Classics Shockwave - G1 homage

[Darth Wave]

Classics Shockwave - G1 homage

I have to say I was inspired by the work done by frenzy_rumble, Solrac333, Jin and Todd Hakusho. So I went out and got myself a Dremel set (36 pc) and started to work on this not so simple custom piece. I do how ever want to keep it as close to the G1 look and feel. I'm not sure I'll be able to have an alternate mode when I'm done.

So this is going to be 2 custom shockwaves. I'm going to do a homage to the G1 version and the other more of a classics look. Now I still need to figure out the alt modes for both, if not it's just going to be another Revoltech figure!

G1 Shockwave Homage - The base figure will be the Energon Shockblast. Most of his body will remain the same except for his forearms and sides of his legs (G1 parts). I am thinking of switching out the head to the G1 version. I'll need to mod it to be more streamline so it fits the body. This is going to be painted with a few shades of purple, black and grey.

Classics Shockwave - The base figure will be the Energon Shockblast. Most of his body will remain the same except for his forearms (KO Jetfire parts), cannon (Universe Tankor). The shoulders will be switched out from the other E Shockblast so both arms will look the same.
As for the paint job, it's going to be painted white with purple as an accent color. Well I'm still deciding on the color :D

Anyways will update you as I progress along… let me know what you think and if you have any hints please feel free to pass it along.

WIP PIC's are COMING!


Most of the parts have been primed. The cannon has been modded by adding a small plastic cap and a G1 OP missile drilled into the stock. I'll need to use some Tamiya Putty (White) to fill in the joints where I glued the parts together. :(
(credit goes to Todd Hakusho for his version of the cannon arm)
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/8747/dsc0198v.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/dsc0198v.jpg/)
http://img852.imageshack.us/img852/3790/dsc0327a.jpg (http://img852.imageshack.us/i/dsc0327a.jpg/)
http://img863.imageshack.us/img863/2356/dsc0340a.jpg (http://img863.imageshack.us/i/dsc0340a.jpg/)

[Hobbyist Prime]

After seeing your evil Jetfire I am really looking forward to seeing what you are going to come up with!

[J-Ko]

After seeing your evil Jetfire I am really looking forward to seeing what you are going to come up with!

+1 to this!

[Malwave]

Classics Shockwave - G1 homage

I have to say I was inspired by the work done by frenzy_rumble, Solrac333, Jin and Todd Hakusho. So I went out and got myself a Dremel set (36 pc) and started to work on this not so simple custom piece. I do how ever want to keep it as close to the G1 look and feel. I'm not sure I'll be able to have an alternate mode when I'm done.

So this is going to be 2 custom shockwaves. I'm going to do a homage to the G1 version and the other more of a classics look. Now I still need to figure out the alt modes for both, if not it's just going to be another Revoltech figure!

G1 Shockwave Homage - The base figure will be the Energon Shockblast. Most of his body will remain the same except for his forearms and sides of his legs (G1 parts). I am thinking of switching out the head to the G1 version. I'll need to mod it to be more streamline so it fits the body. This is going to be painted with a few shades of purple, black and grey.

Classics Shockwave - The base figure will be the Energon Shockblast. Most of his body will remain the same except for his forearms (KO Jetfire parts), cannon (Universe Tankor). The shoulders will be switched out from the other E Shockblast so both arms will look the same.
As for the paint job, it's going to be painted white with purple as an accent color. Well I'm still deciding on the color :D

Anyways will update you as I progress along… let me know what you think and if you have any hints please feel free to pass it along.

WIP PIC's are COMING!


Most of the parts have been primed. The cannon has been modded by adding a small plastic cap and a G1 OP missile drilled into the stock.
(credit goes to Todd Hakusho for his version of the cannon arm)
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/8747/dsc0198v.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/dsc0198v.jpg/)

just a note dude, Todd is me on TFW2005. xD I signed up there before I came here

but I CANNOT wait to see this :D

[Darth Wave]

just a note dude, Todd is me on TFW2005. xD I signed up there before I came here

but I CANNOT wait to see this :D

Oh Heyyyyyyyyy... sorry Todd! I forgot it was you. Is that the same KO Shockwave I sold you a while back that you're using? Love your custom.:raisetheroof::raisetheroof:

[Malwave]

Oh Heyyyyyyyyy... sorry Todd! I forgot it was you. Is that the same KO Shockwave I sold you a while back that you're using? Love your custom.:raisetheroof::raisetheroof:
it IS man :D:D

[Darth Wave]

small update:

Now I'm not sure I'm really liking the white version of shockwave but I'll stick with it for now and see what happens.

