ranma Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 As a few member know that I have built a copy of Bumblebee from the first Transformers Movie ( live action) And I will be building the Decepticon Mustang Cop car. So How many of you want to Join this Transformers build? The car ,truck, and or jet plane, Can be from the Animated series to the first 3 live action movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Well.... let me see if I can come up with something, and I may just join in the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I'll join along if thats cool, Im already partway through my build, So far Ive got the body painted, decaled & clearcoated. & im just beginning work on changing the interior & swapping in a modern V8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranma Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 I'll join along if thats cool, Im already partway through my build, So far Ive got the body painted, decaled & clearcoated. & im just beginning work on changing the interior & swapping in a modern V8. Glad to have aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranma Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Looks like a good start there, Rick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranma Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 Finally got the decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Rick, those decals a sick dude... where did you come up with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranma Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 I found them on e-bay, They spent 12 days in new york usps isc Got them yesterday. X"s mark's the decals I used, I forgot to put an X on the To Punish and Enslave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranma Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 I take it that there is little interest in this idea so if no one wants to do this I will have it removed from here after next sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I'm still down... Gotta find the kit I'm looking for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I would leave it. Sometimes these are long term builds and could take a while for folks to post updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) Keep the post alive. Edited July 30, 2017 by vamach1 Pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Most of my progress lately has been fidling around getting the engine in the right spot, & working on suspension geotrmy. I have made a bit of progress with the interior, the seats needed sanding down to fit & had to curve the inside edge to allow enough room for the roll bar. Ive got the dash trimmed out & have started mocking up the centre consol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Also gonna give the hidden lights a try, Ive got a spare grill from when I first ordered the set, I ended up snapping the piece in half trying to bend it to fit better, so I'll glue it back together & cut the ends out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Hubba hubba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Made a little progress with the Centre consol in Bumblebee, I ended up destroying the radio that was molded in the Camaro dash, so I'm gonna use one from an old NSX / 300zx. the rest will be an ipad display. Funnily enough I put the movie on over the weekend, watched all the scenes with bumbleebee as the 67 camaro, which ends up being very little, the movie car didnt have the yellow rollcage, the dash doesnt look like the movie cars dash. So theres a pit of creative licence that i can take.... Chassis is ready for paint, I've filled all unnecessary holes & made mounts for the engine. Next up is the rollcage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) Well, I can throw my Bumblebee in as well. It is ongoing, but stalled for the summer it seems. Mine is the same as da_ashman, but his is a lot closer to being done than mine. Edited August 2, 2017 by 64SS350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Hey Before you paint it black, BumbleBee had most of his panel gaps filled in, like the one on the nose. From what I found, the only panel gap that was left seperate was the one infront of the windscreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) Made a bit of colour progress over the weekend, Im using different finishes of black, so its not all matt black on matt black... I also wanted to throw some more yellow in so painted the engine block yellow, I kinda like it, its a bit different. I needed to get the headers painted & attached to the engine with the engine seated before I can finish the rest of the exhaust system, so theyve been painted with Model Master Stainless Steel buffing (a product Ive fallen in love with!!) Most of the interior has been painted either Matt or satin black Plasticoat, might tone down the seats a bit yet. Tonight's task is to make the rollbar & complete the dash. Edited August 15, 2017 by da_ashman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Hey Guys, Ive made some progress over the last week & redone some progress Id previously made too. First, I made up the Tigercage Roll bar system, Got the engine glued in, modified interior to suit the gearbox & modified the 67 kits exhaust to suit. Then I wasnt happy with how close the engine was to the front, so i removed it & moved it backwards by 6mm which looks heaps better. But now I have to re-modifiy the interior & exhaust... Engine in original position. ended up too close to radiator Couldn't make an intake New position Exhaust system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Dang... That is a sweet looking ride so far. MAJOR talent... I'm in awe and disgusted lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Manged to get some paint on a few parts & start gluing them together. Worked on adding extra detail into the engine bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijsgrit Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 GREAT cage!!What kind (material, diameter, etc.) of tube do you use and how do you bend it?I've been looking for this kind off moder cage 'for ages'! Keep up the good work! MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 GREAT cage!!What kind (material, diameter, etc.) of tube do you use and how do you bend it?I've been looking for this kind off moder cage 'for ages'! Keep up the good work! MGHey Mate, Cheers!For the cage I just used 2mm styrene rod & bent it over a flame from a candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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