DMK OPTIMUS PRIME and BUMBLEBEE-Let's share the love

[kanine]

I got an extra blue shoulder plate but I don't remember which side it is. I will check tonight and let you know if I have the one you need.

Oooh, if you do have an extra, lemme know, we can work something out, I'm missing the right shoulder plate. I got two lefts...

Otherwise, I may have to try and contact Takara too and hope for something.

 

[encline_designs]

MAN.. It bugs me how the tree was connected to the front of the chrome sunshields..leaves a little white spot

 

[darkknight]

What are people using to clip the parts off the tree? Nail clipper or hobby clipper? I hear some regular side cutters may cause stress to the plastic. I'd rather spend the few extra bucks to get the right tool since its a $100+ kit.

 

[starscream77]

i just used one of those utility blades with the skinny removable razors.

 

[tnaig001]

A bit OT but did anyone see this?

https://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Transfo...ultDomain_0&hash=item1e657385ce#ht_3623wt_922

 

[encline_designs]

A bit OT but did anyone see this?

https://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Transfo...ultDomain_0&hash=item1e657385ce#ht_3623wt_922

yup... unbelievable huh!

 

[Valfar]

What are people using to clip the parts off the tree? Nail clipper or hobby clipper? I hear some regular side cutters may cause stress to the plastic. I'd rather spend the few extra bucks to get the right tool since its a $100+ kit.

I'm using Tamiya modellers side cutters.

 

[Dubcustomz]

yup... unbelievable huh!

Really? So sticking random junker parts onto a toy is considered a good custom now?

 

[Ra88]

Really? So sticking random junker parts onto a toy is considered a good custom now?

FFS, it's one of the main staples for kitbashing and customizing...

 

[Dubcustomz]

Nah...not by a long shot mate.

Building something from the ground up that has pleasing aesthetics and good design like a Pititvite Devastator for example yes, i agree with you. But just literally gluing random junk tf and gundam parts onto something isnt a staple of kitbashing, its just lame.

 

[Natrix]

Oooh, if you do have an extra, lemme know, we can work something out, I'm missing the right shoulder plate. I got two lefts...

Otherwise, I may have to try and contact Takara too and hope for something.

Sorry man, the extra piece I have is the same as yours.

 

[lars10]

MAN.. It bugs me how the tree was connected to the front of the chrome sunshields..leaves a little white spot

You said it bro! That is my biggest pet peeve with this kit.

 

[darkknight]

i just used one of those utility blades with the skinny removable razors.

Isn't harder using a blade?

I'm using Tamiya modellers side cutters.

I was also thinking of getting that too, the basic model kit that comes with the cutter, File, blade, tweazer, and 2 screw drivers which I dont really need. But good to have in the future.

Bought this kit
https://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=74016

 

[darkknight]

Can anyone tell me if these pieces are supposed to be this way?

The V shaped "crown" on the top of the head looks ok on the regular face but looks like one side is missing on the battle shield face. It doesn't look broken or like it was a molding error.

Is the silver paint supposed to be streaked on this piece?

I just opened mines to inspect and mines are the same way too with the V part missing. What else parts are people missing or getting doubles of?

 

[Valfar]

I kind of put this guy on pause for a bit since i thought i lost a piece to this kit and i found it so, i quickly finished him off last night.

 

[starscream77]

Isn't harder using a blade?

i didnt think so, its rail thin and super sharp...like a scapal. worked like a charm.

btw nice pics/pose Valfar!

 

[mao86]

Other than starzmart.com where is everyone purchasing their kits from? I know BBTS is sold out along with a few other places I checked out today. I just found out this kit today and I'm dying to get one and give it a try. This would be my first Transformer piece as well...if I'm able to get one.

 

[viruz777]

I kind of put this guy on pause for a bit since i thought i lost a piece to this kit and i found it so, i quickly finished him off last night.

Did you have to repaint him or was he already like that when you assembled him?

I'd be pretty impressed with the pre-painting if it was already that way.

 

[Natrix]

Looks like the stock paint to me.

 

[Valfar]

Correct, it was built straight out of the box, nothing added.