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Hi all, just a quick one I am working on. I always wanted a Powermaster Optimus Prime, but I didn't want it to be really massive such as Xovergen's effort. So I modified a KO of the FansProject DIA commander armour slightly. It is pretty much ready and needs paint now. Unfortunately today the local Games Workshop was closed because they couldnt find a new manager? Anyway, since I can't paint him yet I though I would get some feedback about what works well and what should change etc. I will be using the G1 figures weapons on the shoulders and as handguns.


I need to try fix the slightly wonky head. I cut down DIA commanders neck joint and attached a smaller balljoint via a screw.

I think the head works OK, because it has the 2 cylindrical details either side that are also on Powermaster Optimus Prime

cutting the shoulders down has altered the back of the trailer slightly. It means I have to attach the crotch piece updside down.

Anyhoo, any feedback would be appreciated.

The only thing I can see is maybe cutting down the neck a little more, if it is possible. Otherwise he is looking good.

Wonder if one of those Steel Core chest minibot guys could be attached to Primes grill

I see what you mean about the neck, it might look better without a neck at all, and just sitting flush. I think I will do that. Something was bugging me, I think that is it. Thanks!

Banjo-Tron wrote:I see what you mean about the neck, it might look better without a neck at all, and just sitting flush. I think I will do that. Something was bugging me, I think that is it. Thanks!

No problem Can't wait to see the changes!

This worked out really well and i agree it's the neck that looks off . I to look forward to seeing this finished and painted , good stuff banjo .

thanks guys! well I have altered the neck now. I also drilled some holes to hold the black guns in trailer mode. I have started to paint with mixed results. I had to mask a lot!

I had some time this weekend and I have now finished this. As always, some things didn't go the way expected but I think it looks overall. Let me know what you guys think!


Comparison with the G1 figure

With Henkei Prime

With an example of the same mould - Ultra Magnus

Lots of guns!

Trailer mode - masking up the stripes took a while.

I kept the chest piece and made it removable, since it fills a void in trailer mode.

luvit much! i do like powermaster prime also!

xuniverse wrote:luvit much! i do like powermaster prime also!

Thanks dude, glad you like!

Great work, he looks fantastic!

Nice work! He looks really cool!

Thanks guys! My next project will be to headswap the Hasbro components of ROTF Bruticus, then I will finally paint and add the shapeways upgrade to 'Shattered glass' Octopunch