Custom: Classics Guzzle [Archive] - Ozformers Transformers Club of Australia (otca.com.au)

Doubledealer

23rd December 2010, 05:28 PM

Greetings bots and welcome to another Doubledealer custom thread! I recently imported a 4-pack of Deluxe Transformers which included the ones I really, really wanted (Jazz & Tracks) as well as two movie repaints in the form of Fallback (whose colours make him look like G1 Outback, coincidence much?) and Mindset. So I'm thinking...What to do, what to do...Then BLAMMO! Mindset is the Wreckers Guzzle I've been waiting for!! It may be a bit hard to imagine now but I'm sure it's possible, and I will make it happen! :D Watch this space bots!

Okay, so here's what I have to base the custom on. The default hands are far too Decepticon for my liking, so out they go! Gone too is the head & rotating SAMs which will eventually be replaced with a tank turret of some description.

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/Guzzlemain-1.jpg

http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/a/a7/LastStandoftheWreckers1-newrecruits.jpg

http://www.transformers-universe.com/content/images/Imagemaps/G1Guzzle_Map.jpg

Doubledealer

24th December 2010, 12:14 PM

Checklist of parts needed:
1. Seeker fists (being bought from Skullcruncher in the new year)
2. G1 Perceptor head (in transit)
3. Tank Turret (will look at tanks in local hobby stores - deluxe movie Brawl may be an option)
4. Modelling file (to shave plastic so Seeker fists can slide on)

Idea's/possibilities:
1. ROTF Voyager Bludgeon chest piece (unlikely due to having to ruin a killer toy)
2. Shoulder protrusions

Vector Prime

24th December 2010, 12:18 PM

You decapitated Mindset mate! Should have let me know and I would have happily swapped or sold you mine (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=208798&postcount=83). :p

Looks interesting...can't wait to see the final result

Doubledealer

24th December 2010, 12:28 PM

Vector Prime

24th December 2010, 12:31 PM

LOL, well I've got no need for my Mindset's head. Do you want mine?

Really? Cheers mate... I'll PM you - I was going to wait for a local release and buy another one.

Doubledealer

24th December 2010, 12:34 PM

Really? Cheers mate... I'll PM you - I was going to wait for a local release and buy another one.

Bugger that, just have mine. :D

Edit: Additional pic added to original post to better show the vision I have for Wreckers Guzzle (although fists will be in normal position on the final product). :D

Doubledealer

24th December 2010, 10:26 PM

Update: Modified the elbow to accept Seeker arms and here he is with my Thundercracker fists to see how it looks. As Ace Ventura would say: 'Like a glove!'. :cool: His proper hands will have holes drilled so he can properly grip his futuristic uzi's.

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzlearm.jpg

Note: This isn't the head I'll be using for the final toy
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzlewithnewarmsnguns.jpg

liegeprime

25th December 2010, 12:15 PM

Doubledealer

25th December 2010, 09:19 PM

Oh hey, I saw one in Facebook the other day using This mold as well for - you guessed it Guzzle! He used the barrel from a Generation 2 Galvatron - it looked nice in bot mode but the tank mode is kinda meh. he did mold a whole new sculpt for the head which was spot on. Can't wait to see your version Double D.

Any links to pics mate? It would be nice to see how someone else has gone about this custom, especially in terms of colour placement. As long as a decent tank turret can be sourced I'm sure the tank mode will look great, however, it will need to be the perfect fit/scale and have a speccy paint job (I don't think simply applying dark grey will cut the mustard - it will probably need highlights, panel detailing etc.).

liegeprime

26th December 2010, 08:57 AM

Any links to pics mate? It would be nice to see how someone else has gone about this custom, especially in terms of colour placement. As long as a decent tank turret can be sourced I'm sure the tank mode will look great, however, it will need to be the perfect fit/scale and have a speccy paint job (I don't think simply applying dark grey will cut the mustard - it will probably need highlights, panel detailing etc.).

