1:18th The Transformers Devastator: From WIP to completion

[Keenan]

Altogether the project took just under five months to complete. I wish I had kept track of the money and time I spent on him. Devastator stands at 5'6" to the top of the crane (4'4" to the top of the head) and he weighs in at 59 pounds.

Thanks to everyone who helped make this custom come to life!

From the beginning . . .

In case you don't know the character . . .
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/9474/devastatorvj6.jpg


WIP Transformers Devastator pics . . .

Here's a very early WIP of my newest endeavor..
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[Keenan]

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/9291/picture1119bd0.jpg


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[Keenan]

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/8478/picture1124gr3.jpg

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The project still has a LONG way to go, but I felt enough was finished, that it was worth sharing.

Here's a small update. (Met up with DaveAnthony at a local Hobby store, and he helped pick out some bits to start detailing this sucker.)

(Didn't realize this pic turned out so blurry- sorry)

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[Keenan]

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8291/picture1128cd4.jpg

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Shot of the back . . .
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[Keenan]

I replaced the dump with one I could mount more vertical . . .
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4693/picture1127bu1.jpg


. . .Again, please keep in mind, this project is a long way from being finished.

I painted the left leg one color so the parts blend better. I also added a back panel, and painted that as well.

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/7630/picture1135me7.jpg

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I base painted the lower half (I needed to see some color on him)

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[Keenan]

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[Keenan]

http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/3159/picture1145nb9.jpg

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Also added the upper arms.

http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/4532/picture1141pj9.jpg


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[Keenan]

Here's a quick pic with the upper body painted . . .

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Here are some more shots- now with both upper ams on, and some minor additions and paint aps (about 4 hours worth of work) . . .

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[Keenan]

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/1151/picture1145dn1.jpg

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http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/6830/picture1144rt2.jpg

Finished up the lower arms 9:00PM- so these shots were all in the dark basically. Now the only major items missing are the head and hands. I'm going to attempt to get him home over the weekend so I can start painting the details on him.

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[Keenan]

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[Keenan]

Here are some more pics. I added extensions on the front of the waist- this allows for "play areas" where figures can be posed.
I also managed to get him home, so I can start painting some more details.
Below: before the tech pieces were added . . .
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2026/picture1121cg8.jpg

After (I actually think this looks a lot better in person). . .

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[Keenan]

Here is a size comparison pic . . .

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Here's the new waist section in use. . .
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http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/4033/picture1129on4.jpg

[Keenan]

Here are some pics of him at home. You can see I shortened the extensions. I'm much happier with this look.

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[Keenan]

Another shot of Hunter and Taylor with Devastator . . .

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5573/picture1125yt1.jpg

I added some 1:18th scale ladders to the vehicles, to give both playability and a sense or realism . . .

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[Keenan]

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/4715/picture1123wp3.jpg

And here's a VERY early look at the hands . . .
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/2811/picture1122fp9.jpg

Added more "tech pieces" to cover over some of the open areas on the trucks. Here's a shot from the back...
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/4509/picture1128hr7.jpg


A close up of the left leg . . .
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/3489/picture1129vf4.jpg

[Keenan]

I also used textured paint to add "dirt" to various areas . . .
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http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/3876/picture1141ud0.jpg


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Here's a look at the hydraulic system I added to the digger . . .
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/3270/picture1137zd3.jpg

[Keenan]

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/9466/picture1140jz4.jpg

I tried to add some tech to hide the PVC, but it didn't work. So I added some more bits . . .
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/583/picture1122ep0.jpg

Here's a look at the paint aps on the dozer . . .

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4375/picture1123yl6.jpg

[Keenan]

Got the artists hands in today (these things rock, and allow for total articulation- like an actual human hand) and modded the gloves to fit them. I hope to have them mounted on the custom tomorrow.

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/7519/picture1120df6.jpg

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Here's a look at more of the paint aps . . .

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http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/7059/picture1123cq6.jpg

[Keenan]

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/928/picture1124tq8.jpg

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/2690/picture1125ci0.jpg

And one more look at the hydraulics for the digger arm . . .
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/9300/picture1126uq8.jpg

Added the hands . . .
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[Keenan]

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/7916/picture1120am1.jpg

Added some accessories and Decepticon stickers . . .