- replaced the cord with one from a microphone (dollarstore)
- switched out the shoulder joints with the other shockwave
- switched out the forearms for a G1 version.

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/2245/dsc0327q.jpg (http://img855.imageshack.us/i/dsc0327q.jpg/)
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/5158/dsc0328d.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/dsc0328d.jpg/)

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/2172/dsc0326g.jpg (http://img543.imageshack.us/i/dsc0326g.jpg/)

- these are the feet for the Classics version, won't be that much mods to it other then a repaint.

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/8940/dsc0329b.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/dsc0329b.jpg/)

oops... forgot to paint his toenails!

[jjwankenobi]

Will you take my kidney as a down payment for this, Darth? ;)

Cashflow is currently limited (God damn utility fees and property taxes!!!:argh::argh::argh:).

[Darth Wave]

lol... lets talk when I'm done! :)

[Darth Wave]

Another Update:

So finally got 90% of the SHOCK Cannon done for the classic version. Now fun thing is I have 2 sets of forearms for this bot. Guess I'll need to go and find another E Shockwave to add it too... lol

Wip pics..
This is the first version of the cannon as of 10:00 am this morning.
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4369/dsc0331g.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/i/dsc0331g.jpg/)

Here's the updated version.
Parts:
- Universe Treadbolt
- Universe Tankor
- G1 Snarl (inner gold head)
- Microphone cord (dollarstore)
http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/8445/dsc0332q.jpg (http://img857.imageshack.us/i/dsc0332q.jpg/)
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/9169/dsc0336av.jpg (http://img822.imageshack.us/i/dsc0336av.jpg/)
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/685/dsc0333e.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/dsc0333e.jpg/)
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/6449/dsc0338hy.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/dsc0338hy.jpg/)
http://img863.imageshack.us/img863/2356/dsc0340a.jpg (http://img863.imageshack.us/i/dsc0340a.jpg/)

[Malwave]

oh my god man :D awesome! I'm loving this so far :D

[jjwankenobi]

http://www.andpop.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/jizz-in-my-pants-andy-samberg1-300x167.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4



Suffice to say I have a "thing" for custom C.H.U.G Shockwaves.

[Darth Wave]

oh my god man :D awesome! I'm loving this so far :D

Haha... thanks dude! Nothing close to the one you're working on.:bow::bow:

http://www.andpop.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/jizz-in-my-pants-andy-samberg1-300x167.jpg

HAHA... love this video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4



Suffice to say I have a "thing" for custom C.H.U.G Shockwaves.

Thanks Dude... I have shockwave parts all over the house right now. Need to clean up before the wife gets home.:siren:

[jjwankenobi]

I have shockwave parts all over the house right now. Need to clean up before the wife gets home.:siren:

oooh...sounds hella sexy in a freakish fanboy sorta way.

Oh wait, you said Shockwave parts, right? I thought you said "hooker parts":innocent:...

[Darth Wave]

HAHA... nothing wrong with hooker parts lying around.

[Darth Wave]

Here's what the legs for the G1 version will look like:

http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/5800/dsc0345a.jpg (http://img847.imageshack.us/i/dsc0345a.jpg/)

hmmm... kinda looks like a stormtrooper now!

[Malwave]

Here's what the legs for the G1 version will look like:

http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/5800/dsc0345a.jpg (http://img847.imageshack.us/i/dsc0345a.jpg/)

hmmm... kinda looks like a stormtrooper now!

hmm...I might suggest bulking out the back of the leg a bit, unless you plan to already :p

[Hobbyist Prime]

I'm really liking the merging of the two different molds!

[Darth Wave]

hmm...I might suggest bulking out the back of the leg a bit, unless you plan to already :p

Yeah I was toying with that idea of bulking the back area. The other thing I might do is trim off the tank treads on the side of the leg and fill it in with putty, then attach the G1 Shockwave leg cover.

[compute146]

loving what you do my friend, big fan of shockwave, keep up the awesome work
all the best
colin:bow:

[Darth Wave]

I'm really liking the merging of the two different molds!

