Transformers - Optimus Prime action figure repaint.

[Jehudah Design]

Good evening.

I got to sell some old toys some while ago, and what better way to spend the money than to buy a new toy, so I bought myself the new Optimus Prime made after what he looks like in the newest movie.

The truck that Optimus Prime transforms into has chrome details, but this action figure has pale silver plastic instead, and some of the flames in the paintjob are inaccurate or missing, also some chrome trimmings arent painted as well.

Would it be a good idea to fix up this action figure to look its best? Or should I keep it 100% authentic and original?

There are many things to be done on this, and I even have to make more parts for it if I am to do this.

Any thoughts and opinions?

Thanks.

Dark Side Sith Lord.

 

[propsculptor]

Re: Optimus Prime

Someone repainted this Figure and it turned out great, I thought it was real metal!!

 

[Jehudah Design]

Re: Optimus Prime

Very nice. I just hope I can get paint as shiny as that for mine if I am to repaint it.

 

[YenChih Lin]

Re: Optimus Prime

go to TFW2005.com - under the kitbashing and customizing forum may be very helpful for you.

 

[Jehudah Design]

Re: Optimus Prime

Thanks. I see one has made the same modifications to their Optimus Prime, and it looks very good, perhaps I should do it, I'm just afraid of messing it up..

 

[Jehudah Design]

Re: Optimus Prime

Anyone have some good reference photos of the truck?

Thanks.

Dark Side Sith Lord.