you guys have probably seen this at TFcon already...
the objective of this shapeways project is to take superlink/energon superion maximus to the next level, after the fansproject and dmy add-on kits applied. issues to tackle on include proportions and making use of the leftover energon parts
it first began with me tackling on someone's request over at TFW2005 with just a neck piece, but i guess it kinda grew to upgrades all over. hopefully these parts will put the final nail in the coffin in terms of endless upgrades for superion maximus
below is a list of parts that the kit comes with:
- a neck piece to bring the collar level up to the shoulders
- a new G1-style head, will offer 2 alternate versions for the face: G1 cartoon face mask version, and G1 toy/comic style visor-with-mouth version. the face will be hot swappable
- a leg extension piece that serves the same function as the ones in the DMY kit, but this one also shifts the leg limbs out a little bit. this will greatly reduce (if not eliminate) the problem where the little wings at the knees bump into each other. the piece will also bring the center of gravity of the torso slightly forward
- knee caps attached to the energon star ports on the leg limbs, to bulk up the lower leg limbs
- a new gun extension piece, while small but has a energon star port, 4x 5mm peg holes to attach your leftover energon weapons, and the barrel can also attach the fansproject gun
- a pair of arm cannon adapter to beef up the forearms a bit using some of the energon weapons
these parts are intended to be used in combined mode only.
after the upgrades with have both the fansproject and DMY add-on kits, my superion measures 27.5cm tall, or just shy from 11 inches, when standing straight and upright, measured from the foot to the tip of the antenna on the head. in comparison, fansproject bruticus measures around 26cm, or just a bit over 10 inches (again, measured up to the tip of the antenna). so superion is a bit more than 1/2 inch taller than bruticus after all the upgrades
additional photos (all painted and everything) can be found on my facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/chromahands
more info and an extensive FAQ over at TFW2005: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radico...shapeways.html
Here's a youtube video which should explain how things work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky4E_6wUye0
ORDER FROM SHAPEWAYS HERE:
FULL kit: Superion Maximus FULL Upgrade Set by chromahands on Shapeways
Head and neck only kit: Superion Maximus Head & Neck Upgrades by chromahands on Shapeways
questions or comments are welcome!