I'll see if I can link here, have to remember whose account was it too hehehe:D:D

Addit: okaaay found it, not much pics provided in the gallery . I'm also,not sold on the tank mode, as I mentioned before. You can most likely do something better for the tank mode... as it looks kinda forced IMO

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=397144287981&set=t.100000749110564&pid=4343128&id=699687981#!/album.php?aid=98940&id=1281384344

Doubledealer

26th December 2010, 09:26 PM

I'll see if I can link here, have to remember whose account was it too hehehe:D:D

Addit: okaaay found it, not much pics provided in the gallery . I'm also,not sold on the tank mode, as I mentioned before. You can most likely do something better for the tank mode... as it looks kinda forced IMO

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=397144287981&set=t.100000749110564&pid=4343128&id=699687981#!/album.php?aid=98940&id=1281384344

Oooh, that looks fantastic! I actually like the tank mode, although I'd rather have a more sci-fi look ala Wreckers for my particular project. What he's done is brilliant though, inspirational stuff! So inspirational in fact that I'm trying my hand at making my own Comic-style Guzzle head!

Here are the results so far, keeping in mind I haven't sanded down the outer 'ring' part yet as I have to wait 6 hours for the putty to dry. Some of the sandpaper I used on the 'main head ball' rubbed off onto the putty which is probably down to my using the stuff I got from Bunnings and not my Tamiya grade paper...Oops. Oh well, it'll be sprayed over at some point. :p

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzleheadwogrill.jpg

What do you reckon, Guzzle? Do you think people will like you?

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzlecomic.jpg

It's okay old pal, you'll fit in just fine. Here are the main shades of grey we'll be painting you, light grey for the tank tracks and the darker grey for the main parts.

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzlegreys.jpg

liegeprime

26th December 2010, 10:01 PM

Doubledealer

26th December 2010, 10:24 PM

NIce Double D. So that head is all molded from scratch? wow! Im only good with paper in making 3d stuff but not with putty though, always ends up with my finger prints - literally on the surfaces which frustrates me. Although Im going to be aking you and prolly a couple of other guys here on paint tips later later on, coz Im planning on a repaint job to make a Classics Quake and Spinister from unused Blast off and Swindle figures of Generations Bruticus Maximus. Posted this idea in another thread already. Blast off wont need much painting but swindle is a total makeover paint-wise.

I know what you mean about the fingerprints, drives ya nuts eh! I find if you lightly go over the affected areas with a water-dipped finger it can help, and then you can usually finish it off with some fine sanding if needs be (the Tamiya stuff dries like a rock so you can go nuts with this, especially if using 1200+ grit paper).

Excited to hear about Spinister & Quake, look forward to hearing/seeing more as this project develops!

EDIT: Oh and regarding Guzzle's head, anything that looks like blu-tac was done by me (using the my trusty copy of LSotW as a reference). Other pieces were sourced from parts/duplicates.

Doubledealer

27th December 2010, 08:26 PM

Did a bit more of the head today, slowly getting there!

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzlehead.jpg

Tabias Prime

27th December 2010, 08:40 PM

looking very nice....it funny because I just picked up a copy of Last stand of the Wreckers today and now have a interest in some of the characters, i was thinking of doing a Ironfist myself....just need the right mold and proper inspiration to start one....

Doubledealer

28th December 2010, 01:05 PM

Great stuff, Tabias. Hope you carry out your idea as I'd love to see how you go about it! :)

Did some more sanding & primed the head to better see where the faults lie. Lots more sanding to go...

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzleheadprimed.jpg

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzleprogress.jpg

1AZRAEL1

28th December 2010, 01:08 PM

Looking awesome there. Really loving the latest projects everyone is working on with LSOTW.

