View Full Version : WIP: ROTF Recon Ironhide W/ Battle Damage
Hotwire
01-23-2010, 11:00 PM
Well, here's what I've got so far. Looking for some feedback on how I can improve the look of the damage. Right now it's just painted with Tamiya Chrome Silver. He's going to stay flat black with some Tamiya Gun Metal accents, like the tube steel and bumpers. Please, let me know your thoughts.
BigHank
01-23-2010, 11:14 PM
I like subtle battle damage, but I do think you can add more and not overpower the figure. IS this a hypothetical battle with ROTF Bludgeon? You may want to add some longer slashes to represent Bludgeon's sword hits.:cool:
Looking good so far!
Hotwire
01-23-2010, 11:35 PM
I like subtle battle damage, but I do think you can add more and not overpower the figure. Is this a hypothetical battle with ROTF Bludgeon? You may want to add some longer slashes to represent Bludgeon's sword hits.:cool:
Looking good so far!
It is supposed to be mostly damage caused by Bludgeon, hence the long gash on the chest and the missing left hand. Thanks.
BigHank
01-23-2010, 11:37 PM
It is supposed to be mostly damage caused by Bludgeon, hence the long gash on the chest and the missing left hand. Thanks.
LOL! I thought the hand was off for painting! Nice idea!:)
Solrac333
01-24-2010, 02:02 AM
Sweet! This figure is so damn hard to find. I have one but I need to exchange it and no one has it. I want to make sure I get a good one before I paint it.
BigHank
01-24-2010, 02:06 AM
Sweet! This figure is so damn hard to find. I have one but I need to exchange it and no one has it. I want to make sure I get a good one before I paint it.
There is a few around me, do you need me to grab one?
Solrac333
01-24-2010, 02:08 AM
There is a few around me, do you need me to grab one?
No. My walmart has some Bludgeons. They should get some Ironhide soon. So I'll wait. Thanks though.
groovycustoms
01-24-2010, 02:22 AM
Did you plan on adding some wires or something to show the connection between the wrist and hand?
Hotwire
01-24-2010, 02:42 AM
Did you plan on adding some wires or something to show the connection between the wrist and hand?
Yep. Just modded the wrist to make it work.
Hotwire
01-25-2010, 01:00 AM
:update:
enclinedesigns
01-25-2010, 01:02 AM
Looking good!!! where is the "glow"
Hotwire
01-25-2010, 02:47 AM
Looking good!!! where is the "glow"
Can't find any glow in the dark paints. And not sure where I'd put them.
The Deej
01-25-2010, 12:23 PM
I'm liking how this is looking.
enclinedesigns
01-25-2010, 12:31 PM
Can't find any glow in the dark paints. And not sure where I'd put them.
man....I was really looking forward to seeing what you had in mind.......either way, this thing is looking good.
Hotwire
01-25-2010, 06:31 PM
man....I was really looking forward to seeing what you had in mind.......either way, this thing is looking good.
Oh, I wasn't going to use glow-in-the-dark, I was doing the flat black.
C.dizel
01-26-2010, 11:54 AM
great start sir, can't wait to see the finished product!
Hotwire
01-28-2010, 11:39 AM
Just wanted to take a minute and say thanks to everyone for your feedback. I'm still working on him, just got a lot of other things going on. Will keep you all posted.
Solrac333
01-28-2010, 12:00 PM
Looking good.
hater06
01-28-2010, 12:48 PM
wow that black from the first pics looks so amazing... what did you use if you dont mind?
The flat black / gunmetal combo is beautiful. It would be interesting to see an entire line of 'stealth' Deluxes and Voyagers... Hmm I think I need to pick up some more flat black. Hehe
Hotwire
01-28-2010, 07:56 PM
wow that black from the first pics looks so amazing... what did you use if you dont mind?
That, my friend is straight Krylon Camouflage Ultra-Flat Black. I use it mainly as a primer, but am going to use it as a top coat for this one.
The flat black / gunmetal combo is beautiful. It would be interesting to see an entire line of 'stealth' Deluxes and Voyagers... Hmm I think I need to pick up some more flat black. Hehe
Now you've got me thinking.....
OW, THAT HURTS!!
Hotwire
02-14-2010, 03:57 PM
:update:
Well, I ended up scrapping the glow-in-the-dark paint idea. Just couldn't get it for the right price. Will hopefully use it on a future custom. But, here's Recon Ironhide, nearly finished. His bot mode it done with the exception of the Testors dullcoate. Once I get that done, I can transform him and finish his altmode, which still needs a red racing stripe, and gun metal accents. Will keep you posted.
http://procustomizers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1818&stc=1&d=1266180963
Solrac333
02-14-2010, 04:17 PM
Oh that is nice. I like the red.
Hotwire
02-15-2010, 09:34 AM
Thanks.