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Stompy
30th June 2009, 08:46 PM
The grumpy old scottish coot from RotF gets a Leader Class treatment. Touting the SR-71 Blackbird alt mode, a keeling over old robot look and the combining feature with Leader Optimus for Prime's Powered Up version. Let's see if it delivers.

ROBOT MODE:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-JetfireOptimus.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-Jetfirebotback.jpg

Jetfire's bot mode mimic's the movie version quite well with a few exceptions. The head is smaller than the movie render but that's due to conversion purposes. His torso is perhaps a little too squarish and thick to accomodate for the soundbox and mech alive gimmick. Further accentuating the smaller head. He has alt kibble all along his back and arms. Coupled with the large torso, it is often hard to pose him as he tends to be top heavy and his chicken walker leg joints (ratcheted) often buckles unless you pose him properly. His knees show turbines but unfortunately this is fake kibble. He does have great looking feet although tend to "split" (for conversion purposes) as there's no pegs to hold them together.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-Jetfirehead.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-Jetfirecane.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-Jetfireleg.jpg

The sculpt detail is excellent as should be expected from a Leader mold. His head in particular has a clear "cockpit" as the forehead. Although he doesn't have light piping for the eyes, which is just painted. Paint apps are scarce, which seem to be a feature of this line, but there are nice silver paint apps. The use of hasbro grey plastic is present on the biceps, shoulder joints and the unruly panels on his cheat near his arm pits, which is there to accomodate for the combining feature. He has a lever on his chest that when pulled down will make him say "Jetfire's my name" along with his forehead lighting up and one light on his chest. Plus all the mech alive moving gears inside his torso will move but is hard to see really.

Overall a nice looking bot mode with decent proportions but I personally wanted a larger head.

Conversion is a little tricky as there are a few panels that needs to be aligned and linked together. Getting the arms in place can prove tricky. Otherwise it's just a simple process of putting all the alt mode bits together and the bot mode bits underneath. Yes, ala Universe Silverbolt but conversion is a lot more involved that folding the jet in half on his back. It's what you would expect from a Leader figure but not too complicated. Included is a transformation sound triggered in a particular conversion point.

ALT MODE:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-JetfireAlt.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-JetfireAltfront.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-JetfireAltwing.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-JetfireAlttailfins.jpg

...is of a SR-71 Blackbird. the first thing you will notice is how huge his alt mode is. Here's a comparison picture with Leader Optimus and deluxe Bumblebee:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-JetfireAltcomparison.jpg

Quite huge and looks striking. It has some great details painted on. The red stripe, the "JTFR" letters and the insignia's and signs on the back wings and fins. Looks very good... when viewed from atop. Look side on or below and this is what you get:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-JetfireAltbottom.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-JetfireAltside.jpg

Major disappointment in that regards, although they did do their best to conceal it by being as thin as possible. But seeing his fists quite clearly under the cockpit is a major downer. Also his thighs are not part of the conversion and the turbines, as said earlier are just fake kibble hiding under the wings.

There's not much gimmicks. There's a button near the rear fins to produce a jet sound. There's retractable back wheels, although they bend both ways which means they would sometimes retract/fold as there's no "lock position. His walking stick doubles as the front landing wheels.

Overall the alt mode while strikingly huge and beautiful, is severly ugly underneath. Think Universe Silverbolt's appearance but made worse here by the arms under the nose cone.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-JetfireOptimuspose.jpg
"You youngins have no idea how easy you have it these days..."

COMBINING FEATURE:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-OPPoweredfront.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-OPPoweredback.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-OPPoweredside.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-OPPoweredbelly.jpg

One of the most talked about feature is the combining feature with Leader Optimus Prime. there's parts and pegs on jetfire clearly there for the sole reason of combining. The most noticeable is the "rubber belt" that is quite difficult to hide in robot mode as they did not design for it to hook or peg onto something and kinda hangs a little bit on the underside of the alt mode.

