Yet another new project started!

[Utsanomiko]

Well, Smokes and Streak have the same head, with different paint colors.

 

I used Smoke's 'cause I have two extras of him (one earmarked for my eventual Bumblebee project).

They're actually different molds, but if you're got extra heads for Smokes, it works well enough.

 

[Opticon]

Streaks head makes for a better prowl, but if ya dont got an extra then smoke's will do.

[Tekyuinajar]

I'd got with 'Streak, personally, but I look forward to seeing how it turns out, DLP.

[Deathmarch]

Well, Smokes and Streak have the same head, with different paint colors.

 

I used Smoke's 'cause I have two extras of him (one earmarked for my eventual Bumblebee project).

They're actually different molds, but if you're got extra heads for Smokes, it works well enough.

 

Yeah that's why I was wondering why you were going with Smokescreen's head over Streak's, cause Streak's really looks more like Prowl, with overall shape, the absence of the "chin-guard", and the new forehead crest/module piece.

 

The hood cover is a nice idea. So are you going with a San Fran/CA poice model or New York, or something all-together your own with the decals?

[Dark_Lord_Prime]

Well, Smokes and Streak have the same head, with different paint colors.

 

I used Smoke's 'cause I have two extras of him (one earmarked for my eventual Bumblebee project).

They're actually different molds, but if you're got extra heads for Smokes, it works well enough.

 

Yeah that's why I was wondering why you were going with Smokescreen's head over Streak's, cause Streak's really looks more like Prowl, with overall shape, the absence of the "chin-guard", and the new forehead crest/module piece.

 

The hood cover is a nice idea. So are you going with a San Fran/CA poice model or New York, or something all-together your own with the decals?

I'm planning to use several of the ambiguous decals from the metal-body kit (POLICE, To Serve And Protect, etc), and make up my department logos for the doors (possibly on on the head cover in the hood).

 

I'm thinking something like "Cybertron Police Department" or "Autobot Police Department".

 

I may have to make up my own "Highway Patrol" decals, too.. I don't think the model has that.

[JustLOKIPLVY]

That looks really good Dark Lord Prime, and Alt Jazz is perfectly suited for Alt Prowl. :thumb

Now why couldn't Hasbro/Takara see this. :roll

[D-Tracks-X]

it definitely looks much better than the "official" one...

[midnight]

:thumb wow..yur rx8 is startin to scare da crap out of me... im not very good with cops, hehe..but yur project car is lookin very good. great job nd hope to see da finished thing!!

[Dark_Lord_Prime]

New update!

 

Still no update on the car, itself, 'cause I've had to strip the fraggin' thing back down and re-spray it twice. Either it was too cold in the room while the paint dried, or I was putting the paint on too thick--or a combination of the two--kept making the paint crack and wrinkle.  :(

 

I think I've got it right this time, though.  I'm just waiting for the passenger-side fender to dry and set.

 

 

In the meantime, I've started painting up Prowl's helmet!  (the red paint looks rough 'cause it's only one coat.  The funky, filmy bits are scotch tape, masking off the horns)

 

 

The color should even out once I put another coat or two on.  I plan to repaint the teal bits on his thighs to the same color(red metal-flake).

[Dark_Lord_Prime]

Progress update!

 

After multiple bouts of painting, stripping, and repainting, I've decided to just go with the finish it has. Later, when I can get another Meister, I'll pull the front end off of it and try again for the smooth, glossy finish it was SUPPOSED to have.

 

Until then...

 

 

All that's left for the front-end of the car is the loud-speaker/light assembly on the front bumper, and the eventual Autobot and PD decals on the hood.

 

Right now, though, I'm working on his head and legs, and I need to give his right foot a touch-up.

 

Aside from the slightly farked-over paint-job on the front, I'm pretty happy with him so far. :)