View Full Version : HFTD scout class Insecticon repaint
ersico
10-09-2010, 06:27 PM
i hope you like :)
please comment and/or critique....this is my 3rd custom (wfc prime and stratospher was 2nd)
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom1.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom2.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom3.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom4.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom5.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom6.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom7.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom8.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom9.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom10.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom11.jpg
Solrac333
10-09-2010, 06:42 PM
Man! That first pic made it look like you were doing some crazy wiring. Looks fine. Can't see anything wrong. Looks like the way I would do (if I ever find this guy). I think some would say add some grays or gun metal to break up the silver but then again he IS silver.
ersico
10-09-2010, 06:48 PM
hahah i was priming outdoors and hanging little pieces on my fishing line :)
thanks for the comment
Hotwire
10-09-2010, 08:00 PM
Looks good. Missed a spot on one knee joint. You can see it in the next to last picture.
I use the fishing line drying rack, myself.
ersico
10-09-2010, 08:08 PM
ugh....yea thosejoints are rubbing so much, any suggesions on how to get them to not rub all the paint off when they move?
OMEGAPRIME1983
10-09-2010, 08:43 PM
^sand sand and more sanding.. That's best idea I've got for ya. Now as for the paint, it looks bad ass dude, I think I might do this too.
Hotwire
10-09-2010, 08:44 PM
ugh....yea thosejoints are rubbing so much, any suggesions on how to get them to not rub all the paint off when they move?
Take them apart, sand them down.
ersico
10-09-2010, 08:48 PM
ok, cool. sanding but thats more like a hinge, wont te sanding wear down the little bar that connects to the other limb. its already a loose fit, but won't sanding still allow for area of contact?
or is this one of the cases where i sand it, paint it, then put super clue on top of the paint....then connect after paint and glue is all cured?
im just trying to be thorough:)
thanks for the input :)
Hotwire
10-09-2010, 08:54 PM
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom10.jpg
This is the shot I was referring to. Those are clip on joints? If that's the case, then yeah, take them apart, sand them a little, not too much, then repaint. Once that's dry, coat it with superglue. Let that dry for a day, then see how it holds up.
ersico
10-09-2010, 09:03 PM
yup, those are the joints....glad were on the same page :)
looks like ill be doing that tomorrow. :)
thanks :)
its amazing things you notice in pics you don't see with the naked eye :)
ersico
10-10-2010, 01:20 PM
took advice, painted wings
filled in some gaps. (missed one though)
whooops
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom12.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom13.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom14.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom15.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom16.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom17.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom18.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom19.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom20.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom21.jpg
Hotwire
10-10-2010, 01:40 PM
its amazing things you notice in pics you don't see with the naked eye :)
Yes it is.
BigHank
10-10-2010, 02:49 PM
I like the clear blue over the wings. The only thing I would do (and really it's just thinking out loud) is maybe paint the leading edges of the wing "segments" metallic to look like there is some structure and the wings are energized. Hard to explain and it's just something I thought of looking at your pics.
I like it a lot, I may have to grab one now!:cool:
ersico
10-10-2010, 03:25 PM
how bout this?
and i really appreciate all the assistance and comments..this is great!
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom22.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom23.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom24.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom25.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/ersico/custom%20transformers/insectcustom26.jpg
BigHank
10-10-2010, 03:30 PM
Ten times better! I thought I was going crazy in your other thread there for a second!:D
ersico
10-10-2010, 03:30 PM
hehehh i work fast i guess :)