It isn't too diffcult to combine the two (just 7 pegs and looping the belt around Prime) but I would suggest to leave the part that pegs to his crotch alone as it will just make combining them together harder.

The finished mode can get tricky to stand up as you really need to play with the legs to get him standing properly, otherwise you will get him leaning forward at an uncomfortable looking, unnatural angle. The was the leg combines with Jetfire negates almost any sort of posing or movements on the legs. So you get left with a brick with only his arms and head articulating. You can position the turbines on his back to a few particular angles and the wings over his shoulders can be bent in halves to curve around his shoulder (I just like them horizontal personally for the picture).

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-OPPoweredblaster.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-OPPoweredchainlauncher.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-OPPoweredfeet.jpg

One of the jet panels on Jetfire comes off and combines with his walking stick makes a blaster for Prime and the missile launcher attaches to the pin on Primes left arm.

This combined mode is not entirely movie accurate but comes close. It is bulky and quite heavy seeing as this is two Leaders together. The "rubber belt" keeps the combined mode secure together outside of the pegs and also makes Prime slightly taller due to the way the legs combine. Overall though it's not too bad but low on playability and strictly a display piece in this mode.

TF76
30th June 2009, 09:18 PM
I got one on Saturday, he is great, I can't wait to get prime... Nice Review too!

Tropisetron
30th June 2009, 09:22 PM
Excellent review!

Cheers for that!

Robzy
30th June 2009, 09:44 PM
Excellent review... Hmmm, I was pretty excited by this figure, but I'm a little turned off by the folded-up robot underneath the jet in alt mode! :rolleyes: Maybe I won't get him after all... unless he's on sale.

loophole
30th June 2009, 10:01 PM
Excellent review... Hmmm, I was pretty excited by this figure, but I'm a little turned off by the folded-up robot underneath the jet in alt mode! :rolleyes: Maybe I won't get him after all... unless he's on sale.

you know you will especially with all the sales about to start :p

Robzy
30th June 2009, 10:07 PM
you know you will especially with all the sales about to start :p
... I'm so weak!
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/embarrassedsmiley.jpg

Lord_Zed
30th June 2009, 10:22 PM
Man what an awesome altmode from the top. but from the bottom yech.

I keep thinking of the Family guy episode where Brian makes the TV revolve around Peter and when he see's it he laughs and when he doesn't he's all sad. I reckon it will be the same with Jetfire:

Topside: "Wow!!!" :)
Flip
"Awwww!!!!!" :(

kup
30th June 2009, 10:53 PM
Apparenlty the real Blackbird can be 'kiblely' on the underside:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/SR-71_engines.JPG/800px-SR-71_engines.JPG

Eruntalon
1st July 2009, 12:26 AM
Apparenlty the real Blackbird can be 'kiblely' on the underside:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/SR-71_engines.JPG/800px-SR-71_engines.JPG

Wait, isn't that just with the turbines out for display purposes? Or did you already know that?

SentinelPrime
1st July 2009, 07:43 AM
sweet review Stompy! awesome pics...

Kyle
1st July 2009, 08:29 AM
Stompy you tease... :D

Excellent review! :)

JuzMel
1st July 2009, 10:12 AM
Yes awesome review! You're so making me wanna head straight out and get Jetfire now!

Funny and grumpy old guy... :p

Saintly
1st July 2009, 02:24 PM
am going to get it anyway... but the review has made it sweeter!

Lord_Zed
1st July 2009, 02:33 PM
Wait, isn't that just with the turbines out for display purposes? Or did you already know that?

Even if they are, Jetfire was on display in the movie so I guess that makes him movie accurate. :D

jaydisc
1st July 2009, 02:56 PM
I was at Udvar-Hazi in April and those turbines weren't visible. On the placard in front of Jetfire, it said that it's final flight, from LA to Washington DC, where Udvar-Hazi is, took 1 hour and 4 (or 5) minutes. For comparison, it take commercial airliners 5+ hours. Rest assured that anything that can go that fast has no kibble. :D

Ironhide63
1st July 2009, 03:01 PM
kibble or not...im still getting him, who the hell will be displaying him upside down in jet mode?

jacksplatt11
1st July 2009, 04:12 PM
Rest assured that anything that can go that fast has no kibble. :D

Haha

Lord_Zed
1st July 2009, 05:35 PM
Obviously the laws of physics are different in the TF worls as the fastest TF jets are always the most kibbely.

