This is the end of yet another era....
...the era of me delaying my LEGO projects for years before putting a closure to them that is!
RECAP!
Last month, I published Part 1 of Project Powermaster Prime , featuring his regular cab/robot mode.
If you're new here, Please visit Part 1 first before enjoying this post (warning: tons of photos ahead!).
Done? Let's continue!
Between part 1 and this part 2 blog entry of my Powermaster Prime project, I had published about 5 Transformers built using official LEGO sets! The most recent one was 2 days ago! (free video tutorial below)
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
Compared to earlier versions , my primary aim now is to simplify the transformation of the trailer /super mode , and maximize structural integrity along the way.
I intended for the vehicle to look civilian plus futuristic vibe, with weapons concealed inside the trailer.
The black guns mounted on top were built in the final hours of this project just to conform to the original toy/character where Super Prime is wielding them on his both hands and they looked really cool!
WEAPONS DEPLOYED!
He spied with his little eyes that there are a few Decepticon seekers up in the air for some target practice.
TRANSFORM TO BASE MODE
"Peel" off the trailer panels.
The white robot crotch plate was sandwiched between the legs and kneecaps via some studs. Let's unlatch them.
The robot legs seemed ready but since it's the base mode we're heading towards....
...fold the feet back to their original trailer position. And unfold the platforms from inside the legs.
Unfold the ramp, and mini cannon.
BASE MODE!
Initially I implemented grapple arms to be unfolded out from the platforms (serving as a repair bay) , a feature I kinda obsessed over in G1 baseformers (like Overlord). Then I decided to change to red cannons instead , to provide additional firepower to this mode.
The trailer landing gears help to prep up the front platforms .
I once had problem keeping the gray cannons upright due to weight issues and weak joints. Solution? Bulk up the cannon at the other end to act as counterweight.
Since the grip of the black guns are studded , they can be connected almost anywhere on the platforms strategically
BASE MODE: POPULATION ONE
I actually planned to build a transformable Roller to add +1 to the population count, but I don't think I can fit him inside the already packed trailer mode. And it's not canon to the G1 / Victory cartoon anyway.
With Masterpiece Hot Rodimus and Wheeljack
With 3rd-party Legend Class Astrotrain and Studio Series Blurr
TRANSFORM TO SUPER ROBOT / SUPER GINRAI MODE
Note the gray rounded piece on the arms, That's the only piece thin enough for me to use in this project, and yet it never exist officially in other colors.
Confession! At around this point of photoshoot.. I discovered that I haven't refined the super robot head design yet . This is not obvious in other earlier photos. Can you guess what was wrong?
So.. I hastily fixed the head issue , and resume the photoshoot.
Note the extra spurs jutting out at the back of his feet, widening his footprint. They provided additional stability to the robot mode.
MERGE THE CAB!
SUPER ROBOT/SUPER GINRAI!
Side profile compared to official Takaratomy's MPG Super Ginrai.
The red blue color accent on his crotch was taking cue from the official MPG version /
The decision to keep his thighs short compared to his lower legs , are for practical reasons. Longer thighs might caused him to topple in knee bending poses due to top heaviness.
I'm truly glad he ended up so. While handling and snapping photos of him in various poses..... nothing fell apart!
ALL GUNS BLAZING!
TEAM-UPS!
With Masterpiece Ultra Magnus (behind) , Ironhide and Hot Rodimus
With my recently built Transformers using official LEGO sets Get their building instructions here
AND SO... IT ENDS.
Well... not quite!
After Takaratomy revealed Godbomber to the public sometime back, I suddenly felt the urge to build him to merge with my LEGO God Ginrai here.
Hopefully this can be done and published before the year 2025 comes to an end. After all....2025 is the actual year where Transformers: Victory cartoon timeline started!!
Wish me luck!
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