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Old 08-30-2017, 09:26 AM   #21
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Still moving ahead. We got the turret painted, base made and shortly will be wiring up the servo.







Its a roller now. Interior work still moving ahead.

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Old 08-30-2017, 06:58 PM   #22
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Try rubbing alcohol or WD-40. Squirt it on a cloth first, not right on the plastic. Try on a test spot first on the plastic, maybe on the undercarriage, to make sure it won't discolor.
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Old 08-30-2017, 07:43 PM   #23
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Try rubbing alcohol or WD-40. Squirt it on a cloth first, not right on the plastic. Try on a test spot first on the plastic, maybe on the undercarriage, to make sure it won't discolor.
Thanks alcohol didn't work, ended up using vegetable oil which i read aboit in a women's bkog.

Suprizingly it worked like a charm.
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Old 09-01-2017, 05:05 PM   #24
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Got a little more work done. So optimus is well a robot, so i think we are skipping a driver. Normally a scale rig without a driver sends me over the edge. I still cant deal with it, but i did give optimus a steering wheel that moves as it turns. Thats something i guess.

"Im a man, but i can change, if i have to, i guess"

Got some red on and im pleased that it does give the optimus impression. Still have to detail it with some silver stripes amd trim.

Did a little work with styrene in the cab. Not much but it was a start. Did my best to get the teletron one look.
Broke down and bought seats. Screw you styrene










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Old 09-01-2017, 06:42 PM   #25
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I dig it!!
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Old 09-01-2017, 06:52 PM   #26
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Looks great! Now you need to find one of these sets for the driver figures!

https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-.../dp/B00E1I1QPU
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Old 09-04-2017, 03:59 PM   #27
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Little more work. Got the cab almost there. The silver stripe fought me even though all was done correct. Apparently the red amd silve just dont play nice.

Now its a waiting game. Stickers, energon cubes servos well you get the picture.

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Old 09-05-2017, 12:32 PM   #28
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Opti-beast needed a smoke stack. I tried a little styrene work, and made something passable. I think ill see how this holds up then make another one that is a little more detailed and cleaner.











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Old 09-05-2017, 01:15 PM   #29
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Old 09-05-2017, 07:57 PM   #30
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Well i did it. I took the plunge and scratch built a body. I have it glued up and ready for copious amounts of sanding and filling.

Ive seen some amazing bodies built here, so i am under no illusions that it is on par. But needless to say im stoked that i was able to make something.

So here is my attempt at a 1/14 scale roller.

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Old 09-05-2017, 08:59 PM   #31
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It's a little rough, but like you said, with a little filler and sanding, it'll get to a finished product
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Old 09-06-2017, 05:21 AM   #32
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It's a little rough, but like you said, with a little filler and sanding, it'll get to a finished product
I got a first sanding, filling and coat of paint in last night. This morning I went back to sanding to see where i was at. I still have a good amount of sanding to do but am happy with the progress this far.
However i am starting to see the potential for a clean smooth finish.
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Old 09-07-2017, 07:46 PM   #33
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Definitely looking better. I don't know if it's my desktop, but those pics look abnormally large. Not me, lol, checked on my iphone and they're huge

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Old 09-07-2017, 08:12 PM   #34
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Definitely looking better. I don't know if it's my desktop, but those pics look abnormally large. Not me, lol, checked on my iphone and they're huge
Sometimes tapatalk does that to me. I think I will delete them and post new ones.
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Old 09-10-2017, 10:09 AM   #35
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Roller is all finished up. For my first attempt at scratch building im pretty happy. Also hooked on styrene work. It's so time consuming that it will be a great winter project watching tv before bed.










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Old 09-10-2017, 10:15 AM   #36
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Next thing i have been going is some detail work. The trailer seemed empty and i did like it. I started with printing copies of telatran 1 on overhead sheets the adhering them to styrene. It just felt flat. I decide to cut some deyails out and glue them in top. It's a much better look. The plan is do each on the 8 side panels then do front and rear. Which brings me to the turret base which now seems like it doesnt fit. I think a repaint in sll silver then some type of mechanical back ground with raised details.









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Old 09-10-2017, 12:25 PM   #37
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The man himself said he's enjoying this build and wishes his vehicle mode looked like this. He give it two thumbs up.

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Old 09-10-2017, 12:55 PM   #38
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That little Roller turned out real nice, you should be proud, excellent job!
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Old 09-11-2017, 07:10 AM   #39
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The man himself said he's enjoying this build and wishes his vehicle mode looked like this. He give it two thumbs up.
That was just awesome, both me and the boy enjoyed it. Thank you

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That little Roller turned out real nice, you should be proud, excellent job!
Thanks, it was a very encouraging experience. I am current thinking about my next project which will include a scratch built body. Should take months.
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Old 09-11-2017, 10:53 AM   #40
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Optimus wanted to tell you there's one little thing missing from this great build. It's called the Matrix of Leadership. Optimus wouldn't be a Prime without it.

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