Autobot : Swerve

This is an super-rare Transformer, modeled after the Chevy Aveo. Some might remember the G1 Swerve? Lucky if you can find this discontinued guy on ebay under $80 USD.

Anyway, this figure is a remarkable execution by Hasbro. The articulation, transformation, robot mode, head, details - all some of the best I've seen or gotten my paint brushes on.

His alt mode was painted with HoK:KK red metallic, then clear coated with platinum and dorado dreams (both also HOK paints) details were done with Testors model masters enamels. I even experimented a bit and did some black washes with ACRYLIC and alcohol (as suggested by my local hobby shop guy) Works well on freshly dried enamels.

[shotokandragon]

That my friend is absolutely gorgeous

[JLvatron]

Without an original comparison, we can't see how much great work you really put into it.

Any comparison pics in robot & car modes?

[brr-icy]

looks great compared to mine, the detail seems to have been lost in the tail lights though, but my monitor's dark, so it could be that

[OneShallFall]

I will trade you mine for yours?


^555 Very nice work.

[Tekkamanraiden]

Looks great, Brr-icy I think you are in need of a new monitor

thanks guys. the tail lights were a hurdle, I admit - red on a red car....look better in person (hate to say that excuse) but the tail lights are actually shaded around their edges darker to make them pop, and coated with a few layers of Testors metallic red (super glossy)

[Shepp]

With all that extra detail, Swerve looks like he would be at home with Alternity figures.

[UltraMagnus69]

the figure looks even more incredible than it already is...

[Pascal]

Looks great. Love that mold.