DMK 01 - Optimus Prime (Part 2)

Here are some progress pics after days of experimenting with black panel wash and painting of chrome silver and gold on the various hydraulic pistons of this beautiful kit.

I must say the hand wasn't well designed. Although the individual digits mimics the human hand, they tend to become loose and fall off if you move them. I decided to use a heated flat head screwdriver to melt the protruding joints so that they form permanent rivet joints. I didn't do a good job with the left hand digits though.

Here's a pic of the left hand after painting and dry brushing with silver.

And here is a pic of the leg portion. Ya, ya, I know most of the details will be hidden after I fix the armour pieces, but heck, I know they are there ;p

This is the end result after working on this kit after work for the past 2 weeks.

DMK 01 - Optimus Prime (Part 1)

It's been a while since I last build a model kit. After reading the raving reviews on various TF forums, I decided to get it despite the exhorbitant price point. So without further ado, here's the DMK (Dual Model Kit) 01 - 1/35 scale Optimus Prime!

And the internal details are incredible! I have a good time doing panel wash and highlighting the details.

Here are some progress pics...

Kabaya Weirdwolf

I remember supermarkets used to carry candy toys in the form of WWII planes, tanks and ships. I loved those! Occasionally, I would chance upon transformers. That was the time when my daily allowance was too little to speak of.

And here's my fav Kabaya Headmaster! (I have a total of 2) :(
Oh, only recently do I know this little guy is called Weirdwolf ;p

Head On!!


As you can see, this guy carries quite a backpack! Here's his good friend.

Destructicon Scourge

Finally! I have been looking for this for some time. When I saw this on display, albeit the broken air pipe, I grabbed it! So here's accordion Scourge, in it's full glory!

Fight!!

Nobody messes with me, except Optimus and maybe most other Autobots ;(