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Published: 2007-10-07 11:44:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 12971; Favourites: 287; Downloads: 352
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Well - it's all done! Huzzah!!!My home PC is sooooooooooo slooooooooooow so the switching between PS and Maya was a lesson in patience.
The texturing isn't 100%... I think some of the panel lines are too thick in some areas, but myeh.
Gawd I hate texturing... hmmm, hate is such a strong word - well, i dislike texturing... hows that?
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one of the best megatron designs I've ever seen. effing gorgeous.
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This version of Megatron is totally BADASS and KICKASS lookin!
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Ok, your designs NEED to be made into figures. This Megatron is badass.
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Nice. There should be a toy of this, although I doubt a simple gun would work for an altmode. Perhaps a hovertank?
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Well, If u read IDW's G1 Transformers series (which this design is based off) you'd see his alt mode IS a tank
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Oh. I haven't read it. I don't think I have access to it.
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No access to it? Go to ur local comic book store - or order it off the [link] - must have! I suggest 'Infiltration', 'Escalation', 'Stormbringer', 'Revelation' and all the spotlights!
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I don't check the comics too often, but thanks. I might give it a try.
Also: [link]
I just thing TFA Megs is fuckin' awesome.
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Is it wrong that I think TFA Megs would pretty much own G1 Megs in a fight?
Seriously, based on what I've seen, I can't make that up.
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Can you say overkill? But I really like this. Nice work.
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"Megatron - When you absolutely positively have to kill every mutha-f###er in the room."
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you could seriously make a toy outta this do you know that? If the fans ran the world Hasbro would be begging you to design their robots.
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what program did you use for that!? that is amazing!
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Maya and Photoshop for the textures.
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Sweet. and once again great job!
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Wow that's a pretty freaking amazing piece of work. Iwish the movie was more like that.
JOn
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Thanks matey! I also wish the movie was like that!
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Damn that Michael Bay. LOL
Jon
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Looks simply awesome!!! I understand your frustration with PC's speed. Mine is similar at times (just rebooted it last week after I got mad with it! >_<
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Thanks! 
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I see. I am not familiar with the work you're referring to (haven't seen a TF Comic since IDW picked it up. Yep. I've no life). so I can't judge accuracy. Regardless is a great work!
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sweet work.
I'm working on a 3D Megs (my own design), so here comes some questions.
[note, if it doesn't apply to megs, I suppose substitute methods from bumble bee or those awesome seekers]
Does he transform?
[if so] How'd you go about rigging him?
Do you keep them as one model, or do you have multiple? (ie. a vehicle model, a robot model, a transforming model) I've read that's how Citroen did their commercials.
I'm debating going the latter as keeping all the articulation (particularly involving the waist) is bloody tough without losing sanity.
I know the design existed already, but in order to figure out how it would transform, how do you block out this?
sorry for this flurry -- and I'll probably have more.
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Why thank you dude!
Well, lately - my Transformer models do not transform, however Bumblebee does and so do a WW Prowl and WW Wheeljack I made. Because these were made for the Mosaics essentially - I don't really need them to Transform completely.
I have seperate model files for their Alt modes. For example - with the seekers, I made the F22 model first, UV mapped it and all - then chopped it up. Filled in the inbetween parts with robot pieces, looking at the art of EJ Su as refrence (as this was a design already done).
So in summing up, I have a Alt mode model and a Bot mode file. One is made from the other.
So depends if u are doing only static images or full motion video I guess.
I rig them really simply - for example with Megatron or the Seekers, all the major parts of the body were boned, neck, torso, fingers, attachments on back (wings or tracks) etc, etc. Try and have a joint for the hips/waist, lower back, abdominal area and torso - to allow for any articulation u may need - I usually do the main joint in the chest, a joint in the ab/lower back area and a joint in the hips/waist - that'd be the minimum.
With figuring out the transformation - look at all the refrence u can get ur hands on - which is usually the toys or comics - the comics are great - and the artists who do them usually post their art here on DA, which is awesome! I find EJ Su's art to be the best - consistant designs panel to panel, issue to issue - logical mechanical designs and a stylish flair reminicent of Macross/Gundam. If there is no refrence available - try and figure it out urself! Sketch and plan with a pencil and art book - I love to do this!
Hope this helps!
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That is badass. What's the desgin from? War Within (I'm not too familiar with all the DW stuff) or did you make it yourself?
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I cannot take the credit - nor am I 100% sure who came up with the design - but he is as he appears in 'Stormbringer' and 'Infiltration', and a little tweaking from me. I had several ref pics and comics open at the time of cobstruction - and he changes ever so slightly in each pic, so it's a compromise!
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Ahhh I see, so it's the IDW cybertronian Megs! Very cool, I've hardly read any IDW stuff either. Only Infiltration (where he's got an earthern mode). Everyone says how cool Stormbringer is though so I might as well pick that up!
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Nice 3d work there man.... I wouldn't have a clue where to start if I tried it! I love this version of Megatron, and you've captured it perfectly!
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Muchisimas gracias! Out of all of my creations, he is my fave - :-D
I'm glad u appreciate it! I had like 3 comics set up around my monitor and a few more pics up on there too while making this bad boy. I almost always start with the chest, then arms, waist, legs and finally the head.
I'm getting a lot of mileage on this model too - shows up in at least 2 more Mosaics i'm working on!
Stay tuned! XD
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Awesome... that's great that you can use the model in other strips as well! I can't wait to see the new strips
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Thanks dude! Such a shame it's STILL not showing up there...
Glad u like it~!
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