Castrater408

Earth Mode Optimus Prime by Yolopark is finally done now.

The build is in the same realm as Bandia PGs- lots and lots of detail. Several panels slide/move when articulating and reveal additional levels of details. A mix of good and limited motion. It does not transform, but I personally do not transform model kits when I have the option.

Recapping my version:

• Full repaint of the full kit. Flat red and blue to Candy. Flat white to Pearl. Flat grays and blacks to Gun Metal Grey (One black part on the inner thigh swapped to Candy blue. Silver toa reflective and non-reflective chrome.
• Weapons repainted from gray to chrome reflective and non-reflective, candy red on the ax, gunmetal grey on the blaster magazine, and brush painted gold detailing
• Hand brush detail painting
• LEDs added to the head (Eyes), and chest (Matrix of Leadership)
• Added display base with LEDs on the walls and spotlights.
• Base paint swap from dark gray to a pre-shaded pearl white, floor pads swapped to another gray.
• Brush painted detailing on the base brown and gray.

The kit typically has issues posing with the weapons single handed. I didn't protect the pegs/holes while painting-which led to some tight assembly; however, Optimus has no problems holding his blaster or ax with either arm outstretched and not sagging. I'm very proud of that.

This kit is also a soft tribute to Peter Cullen as he passed away during the build.

Thank you all for following along on this journey with me.

"I am Optimus Prime, and I send this message so that our past will always be remembered. For in those memories, we live on." - Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen)