Siege Thunderclash

[SMHFConvoy]

I don't have a Thunderclash so I decided to make one, originally imagined to have a cab that collapsed into his chest, I decided to leave it fixed in the end not because I couldn't do it but I wanted the build to progress. The figure gained more height using this mod from the radicons board. (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/taller-siege-ironhide.1181203/)

Just got to figure what I want to do about his head.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48906445458_da07cd5659.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hvGjmS)
Thunderclash 001 (https://flic.kr/p/2hvGjmS) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48907183262_ca273c7673.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hvL6FC)
Thunderclash002 (https://flic.kr/p/2hvL6FC) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48906978496_df50dd09d0.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hvK3Pb)
Thunderclash003 (https://flic.kr/p/2hvK3Pb) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr

[UltraMarginal]

Definitely an interesting idea, looking forward to your updates.

[TaZZerath]

Looking forward to the progress on this one!

[1AZRAEL1]

Looking forward to seeing the progress of this

[SMHFConvoy]

Thanks for the support everyone, finished working on the cab roof a few minutes ago, start on the head tomorrow.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48908330727_b9214dba7e.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hvRYMv)
IMG_20191016_204152 (https://flic.kr/p/2hvRYMv) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr

[UltraMarginal]

wow, that I like, you're going to have to tell us what you used for the definition/details.

[SMHFConvoy]

wow, that I like, you're going to have to tell us what you used for the definition/details.

It's mostly styrene card, gunpla parts and brass wire which is really flexible but can be a hassle to work with. I'm taking some inspiration from Japanese art trucks or dekotora. The Autobrand is from a construct-bot set.

[UltraMarginal]

the brass looks outstanding

[SMHFConvoy]

I finished the build today, going to leave it for a bit before giving it a wash ready for priming. I opted for modding the stock Ironhide head, still looks like Ironhide hopefully priming him will fix that.

BTW I discovered that the head isn't seated properly in the ball socket, I carved some plastic away from the hole at the base of the head and pushed the head back until I heard a loud click, the head can now look down and you can transform him without turning the head to the side.

Added some greebling to the cab roof and tried to make it look a bit like a spoiler, an attempt at a homage to the old Botcon figure.

Robot mode
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48917868942_561505e444.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hwGSau)
IMG_20191018_112830 (https://flic.kr/p/2hwGSau) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48917135313_221ba4501b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hwD75H)
IMG_20191018_120040 (https://flic.kr/p/2hwD75H) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48917868822_4051a15dab.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hwGS8q)
IMG_20191018_120737 (https://flic.kr/p/2hwGS8q) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48917135658_438a606b61.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hwD7bE)
IMG_20191018_120726 (https://flic.kr/p/2hwD7bE) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr

Vehicle mode
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48917135438_42bdd7e38a.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hwD77S)
IMG_20191018_120356 (https://flic.kr/p/2hwD77S) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48917662821_c287e7609a.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hwFNTF)
IMG_20191018_120409 (https://flic.kr/p/2hwFNTF) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr

[UltraMarginal]

looking good!

[SMHFConvoy]

looking good!

Thanks, he's been primed, I'm making tweaks here and there :)

[SMHFConvoy]

Primed

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48951218931_4e6be7cf26.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hzDMXi)
IMG_20191021_125839 (https://flic.kr/p/2hzDMXi) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48951419247_3eedb959bf.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hzEPv2)
IMG_20191021_124523 (1) (https://flic.kr/p/2hzEPv2) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr

Decided to rework the cab and robot head

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48951418947_24e0bdacbc.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hzEPpR)
IMG_20191022_160906 (https://flic.kr/p/2hzEPpR) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr

Added truck grille

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950674478_c20848fee2.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hzB17b)
IMG_20191023_185044 (https://flic.kr/p/2hzB17b) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950674868_6e9d84a50d.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hzB1dU)
IMG_20191024_090400 (https://flic.kr/p/2hzB1dU) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr

Added outrageous bumper extension

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950674813_088a0f0aca.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hzB1cX)
IMG_20191024_164744 (https://flic.kr/p/2hzB1cX) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr

Just need to wash and prime before starting on the base colours.

[UltraMarginal]

Looking more and more interesting!

[i_amtrunks]

Is that Hounds lights on his grill now? I am fascinated in how this is coming along.

[SMHFConvoy]

Is that Hounds lights on his grill now? I am fascinated in how this is coming along.

Nope, they're 5mm ports that I cut off of construct bots parts 🙂

[SMHFConvoy]

I've almost finished this figure and planning on making a trailer for him when I get the time. So expect photos soon :)

[1AZRAEL1]

Sweet. Looking forward to the finished product

[SMHFConvoy]

All done save for the tyres :D process photos in my flickr album.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49102267227_c1fe8c3846.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hNZXmg)
IMG_20191121_210833 (https://flic.kr/p/2hNZXmg) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49102071511_9acb7257dc.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hNYXaR)
IMG_20191121_210840 (https://flic.kr/p/2hNYXaR) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49102266987_ab60c6df90.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hNZXh8)
IMG_20191121_211229 (https://flic.kr/p/2hNZXh8) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49101560213_52df2f7b1d.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hNWkbn)
IMG_20191121_211211 (https://flic.kr/p/2hNWkbn) by Nathan Soehardi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144750788@N08/), on Flickr

[ChlorHex]

Very impressive!
Well done!

[SMHFConvoy]

Thanks 🙂

[UltraMarginal]

that's turned out really well!

[optimus1]

OOoh! Looks really nice!
tempted to try, but if only can find a cheap Ironhide! haha

[SMHFConvoy]

OOoh! Looks really nice! tempted to try, but if only can find a cheap Ironhide! haha

Thanks, Crosshairs (right shade of blue for an Alternators Skids or a Pre- Earth Optimus Primal) is coming out soon and I think you can find an Ironhide at Bankstown or Merrylands' Toymate.

Anyway, I've finished the tyres last night, so he's complete and I need to start planning the trailer to build next year.

[Deonasis]

I dig it!!

[G1Optimal]

That is very good

[SMHFConvoy]

Thanks, took some photos with Ironhide a while ago, I should put them up.

[Seraphim Prime]

Looks great!

The only thing that doesn't quite gel with me is the head, which feels too big for his face. I think it's the existing Ironhide crest in addition to the extra side panels which make the whole thing look larger than the face.

But the details and the colouring and the use of the cannons in an IDW style form are great.

[SMHFConvoy]

Thanks 🙂 personally I would've loved to had a donor head that was closer to the original toy and I couldn't afford to get something 3D printed.

So that just left me with me modding the stock head because I like to keep elements from the stock toy to keep in this instance Siege styling consistent, the sides of his head are made up using 2 pieces of styrene glued together, it makes the head wider but a single piece of styrene would be fragile and I wanted a certain robustness to the custom. I do plan on revisiting the custom to build a trailer that would fit over the back of the van/truck and maybe I might be able to find a suitable replacement.