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24 inch Optimus Prime scratch build
« Thread Started on Feb 28, 2009, 10:05pm »
Hello guys, I'm new to this forum. One of your member saw this work at Macrossworld forum, and asked me to share this with you here at Robot Japan. So here I go. I started this project early this year, and it's purpose for model contest at Botcon. This model is fully posable, and transforms to truck mode. It is all made out of styrene sheets and bondo putties. I will update more pictures later. Enjoy.
http://s688.photobucket.com/albums/vv248....nt=DSC06443.jpg
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Re: 24 inch Optimus Prime scratch build
« Reply #1 on Feb 28, 2009, 10:18pm »
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Excellent craftsmanship! I'm really excited to see the finished piece...I'd say the competition doesn't stand a chance!

Welcome to RJ! :)
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« Reply #2 on Feb 28, 2009, 10:40pm »
Really great man. Keep it up & welcome to RJ. ;D
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« Reply #3 on Feb 28, 2009, 11:19pm »
wow thats awesome. Can't wait to see some moreupdates!
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Re: 24 inch Optimus Prime scratch build
« Reply #4 on Mar 1, 2009, 1:08am »
It looks great so far.
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« Reply #5 on Mar 6, 2009, 12:08pm »
nice details on the leg and lower part....good luckon the upper part!!!
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Re: 24 inch Optimus Prime scratch build
« Reply #6 on Mar 9, 2009, 8:36pm »
wow nice!! any updates yet?
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Re: 24 inch Optimus Prime scratch build
« Reply #7 on Mar 10, 2009, 10:02pm »
I'm back!! Here's some updates of my project;
I added arms with fully articulated fingers. Enjoy!!
http://s688.photobucket.com/albums/vv248....nt=DSC06476.jpg
http://s688.photobucket.com/albums/vv248....nt=DSC06475.jpg
http://s688.photobucket.com/albums/vv248....nt=DSC06477.jpg
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Re: 24 inch Optimus Prime scratch build
« Reply #8 on Mar 11, 2009, 12:09am »
wow!! what materials did you use for the fingers?

ooops... i re read the very first post...what is styrene? where do you buy that?


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Re: 24 inch Optimus Prime scratch build
« Reply #9 on Mar 11, 2009, 12:43am »
you can buy styrene at Pearl Paint, Michaels or any art supply stores. im not sure if theres pearl paint or michaels in cali.
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Re: 24 inch Optimus Prime scratch build
« Reply #10 on Mar 11, 2009, 11:30am »
I used polyester putty and styrene sheet to sculpt fingers.
I only sculpted one finger set ( top, medium, and bottom), then I made a silocone mold, and casted them in resin. They are all connected with aluminum wire.
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Re: 24 inch Optimus Prime scratch build
« Reply #11 on Mar 11, 2009, 1:27pm »

Mar 11, 2009, 12:43am, mannix143 wrote:
you can buy styrene at Pearl Paint, Michaels or any art supply stores. im not sure if theres pearl paint or michaels in cali.


We have Michaels, not Pearl Paint. Styrene sheets are available at most hobby stores. They also comes in various colors. Cost about $4 for a sheet that is about 8" X 10". They also have styrene dowels and tubes that are about $2 for a 2 foot stick. They vary in diameter and price. They also have different shapes, square rather than round, etc.
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Re: 24 inch Optimus Prime scratch build
« Reply #12 on Mar 13, 2009, 5:31pm »
I must have spent over $100 for the materials.
I still have to buy small LED lights and battery cases.
Plus I will need more materials for the display base....damn!
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Re: 24 inch Optimus Prime scratch build
« Reply #13 on Mar 14, 2009, 10:04pm »
You do great work! Please keep us posted and a very warm welcome to you ;)

RJ members like me really appreciate the robo-love and hard work.

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Re: 24 inch Optimus Prime scratch build
« Reply #14 on Mar 15, 2009, 1:23pm »
Thanks! All your guys comments give me great motivation, and I really appreciated.
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