Vector Prime

28th December 2010, 01:11 PM

That's one awesome (massive) noggin there DD! :D

Doubledealer

28th December 2010, 01:42 PM

That's one awesome (massive) noggin there DD! :D

You think that's massive? Check out this little puppy I found/bought on ebay...Who's callin' Guzzle short now eh?? :p

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzlebarrel.png

gamblor916

28th December 2010, 04:23 PM

Nice sculpting! It's coming along great.

loophole

28th December 2010, 04:50 PM

awesome sculpting that must of takin' some time, cant wait to see this all finished

Doubledealer

30th December 2010, 11:52 PM

Evening bots! Finally happy with how the head looks so here it is in all its pre-painted glory. Sorry for the unusual presentation...I had a bit of an art attack. :p

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzleartsyhead.jpg

Lint

31st December 2010, 12:23 AM

That scultped head is awesome DD!

gamblor916

31st December 2010, 10:18 AM

I like the embellishment :D

1AZRAEL1

2nd January 2011, 03:15 PM

That is an awesome head there DD, great work. Can't wait for the final product.

Doubledealer

3rd January 2011, 11:39 AM

Thanks for the feedback amigo's! Since finishing off the head I've washed & scrubbed all the individual parts & have just now completed all the priming. I think I'm going to have a sit down after breathing in all those lovely fumes. :p
Unlike Tomahawk, Mindset is an absolute joy to take apart which will make the painting process soooo much easier.

I tried out some of the light grey Tamiya paint I bought the other day and unfortunately it's not gonna be up to snuff, it just looks like the primer I'm using. So I'll be picking up some white paint and will use that for the head, treads etc. instead. :)

Tip of the day: A fantastic way of dusting Transformers, & oddly enough, smoothly laying/moving putty into hard to reach area's is by using an eyeshadow brush. I got one from Coles for a couple of clams and it's brilliant for these purposes!

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzleprimed.jpg

Vector Prime

3rd January 2011, 12:10 PM

Tip of the day: A fantastic way of dusting Transformers, & oddly enough, smoothly laying/moving putty into hard to reach area's is by using an eyeshadow brush. I got one from Coles for a couple of clams and it's brilliant for these purposes!

Removed one word and it makes it sound like you're giving make up tips - DD the next Napoleon Perdis! :p

Nah seriously, can't wait to see the results buddy. :)

Doubledealer

3rd January 2011, 01:52 PM

Removed one word and it makes it sound like you're giving make up tips - DD the next Napoleon Perdis! :p

Nah seriously, can't wait to see the results buddy. :)

LOL, that's actually a bit scary...

Seriously though, have you seen how good he looks with a bit of blush? Maybe he's born with it?

Tallestblue

3rd January 2011, 02:26 PM

LOL, that's actually a bit scary...

Seriously though, have you seen how good he looks with a bit of blush? Maybe he's born with it?

....Maybe it's Maybelline?

...What!? I had to. I did.

i_amtrunks

4th January 2011, 05:42 PM

I know I'm a little behind... but that head sculpt is amazing, so much care and effort with such a small amount of plastic!

Doubledealer

4th January 2011, 06:46 PM

I know I'm a little behind... but that head sculpt is amazing, so much care and effort with such a small amount of plastic!

Thanks mang :D sculpting with putty really is one of those things that you can spend a ridiculous amount of time on. In order to get the side air vents nice and smooth/angled I sanded them using 600 grit paper, primed them then very lightly sanded with 1000 grit paper (did those last steps X3 before it looked the business).

One thing I find strange is the Tamiya 1000 grit paper has a lot more cutting power than the 1000 grit paper I bought from Bunnings (they look totally different too). You certainly have to be very careful when using the Tamiya stuff, don't use it when tired is my advice!

Doubledealer

15th January 2011, 10:12 PM

A few progress shots for today guys...

