Tuesday, December 1, 2009

More than meets the.. whatever.

So.. uh.. I have no idea what I'm doing. So I'll start with some recent Transformer's stuff I've felt like doing. The concept is divergent from what the original TF Generation 1 storyline was. It focuses on the Autobots and Decepticons, post-awakening, allying themselves with the major world powers of the 1980's, primarily the United States and the Soviet Union. More on the story later, but these are the beginnings of the first concepts for Optimus Prime and Megatron. First, Megs. He's modeled after a Soviet T-80 Tank. He, as with most of the Decepticons will be modeled after 80's Soviet Hardware. Instead of the Seekers (Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker) being modeled on American F-15 Eagles, they'll be modeled after Soviet MiG-29's. Other 'con's to follow.


For Prime, he's modeled after a Kenworth K100 with sleeper cab. Not much different than what he's based after in the cannon TF universe, however the K100 with the sleeper cab makes for more girth, an extended rear wheel frame and some interesting bevels and angles to play with.


The following is a list of additional 'bots who will be similar to thier TF:G1 alts but different vehicles for flavor and fun.. and some more practical robot modes.
Bumblebee - Pontiac Fiero (yellow)
Jazz - Porsche 911
Ironhide - Ford Bronco II
Mirage - DMC Delorian
Sideswipe - Chevy Corvette hardtop (red)
Sunstreaker - Chevy Corvette convertible w/spoiler (yellow)


On a very different yet similar note, this isn't related to the Cold War storyline, but it's something I've been doing for fun lately. Turning my friends into Transformers based on the cars they own. Emphasis on the cars they "own" or have owned, because it makes it just that much more fun and challenging. This is one Doug Lardo, (BFF!!111) as his shiny BMW 328i, complete with heated seats and mutton chop head cowling.

It's my goal to do this for myself and a number of other friends. I've got a number lined up, and luckily friends with some pretty unique and cool looking cars. The fun is really in deconstructing the vehicle and turning it into something that really ties in with the person. As pets very much reflect their owners attributes and attitudes sometimes, the same goes true for one's car (or other means of transportation) as well. Time to paint. Roll out.