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Subject: 
Re: Optimus Prime
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lugnet.build.mecha
Date: 
Mon, 28 Apr 2003 03:08:30 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Jeremiah VanderMark writes:
> In lugnet.announce.moc, James Harkness writes:
> > Here is my all new Optimus Prime complete with all accesories and removable
> > autobot matrix. TILL ALL ARE ONE-Semaj PLMKWYT
> > 
> > After Moderation
> > 
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=25926
> 
> Nice work, James.
> 
>  This version is definitely an improvement over version 1. The
> transformation is very cool and dead-on to the toy's, though I see it's much
> more flexible :)

Wait until you see my finished Optimus Primal.

>  Your rendition of the Matrix is pretty darn good (I've been struggling to
> come up with a good design, and the chrome bowl piece never crossed my mind).
> 
>  One bit that bothers me, though - he's really skinny! He's got a lanky,
> basketball-player thing going on, while I think of prime as more of a
> linebacker's build. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't look bad, just...
> beanpoley. Have you thought about going 8-wide in vehicle mode? I think he'd
> be more toy-accurate, as the toy truck is almost cubic in its proportions.
>  Just a thought.

Wow some very good observations. I didn't notice how skinny he looks until
you mentioned it. I think I will do 8-wide.
>  Anyway, good stuff as usual. Oh! I just noticed the hinges on the trailer
> - any chance of a look inside?
> -jeremiah-

I posted the pics of the trailer inside hope you like it please give me any
criticism you have on those as well.


> 
> PS: is that a spark crystal in his butt-mailbox? Kind of an embarrassing
> place to keep one's very essence :)

That's actually supposed to be a storage space for energon....didn't think
of it being in his butt..i'll have to move it up so he doesn't look so comical.


> PPS: It's interesting to see the direction you took with Prime's head. I'm
> working on one at the same scale, and it's neat to see the similarities and
> differences in the two designs.

You've made some great additions to lego transformers and I really like the
drawings your basing your Optimus on. I was thinking of creating my own
Optimus unlike any, where the trailer becomes armor too. Can't wait to see
the finished product.



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(...) This version is definitely an improvement over version 1. The transformation is very cool and dead-on to the toy's, though I see it's much more flexible :) Your rendition of the Matrix is pretty darn good (I've been struggling to come up with (...) (23 years ago, 25-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)

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