Classics Prime Battle Axe WIP - Page 3 - Cybertron.CA - Canadian Transformers News and Discussion

CyberMnky · 11-05-2009, 11:45 PM

I like the flail, but the ball at the end looks a little small in proportion to the chain... I know you can't really reduce the size of the chain links, but maybe if the ball were just a little bigger...

Otherwise, looks really good. No decepticon logo on this one?

venksta · 11-06-2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by blitz

So you taking orders or you know what kind of run you gonna do?

Right now, its just a prototype for myself and a friend. I am looking into how to make these available to others. If you or anyone has ideas, feel free to PM me.

If you saw my thread in the General TF discussion, I was looking to see if people were interested in stuff like this. Since I'm using Shapeways to have my stuff prototyped, I could let fans buy from their. The only problem is they have to paint and put together the parts as it would come in a gundam kit setup. Also, the price probably won't be cheap either.

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Originally Posted by JaySmith

I think it would look 10x better, if you were to make the squared portion of the axe that enables you to connect the axe to Optimus Prime's arm red in colour. This way it would look like the axe is coming out of his arm, instead of a blatant add-on.

Hmm, didn't really think about that. I'll have to paint the pieces once I get them anyways. So I'll try a 3d render first.

Thanks for the suggestion!

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Originally Posted by Tekkamanraiden

Just out of curiosity what program are you using to do the renders?

Softimage XSI 4.2.

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Originally Posted by CyberMnky

I like the flail, but the ball at the end looks a little small in proportion to the chain... I know you can't really reduce the size of the chain links, but maybe if the ball were just a little bigger...

Otherwise, looks really good. No decepticon logo on this one?

Yeah, it is a bit small looking. I scaled it up a bit. But in order for me to buy it off shapeways, I need to keep it cheap, lol.

To go with G1 Megatron's cartoon appearance of his flail, it needs to go in his right hand. And since the classic's scope/cannon isn't removable, that'll be 2 decepticon symbols present on that side of the body, plus with the one on his chest. But that doesn't mean I can add the con symbol to other part of this design which I haven't shown.

JLvatron · 11-06-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JaySmith

I think it would look 10x better, if you were to make the squared portion of the axe that enables you to connect the axe to Optimus Prime's arm red in colour. This way it would look like the axe is coming out of his arm, instead of a blatant add-on.

Very good idea! At 1st, I thought that's what Venksta was trying to do.

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Originally Posted by venksta

To go with G1 Megatron's cartoon appearance of his flail, it needs to go in his right hand. And since the classic's scope/cannon isn't removable, that'll be 2 decepticon symbols present on that side of the body, plus with the one on his chest. But that doesn't mean I can add the con symbol to other part of this design which I haven't shown.

Good points! You think of everything, just like Dr. Magnet!

venksta · 11-06-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JLvatron

Very good idea! At 1st, I thought that's what Venksta was trying to do.

Good points! You think of everything, just like Dr. Magnet!

I was actually going to leave the base silver for Classics Prime, and do a chrome version for Henkei Convoy. The idea was that the base pops up from within the arm. Like in MTMTE, some of the autobot's hands would retract, and a different piece came out. Making the base for this red makes sense. The only problem is trying to match the red shade with Classics prime and henkei convoy.

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Modeling for Megatron's flail is done. I made two bases for both hands. I don't really like the flail being on his right arm, but some people will want to see it for G1 accuracy. I think on the left hand, it'll help balance the look. One thing I didn't mention on TFW is that the translucent part is on a 5mm peg, which can easily fit in Megatron's hand.

hugh_da_man · 11-06-2009, 06:47 PM

both look great, very nicely updated to match the classics look!

venksta · 11-06-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hugh_da_man

both look great, very nicely updated to match the classics look!

Thanks dude!

Here is what I'm trying to start next.

chans formers · 11-06-2009, 08:31 PM

that flail totally makes you forget about the fusion cannon and his "wings"!!man you got some serious art skills!!!
i'd buy this!!

GMfan · 11-06-2009, 09:08 PM

Cyberjet helmets? :P

venksta · 11-06-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chans formers

that flail totally makes you forget about the fusion cannon and his "wings"!!man you got some serious art skills!!!
i'd buy this!!

Thanks dude!

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Originally Posted by GMfan101

Cyberjet helmets? :P

Replacement head for Skyfall.

I tried uploading the blade part of the axe, and it keeps giving me errors. But Megatron's flail uploaded fine.

And the price is pretty good too.

But looks like I have to remodel Prime's axe blade again.

CyberMnky · 11-07-2009, 01:02 AM

That flail looks amazing!!

As to why you're getting errors, maybe its having trouble with the crescent shape blade. The other thing could be depending how you have it modelled, if the blades are flat from the shaft to the edge it should be good, but if its angle (like a triangle) it may be having issues reading that along with the edge...

I hope that makes some sense.