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzleheaddone.jpg

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzlebodydone.jpg

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzlebits.jpg

Hursticon

16th January 2011, 10:27 AM

Oh yeah DD, this is going to look friggin' awesome man! :eek:
Wreckers Guzzle was pretty cool IMO. :D

Doubledealer

16th January 2011, 05:17 PM

Oh yeah DD, this is going to look friggin' awesome man! :eek:
Wreckers Guzzle was pretty cool IMO. :D

Thanks Hursti. :) I lost count of how many times I had to touch up the head due to getting black paint where it wasn't wanted. Glad to finally say it's done and I can leave that part alone. :p

I just put a second (the last) coat of gloss clear coat on the painted parts bar the head, so I'll be applying some nice black wash on the grey parts this Wednesday once it's fully cured. Stay tuned for more updates later in the week my friends!

gamblor916

16th January 2011, 06:49 PM

Looking good!

Doubledealer

16th January 2011, 08:08 PM

Looking good!

Cheers gamblor. :) You know what, on this occasion I'm gonna give the black wash a miss and stick with just the dark grey. As such, here we have a half complete Guzzle!

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzle1.jpg

autobreadticon

16th January 2011, 08:21 PM

frekin impressive!!, i just saw your custom Rotorstorm as well, your wrecker crew would be by far the best :cool:

Doubledealer

17th January 2011, 11:30 AM

frekin impressive!!, i just saw your custom Rotorstorm as well, your wrecker crew would be by far the best :cool:

Thanks mate, I try. :) Shouldn't be too much longer until he's all done and ready to roll out!

Paulbot

17th January 2011, 11:41 AM

Cheers gamblor. :) You know what, on this occasion I'm gonna give the black wash a miss and stick with just the dark grey. As such, here we have a half complete Guzzle!

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzle1.jpg

I didn't realise Mindset was a bit short, but it looks like the scale with Prowl will work out quite nice.

i_amtrunks

17th January 2011, 01:41 PM

Perfect scale for Guzzle, and once again your painting looks very smish!

klystron

24th January 2011, 09:52 PM

I cant believe how good this is looking already. End result is going to be an amazing addition to your collection.

Doubledealer

25th January 2011, 06:01 PM

Cheers mate, I'll see if I can get some more pics up by the weekend. :)

Doubledealer

4th February 2011, 02:27 AM

Extreme hot weather had put me off painting for a while but I've started up again over the last couple of nights. :) Nothing amazing to show off but I'm happy to say the treads are now complete and ready for some clear coat.

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzletracks.jpg

Deonasis

4th February 2011, 11:54 AM

The execution and finish on your customs is A grade. Nice work.

Your photography helps too :)

Hursticon

4th February 2011, 11:57 AM

"Quit Stalling, What's the Plan!?! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7awBei13tNg)". :D

Man I can't wait to see the finished result! ;):cool:

kup

4th February 2011, 11:59 AM

Yeah this is looking really awesome.

i_amtrunks

4th February 2011, 12:16 PM

As always, your painting makes me sad at my own lacking skills! :D

Cant wait to see the finished little guy.

Doubledealer

4th February 2011, 01:25 PM

Haha, thanks for the kind words bots. :) Think I'll sand & prime the fists tonight so should have the arms done soon!

Sonictail

5th February 2011, 04:37 AM

That's looking pretty damn good, makes me want to finish off my last custom >.> What paints are you using in your airbrush?

Oilspill

11th February 2011, 03:32 AM

How's it going DD? Any updates on your Guzzle? I'm a bit of a fan of the character.

I thought I'd post a bit of inspiration (plus it was a good excuse to upload this pic)

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_ow2WKW4STsA/TVQRsDpIsyI/AAAAAAAAAkk/MAVP1OnWMw4/s640/Guzzle.JPG

Doubledealer

13th February 2011, 04:03 AM

That's looking pretty damn good, makes me want to finish off my last custom >.> What paints are you using in your airbrush?

Thanks Sonictail, what custom are you currently working on? I'm using Tamiya acrylics mainly for this project, the blue on the visor is a Mr Hobby acrylic.

How's it going DD? Any updates on your Guzzle? I'm a bit of a fan of the character.