Stompy
1st July 2009, 06:09 PM
Thanks everyone. I forgot to take a proper bot mode pic by the time I uploaded them. Lighting conditions aren't the best as I work during daylight hours so I have to make do with artificial light and consumer level digital camera.

But am glad to just give a few details to flesh out the rather bland look it has in package. Also just glad to help those still on the fence about this geriatric, but loveable, bot.

Gutsman Heavy
1st July 2009, 06:56 PM
good stuff Stompy, I'll definitely grab him if he's at Big W's sale.

Sleeve
1st July 2009, 08:53 PM
Nice review, Stompy. I was a up in the air about buying Jetfire but this just makes me want him more. Not so much for the robot mode, I just want a transforming SR-71 Blackbird. :p

Quick question - does it look like you can remove his ear hairs and beard? Sweet mother of all that is holy I hate those ear hairs.

Robzy
1st July 2009, 09:08 PM
I just want a transforming SR-71 Blackbird. :p
Maybe you could try this figure (http://counter-x.net/gobots/reviews/series2/snoop.html) :p

Actually, I do own her and she is pretty damn awesome!

Sleeve
1st July 2009, 09:34 PM
Maybe you could try this figure (http://counter-x.net/gobots/reviews/series2/snoop.html) :p

Actually, I do own her and she is pretty damn awesome!

Well there does seem to be less kibble on the underside. :p

Stompy
1st July 2009, 09:49 PM
Quick question - does it look like you can remove his ear hairs and beard? Sweet mother of all that is holy I hate those ear hairs.

The ear/side hairs is flexible rubber on a pin hinge. So you can take them off the pin or cut them off. Probably can trim his beard too and have a young Jetfire.

Lordy
2nd July 2009, 08:20 AM
Maybe you could try this figure (http://counter-x.net/gobots/reviews/series2/snoop.html) :p

Actually, I do own her and she is pretty damn awesome!
I have one of those too. The joints are as loose as anything on mine. If you want money for it, sell it in the US, as they never got Snoop.

ROTF Jetfire is a bit of a shellformer from what the photos show. Still, will probably get one, as the SR 71 is one of my favourite planes.

Kyle
4th July 2009, 12:07 AM
Just saw these on the HK forum:

http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/viewthread.php?tid=13280

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff97/evil129/Transformers/ROTF/IMG_6763.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff97/evil129/Transformers/ROTF/IMG_6764.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff97/evil129/Transformers/ROTF/IMG_6765.jpg

I can't wait to get Jetfire!!! :p

jaydisc
4th July 2009, 11:00 AM
That looks much better. Just might have to open mine now.

STL
4th July 2009, 12:47 PM
Thanks Kyle! That is indeed very awesome compared to the other version. I've yet to combine it at all but will definitely try that

MV75
4th July 2009, 07:11 PM
I have a feeling that what happened with starscream may happen with jetfire in a couple of years..... :)

Doubledealer
4th July 2009, 07:25 PM
Just replicated those pictures with my Jet/prime and wow, what a difference! Really easy to do as well - I thought I'd get stuck on the feet but they're a cinch and lock in beautifully. For those who don't yet have a Jetfire to try this out on, rest assured this combo is rock solid too. It would take a lot to knock this powerhouse over! Will post pics of mine for fun tomorrow. :p

jaydisc
6th July 2009, 04:20 PM
I can't really work out what to do with Jetfire's straps in alt mode.

Stomper, in your pic, as well as in the instructions, it says to clip them together:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-JetfireAltbottom.jpg

But it just doesn't seem to have any place to affix to. Am I missing something?

