Hi everyone. I'm new here but I figured I'd start a post about a project I'm working on if anyone is interested. I'm currently working on designing and building a transformable trailer to go with my 20th anniversary Optimus Prime figure. If you people want me to post project info/updates and pictures when i have time, let me know. Also, if I hit a sticking point, I'll post requests for ideas.

 

The current plan is to create a trailer that will unfold like the original Prime trailer to show a docking bay, instrument panels and even the roller vehicle. I have a wheel assembly that looks like it will work and I need to get some plastic and supplies to use for scratchbuilding the trailer...

Sounds intresting. I would like to see it done.

Sounds intresting. I would like to see it done.

me too

and then you should mass produce them :tflaugh

wait wait...

 

is this you?

 

http://marksprojects.0catch.com/

That would be great! I'd buy one. :tfevil

that's not me, but that guy does great kitbash work, thanks for the link.

 

Actually, I'm more a sculptor than a kitbash/scratchbuild artist. Here's my site:

http://www.smocreations.com

 

The design I'm working on will have a slightly more complicated opening setup (so that the top and front panels can fold down as well). Thus, the only component I'm not constructing or sculpting from scratch is the frame with the wheels under the trailer (got it from a Testors model kit).

 

Unfortunately, I no longer have my classic G1 prime, so I need to find photo refs for scale of the trailer and Roller. (Though scale on prime doesn't have to be 100% since the cartoon itself was constantly changing the scale of the trailer, anyway.)

 

Another project I've been planning to start on but haven't had time for is a fully scratch-built Unicron, based on the Movie version. The armada toy is nice but still no substitute for the classic character. I finally figured out how one could be built to look very close to the movie design and still transform into a fully round planetoid.

and then you should mass produce them

 

That would be nice but they would be too expensive, unfortunately.

Hi everyone. I'm new here but I figured I'd start a post about a project I'm working on if anyone is interested. I'm currently working on designing and building a transformable trailer to go with my 20th anniversary Optimus Prime figure. If you people want me to post project info/updates and pictures when i have time, let me know. Also, if I hit a sticking point, I'll post requests for ideas.

 

The current plan is to create a trailer that will unfold like the original Prime trailer to show a docking bay, instrument panels and even the roller vehicle. I have a wheel assembly that looks like it will work and I need to get some plastic and supplies to use for scratchbuilding the trailer...

Good luck man, hope to see some pics soon. :thumb

Yes, definitely post your updates. And if possible, detailed instructions for others... :tftounge