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[Keenan]

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[Keenan]

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2424/picture1204hj8.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7958/picture1206sa8.jpg

I swapped out the vinyl stickers for these silver and black etched ones. I think they're a better overall fit. Plus they're a touch smaller . . .

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[Keenan]

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[Keenan]

Here's a look at the unprimed, unpainted head . . .

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Here it it painted up . . .

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3703/rnr009zu7.jpg

[Keenan]

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6884/rnr012nz4.jpg


These aren't the final pics. I've got a few things to touch up.

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[Keenan]

Here are the final pics!


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[crock master]

speechles

[Keenan]

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[Keenan]

Below: Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes battle in the hand of Devastator!

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[Keenan]

Below: Devastator and I (on a clear 32 degree day).

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/6011/rnr020zg8.jpg

He got Cool Custom of the Week on TNI . . .

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4756/devccotwzu6.jpg

[Dealer Destro]

Damn!

[sharke]

wow.....just wow!

[esg2145]

Wow, right up there with the dude who's got the 1/18th USS Flagg and HQ

Hell of a job man! :)



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[Cannon Fodder]

Freakin' A that rocks! Superb job!

[Zartanman]

Does it Transform?... LOL JK That's freaking incredible dude. Awesome Job.. If this is an entry into the Transformer VS Joe contest... I'd say WIN!!!

[mellomel]

Excuse me while i faint at the sight of greatness. Excellent job my friend, excellent indeed.

[Keenan]

"Does it Transform?... LOL JK"

I actually had a guy who was disappointed that the custom doesn't transform- can't please everyone.

Thanks for the comments!

[Zer0G]

I am sitting here smiling.. This ranks up there as one of the best customs.. Nice Job!

[fogger1138]

That's magnificent!

Wow, right up there with the dude who's got the 1/18th USS Flagg and HQ

I would love to see pictures of that too - anyone got a link?

[NeoDragonKnight]

I remember following this last year on Joe Customs, untill you got to the hands, then I lost track. Nice to see you finally finished! It looks amazing, defintatly a top custom EVER made!

[Lantern_Lad]

Oh my lord... that is amazing! Fantastic job!!!

[Unclassified]

wow , just wow. what a imagination man. excellent, an ya from jersey too. how did you make that head?

[Keenan]

Thanks.
The head is actually sculpted out of wood.
Where in Jersey are you?

[Zartanman]

Seeing this in Joe scale really gives you an idea of how massive this thing would be in real life.... Now explain to me how the heck Devastator fit inside Astro Train.. LOL

Transformers and their Multisize Technology... maybe its kind of like replicator technology from Star Trek? hehe

[quintonarledge]

I'm not a TF fan and not really a huge custom-guy, but that is the most jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring, maddest thing I've ever seen! WAY TO GO, KEENAN!

[delta]

"Real artists" get aclaim for doing things like building a dinosaur out of car bumpers. This ranks right up there with that. If I had a gallery I'd ask you to do a show.

If Andy Warhol can view a can of soup as art, I damn well can view your Devastator as art too.

[starwarsgeek]

Holy shit that's amazing. I'm not a big TF fan, but that is definitely an incredible piece of work. While it would have been better if it did transform (lol) it's still amazing either way.

Now, do you have any plans to do any other 1:18 TF stuff?

[Tankster]

really creative and cool thanks for sharing!!!

[G.I.Eddie]

AWESOME!...if i was brazillionare, i'd get some real construction vehics and build a 1:1 scale version...shweeeeet

[Lion]

Is it to late for Michael Bay to put that in the movie??

[MAJOR BLOOD]

Wow! That is an amazing custom. Excellent job. By far one of the best I've seen. The WIP pictures help me appreciate it that much more.

[Unclassified]

Thanks.
The head is actually sculpted out of wood.
Where in Jersey are you?

ocean county! the shore, sleeze side heights area!

[Unclassified]

Thanks.
The head is actually sculpted out of wood.
Where in Jersey are you?

wood huh incredible!!

[fogger1138]

Now explain to me how the heck Devastator fit inside Astro Train.. LOL

I know this was a joke, but I went and looked up the dimensions - to give you an idea of scale, a 1:18 scale space shuttle orbiter would be almost seven feet long and a little over three feet high. So Devastator wouldn't have fit, but DAMN that's big.

[Unclassified]

"Real artists" get aclaim for doing things like building a dinosaur out of car bumpers. This ranks right up there with that. If I had a gallery I'd ask you to do a show.

If Andy Warhol can view a can of soup as art, I damn well can view your Devastator as art too.

right on, an you always amaze me wit' your knowledge!!

[kneroh]

Are you accepting nominations to be my new god?

[Keenan]

I actually sent pics in to Toyfare, hoping to make the magazine. But never heard back from them.

[rob0213]

**picks up jaw off floor**

That is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Simply amazing.

[Hellion42]

ho.

lee.

crap.

[Gothiczartan]

can you make a costume of Devastator?

he will make a excellent cosplay at the comic con

[Thal J.]

Damn...

[BigErn]

Good lord, that is the most awesome thing I have ever seen, well done sir!

[Mech-Viper]

great job on him

[ecsmith7]

what the hell is the matter with you? that is awesome

[Griff]

All i can say is JEEZUZ!! Thats one of the boldest undertakings i have seen. Turning out verrrrryyy nice. Oh and the kids hugging devestator...you shoudl use that to selll it, using the Slogans"See Even kids love Devestator" lol. Seriously...nice worlk man.

[Foolproof]

That's definitely one of the most ambitious and well done projects I've ever seen. You, sir, are the man.

[trebleshot]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k144/trebleshot/General/jawdropper.gif
Brilliant work, sir. I'm surprised you didn't add the super wing for his chest, given the amount of details you already added.

[BadWolf]

I have nothing to say.......................WOW....................j ust WOW!!!!!!!!

[GILTYONE]

U see about time u post it over here John! Welcome to another board lmao.
Again nice work! Now take them apart and make them all transform by themselfs! Lol.

[TSHawkeye]

Incredible job!

[Double Trouble]

Absolutely incredible work sir! I am amazed.

Few questions:
Is this your first custom on this scale?
What do you plan on doing with Devestator now that you are finished?
What does your wife think about your hobbie and your artwork?

Again, that is a one of a kind treasure you made there.

[ROBULUS]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is awesome. You nailed this fig on a large scale(pun intended)This is very cool I love that you showed us pic by pic the building process. This is phenominal. Great pics great custom all around.

[Cold Slither]

Amazing work and dedication dude. Wow wow wow wow wow. I am amazed.

[Skyhawk]

I feel sorry for the Tonkas... :(

Nice work though. I also am not much a TF fan, but thats cool...

[t34bag]

WOW... dude... just WOW!

[C.I.A.D.]

That is so damn sexy, I think I just had a nerdgasm.

But does it transform? ;)

[xhairs]

john i love this thing it rocks my man.

[Sho Nuff]

1 sec, I need to go change my underwear.

Devastator = Greatest of all time

[The BLAY]

It's glorrrrrrrrrrrious!!

This is what dreams are made of!

[fireflyed]

epic, just epic.

[mockzilla]

Wow!!!!

[Zartanman]

I actually sent pics in to Toyfare, hoping to make the magazine. But never heard back from them.

TOYFARE BLows.. they used to be cool... I don't know how many times I sent custom pics when they used to actually have space for customs and never made it.

Once upon a time they even contacted me to freelance their custom articles.. then decided they weren't going to run that spot anymore..

I think they picked it up again years later... I don't buy the magazine regularly anymore... and they can't even keep their website updated.

Wizard used to be so cool but over the years like all cool things.. they loose their focus on their fans and focus on money it seems.

I much prefer Lee's this day and age.

[Zartanman]

I know this was a joke, but I went and looked up the dimensions - to give you an idea of scale, a 1:18 scale space shuttle orbiter would be almost seven feet long and a little over three feet high. So Devastator wouldn't have fit, but DAMN that's big.

That is true but not quite big enough.. I just wish they had at some point explained how the TF's could change size at will.

