MP UM - very early WIP - kelvinchang99

[kelvinchang99]

This one, I am going for an upgrade kit. It does mean that the parts will be taken off and aiming to create a way to join it up into a trailer.

The chest plate worked out so will become the face piece of the trailer. Next is the arms and legs to work out and the long trailer piece at the bottom.

The face is a long way off and waiting for the putty to set before sanding.

Ears have started.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07305.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07304.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07308.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07306.jpg

Hope to update progress soon. :) enjoy

Oh, an here is a digi shot of my customs... spent a few hours on this. Its now in my signature (but soo small ..:( )

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/banner.jpg

[Eruntalon]

This looks like one of your toughest customs to date!

Do you do any preliminary sketches of your projects before you start your reverse engineering MP TFs?

[jacksplatt11]

Very ambitious, I look forward to seeing how it turns out

Keep us updated on your progress

[Pulse]

I'm guessing Stencilator's work (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/tfw2005-radicons-custom-kitbash-contest/166776-mp-ultra-magnus-repaint.html) has given you some inspiration? :)

[kelvinchang99]

A little update of the head.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07310.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07311.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07309.jpg

Pulse, I like Stencilator's work. I had a more extensive goal.

This (http://marksprojects.com/trailermp2.htm) was the inspiration.

[i_amtrunks]

Nice ears!

Looking forward to the progress reports on this one, hope it doesnt end up being too painful a job!

[kelvinchang99]

Here's is a little update. Thanks for the comments so far.

Also, attempted to paint the head to get an idea.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07313.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07312.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07314.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07315.jpg

See ya. The waist piece, still working out how to attach it.

[kelvinchang99]

Okay.. here is a little update. Decided to build a new head after seeing some artwork. Took several nights to just build this... :)

Started as this:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07316.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07317.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07318.jpg

Then turned into this with a comparison and I found a much better colour:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07324.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07323.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07320.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07321.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07322.jpg

And then updated to this with a Nose..
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07326.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07327.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07328.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07325.jpg

The three headed test.

Hope to have update soon. :)

[kelvinchang99]

Here is another update. Probably wont have anymore till next weekend.

Okay, this update, painted the chest.. (I know, I cant help myself as this is how I visualise to know if I am on the right track), and am a little impatient. Also, have begun creating the first shoulder. Still gotta sand and add detailing.

Also, added some more detailing on the head.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07340.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07339.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07336.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07337.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07331.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07332.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07335.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07333.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07341.jpg

Enjoy.

[kup]

The head is coming along very nicely.

[i_amtrunks]

I think you've got the Shoulder height perfect.

Like the new head, the new nose in particular looks great.

[Omega Supreme]

Looking great so far Kelvin, very eager to see how it turns out :)

[loophole]

thats starting to look very cool indeed!

[kelvinchang99]

Thanks guys.

Just had the day off work and thought I would do a quick update. Trying to do the second shoulder if I can today but enclosed the chest plate now so that you can't see if was a prime base. :) The chest plate is still removable. Gives it abit more weight.

The shoulders have been cleaned up abit.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07342.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07343.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07345.jpg

[kelvinchang99]

Okay.. here is the update from today. Both shoulders are done. Just need to put the autobot symbol on his left shoulder.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07346.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07349.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07347.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07348.jpg

Size comparison. Looking at this, once the legs go in, this figure will stand taller than the MP Prime. Here already showing that its taller than my Metalverse Ironhide.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07350.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07352.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07351.jpg

[kelvinchang99]

Okay, so here is another update. The top body is now done and started on the waist. Got lazy tonight and stopped working on it.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07366.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07357.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07359.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07361.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07355.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07358.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07362.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07364.jpg

Going to catch some zzzz... :) Enojoy... The plan for the trailer is coming together.

[jimoinj]

These are brilliant. But can they transform? What are you moulding the face and head from?

[kup]

I like how you have gotten that 'rough' non slip pattern thing on the surface of the red chest area which is just like the G1 toy.

[kelvinchang99]

jimoinj - thanks for the comment. The head was scratchbuilt not molded. I am workingo on the transformation and almost completed 1 leg. A real challenge but it is different.

Kup - thanks for the comments.

Although it was like doh when I saw today someone posted the fanproject unofficial trailer for MP prime. I waited this long and as soon as I decide to build my own, someone out there completes theirs... :(

[kelvinchang99]

Here is a little update.. but took ages. The right leg is about 80% done to visually give you an idea how the back of the trailer would work. Moreover, the back piece will fold back and extended in trailer mode.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07374.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07372.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07373.jpg
The foot folds back in stationary mode.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07375.jpg

[Pulse]

Coming along very well :). So is the leg-armour transformation essentially the same as City Commander's?

[stencilator]

Making some serious progress Kelvin... and looking awesome! Can't wait to see this one finished.

[kelvinchang99]

Continuing on, is the legs for the MP Magnus.

Here are some updates which is getting closer but still a fair way to go.

After the legs are done, its almost ready to assemble into the trailer.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07383.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07379.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07381.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07380.jpg

Closer shot with detailing but paint app is only coat 1. Still several coats to go.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07382.jpg


Enjoy,

[loophole]

mmmm tasty..... on a side note what do you use to cut the plastic sheets so that there nice clean and straight cuts??

[kelvinchang99]

Hi loophole,

I use a sharp scalpal, to draw the line first on either sides, then once its thin enough, it just breaks off giving it a nice clean cut.

There is another styrene sheet with also squares on it. So then its a case of scalpal or scissors and a steady hands. But it makes the straight lnes much easier to align.

Here are some updated pics...

[kelvinchang99]

In bot mode:

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07389.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07384.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07389.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07385.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07386.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07387.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07391.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg67/kelvinchang99/DSC07388.jpg

Probably going to take a break over Chrissy... as I will be moving house. So, trailer will be in 09 unless I find some time between now and then. :)

[Omega Supreme]

He looks great!! I honestly wish I had the talent to pull something like that off. Excellent work KC99.

[kelvinchang99]

Thanks Omega Supreme.. this one was a big job. Never did I try something like this. Can you believe the head alone took almost a week.

The legs is a real challenge too to ensure it can withstand the weight of the MP Prime.

But it is fun and you should get into it. Happy to help if you get stuck on any customs.