Thanks Dude... it's a bit tricky but hopefully it should work out in the end. :D

loving what you do my friend, big fan of shockwave, keep up the awesome work
all the best
colin:bow:

Thanks Colin! Yeah Shockwave has always been a fav of mine... he just screams BAD ASS!!:raisetheroof:

[Buhawi]

love the arms canon. sexy stuff.

[Darth Wave]

love the arms canon. sexy stuff.

Thanks Buhawi... it's only 85% done, I still have to finish adding one more part. I'll post a pic up soon.

[Darth Wave]

Update:
- just need to sand it down and add the first layer of primer.

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/6131/dsc0349oz.jpg (http://img690.imageshack.us/i/dsc0349oz.jpg/)
http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/5492/dsc0350h.jpg (http://img840.imageshack.us/i/dsc0350h.jpg/)

[chans formers]

late to the party,but man.....what a shin dig!!!!

i too love how you're able to meld the two different generations almost seamlessly.they do go together rather well!!

keep going bro!!!:D

[Darth Wave]

Putty Filler!

So currently I'm using "Tamiya Putty White" for really small gaps and holes.
- What do I use for big holes???
- Is there a different brand or putty I should use?
- also is there a faster drying putty out there

[compute146]

darth
get yourself some good car filler mate, in the uk we have upol and p38, both are really good as there easy to sand, hope this helps mate,
all the best
colin

[Darth Wave]

darth
get yourself some good car filler mate, in the uk we have upol and p38, both are really good as there easy to sand, hope this helps mate,
all the best
colin

Thanks Colin, I'm guessing that would be bondo here. I'll head over to the hardware store and pick some up. Thanks mate!:clapping::clapping:

By the way.... with all the chips that I have grinded off, can I add super-glue with it and use it as a filler? Has anyone tried this??

[Darth Wave]

late to the party,but man.....what a shin dig!!!!

i too love how you're able to meld the two different generations almost seamlessly.they do go together rather well!!

keep going bro!!!:D

Haha... thanks Otis! Yeah this one is a pain in the @$$ so far but I think I am getting the hang of things.:raisetheroof:

[Darth Wave]

Update:

So today I worked on attaching the G1 Leg panel to the Energon legs. Had to trim away the tank treads, glue the panels on and fill most of the area around it with styrene. Then came the pain in the @$$ of filling every gap with bits of styrene, hot glue and tamiya putty. I'll add pic's later once the putty drys.

Also the gun has been painted black and will have a dry brush silver done over it.

*note to self... do all putty work outside next time. Boy do I have a major headache now from the fumes. :rofl:

[Autovolt 127]

So Far so Good.

[Darth Wave]

On the Left side is the un-modded version.

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/7085/dsc0357ai.jpg (http://img695.imageshack.us/i/dsc0357ai.jpg/)
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/194/dsc0358ac.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/i/dsc0358ac.jpg/)
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/3544/dsc0359a.jpg (http://img16.imageshack.us/i/dsc0359a.jpg/)

[Darth Wave]

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/4985/dsc0360z.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/dsc0360z.jpg/)
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2544/dsc0363f.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/i/dsc0363f.jpg/)

[compute146]

as always darth,
love these updates, did you get some bondo?? how you getting on with it?
all the best
colin

[Darth Wave]

Thanks Colin!
Both you and chans formers suggested I should use Bondo... So yeah I picked up some and hot glue. I noticed the hot glue was super quick in filling in large gaps but messy as hell. I took scraps of styrene and stuffed it into the gap and hot glued it in. I then used bondo and the Tamiya putty to fill in the rest of the hole.

One thing I did notice was the Tamiya putty shrinks. So in future I'll need to build up the area and sand down when working with that stuff.

[Buhawi]

nice. no more ugly tank treads! that looks so g1.

sexy shockwave indeed.

[Darth Wave]

nice. no more ugly tank treads! that looks so g1.

sexy shockwave indeed.

Thanks dude, yeah I hated those tank treads. Also need to find a way to get rid of the ones on his back too.

[Darth Wave]

Small update...
Decided to take the hands in a different direction.

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/4381/dsc0395a.jpg (http://img545.imageshack.us/i/dsc0395a.jpg/)
http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/9339/dsc0394a.jpg (http://img855.imageshack.us/i/dsc0394a.jpg/)

[zuffyprime]

absolutely brilliant man:clapping:

[Darth Wave]

absolutely brilliant man:clapping:

Thanks Dude! This project has been put aside for now till I get more time! Not to worry it won't be too long.