In Peaugh's video, he keeps them disconnected and the legs go over them leaving the clasps nicely tucked between his thigh and the back of his shin.

http://itfdb.com/temporary/tf/jetfirestraps.png

Based on my lack of finding someplace to affix them to, I've found that to be a better solution.

Zippo
6th July 2009, 06:15 PM
I'm torn on what mode to display Jetfire in now..
Really like robot, but thought of combining with Leader Prime so I can justify getting Buster Leader Prime ...

Fungal Infection
6th July 2009, 08:18 PM
Here's my solution to Jetfire's straps:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/jet1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/jet2.jpg

I just fold the legs over the straps then clip them together. You'll find they'll stay very close to the body of the jet without having to actually attach to anything.

STL
6th July 2009, 10:48 PM
Thanks to Kyle and Sin for the inspiring pics. I'd been leaving my Jetfire in jet mode for the past week b/c I just adore the sheer scale of the toy. It's a huge jet and while it does have underbelly kibble, it's great from above and in front. It had to take a lot of pushing (which ur combo pics did!) for me to put him into combined mode. THe official pics just don't cut it.

Now, I need multiple primes and multiple Megatrons. :( :rolleyes: :D

jaydisc
7th July 2009, 12:00 PM
I just fold the legs over the straps then clip them together. You'll find they'll stay very close to the body of the jet without having to actually attach to anything.

That's perfect! Thanks.

GoktimusPrime
11th July 2009, 07:48 PM
Got Jetfire today. That strap was bloody annoying until I eventually figured out what Fungal did.

The toy is quite the shell-former (panelformer?), but I was expecting that. The toy's not as bad as I thought it would be - I like how the main body isn't one huge massive block like on Megatron - its ability to split impressed me.

I'm having trouble combining Jetfire with Optimus Prime though. The two pegs on Prime's back which are meant to fit into the two holes on Jetfire's chest - they don't seem to line up properly on mine. :( The weapon and landing gear/cane are so gonna get lost by kids.

Compared to other RotF Leaders, I'd rate Jetfire as being better than Megatron but not as good as Optimus Prime. Overall it's an okay toy, but not spectacular and I don't think it's worth the full $99.99 RRP that I paid for it (unfortunately I couldn't find it on sale anywhere, and the only store that I found it in wouldn't price match). :/

blackie
11th July 2009, 07:58 PM
Compared to other RotF Leaders, I'd rate Jetfire as being better than Megatron but not as good as Optimus Prime. Overall it's an okay toy, but not spectacular and I don't think it's worth the full $99.99 RRP that I paid for it (unfortunately I couldn't find it on sale anywhere, and the only store that I found it in wouldn't price match). :/

just buy a megs from big w or kmart and return it to target.....

Stompy
11th July 2009, 10:12 PM
Stomper, in your pic, as well as in the instructions, it says to clip them together:
But it just doesn't seem to have any place to affix to. Am I missing something?


I just did Fungal's method with the strap issue. They are really annoying and required a lot of stretching to get it to that position in alt mode. Especially in bot mode. Nothing to peg the "buckle" part of it neither.



I'm having trouble combining Jetfire with Optimus Prime though. The two pegs on Prime's back which are meant to fit into the two holes on Jetfire's chest - they don't seem to line up properly on mine.:(

Neither did it on mine. The crotch panel and peg didn't fit properly neither so I just left it off. Ironically the annoying rubber strap/belt is the most useful thing here on holding the two together.

Paulbot
11th July 2009, 10:12 PM
I was looking at a Jetfire in store at Target today and while studying the box I saw the pilot name and got very excited for a moment, until I noticed I'd misread it :o but a touch of black paint will fix that up when I buy one. ;)

GoktimusPrime
12th July 2009, 09:06 AM
I just did Fungal's method with the strap issue. They are really annoying and required a lot of stretching to get it to that position in alt mode. Especially in bot mode. Nothing to peg the "buckle" part of it neither.
Mine method's not that bad. Perhaps I should take photos of how I do it. I have no solution for robot mode - they just dangle. :/

Lordy
19th July 2009, 07:36 PM
Damn it is difficult to transform Jetfire. Just going to leave him in robot mode.

