Couple of little projects

[snaketales]

For a while I've had a spare universe Inferno head on a headless KO universe Megatron with a half-assed idea of turning it into Galvatron.
I was messing around with it this weekend discovered Titan Masters could fit in the head socket.
I'm using a Ptero at the moment as a stand-in but I will be looking for a Megatron titan master (Doomshot?)
I also repainted the KO and moved the fusion cannon to the side of his arm.

https://i.imgur.com/4z6CGPQ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Id7nC5h.jpg
He's the happiest Megatron ever! :p

I also painted Inferno's wings on his head to see how it'd look. I think it does well evoking the G1 look.

https://i.imgur.com/pu9i18H.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ofqwnqI.jpg

[snaketales]

Thanks to the mighty M-Bot Megatron has a proper Titan Master! Thanks MBot

https://i.imgur.com/vh38emu.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/BCvMnqS.jpg

[UltraMarginal]

The new head looks amazing on Megatron.

What's the inferno head from? or have you added the wings?

[snaketales]

Thanks UM

The Inferno head is from the universe voyager figure. The wings are part of the head mold but they were left black on the figure, which to me seemed a missed opportunity.

[UltraMarginal]

I'm going to have to go back and look at that toy now, I never noticed them.

[M-bot]

Awesome! And you’re welcome.:D

[snaketales]

Wasn't a fan of the multi-coloured Inferno combiner head so gave it a single colour scheme. Will try look for a better matching red. Also tried a variation on the combiner torso.

https://i.imgur.com/TOuyGnc.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/jDA0LcD.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/wytbZJY.jpg

[TaZZerath]

https://i.imgur.com/jDA0LcD.jpg

Looking sharp mate.

[UltraMarginal]

very nice, the glasses make him look a little sad, like sad that he has to shoot your face off.

[TaZZerath]

very nice, the glasses make him look a little sad, like sad that he has to shoot your face off.

Personally he reminds me of something else.....

https://cs5.pikabu.ru/images/big_size_comm/2014-12_1/14177915699358.png

CSI: Inferno has a nice ring to it

[snaketales]

Some more little projects.

https://i.imgur.com/kAxVLYb.jpg
I think this may be my easiest custom yet: FOC Air Raid

https://i.imgur.com/JCrwcUL.jpg
Wanted to give GDO Swerve a more G1 head but now I'm thinking I like this as is

https://i.imgur.com/cYp7Gfv.jpg
Just messing around with potential heads for Monstructor

[TaZZerath]

Nice little side projects snaketales keep it up! Hope you find a good match for Monstructor's head soon :)

[M-bot]

Nice little side projects snaketales keep it up! Hope you find a good match for Monstructor's head soon :)

I’m hoping so too!

(The fact that Snaketales is needing to try out other options is kinda my fault. Hopefully to be resolved soon!)

[illusn]

Loving your work mate especially that inferno!

[snaketales]

G1 GDO Swerve!

https://i.imgur.com/nLrTXRz.jpg

[TaZZerath]

I’m hoping so too!

(The fact that Snaketales is needing to try out other options is kinda my fault. Hopefully to be resolved soon!)

To be fair M-Bot, i DID also have some constructive criticism about the head, so I can share the blame :)

[snaketales]

This seems to have backfired... my pic of Star-structor was meant to be just a joke. The head's just sitting on there: I didn't put any work into it at all and didn't mean it to put pressure on anyone. :o

[M-bot]

This seems to have backfired... my pic of Star-structor was meant to be just a joke. The head's just sitting on there: I didn't put any work into it at all and didn't mean it to put pressure on anyone. :o

Oh, not at all! I'm looking forward to what comes next!:D

[TaZZerath]

Oh, not at all! I'm looking forward to what comes next!:D

Seconded!

Motion carried, snaketales. Carry on my wayward not-son!

[snaketales]

Decided to paint Megatron's eyes and give him a new faction logo

https://i.imgur.com/LDr1oT5.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/tECSva1.jpg

[snaketales]

I didnt like the DOTM Vortex head so did some experimenting.
FoC Vortex head socket was too large - it's held on here by blu tac

https://i.imgur.com/yWbpmZO.jpg

A repainted CW First Aid head was just right for me. Might need to move the shoulders up a smidge in bot mode.
The head is a smidge too wide to allow full transformation. but I know what needs to be done and if it wasn't a limited release figure I'd do the mod.

https://i.imgur.com/i25UjuM.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/pyOten7.jpg

[UltraMarginal]

which bit is the limited release figure?

