ROTF Tracks

Sentinel Prime · 06-24-2009, 06:37 AM

Hi there! Good to see ya. Thanks for stopping by.

Well, I've been focusing on the new Marvel figures so much lately that it's been awhile since I got into a new Transformer, which is a shame because that's what got me into customizing. With all of the excitement surrounding ROTF, I was inspired to make a new custom!

When the very first images of ROTF Sideswipe were released, the first thing that jumped into my mind was "Tracks!" Well, it wasn't, but I decided to make a ROTF Tracks based on that concept.

Now then, of course this was originally ROTF Sideswipe. He was painted using actual car paint from a local store. I then went to work on the details using my faorite paint, Testor's Model Master Acryl. Using various dry brushing, you see how much detail this figure truly has.

I love the copper colored details on the movie-formers, and using Tamiya flesh wash over silver produces that color, which you can see on the leg springs and other details. A light clearcoat was used to protect the decals. Speaking of which, I had to choose whether or not to put a big Autobot symbol in the hood flames like the G1 character. Since the Bay movie transformers are focused so much on hiding, I decided to go with the more traditional car flames, which match Optimus Prime from the movies, which looks great and provides some visual continuity. I opted to go with the G1 rub-symbol on the roof, as a classic nod and to provide an autobot symbol in vehicle mode while remaining along the theme of being hidden. Also Tracks has an attack mode, with the G1-themed white wings and guns. A random cool thing that happened was in the course of painting the chest panels; the white in front of his head looks kind of like a tie...which is hilarious considering the G1 Tracks attitude.

The face and taillights were painted silver, then given a coat of translucent red to provide an awesome metallic effect, including the eyes. I'm not sure that the pics convey how metallic they look. Think of the vac-metal look of Beast Wars or RID but way more durable.

I loved returning to Transformers, and had alot of fun re-making one of my childhood favorites into the movie style!

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MegaPrime33 · 06-24-2009, 06:55 AM

Being a huge tracks/corvette fan myself, this is amazing. Great job on the details. I'd much rather buy this toy than sideswipe.

Ballsdeep212 · 06-24-2009, 06:01 PM

Badass man

Snowflakian · 06-24-2009, 10:04 PM

That's badass man. Awesome job!

Joe Moore · 06-25-2009, 06:42 PM

That is really awesome.

Ian7 · 06-27-2009, 03:18 PM

This is suck dude! I hope hasbro does a re-paint like this!

Alyosha · 06-27-2009, 03:37 PM

Very nice, clean work. I always have a lot of respect for guys who do TF customs well. They are a pain in the rear.

Runamuck · 06-27-2009, 04:03 PM

Wow! I'm not an RotF fan, but that is a freakin cool custom. Great paint job all over. Great job, man.

Enigma2K2 · 06-27-2009, 06:55 PM

Jeez... this makes more sense than making him Sideswipe!!!

C.I.A.D. · 06-29-2009, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MegaPrime33

Being a huge tracks/corvette fan myself, this is amazing. Great job on the details. I'd much rather buy this toy than sideswipe.

Quoted for Truthiness.

trebleshot · 06-29-2009, 01:28 PM

Nice job, SP!

Who knows, maybe Hasbro will do one similar along with the suspected "Red Sideswipe" redeco. I know I wouldn't mind buying the mold again.

tomagnus · 06-29-2009, 04:56 PM

dude this custom is wicked!

zenfakor · 06-30-2009, 09:16 PM

great job, wish I could do that.

plowking · 07-12-2009, 03:37 PM

Love the blue you used. Nice job.

Brolyberto · 07-20-2009, 08:13 PM

Bravo dude. i thought the same thing when i saw the first pics of sideswipe. I must say this is fantastic.

sherpole · 03-22-2011, 11:52 PM

I never read Tracks G1 bio, I don't even saw tracks on G1 until on youtube last year, I had alternator which i kept it MISB, basicly i dont know who is he, but that doesn't stop me loving tracks just because of his looks. And u really make me pump and remind me, i need to collect more tracks...and seriously i need to do the repaint for the movieverse.TQ!

jamesmruddy · 05-04-2011, 04:23 PM

That is awesome. Tracks is one of my fav's. I fondly remember his story arc in the Transformers comics from long ago.

Crazy Jetty · 05-04-2011, 08:59 PM

We *should* have gotten this, instead of the sideswipe repaint that was identical to Sideswipe, except for the color of his windows.
And called it Bluesteel.

Bradimus Prime · 07-19-2011, 11:40 AM

Nice job!

06-24-2009, 06:37 AM	#1
Sentinel Prime Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 184	Hi there! Good to see ya. Thanks for stopping by. Well, I've been focusing on the new Marvel figures so much lately that it's been awhile since I got into a new Transformer, which is a shame because that's what got me into customizing. With all of the excitement surrounding ROTF, I was inspired to make a new custom! When the very first images of ROTF Sideswipe were released, the first thing that jumped into my mind was "Tracks!" Well, it wasn't, but I decided to make a ROTF Tracks based on that concept. Now then, of course this was originally ROTF Sideswipe. He was painted using actual car paint from a local store. I then went to work on the details using my faorite paint, Testor's Model Master Acryl. Using various dry brushing, you see how much detail this figure truly has. I love the copper colored details on the movie-formers, and using Tamiya flesh wash over silver produces that color, which you can see on the leg springs and other details. A light clearcoat was used to protect the decals. Speaking of which, I had to choose whether or not to put a big Autobot symbol in the hood flames like the G1 character. Since the Bay movie transformers are focused so much on hiding, I decided to go with the more traditional car flames, which match Optimus Prime from the movies, which looks great and provides some visual continuity. I opted to go with the G1 rub-symbol on the roof, as a classic nod and to provide an autobot symbol in vehicle mode while remaining along the theme of being hidden. Also Tracks has an attack mode, with the G1-themed white wings and guns. A random cool thing that happened was in the course of painting the chest panels; the white in front of his head looks kind of like a tie...which is hilarious considering the G1 Tracks attitude. The face and taillights were painted silver, then given a coat of translucent red to provide an awesome metallic effect, including the eyes. I'm not sure that the pics convey how metallic they look. Think of the vac-metal look of Beast Wars or RID but way more durable. I loved returning to Transformers, and had alot of fun re-making one of my childhood favorites into the movie style! Oh...please excuse my shameless auction advertising: eBay Attached Thumbnails __________________ Now accepting commissions, contact for any info!

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Snowflakian Illyria's New Qwa'ha Xahn Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: In the clouds. Posts: 4,120	That's badass man. Awesome job! __________________

06-27-2009, 03:18 PM	#6
Ian7 Playability or DEATH Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 76	This is suck dude! I hope hasbro does a re-paint like this! __________________

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Alyosha Nemesis Creator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 212	Very nice, clean work. I always have a lot of respect for guys who do TF customs well. They are a pain in the rear. __________________

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Runamuck Collects things Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 927	Wow! I'm not an RotF fan, but that is a freakin cool custom. Great paint job all over. Great job, man. __________________

06-30-2009, 09:16 PM	#13
zenfakor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SouthWest, Florida Posts: 3	great job, wish I could do that. __________________ G.I.JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO.