DMK03 Optimus Prime

[weirich1]

My next build is out of world: Takara Tomy DMK03 Optimus Prime from Transformers: Age of Extinction. Now we just need the model of the Western Star 5700XE to go with it since this doesn't transform.

Edited January 4, 2017 by weirich1

[weirich1]

Here is my take on the build--

Added some detailing with Testors Gold 1144, Silver 1146, and Gloss Red 1103. Tamiya Royal Blue X-3 was used on the sword and shield. All molded blue parts received 2 coats of Testors Glosscote Lacquer prior to assembly. I used images of Prime1 Studios, Comicave 1/22, AOE screen captures, and numerous images saved to my computer for detailing purposes.

The worst part of the assembly was popping the ball of the ankle pieces (E3, E4) into the legs; they all show stress marks thanks to the amount of force used to install them. I thought I was going to snap the round bars right off the pieces.

General assembly was amazing, all pieces fit together perfectly. Bravo!!

Decals were a challenge applying to the arms and torso, legs went on a lot quicker since there so many flat panels. I used both Walthers Solvaset and Testors Model master Decal Set solutions to assist in laying them down. 

I will post final images once decals are dry, clearcoated, and he's back together. The assembled images are pre-decals. 
 

[BLOODBANE]

Very nice. I have thought about these before, but need a lot more weathering pratice.

[weirich1]

"You were built!"

The finished product

 

Edited February 27, 2017 by weirich1
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