WFC Ultra Magnus from SW Transformer Turbo Tank

[Sentinel Prime]

Hi!

First off, hands down, the inspiration from this figure came from a work Jin Saotome did while back. I was thinking of WFC customs I could work up, and remembered this guy he did, which seemed like a good choice.

There's some small differences, such as the head, being Astrotrain.

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Started out with a Star Wars Transformer Turbo Tank. All sorts of different paint was used, from spray auto to TMMA. The gun belonged to Energon Rodimus, and since we all have random guns lying about, I thought I try to brush gunmetal and silver over the clear orange.

Lots of fun, thanks for your time!

[speedleescustoms]

Wow, looking good !!! :D

[LimeWire]

man damn good, but to things i have to say:

the altmode has to much white, and to few blue, and theres o few glow-effect, all other: near perfect :)

[Kratos]

That is one cool looking custom you have done. Really like the effects of the silver over the clear gun. good job !!! :)

[BigHank]

Great stuff! I agree there needs to be a bit more glowy effect on the panel lines, and also some blue to break up the all white altmode.

If I was to be a bit more critical, he seems like he needs something to make him less "turbo tank-ish" maybe add some smokestacks or something, not too sure. I can relate with you though, as I'm converting a SW TF into a WFC character right now and it's hard to "unsee" the Star Wars vehicle.:cool:


**EDIT** I don't have this figure, so I'm not sure how it TFs but would it be possible to graft on the hood/shell of a WFC Prime, and also graft on some smokestacks (2-3 per side would look awesome). Just some passing thoughts, I like what you've got but I know you can do even better!:D

[stevescustoms]

Dude, I've also seen this before. It works better as WFC Magnus though. My opinion, go over the orange lines in florescent red/orange. I would also do the turbo tank mode in Blue and give it white accents. That would make this totally rock.

[reddragon162]

You know what, I have an extra UM head. I should give this a try.

[darkpsi]

Are his hands posable?