I thought I'd post a bit of inspiration (plus it was a good excuse to upload this pic)

Mate he's all ready to rock and roll pretty much, I just have to get more clear coat before I can fully assemble him (ran out last weekend). Can't stand going into the city though (closest place that sells the Mr Hobby stuff I use) so I dunno when I'll be getting more supplies...I'll try and drag myself there sometime this week so I can finish off this custom.

That artwork by the way...is fecking awesome! Guzzle is such a cool character, you must be thrilled to own an original artwork like that. Great stuff! :)

Oilspill

13th February 2011, 05:52 AM

Thanks Sonictail, what custom are you currently working on? I'm using Tamiya acrylics mainly for this project, the blue on the visor is a Mr Hobby acrylic.

Mate he's all ready to rock and roll pretty much, I just have to get more clear coat before I can fully assemble him (ran out last weekend). Can't stand going into the city though (closest place that sells the Mr Hobby stuff I use) so I dunno when I'll be getting more supplies...I'll try and drag myself there sometime this week so I can finish off this custom.

That artwork by the way...is fecking awesome! Guzzle is such a cool character, you must be thrilled to own an original artwork like that. Great stuff! :)

Yeah, and I kinda got it for free too! Nick Roche is a champ :)

I remember seeing Guzzle's name on one of those Walmart computer listings recently, so we may get our first Guzzle since the original soon. It'd be awesome if it was a new mould, which is not out of the question given all the comic-based love Hasbro has been giving us recently... but likely is just a repaint of Warpath or some PCC figure or something.

Anyway, looking forward to seeing your completed Guzzle soon DD :cool:

Doubledealer

13th February 2011, 09:28 PM

Well fellow bots, cos I like ya I went into town today and got the clear coat for me Guzzle. :) Here is our little friend, edging that bit closer to the finish line!

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/guzzlenearlythere.jpg

Hursticon

13th February 2011, 09:30 PM

Man that is looking absolutely fantastic DD, well done mate! :D

Deceptic_Optic

13th February 2011, 09:34 PM

MASTER DOUBLE D, THAT IS PURE AWESOMENESS

Doubledealer

13th February 2011, 09:50 PM

Thanks a lot guys, I'm really pleased with how this one's turning out. :)

Oilspill

13th February 2011, 10:20 PM

Damn that looks great! Brilliant choice of mould for Guzzle, nice and stocky.

Once you get Generations Kup you'll have to take a pic with them both in it. :cool:

Looking forward to seeing him complete!

gamblor916

14th February 2011, 07:16 AM

Looking good! Headsculpt looks great.

i_amtrunks

14th February 2011, 09:17 AM

The Headsculpt is just perfect, and the rest of him is anything but shabby!

He also looks very nice standing alongside the taller Rotorstorm.

1AZRAEL1

14th February 2011, 09:26 AM

Looking very awesome there DD. Top notch job.

Sleeve

14th February 2011, 10:42 AM

That is a thing of pure beauty. Bang up job, DD.

Doubledealer

14th February 2011, 02:52 PM

Thanks for the nice comments, bots. :D can you see the part I used for Guzzle in the new OTCA banner? :p

lcz128

14th February 2011, 10:30 PM

Love how you've been going with this one :D Inspiring me to make my own..some day ^^;

UltraMarginal

21st February 2011, 08:46 PM

I love it could not see the face when you were just starting, but once you finished I could see where you had been going all along, very good job.

What's next on the agenda?

Doubledealer

22nd February 2011, 12:00 AM

Cheers UltraMarginal. :) The custom head was a new challenge for me, and I'm really pleased to hear yourself & others approve of the finished look.

What's next? Well, if it's not too hot I'll hopefully finish off the arms on Sunday, then I just need to find a suitable tank turret for his back (really clueless on what to do for this actually, might just keep it in mind while working on other things).

Classics Snare is the next main project so I'll try my best to get started on this over the next few weeks. Stay tuned!