a wonderful job, i especially love the toolkit/holsters, what a touch.

keep up the good work

Alt Grapple

PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 10:41 pm
by Dark_Fool
I love the toolbox holsters!

PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 1:51 am
by TFLobo
Rawhide wrote:Of course, it does miss one little thing. I remember that you said you based this on your own...so, where's the little Lobo to go with this one?


The only Lobo I have. Grapple and his creator (and Dawg) :D

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Thanks for the quick turn around Dev's! Looks like it was a bust Sunday.

And thanks again for the compliments everyone!

PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 10:49 am
by TM Devastator
You're welcome sir!