G1 Autobot Swerve

[frenzyrumble]

This is an super-rare Transformer, modeled after the Chevy Aveo. Some might remember the G1 Swerve? Lucky if you can find this discontinued guy on ebay under $80 USD.

Anyway, this figure is a remarkable execution by Hasbro. The articulation, transformation, robot mode, head, details - all some of the best I've seen or gotten my paint brushes on.

His alt mode was painted with HoK:KK red metallic, then clear coated with platinum and dorado dreams (both also HOK paints) details were done with Testors model masters enamels. I even experimented a bit and did some black washes with ACRYLIC and alcohol (as suggested by my local hobby shop guy) Works well on freshly dried enamels.


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[formula93]

Vangelus did a review of that figure, I want one. Putting the wedding money to good use!

[Tony]

That looks kickin bro, definitely makes an already cool figure, even more desirable.

[RodimusdawG]

Wow this is beyond amazing F_R. Just one thing I don't understand. And that is how do you clear coat with a color like platinum? Is it a added effect like pearl?

[frenzyrumble]

yes, platinum is a clear coat with metallic in it. Dorado dream (another favorite) adds a pearl finish. I'm actually off to best buy now to get a HD video camera so I can properly start doing HD video reviews.

[RodimusdawG]

That is so cool. *sigh* I need an airbrush.


yes, platinum is a clear coat with metallic in it. Dorado dream (another favorite) adds a pearl finish. I'm actually off to best buy now to get a HD video camera so I can properly start doing HD video reviews.

NNNOOO My comp crashes with HD vids lol.

[diamondmutt1111]

HEY!!! I saw the vid earlier today!! THATS AN AWESOME FIGURE!!!!!!

[mampy]

Awesome painting as usual. Not digging the flat white headlights though. They'd be better in unpainted clear plastic (if they originally where clear) or with some sort of blending. :)

[frenzyrumble]

Awesome painting as usual. Not digging the flat white headlights though. They'd be better in unpainted clear plastic (if they originally where clear) or with some sort of blending. :)

lol, you said the same thing somewhere else, so I'll reply the same thing too...


they are actually glossy white, the original were a transparant blue, and imo, looked pretty terrible, here's a pic of them:

[formula93]

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Weren't you guys just talking about this yesterday??

[AWstudios]

are those leds?