[snaketales]

which bit is the limited release figure?

Isn't DOTM Vortex limited?
IIRC it was only released by Takara and I don't think it was widely available on Australian shelves. I'm happy to be corrected, however.
Prices for sealed versions on Ebay.... :eek:

[snaketales]

Been doing some repairs to figures missing parts I bought off Ebay.
First was a Drag Strip missing a front wheel. I cut up the tank thing that came with cyberverse Skybyte to create the classic G1 look. Alas they don't roll.

https://i.imgur.com/weM9f4e.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/dh34nwO.jpg

Next is a CW Optimus missing a bit more than I expected - a wheel, his leg panels and gestalt waist piece. For the latter I spraypainted a piece I had cut off from FoC Impactor years ago. Just clips on. It's a bit smaller but does the job.

https://i.imgur.com/SWxQwfh.jpg

[snaketales]

DOTM Buzzsaw!
Took part of the wings off for my custom Cut-throat, realised there weren't many options for this mold so just painted the red bits yellow.

https://i.imgur.com/2Z3gZOX.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ijLsHfK.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/aMjMePB.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Zg09wOT.jpg
whatchu looking at?

[snaketales]

I didn't like the exposed forearms being on the outside of spark armor Cheetor, so I swapped the arms over and then the hands.
He's a bit bow-legged in beast mode, but I much prefer this

https://i.imgur.com/Tf7iDXC.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/nqDXmX3.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/GvpfSmA.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/PrclRgY.jpg

[snaketales]

Put a new head on a custom Skyjack I bought off Ebay. The original used a Toyhax sticker on the back of the head but it didn't work for me.

https://i.imgur.com/FNDMR6P.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Sp9RDoh.jpg

[snaketales]

Head swap on a G2 Brawl and hands painted to make Combiner Wars G2 Megatron!
https://i.imgur.com/WjBEwhI.jpg

And painted CW Optimus' feet and shin panels
https://i.imgur.com/6CV0VZV.jpg

[snaketales]

Painted Elita-!'s shins to match the packaging art
https://i.imgur.com/kMwjWZ0.jpg

Painted Repugnus' face to break up the yellow (yes I know it's not show/G1 accurate)
https://i.imgur.com/EkW0UeW.jpg

[snaketales]

Added a teeny-tiny nose to cyberverse Strongarm so she wouldn't stand out so much in a CHUG crowd

https://i.imgur.com/sEU9HW6.jpg

'No nose? How did she smell?'
'Terrible!"

[snaketales]

I wanted a 'clean' deluxe animated Optimus, so some colour matching later....

https://i.imgur.com/9lPYZRH.jpg

[snaketales]

Erector and Gutcruncher!

https://i.imgur.com/uDAHmMz.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/E8yXeiH.jpg

I am keeping an eye out for a crane that could be adapted

https://i.imgur.com/Dttmf4u.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/FNRkkJf.jpg

This turned out to be a chore. One of his foot hinges snapped and I had to rebuild it then trim the connecting parts.
It's why I've left the chest hinges untouched. I don't want to risk another layer of paint being the breaking point in a fairly prominent site.
Call it battle damage.

[snaketales]

Added some colour to Cyberverse Gnaw's arms and legs

https://i.imgur.com/IGhBC8e.jpg

.. and started on this

https://i.imgur.com/ljTgVrT.jpg

[Seraphim Prime]

.. and started on this

https://i.imgur.com/ljTgVrT.jpg

Very exciting!

What are you doing to provide the connections between components?

[snaketales]

Anyone with a spare Scamper head and Rook can make a combiner wars Autotrooper ... bit of work will be needed around the neck

https://i.imgur.com/jLwPwOO.jpg

[snaketales]

Repainted a spare Tailgate into Wipe-Out

https://i.imgur.com/70J8dgU.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/V8HZmvV.jpg

[snaketales]

Painted SS Ratchet's hands

https://i.imgur.com/ULEijlO.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/FOZk6lq.jpg

[snaketales]

Cut up some spare comics to cover my comic boxes (formely photocopier paper boxes). Marvel box has Marvel issues, guess what Drewamwave boxes have.

https://i.imgur.com/TRWjHnn.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/gInPuLF.jpg

Can anyone tell what issues I used?