Megatron & Soundwave did it all the time.

[Keenan]

You guys are great for all your kind works. This is what makes a project like this worth it. Thanks!
to answer some questions . . .
"can you make a costume of Devastator?"

I'd have no idea where to start to make something like this into a costume. Sorry, man.

"TOYFARE BLows.. they used to be cool.."

What I don't like is that they don't reply to emails. I took the time to contact them, they could have at least returned the favor. Not that they had to use the custom in their magazine. And I'm a 10 year subscriber.

"Few questions:"
"Is this your first custom on this scale?"
This size, yes. The next largest would be the Iron-Hide HISS I made.

"What do you plan on doing with Devestator now that you are finished?"
Right now he's in my walk-in closet. I'll put him outside when the spring comes.

"What does your wife think about your hobbie and your artwork?"
They like it. My wife is very supportive and my kids (5 and 6) love to play with the customs I make. And I'm very happy about that.

"I feel sorry for the Tonkas..."
My brother-in-law could not understand why I would "destroy" Tonka trucks either.

"But does it transform?"

If I wanted to invest another 1-2 years on the project it could have. But I'm not one to invest that much time.

"I'm surprised you didn't add the super wing for his chest, given the amount of details you already added."

That was one thing I went out of my way to avoid. Can't stand the look of it on the G1 version. To me it makes no sense. I think it's just a filler to give the figure more body.

"U see about time u post it over here John! Welcome to another board lmao.
Again nice work! Now take them apart and make them all transform by themselfs! Lol."

Make some customs Gil. Come on, I mean really.
Glad to see you're here too.

"Are you accepting nominations to be my new god?"
lol. I couldn't do that. But thank you.

Again, thanks for taking to time to check Devastator out and post.

[gi49er]

me grimlock now like devastator!

[Tracker]

That is incredible!!!

[RATFINK]

we have a winner!

[RATFINK]

...holy crap..i just can't get over it i don't like TF but damn man...wow...just.......wow...

[RATFINK]

Iron-Hide HISS?? lets see that!

[angelofdeath69]

Man, you f----- rock!!!!!

[CaptainDinobot]

That is the single most coolest thing I have ever seen. Awesome!!!

[KingBiohazerd]

very cool man

[delta]

right on, an you always amaze me wit' your knowledge!!
Thanks man..Too bad it's not knowledge I can use to make money :)

[Phalsis]

Dude!
Just amazing.

[crowncoke]

John,

You know how much I love this custom! I wish I lived closer to you, so that that I could play with him. I know that you have made 2 of those Ironhime / HissTanks. You really are an artist with your vehicle customs.

Glad to see you getting more praise for your great work. Keep it up!

[Cobra-Love]

It looks really cool! Question: Did you consider painting it yellow like the original Devastator? That would look awesome!

[Keenan]

The original was actually green. There was a knock off that was yellow later on.
I wanted a military look for this one.

Lance, any time you want to travel to Jersey I'd be glad to have you over.

[~Synder Corps.~]

Ok...First off...THIS IS AWSOME!!!

Second, this should NOT be in the TF/Joe crossover custom contest...THE ONLY REASON....

It's damn near 6 feet tall, it's 60 lbs....and the dude's been working on it for the better part of a year.

He's putting the rest of you to shame (and no, I'm not entering into this contest) Several months back, I saw a front page by this guy, and big D looked AWSOME then...NOW...

Dude, I bow to you... Congrats to that.

But theres a lot of peeps on this site who have done great things with small pieces in a small amount of time. Ram/Wheelie, VAMP/Hound, the Cobra-Con two piece set...done as soon as the contest was stated, while this ginaormous undertaking has taken MONTHS to do. You had a head start son! While raising the bar, give the lil' peeps a chance!!!

[Keenan]

This isn't being entered in the contest. Actually I didn't even try to enter it. Also, it doesn't transform- I believe that was part of the rules.
I do appreciate the feedback though.

[Tankster]

just curious whats your your other half think of "devastator"? and were does he reside?

[Keenan]

My wife, Sandy, likes him. I'm very fortunate that she appreciates this hobby, and supports me. We've been together for almost 13 years, and I've been collecting toys that entire time. She actually went with me to the Joe Con back in '02.

