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dak
11-05-2007, 01:26 PM
Here's my version of Nova Prime, still a WIP. Just trying to get the base down for now, then going to sculpt the details, and make it look a little more like the character. What you see is the truck with out the trailer/armor.

http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/8637/photo730qr7.jpg

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/6055/photo732kj8.jpg

EDIT: Referance Pics

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/710/image0003gs2.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image0003gs2.jpg)
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/707/image0002fz4.th.jpg (http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image0002fz4.jpg)
http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/5205/image0001fx0.th.jpg (http://img45.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image0001fx0.jpg)

Aernaroth
11-05-2007, 03:27 PM
Lookin good so far!

dak
11-12-2007, 02:37 AM
A bit of an update:

Alt mode
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/6529/photo733yd6.th.jpg (http://img48.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo733yd6.jpg)

Here's where I'm planning on going with it. (the parts that will be used may not be the ones shown.
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/5884/photo736fq4.th.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo736fq4.jpg)

Robot Mode
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/1225/photo740an7.th.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo740an7.jpg)

and the Open Spark chamber
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/1411/photo741bn4.th.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo741bn4.jpg)

dak
11-17-2007, 12:41 AM
UPDATE:

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/2684/photo742hr0.th.jpg (http://img102.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo742hr0.jpg)
http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/3456/photo743oc5.th.jpg (http://img250.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo743oc5.jpg)

dak
12-05-2007, 03:20 PM
The rear wheels have been added on to the arms, there is a head for Basic mode, the knees have been re adjusted for better proportions in super and basic modes and work on the grill/basic mode feet has been started. After the feet, I believe my next task will be to beef up the shoulder pads and make them more "Nova" looking.

Also a note, I have decided to give the character the head sculpts of the original designs. maybe when the project's done I'll create a head based on the comic version, but right now it's all going to be based on Don's sketch.

Enjoy

This shows work started on the front grill
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8648/photo755lm2.th.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo755lm2.jpg)

Here is a chest shot, revealing the new additions of a head and wheels
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/9939/photo750et9.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo750et9.jpg)

Close up of the head.
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/7382/photo753mi9.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo753mi9.jpg)

dak
12-16-2007, 07:55 PM
Update.
Here's what the robot mode looks like. Proper shoulder pads have been added. This pic is actually a little old as there has been more detail work done to the chest and legs. but for now here it is. Also I have finished work on the super mode head, based on the Concept design. I shall show you that one later. :P

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/192/photo761qu1.th.jpg (http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo761qu1.jpg)

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/7356/photo760xb1.th.jpg (http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo760xb1.jpg)

GMfan
12-16-2007, 08:22 PM
Impressive as always Dak. Very interested in seeing how it will look completed in supermode and how you'll turn that into a trailer.

dak
12-19-2007, 04:58 AM
Update Time:

Major detail has happened on the legs/Front of the truck. The grill has been added, which turn into the feet. A heel still needs to be added.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/2121731921_b920409337_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2337/2121731769_8b692a7773_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2202/2121731555_4e5b3521ef_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2281/2121731417_c9617e19c6_o.jpg

BlitzFire
12-19-2007, 01:22 PM
that is awaesome.....its....tee aye tee tee aye eee ess (a term used by myself and friends in the area)

good job!

soundwaveCA
12-19-2007, 04:23 PM
Looks incredible dude, keep up the good work.

BlitzFire
12-19-2007, 05:56 PM
i wish i could just make a transformer.

how did you even get started? do you just take whatever transformer and remove parts and add new ones?

dak
12-19-2007, 06:35 PM
Preeeety much. look back to my first post to see where everything started.

Autovolt 127
12-19-2007, 07:09 PM
Looks like Animated Optimus.

dak
12-19-2007, 07:13 PM
in some respects I do agree with you. It needs the nova colors to make it look right.

Barpharanges
01-12-2008, 10:56 PM
Fantastic work Dak. I can't wait to see it in a unified colour scheme.

Nemesis Predaking
01-14-2008, 02:35 PM
So when do we get to see more, Dak ???

dak
01-14-2008, 03:56 PM
I've taken a long christmas break from it, I should be back on it soon.

TTT
01-14-2008, 04:33 PM
Ya get on that thing ! I wanna see it painted & whatnot, it's gonna be awesome ! ... :D

Tech Spec
01-14-2008, 06:14 PM
Can't wait to see more progress, this custom is awesome.

N5omniac
11-26-2010, 06:11 PM
Dak, I was sent here through another Transformer Customizing forum and I have to say.....Freakin Sick! this alone has caused me to check out the rest of this site! Absolutely Amazing!

Shepp
11-26-2010, 08:26 PM
I'd say this was necrothreaded, but Nova Prime is frickin awesome and I must have missed this in progress thread the first time around.