ispayks WIP

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27th October 2011, 10:52 PM
ispayks

ispayks WIP

Hi All

I finally acquired most of the parts I need for my not so simple custom. My thanks to Ptitvite , Frenzy_Rumble, Malfunction, Robo_art and all other kitbashers for their fantastic custom TF's. I have decided to create my own based on their designs.

I just started last week and would like to show my progress for anyone who is interested. Any help, suggestions and comments are much appreciated.

Please excuse the excessive use of red electrical tape, Im fairly new to the customizing scene. I just felt the need to see how they will look like before I even attempt to kitbash anything :).

Thanks for looking!

Defensor

Progress:

1. Mock-up 22/10/11.
Defensor 1
Defensor 2
Defensor 3
Defensor 4

2. Hulk Hands 27/10/11.
Hulk Hands 1
Hulk Hands 2

3. Blades shouler joint and RID convoy attachment 28/10/11. Non of the lego parts are glued to the figures.

Shoulder joint 1
Shoulder joint 2
Shoulder joint 3
Shoulder joint 4

Parts list:

RID Convoy
Armada Sideways
Energon Towline
Universe Prowl
Universe Blades
Lego
Unicron parts
Megamorph Hulk hands
1/18 BMW R 1100RT

Menasor

Progress:

1. Mock-up 22/10/11. I wanted to go with Malfunction's(Radicon) version which used MP Prime parts but it would look smaller compared to my other WIP's. I have decided to go with unicron and primus parts for now.
Menasor 1
Menasor 2

Parts list:

Universe Inferno
Universe Prowl
Universe Sunstreaker
Universe Sideswipe
Classics Mirage
Lego
Armada Unicron parts
Cybertron Primus
MP Optimus Prime(optional)

Devastator

Progress:

1. Mock-up 24/10/11.
Devastator 1
Devastator 2
Devastator 3
Devastator 4
Devastator 5

2. Demolishor and Hightower connection 25/10/11. I used lego parts to connect this two together. No add on parts on Demolishor. I added 4 lego connectors on Hightower.
Chest Part

3. Wedge and Grimlock connection 26/10/11. I managed to connect primus' arms and the bots using lego parts. The bots did not require add on parts. The arms rotate 360 degrees. I might change to a different connector in the future.
Arms

4. Waist connection 27/10/11.
Waist 1
Waist 2
Waist 3

Parts list:

RID Grimlock
RID Wedge
RID Hightower
Energon Demolishor
Grindcore
Classics Deluxe Optimus Prime or Energon Barricade
Lego
Armada Unicron parts
Cybertron Primus
Mcdonalds 1992 Tonka Cement Mixer(in transit)
28th October 2011, 12:14 AM
UltraMarginal

WOW, while I'm not familiar with a lot of the individual parts you're using the final products look really promising.
How do you plan to make them join up?
I'm assuming that the finished versions won't transform, is that correct.
28th October 2011, 01:08 AM
ispayks

Thanks!

They will have individual bot and vehicle modes. Im using lego knights and technic connectors. Im trying not to modify the actual figures if possible to keep them close to stock/original. Most of the lego parts are removable.

Hope this photo helps.

Grimlock connector
28th October 2011, 02:14 AM
bruticus

Awesome progress shots!
i'll definitely be following along your work!
*subscribed* :D
you should think about having 3 separate threads for each figure as they are just too awesome to squish all into one thread. lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by ispayks

Menasor
Parts list:

Universe Inferno
Universe Prowl
Universe Sunstreaker
Universe Sideswipe
Classics Mirage
Lego
Armada Unicron parts
Cybertron Primus
MP Optimus Prime(optional)

Have you ever thought about using classics hot rod instead of universe sideswipe, just to mix things up a bit and have 5 different vehicle moulds?

hey, i've never seen a classics OP (helicopter prime) used as a mixmaster before. most of the time people use energon barricade which is damn expensive to get now due to the popularity of the FP crossfire kits.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ispayks

Thanks!
They will have individual bot and vehicle modes. Im using lego knights and technic connectors. Im trying not to modify the actual figures if possible to keep them close to stock/original. Most of the lego parts are removable.

Hope this photo helps.

Grimlock connector

what is a lego knight? is it the same as a bionicle joint?

also, im very curious to see how you plan to use only lego connectors to avoid modding or puttying up connector joints straight onto the limbs...
never seen that done before without modding the figures. :eek:

hey, if you butchered up a few cyb primus, do you mind selling me his blue chest plate? or ive got a tonne of donor figures and joints if you ever want to trade parts? lol.

fark... just noticed that you're using megamorph hulk's hands!!!
where did you find those and how much did you buy it for?
28th October 2011, 11:26 AM
Hursticon

Bloody hell! :eek:
Some excellent work man as these WIPs sure do give a pretty damn good impression of what the final results will look like. :cool:
Really looking forward to see how you go with these dude, impressive use of duck-tape too! :D:p
28th October 2011, 05:29 PM
loophole

there are some great ideas in those shots, seeing the end results of these are going to be great!!
28th October 2011, 11:49 PM
ispayks

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruticus

Awesome progress shots!
i'll definitely be following along your work!
*subscribed* :D
you should think about having 3 separate threads for each figure as they are just too awesome to squish all into one thread. lol

Subscribers are entitled to a behind the scenes preview :).

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruticus

Have you ever thought about using classics hot rod instead of universe sideswipe, just to mix things up a bit and have 5 different vehicle moulds?

I have considered Hot Rod but his alt mode is longer than sideswipe. Another down side his height in bot mode. I will just modify sideswipe to differentiate in alt mode etc. remove spoiler.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruticus

hey, i've never seen a classics OP (helicopter prime) used as a mixmaster before. most of the time people use energon barricade which is damn expensive to get now due to the popularity of the FP crossfire kits.

Just wanted to try something different. I will have to modify this figure make him less prime-like.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruticus

what is a lego knight? is it the same as a bionicle joint?

also, im very curious to see how you plan to use only lego connectors to avoid modding or puttying up connector joints straight onto the limbs...
never seen that done before without modding the figures. :eek:

Lego knights(ratchet type) have different joints compared to bionicle(ball joint type).

Lego knights joints

Bionicle joints

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruticus

hey, if you butchered up a few cyb primus, do you mind selling me his blue chest plate? or ive got a tonne of donor figures and joints if you ever want to trade parts? lol.

The primus I'm using atm is my display piece, this is one of the reason why I have not modified anything because I might put him back together. I have a couple of junker primus in-transit. If you can wait I will give you the chest plate when they arrive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruticus

fark... just noticed that you're using megamorph hulk's hands!!! where did you find those and how much did you buy it for?

I got megamorphs hulk from ebay for $15 plus $20 shipping(the damn thing is big and heavy). My suggestion is if you just need the hands ask the seller if they can remove it and discard the rest so you can save on shipping. Everything about that bot is crap except for the hands IMHO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hursticon

Bloody hell! :eek:
Some excellent work man as these WIPs sure do give a pretty damn good impression of what the final results will look like. :cool:
Really looking forward to see how you go with these dude, impressive use of duck-tape too! :D:p

Quote:

Originally Posted by loophole

there are some great ideas in those shots, seeing the end results of these are going to be great!!

Thanks! Hopefully this can help members who want to create their own customs.
28th October 2011, 11:52 PM
ispayks

Updated first post with photos. I have added a shoulder joint for Blades.
25th January 2012, 11:45 PM
ispayks

Another mock up. Damn I need that 3d printer.

My favorite triple changer. Blitzwing!!!

Robot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/6534707...7629024921763/

Jet
http://www.flickr.com/photos/6534707...7629024921763/

Tank/Rocket Launcher look alike:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/6534707...7629024921763/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/6534707...7629024921763/

It doesnt look much but the concept might work. :)
6th June 2012, 08:02 PM
ispayks

Back to work!:)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/7...cb8d417d_z.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8434/7...0df59e4d_z.jpg
11th August 2012, 11:35 PM
ispayks

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8286/7...72e4b7e8_z.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8308/7...265e6721_z.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8292/7...77f6811e_z.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8283/7...3345c836_z.jpg

Need your input guys.

Which do you think is better as Motormaster, Universe Inferno or Cybertron Optimus Prime?

I will adjust the shoulders once MM is decided.

I desperately need to buy a junker Cybertron Primus, If you have one please PM details. Luckily the forearms are interchangeable.

Thanks for looking!

Chris
11th August 2012, 11:48 PM
Hursticon

IMO the Cybertron Prime cab has a far more Decepticon-y feel to it than what Inferno's does, that mold (Albeit down-scaled to Legend) has already been proven to wear Motormaster's colours well too. ;):cool:
11th August 2012, 11:57 PM
ispayks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hursticon

IMO the Cybertron Prime cab has a far more Decepticon-y feel to it than what Inferno's does, that mold (Albeit down-scaled to Legend) has already been proven to wear Motormaster's colours well too. ;):cool:

Thanks Hursti!

He's massive as well compared to Inferno, very Decepticon-y indeed. On the downside is he doesn't fit well with the classic cars and Menasor will wear his huge legs as backpack.

Inferno on the other hand can be modified as a cab, maybe haul a trailer as well. Alt mode goes well with classic cars and I like how his legs give Menasor a G1 MM robot mode look(well kinda). He's too small to be menacing though.
12th August 2012, 03:12 PM
liegeprime

Cybetron Prime Cab.

Inferno looks bare being the chest part of Menasor, whereas it looks more solid using Cyb Prime cab. never mind the back pack it'll give the body some bulk :) You can always just have it straight behind the head since G1 menasor basically has a backpack behind the head (since it is a box trailer) so having the legs squarely behind the head emulates that.
16th August 2012, 11:39 PM
ispayks

Quote:

Originally Posted by liegeprime

Cybetron Prime Cab.

Inferno looks bare being the chest part of Menasor, whereas it looks more solid using Cyb Prime cab. never mind the back pack it'll give the body some bulk :) You can always just have it straight behind the head since G1 menasor basically has a backpack behind the head (since it is a box trailer) so having the legs squarely behind the head emulates that.

Thanks liege! Cybertron Prime it is.

Although the backpack mode for Cyb Prime can be difficult to pull off due to his crotch plate.

I think I can modify the body to hold Cyb Prime and Inferno, I will stick with Cyb Prime for now :).

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8308/7...6d7c96b6_b.jpg