Custom: classic predator Skydive

[snaketales]

I've had this sitting in my 'to do' box for aaaages... even before Botcon went all G2.
It's made from a Universe Cyclonus I bought from a member here and a Universe Blaster head.
The head was ground down so the jet nose could go down. It's not as perfect a fit as the original Cyclonus head and the side of it can be seen in jet mode, but if Hasbro can get away with it with the Seekers then I think I can too.
The jet is slightly mistransformed to differentiate it from Cyclonus. I also cut off the secondary fins that are usually on Cyclonus' forearms and stuck them on the legs/rear of the plane.


The original, the custom, the base model
The purple I used ('warlock purple' for those playing along at home) isn't a perfect match but it was the closest I could find. I think it, the black and metal green I used evoke G2 sufficiently without being a riot of colours.

[1AZRAEL1]

Wow, that looks pretty damn cool. I should do that with a spare Cyclonus

[GoktimusPrime]

Noice!

[Hursticon]

Those colours work rather well together IMO, well done Snakey!

[snaketales]

Thanks for the comments everyone

Found some work in progress shots while cleaning out the computer:

[kristofferrer]

hehehe - I LOVE IT!
It looks like botcon exclusive !!!

[gamblor916]

Nice paint, looks good. That colour really pops!

[Soundwarp]

Nice, looks good quality too.

[bowspearer]

Hmm, as a pretty big Euro G1 fan, seems a little off to me, yet at the same time it works and works well at that. Interesting job with thinking outside of the box and great execution there.

[bassbot]

really great colour scheme imo. stands out with the sharp purple. and the adjust to vehicle mode is a good differentiation from Cyclonus. nice work!