Classics Prime Battle Axe WIP

[venksta]

Thanks for all your comments.

Originally Posted by CyberMnky

Very much like as well... My suggestion would be to have the blades more of an orangish color as the episode and Masterpiece toy... Otherwise though, very impressive.

Thats my goal for the blade's color. Hopefully I can get something close to it.

Originally Posted by FreedomGundam

Very nice so far. I was thinking of making one of these at one point in time, but it got stashed aside in favor of other projects.

My only suggestion is to make the blades slightly more square-ish. I find the very rounded blades clash with the blockier designs of Classics Prime.

Extra points if you can make it clip on or fit in one way or another in truck mode ala Deluxe Animated Prime (either one), semi-between the legs sticking out the back of the cab.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll see if I can do a second set for the blades. Not sure if I'll be able to store it in truck mode. But it'd be cool if I could.

Originally Posted by GMfan101

I'd be careful...that insignia is copyrighted

These won't be mass produced, at the moment, their just custom pieces I'm making for myself and a friend. I have gotten interest from fans on TFW, so I might consider a short run if possible. But these will never be sold at retail. So I think it should be fine.

Originally Posted by CyberMnky

I didn't think of that, but this is very true. One suggestion is to use just the outline shape - similiar to the Fansproject stickers for Powered Commander. Its the shape of the Autobot symbol however as there is is no interior design there's not much could be done about it. At least I don't think so...

Alternitively, come up with a unique insignia that fits the transformers theme, but that you can use in other projects as a sort of logo.

Cool idea! The symbol can easily be edited out of the model. I keep the construction of my 3D models simple, so editing can be easy.

Originally Posted by Tekkamanraiden

Looking really good, what would shapeways.com charge you for that?

Not sure. I'm guessing $15-20 on this? I haven't used them yet....

Originally Posted by CyberMnky

Looking at your 3D models a bit more closely (Nice bump mapping btw), It looks like the grey base has a handle to fit in the figures hand. If thats the case, is the rest of the axe shaft fixed in place or can it turn for different positioning?

No bump maps on this model, everything is pure modeled detail. At the moment, the shaft will be part of the base. But I did think about making it separate so it could turn. It all depends on the width of the peg that would be used. If I could create a 5mm peg for the shaft to plug into the base, I'll consider making it turnable.

[Pascal]

I want one!

[venksta]

Final update for awhile? Finished modeling the axe. It will be four pieces. Two blades, shaft, and base. The shaft will be able to rotate around. The main blade is about 5cm long. Originally it was 8.3cm. I tried uploading it to shapeways, and the big blade alone cost around $37 to be made in their clear material! Hopefully the whole thing is less then $50 total.

Below are the renders showing the main axe and along with my 3D Prime model. Please be aware, my Prime model isn't 100% accurate to the toy. The battle axe's base is shaped to match the actual toy though in terms of fitting.

So let me know your thoughts. I'll probably upload and put my order in later tonight, and then begin the 10 day wait.

[CyberMnky]

That's amazing. Very highly impressed with it. I really like the darker colour for the blade.
I'm looking forward to your designs for Megatron's flail now.

[Tekkamanraiden]

You're Classic Prime renders are excellent.

[JLvatron]

Originally Posted by Tekkamanraiden

You're Classic Prime renders are excellent.

Yes, very!!

[venksta]

Thanks again guys. I've started Megatron's flail weapon. Here are the designs and renders. I'm at about 75% done on the 3d model.

[blitz]

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

[JaySmith]

Originally Posted by venksta

So let me know your thoughts. I'll probably upload and put my order in later tonight, and then begin the 10 day wait.

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.

[Tekkamanraiden]

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