[snaketales]

I'm sure I posted this here years ago but blowed if I can find it... what I call Dark Scorponok, based on someone else's design I saw in the distant past, but now with a modified DotM Crankcase head

https://i.imgur.com/lo4bcRE.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/3XKoS4a.jpg

Where'd the head go? To my DotM masquerade Laserbeak custom

https://i.imgur.com/OAN7c9L.jpg

Where'd that head go? Wait n see....

[snaketales]

Painted Mirage's gun and missle gloss aluminium, and the missile launcher black

https://i.imgur.com/whWDZuL.jpg

[snaketales]

Also gave Chainclaw a new head. Originally had Kup's but want to try it on something else. I was going to repaint it but I kinda like Quake's originak colours.

https://i.imgur.com/jIq0mu0.jpg

[snaketales]

Painted a spare Waspinator head for legacy Buzzsaw

https://i.imgur.com/n4S86Bi.jpg

[snaketales]

Gave universe Megatron a new right arm and shoulder cannon placement for the G2 look.

https://i.imgur.com/uoDOSoj.jpg

[snaketales]

Added some colour to a Tiny Titans Grimlock

https://i.imgur.com/0OMp72A.jpg

[snaketales]

Painted mutant Tigatron's heels, hands and gun barrel to match packaging art.
I also didn't like the uniformity of the head so I also painted the chin. To me it now looks like he's wearing a helmet.

https://i.imgur.com/dwlwt8t.jpg

[snaketales]

I thought this had its own thread but can't find it to update, so...
TLK Steelbane with a black wash and new head.

https://i.imgur.com/spIixex.jpg

[snaketales]

Gave special edition Universe Megatron a new right arm and cannon placement

https://i.imgur.com/Y1WkwMU.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/srQCSSQ.jpg

[snaketales]

Gave Needlenose some bigger, more articulated Targetmasters

https://i.imgur.com/1czV9Ax.jpg

[snaketales]

And now Targetmasters for Spinister

https://i.imgur.com/RqlxoAP.jpg

[snaketales]

And now some for Quake. I used some spare Scoop Targetmasters as they were closer in size to the Headmaster.

https://i.imgur.com/Or3BUGB.jpg

[snaketales]

Combiner Wars Silverbolt's head is a perfect fit on Junkheap. Painted some details on the back of the head to look like dashboard gauges.

https://i.imgur.com/zvpFxPS.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/jGzsjmW.jpg

[snaketales]

Headswap between a junker Studio Series Crosshairs (he was missing the car roof/bonnet) and Age of Extinction Crosshairs.
Liked the AoE body but not the head, and vice versa with Studio Series

https://i.imgur.com/PFon5pH.jpg

[snaketales]

Gave Chainclaw a new head because I wanted to repurpose the first one I gave him

https://i.imgur.com/ZkNLAzX.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

Painted my Titans Return Optimus Prime's eyes red.
https://i.ibb.co/VmVGDw4/powermasteroptimusprime13.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

I've put red and gold eye stickers on my MP Silver Streak and Blue Streak respectively to make them look more G1 and Diaclone accurate.

Red eye stickers on MP Silver Streak
https://i.ibb.co/RbnSQSS/MP-bluestreak01.jpg

Gold eye stickers on MP Blue Streak
https://i.ibb.co/mCTCsTp/MP-bluestreak02.jpg

MP Streak's eyes I've left unchanged. The original Diaclone and e-Hobby reissue have red eyes though.
https://i.ibb.co/4mtck7W/MP-bluestreak03.jpg

3 MP Streaks with different eye colours
https://i.ibb.co/qxRTH6t/MP-bluestreak03a.jpg

MP Blue Streak compared w/ Diaclone toy (Diaclone figure courtesy of tha phantom)
https://i.ibb.co/5GwNjnV/MP-bluestreak05.jpg

MP Streak compared with reissue Anime Streak
https://i.ibb.co/SVr6ySd/MP-bluestreak06.jpg

MP Silver Streak compared with G1 Bluestreak
https://i.ibb.co/nsJwYwt/MP-bluestreak07.jpg

Vehicle mode comparisons...
https://i.ibb.co/ZYkm5ZW/MP-bluestreak09.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/2yz5f7X/MP-bluestreak10.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/R7FH04n/bluestreak-compar12.jpg
(Diaclone toy courtesy of tha phantom)

[snaketales]

Repainted a second Lunar-Tread into Countdown (I have a third party Omega so skipped the official release)

https://i.imgur.com/eZUIYOV.jpg