I've got Devastator in my walk in closet. That was the most out of the way spot for the winter. Plus it's cool seeing him when I go in there.

[jayeyejoo]

that is one tight a** project, nice job!

[The Batman]

What a waste of nice Tonka Toy vehicles!! No really.. I am just kidding. That is the most awesome thing since that Custom Flagg, Joe HQ and Terrordrome I have seen on the Tank. Now give us a secret... you can tell us... is Michael Bay using your Devastator in the new Rise of the Fallen TF movie?? Come on now.. let the cat out of the bag!! That would be cool if he did because it looks excellent!!!

[CrimsonGuard101]

Lol insanity!!!

[Keenan]

Na, the one in the New movie is going to look more organic. You really won't even see vehicles when he's in robot mode.

[Ban_Solo]

when i see 1/18 devastator thread
first i make tea and smoke a cigar
sit down to my sofa
and then i looked every photo

mmmmm looking to 1/18 custom devastator photos...
it was better than sex :)

[Xerofall]

Holy testicle Tuesday! That rocks!

[V-Cmdr]

It looks really cool! Question: Did you consider painting it yellow like the original Devastator? That would look awesome!

Old school original was green like the cartoon...i think the one in the 90's was yellow, which was stupid imo to do that.

[Bravestarr]

Holy smokes, that is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DEVASTATOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[delta]

I think the OP is on a level more with folks that are doing stuff like this.

Check this out. YouTube - Triceratops Cowboy Sculpture (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iFhLs53WcM)

[sisco]

Wow, this has to be the greatest Transformers custom ever made. Will you be making his rifle as well?

[samantha]

You did a great job. I am impressed. The shear size is just amazing

[coola784]

the time and thaught that went into this is truly unique. excellent work, i am blown away. its awsome!

[Keenan]

"Will you be making his rifle as well?"

I looked at a few Nerf rifles, but passes. Maybe someday. But I'm in no rush to arm him.

[Tankster]

when i see 1/18 devastator thread
first i make tea and smoke a cigar
sit down to my sofa
and then i looked every photo

mmmmm looking to 1/18 custom devastator photos...
It was better than sex :)
lmfao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hotstuff_LouieB]

That is freaking amazing!!!!

[alien Commander]

wow~ is was BIG PROJECT!!! nice work guy~

[Headman]

Holy crap! That thing is huge!

[trebleshot]

Old school original was green like the cartoon...i think the one in the 90's was yellow, which was stupid imo to do that.

Not really. Construction vehicles come in multiple colors, depending on the company that owns them and the country where they're located. All three versions of Devastator's colors (green, yellow and orange) can be found in real life.

[pcsguy88]

That is one hell of a custom. Dev has always been my favorite and I would kill to have the time/money to try that. Wow.

Now you need to send the wife and kids to grandma's house and invite these girls over!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/pcsguy88/dev17.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/pcsguy88/dev7.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/pcsguy88/dev11.jpg

You easily give this guy a run for his money!!! Better yet, your Devastator would tear that thong right off.

[DavAnthony]

Great work, An amazing accomplishment John!

[Keenan]

Thanks, Dave (Did I know you signed up here? I forget now.)

"Now you need to send the wife and kids to grandma's house and invite these girls over!"

I actually tried contacting Kingbotz about his, and even to order some decals from him. But never did hear back.
His is really awesome.

[DavAnthony]

John,
Ya we had talked about the site one time at hi way hobby.

Yes those girls would be nice. I wonder where he got them from?

[Keenan]

I gotta get some paints- speaking of HHH.
Actually a guy I work with has friends that would rival those girls. No problem.
That said, the pics would not sit well with my wife. lol

[pcsguy88]

His is dang near a perfect reproduction of the original, but I love the grit of yours. It would be amazing to see what some of the painters here or on TFW2005 could do with it. The gloves/hands were a great idea. Now about those girls....

[Keenan]

I would absolutely love to see others make something similar.

[pcsguy88]

Imagine a 1/18th Bruticus.

[Tomahawk]

thats awesome, great job!

[Superquad7]

I'm just wondering why this isn't posted in Radicons?

