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Have any of you come across something that could work as a generic robot form?
I'm thinking something like this:
http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/...Chromedome.jpg
A squared off, G1 Autobot kind of shape that could be utilised to build custom figures on top of. Custom head, custom kibble & paint, preferably able to hold action poses. :p
I'm looking for the holy trinity... cheap, reasonable quality and available... but I figured someone might have an idea.
Gundam kitbash?
I'd try Hobbyco.
I second the motion, but do you want it to transform as well? Gundam Strike is a good one, either 1/144 or 1/100 scale. Or the Mk IIQuote:
Originally Posted by CBratron
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No, transforming wont be necessary. At least not until I have more experience in building bots from scratch.Quote:
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. The Gundams I saw look like a good source for arms and other pieces. I don't know much about Gundams but it's a great place to start.
I hear Gundam stuff can be quite expensive though, so I'd still appreciate any suggestions for figures I could buy en masse.
The master and perfect grade kits can go for $50-$250.
But there are beginner kits for as low as $7.
If you want to base it off a transformer either deluxe classics Optimus or Cybertron voyager Scattershot are common and usually cheap.
EDIT: scratch my idea. Those gundams seem the way to go.
You could try getting a Gundam model kit and a car model kit and combine them to make a custom Transformer. That would be a proper kitbash. :)
It really depends on how big you want to make them, I'd classify it as this: 1/144 scale = scout class transformer, 1/100 scale = deluxe class, 1/60 scale = voyager class. You get much more of a choice with with 1/144 & 1/100 but the higher you go in scale, the better the quality & design of the gundam, the trade off is the lack of choice plus the price. I still recommened the Strike from Gundam Seed. It's got a modern look, majority of it is white (easier to paint) and the panels are straight forward & easier to work with. Take your time with it though :D
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Those beginner kits aren't half bad. Thanks CBratron.
How about this?
Frame Arms:
http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYFAF-04/Sci
There are a whole bunch of different armour types that can clip on- Have a look at it! :)
That said, personally, Function-X 1 Code is *my* Chromedome. :D
Cheers, that's a helpful size comparison. I was thinking I'd start with a 1/144 but after reading this maybe I'll step up to a 1/100. The curvaceous calves & skinny arms on the Gundam Seed bug me a little so using the arms of a couple of 1/100 as the arms and legs on a 1/144 body might be the way to begin my experiments. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by CHILENO20
Neat! It's not what I had in mind but I'm really curious to see what I could do with that! Thanks Icz128.Quote:
Originally Posted by lcz128
I like Function-X 1 too; comparing that to the comic shot of Chromedome I posted earlier is what made me start looking into this whole think. I really want to put together an IDW pre-war Chrome'. :)