Arise, good guy Megatron!
PROLOGUE
Transformers:Earthspark is one of the more recent Transformers cartoon series to hit the streets (circa 2022). Earthspark Megatron (toy) caught my eyes immediately due to the initial perception of simple* Transformers at a glance, especially his arms .
*I found out later on that he has pretty engaging transformations from video reviews of his toy!
Prior to this project, I had made two Earthspark Megatrons using official LEGO sets (most recent one below)
ABOUT LEGO SET 31129
Released in the year 2022, I have used this set to build more than 10 LEGO Transformers !!! The most recent one was Megatron, too..... from Beast Wars era! (video below)
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
The idea to build this Megatron was sparked by the existence of 3-blade rotor pieces found in set 31129. And of course.. the abundance of curved pieces to sculpt the nosecone of the plane mode.
The good thing about epithany is that having one set the ball rolling for another. I think I'll try to build more Transformers with rotor blades on their alt modes... like a helicopter or even a hovercraft!
The nosecone will split into 2 halves upon transformation. And getting them pegged together snugly is one of the major building challenge I faced.
TRANSFORM!
With cannon detached.
ROBOT MODE
Initially I attempted to replicate the side missile racks to the tee and place them on Megatron's waist. But this reduced structural integrity of the pelvis. So I ended up putting them on the legs instead.
MORE ACTION POSES
VIDEO TUTORIAL
The building tutorial below allowed you to build Megatron EXCEPT his head and cannon
Complete building instructions to build everything (including shield and tank) is available for purchase in my rebrickable page (link below):
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