Custom Masterpiece G2 Grimlock

[M-bot]

I'm not the first to do this (and goodness knows why HasTak hasn't already done it), but I thought I'd give it a go so I could practice a new technique with the airbrush - pre-shading. It's a bit more subtle IRL than it appears in the photos. Overall I'm pretty happy with how this is coming out.

I'm a little surprised how easy it's turning out considering it's an MP figure, but Grimlock has few rub points which has helped.

The detailing work is almost done, and then it's up for clear coating and reassembling. I had a mishap with the sword, so I have decided to repaint the whole thing (going for a chrome red look), so the light up feature will only work with the gun unfortunately.

Custom Masterpiece G2 Grimlock by M-bot

Custom Masterpiece G2 Grimlock by M-bot

Custom Masterpiece G2 Grimlock by M-bot

Custom Masterpiece G2 Grimlock by M-bot

Custom Masterpiece G2 Grimlock by M-bot

[MayzaPrime]

So awesome!!!!

[ITZTRU]

Awww. Can you paint my Hasbro MP Soundwave's eyes chrome red too?

[gamblor916]

That looks pretty good. Can't wait to see it assembled.

[lancalot]

that looking good man.... can't wait to see the end result

[SMHFConvoy]

Sooo nice *drool*

[Lint]

That looks pretty good. Can't wait to see it assembled.

I was skeptical when I clicked the title, but now I am on the same track!

[M-bot]

So I did a little more work, on Grimmy's li'l dino arms (which I chromed using Alclad II Chrome (the original had chromed claws but silver arms), and I dolled up the sword, using the Alclad chrome and transparent red and yellow.

First, base coats in high gloss black:
DSC_0083 by M-bot

Then chrome:
DSC_0085 by M-bot

DSC_0084 by M-bot

Then, on the sword, I did the transparent red, with heavier layers over the hilt to darken it:
DSC_0087 by M-bot

And then the yellow over the top of that (only on the blade), to highlight:
DSC_0089 by M-bot

DSC_0090 by M-bot

This was all done over several sittings over a week and a bit. Just clear coating to go and then reassembly.

[philby]

nice, is that an ink wash or something on some of those blue parts? it really helps make the sculpted detail stand out

[M-bot]

nice, is that an ink wash or something on some of those blue parts? it really helps make the sculpted detail stand out

Base coat in blue, then pre-shading all the panel lines roughly with the airbrush in black. Then thin coats of blue over the top to soften the black, so it still shows through faintly. Then panel lining with a black wash.

So much detail in the sculpt!