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I've been working on this idea for a custom for a while now. I've got all my materials together and am starting the initial build, but before I start painting I'd like to be sure I'm going in a good direction. I've photoshopped my idea to try an plan out my color layouts. What do you think of the positioning of these colors?
My idea is taking the HG Command Quan[T] and repainting it into an homage to Megatron. Since it's got a big arm mounted weapon I thought this model would be a good fit. The only problem is that it's specifically modeled to be attached to the left arm, not the right arm, so I'm remaking the connector for the arm weapon in SolidWorks to 3d print. The paint i've bought is Vallejo Metal Color Aluminum for the blue-grey parts (which will also include the sword, blaster, and knives,) and Vallejo Metal Color Gunmetal Grey or Exhaust Manifold for the dark grey parts. The inner frame will either be the dark grey color, or Model Color Oily Steel.
I'm not sure about the colors of the legs, though. One quality of Megatron I think is necessary to capture is the red inner shins, but since the Command Quan[T] doesn't have color separation on the legs that way, I figured I could paint the whole interior leg red, with it showing through the outer armor.
I'm considering snipping the v-fin off, but if you think it looks weird without it I'll leave it. I don't know what mobile suit that is at the bottom right corner, but I might use that head instead if I can find a HG kit of it. I'm also planning to snip out the sprue of the clear "jewel" parts on the joints and recast them in clear red
I bought two of the kit, one to build normally and one to customize, so right now I'm building the first one to see how everything goes together. Do you have any ideas on what else I could do, or what I should do going into the project? Do you have any suggestions on color placement or paints?
Thank you!