G1Optimal
20th July 2009, 10:02 PM
As I got my two today. :)

Whould like to say... it wasn't as hard, as it looked to transform.
Was able to transform him to his Vehicle and Prime Combine Modes after a bit of trouble and IMO he was a lot easier "if not equal" to prime transformation difficulty.:):D

Even though i like him:) , I Would have even more if he wasn't carrying the extra cargo underneath.:(

GoktimusPrime
21st July 2009, 09:29 AM
I find Prime to be a LOT more difficult than Jetfire. Jetfire is quite a large panel former, which makes him quite fiddly and tricky to transform - but not as bad as some other big panelformers like say Big Convoy (-_-). I find the straps to be the most annoying part of the transformation.

G1Optimal
21st July 2009, 11:17 AM
I find Prime to be a LOT more difficult than Jetfire. Jetfire is quite a large panel former, which makes him quite fiddly and tricky to transform - but not as bad as some other big panelformers like say Big Convoy (-_-). I find the straps to be the most annoying part of the transformation.

Would,of added that to my post...
But, somehow i "managed" to make them fit and stay in place a multitude of different ways (as well, as not) :(
(including,

trying to use both of his two feet halves "on" each side , as claws to hold in Vehicle Mode.
doubling back the straps "before" putting the legs back into position.)

and i can't remember how i did it/them due to my perfection-ism (will it break the straps in that position etc...) .

So, Speaking for myself "i" put this partly down to operator error.... :o:D:D

G1Optimal
22nd July 2009, 11:33 AM
Update: from the last post.:cool:

I don't know if anyone else has done it,but...
If this isn't, the "way" it is suppose to be in vehicle mode. I have found a way, to "stop" it from hanging in vehicle mode, without using the legs tp hold the straps. :)

"Hoping, it is "suppose" to be like this and dose not eventually break the straps"...:confused:

sanbot
23rd July 2009, 09:51 PM
My gosh Jetfire is so bloody annoying to transform into vehicle mode!!! All the panels on the back wont stay together and I can't get the dang wing to connect. I agree Gok, its soo very fiddly!

Needless to say I gave up! I'll try again when I get my sanity back.

And instructions are useless.

GoktimusPrime
24th July 2009, 10:07 AM
I can transform between robot and jet okay... but still haven't successfully combined him with Optimus Prime yet.


I'll try again when I get my sanity back.
That's what I told myself about combining him with Prime. Still haven't tried again yet. :p

G1Optimal
24th July 2009, 01:55 PM
My gosh Jetfire is so bloody annoying to transform into vehicle mode!!! All the panels on the back wont stay together and I can't get the dang wing to connect. I agree Gok, its soo very fiddly!

Needless to say I gave up! I'll try again when I get my sanity back.

And instructions are useless.

I think, the Wing bits on the back should stay together as soon as you lock the engines in...?:confused::confused:




I can transform between robot and jet okay... but still haven't successfully combined him with Optimus Prime yet.

That's what I told myself about combining him with Prime. Still haven't tried again yet. :p

what part in particular is giving you trouble..?:confused:

based on personal experience Connecting "Jetfire" on to the top connectors on "Prime" is what gave me the most hassle... :mad:;)

liegeprime
24th July 2009, 02:20 PM
Needless to say I gave up! I'll try again when I get my sanity back.


