Model of G1 Predaking from Tryon 3

[Faust]

 As a great fan of robots and mecha of all kinds, I really wish that there were good kits of Transformers as they appeared in robot mode. Not just little kits of the toys (which there were), but stylized replicas that didn’t transform and just looked cool standing there. 

Unfortunately, that’s not something that seems to be out there. However, the next best thing, of course, is making your own! Sometimes, I’ll come across a Gundam (or other) kit that is  surprisingly similar to a Transformer, or some other robot, and I can have a blast re-purposing it and customizing it. 

That’s what happened when I came across the Gundam Tryon 3 from Build Fighters Try. I was not impressed with this goofy quasi-super robot. However, after some thought, I realized it would make a dandy model of G1 Predaking, and a great way to combine his toy and animation models! So, I set to work modifying the kit and created something completely one-of-a-kind.

Check out my take on a model of G1 Predaking at the link below!  There are lots more pictures there. Any and all feedback is appreciated!

https://adamrehorn.wordpress.com/model-kits/mecha-robots/-bandai-1144-predaking-from-gundam-tryon-3/

 

 

Edited July 1, 2016 by Faust

[Zarana-X]

Awesome work! I would also welcome G1 Transformers kits. Does Takara still make models? I know they sure wouldn't sub-license it to Bandai...

[Faust]

Thanks man!

No, I don't think they do. Takara and Tomy have merged, but to my knowledge, neither one is in the plastic kit market any more. You're likely right about not sublicensing to Bandai! 

Maybe Kotobukiya could take up the torch? Their kits are pretty good. Not Bandai good, but almost!