[Keenan]

Ummm. . . what a Radicons?

[pig iron grenadier]

OK, I've been looking at this for days now and trying to figure out just how cool it is. First, let me say that this thing is amazingly awesome, and just a beast to see through to completion. It looks fabulous and you are the man for doing it.

I would say after looking at it I always thought it was missing something as the chest area seems bare, and then I realized that Devastator's wing was still missing off his front. If you added that I think it would help the overall aesthetic of the piece. After all you put so much work in it already....:)
I think it would help it look even better, but Devastator is amazing congrats an a true masterpiece.

[pig iron grenadier]

Now I want to see a Skystriker sized Jetfire next to him...hint hint.

[DavAnthony]

Ummm. . . what a Radicons?

John,
Radicons is the custom section of the Transformer World 2005 newsite. The site address is Transformer World 2005 (http://www.tfw2005.com/). Then just hit on "boards" and you'll see the "radicons" section where some of the best Transformer customs are at. Its one of my main web "stops" every day.

[Lody]

Very nice

What do you plan on doing with it? Have you ever been to a BotCon and seen the one there? Similiar in that it was made with Tonka Trucks.

Nice job. Where did the head come from?

How long did it take?

[NAJA EMPIRE]

Speechless!!!!!

[steve2477]

Awesome.

[TTT]

True die hard kitbashing at its best, wow...what a project.
This should(if not already) be posted in the Radicons section of TFW2005.com
Beautiful !

[kneroh]

I'm so glad this thread is back! Finally something we can all agree is AWESOME!

[Keenan]

Thanks!
I'm not a member of TFW2005.com, mainly because I don't work on a lot of Transformer customs.

[NobleSavage]

Now that is is passion and committment! Nicely done. I've always wondered how the "robots in disguise" would compare in scale if they were ever done in 1:18. Great pic's.

[Keenan]

Thanks, Noble.

[Cold Slither]

was this ever front paged? I'm still in awe.

[topnotch97]

not only that, i can't find some of those Tonka toys anymore. they look great for dioramas.

[Tanksmasher]

Here are the final pics!


http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/8528/rnr001wy0.jpg

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/2323/rnr002oq1.jpg

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1200/rnr003oc1.jpg

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/4413/rnr004rx3.jpg
Wow, this is a monstrosity of utter genius!

[EternalMidnight]

Does it transform?

[CG23]

Incredible!!!

[Kaboomskie]

You are an artist, my good sir.

[Keenan]

Appreciate it.
It does not transform and he was front paged sometime in '08.

Since this got bumped I'll add an update.
In April of 2010 we had some severe rain. At the time I had Devastator around the back side of the house, standing at the edge of my kids sand pit- an 11'X11' area of just sand. The rain washed out the sand from under Devastator's right foot and he fell. I didn't realize but the plastic knee joint broke apart. So I moved him under the overhang on the side of the house. Over the next year he slowly began to lean forward- as the knee joint gave out. Finally this past July I addressed the problem and replaced the plastic joint with a metal bracket. Now he stands up straighter than ever!

Here he is with his legs removed.
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg198/scaled.php?server=198&filename=20102011pics176.jpg&res=medium

The old, broken, joint
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg713/scaled.php?server=713&filename=20102011pics177.jpg&res=medium

You can see the new bracket here
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg829/scaled.php?server=829&filename=20102011pics180.jpg&res=medium

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg189/scaled.php?server=189&filename=20102011pics181.jpg&res=medium

I also sanded off the rust and chipped paint
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg560/scaled.php?server=560&filename=20102011pics179.jpg&res=medium

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg594/scaled.php?server=594&filename=20102011pics178.jpg&res=medium

Still need to replace a few parts that had fallen off in the storm, but here he is repainted and ready for another three years outside. :-D
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg405/scaled.php?server=405&filename=20102011pics204.jpg&res=medium

[Lody]

dude

WTH is it doing just sitting there outside??

[Keenan]

Honestly, what else do I do with it? Wish I had a place inside for him. Plus it is protected- he can't get rained on, etc.

[sjames90]

This is unbelievable awesome.

[TEAM Z]

Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!