:D:D:D I can just imagine what you must've looked like heheheh

sanbot
24th July 2009, 02:27 PM
:D:D:D I can just imagine what you must've looked like heheheh

tee hee it wasn't pretty :p

sanbot
24th July 2009, 02:28 PM
I think, the Wing bits on the back should stay together as soon as you lock the engines in...?:confused::confused:
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hmm that could very well be it, don't think i've got my sanity back yet though lol

liegeprime
24th July 2009, 05:38 PM
hmm that could very well be it, don't think i've got my sanity back yet though lol

Prolly needs a good ol big slap to put it back to your senses ehehehe:p;):D

Saintly
24th July 2009, 08:44 PM
jet to robot mode is the easiest.

oh and clip the rubber belt together around the back

G1Optimal
25th July 2009, 12:44 AM
Just got around, to taking pics of how "i" place the straps in Jetfire's Vehicle mode...;)

http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv77/G1Optimal/TF_ROTF2k9/LclassJetfire/Jetfire_StrapPlacementStep_03_00-1.jpghttp://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv77/G1Optimal/TF_ROTF2k9/LclassJetfire/Jetfire_StrapPlacementStep_04_00-1.jpg

http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv77/G1Optimal/TF_ROTF2k9/LclassJetfire/Jetfire_StrapPlacementStep_05_00-1.jpghttp://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv77/G1Optimal/TF_ROTF2k9/LclassJetfire/Jetfire_StrapPlacementStep_07_00-2.jpghttp://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv77/G1Optimal/TF_ROTF2k9/LclassJetfire/Jetfire_StrapPlacementStep_08_00-1.jpg

lhec
3rd August 2009, 07:17 PM
thanks for the tips guys, just love my powered up Optimus prime... :)
Reminds me of the gorvonator... :P

Lord_Zed
5th August 2009, 07:50 PM
thanks for the tips guys, just love my powered up Optimus prime... :)
Reminds me of the gorvonator... :P

I agree he is definately a bot of much stature when combined.

Actualy I like the combined mode much more than I thought I would, it's suprisingly solid. Since assembling the two I'm still yet to seperate them. :)

Beast_Wars_Superior
30th August 2009, 12:08 AM
Damn it is difficult to transform Jetfire. Just going to leave him in robot mode.

Yeah, I can transform anything pretty easily but Jetfire quite literally broke me.

What do people do in regards to the front part of the plane? The instructions show the shoulder sections touching once the arms have been folded up (steps 11-12), but that seems impossible. Even in the Youtube vids and the pics in this thread, the shoulders still aren't touching. Any hints/tips in this regard?

Stompy
30th August 2009, 05:04 PM
beast_wars_superior:

I know the instructions show the shoulder tips touching but usually its a different story when it comes to the toy (manual may have been done with prototype versions and any last minute revisions may be overlooked, just like RotF Mixmaster and the kerfuffle over it due to the Hasbro instructions being wrong). Don't take the instructions as gospel and just work with your instincts and try to move pass points that seem erroneous.

Anyway here are a couple of pics on how I placed the shoulders:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Jetfire-shoulders.jpg

^^Notice they aren't touching and you can see Jetfire's chin in between them.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Jetfire-shoulders2.jpg

^^That's how it's positioned side on. Note the elbow bends, making the forearms higher than the shoulder.

Hope that helps and get him to his awesome (from the top) jet mode. One of the most difficult parts is aligning the panels together, if you get that down pat, it's easy from there.

Beast_Wars_Superior
31st August 2009, 12:04 AM
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-JetfireAltbottom.jpg

I wasn't able to transform Jetfire into vehicle mode, so I copied this pic exactly and managed to do it! Thanks heaps!


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/RotF%20Jetfire/RotF-JetfireOptimuspose.jpg
"You youngins have no idea how easy you have it these days..."


lolz galore!

Autocon
3rd September 2009, 11:41 AM
so i have the black straps tucked under the legs for the belt to keep it in place
is this how your suppose to do it?

Stompy
3rd September 2009, 05:22 PM
Pretty much autocon. The official belt placement is ok but can be tricky placing it under the legs, many improvized. Check back at some of the older posts in this thread. There's a few pictures of how some have placed it.

Autocon
13th September 2009, 10:32 PM
in robot mode where does the back kibble go? the big turbine engines, the two head wingletts, and the belt

photos would be helpful i cant desifer how it all goes:o edit looked at first page lol

my jetfire head doesnt wobble as much as it did before i transformed it:(