Transtopia Masterclass - Life-Size Generation One Ravage

HOLY EXPLETIVES BATMAN!!!!!

That is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen

how much did it cost to make?

man just the briefcase alone is amazing. and the fact that it can transform is freaking awesome. simply awesome!!!!!!!

That is SO GREAT! Love the computer, fantastic idea!

Words fail me. It's like, why wasn't some ingenious manufacturer making this instead of My-Size-Barbie and that Transforming Big-Wheel when I was 6? Well, because it still wouldn't have been a half as awesome as this. The briefcase is unique, but clearly evokes that time in Day of the Machines when Megatron showed up in a guitar case.

And you only started on this in February? Well, I can't wait to see what else you've pulled off by the end of the year!

I love this! Lots of hard work, and you can tell it paid off.

My only criticism is that the teeth are white, and really long, and attract the eye way more than (I think) they should compared to the rest of this amazing piece. But please understand, I could never do this ever, and so my crit means nothing and it should be tempered and based on whether you are happy with how it turned out or not.

Steeljaw next?

Aw! He's so cute.

Amazing work!! Extraordinary! One of my favorites Decepticons! Would be awesome a scale Soundwave to carry Ravage in the chest compartiment!

Fortress Rodimus wrote:Man those are so cool. great work. How long did it take you to make the ravage starting from the concept until final product?

Thanks for your kind words, i started thinking about ravage in jan of this year, i wanted a smaller project than prime, but one that would challege me too, i actually started late jan, early feb, so the whole process has been about 4 ish months, it was a challenge at times, bringing ravage up to date, but as the decepticons like to use the humans, and cassettes were no longer an option,i thought the case mode worked perfect, i never repeat my work, as a) it becomes boring, and b) it keeps each piece i do, unique,fresh and one off pieces.
all the best
colin

Blurrz wrote:Well, kept my promise. Well done Colin!

thank you so so much, for not only thinking my work should be shown on the news section, but for the very kind words, you said about me, it means a lot to me, and its nice for a wider field to see my creations,
It was also heart warming to see kids and adults a like, having their pictures taken with prime and ravage at the charity event,
thank you again from the bottom of my heart
all the very best
colin

Name_Violation wrote:HOLY EXPLETIVES BATMAN!!!!!

That is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen

how much did it cost to make?

hi

thanks for the kind words, the whole process, cost around the 300pound mark, give or take the odd pound, and a lot and lot of energon lol!!!!
seriously im sure i got some extra gery hairs now!!
all the best
colin

Captziltoid wrote:man just the briefcase alone is amazing. and the fact that it can transform is freaking awesome. simply awesome!!!!!!!

thanks for the awesome comments
all the best
colin

Mykltron wrote:That is SO GREAT! Love the computer, fantastic idea!

thanks, wanted to bring ravage up to date, but also keep him in his G1 era
all the best
colin

Bumblevivisector wrote:Words fail me. It's like, why wasn't some ingenious manufacturer making this instead of My-Size-Barbie and that Transforming Big-Wheel when I was 6? Well, because it still wouldn't have been a half as awesome as this. The briefcase is unique, but clearly evokes that time in Day of the Machines when Megatron showed up in a guitar case.

And you only started on this in February? Well, I can't wait to see what else you've pulled off by the end of the year!

lol!!! well i like to keep busy, will sort out a video of ravage asap, then im thinking ahead for next project, which will either be similar scale to ravage or i might go out and build another big model!!
all the best
colin

tigertracks 24 wrote:I love this! Lots of hard work, and you can tell it paid off.

My only criticism is that the teeth are white, and really long, and attract the eye way more than (I think) they should compared to the rest of this amazing piece. But please understand, I could never do this ever, and so my crit means nothing and it should be tempered and based on whether you are happy with how it turned out or not.

Steeljaw next?

mmmm, i tough long and hard about the teeth, i felt having only 4 teeth,like the cartoon didnt give ravage the fear factor, by adding the extra smaller ones, it gives him a little more bite!!!!
mmm not sure whats next, got some ideas floating around, either way, im sure i'll be busy!! lol!!!
thanks for the comments and support
all the best
colin

Blackstreak wrote:Aw! He's so cute.

why thank you!!! i kind of think he is too
all the best
colin

cine31 wrote:Amazing work!! Extraordinary! One of my favorites Decepticons! Would be awesome a scale Soundwave to carry Ravage in the chest compartiment!

thank you very much, i often get asked about a full scale sound wave, it would be awesome, but i think a big grimlock would be kind of cool too,
all the best
colin

how heavy is he?

impressive

Certainly shocked out of words. Great, great work. Just Great.

Oh wow, that is amazing! Excellent work! I was not expecting it to transform just from the robot mode image, I was like "nah, it's way too detailed..." and then it fit in a briefcase. Amazing.

I really like how the briefcase was executed, but I feel like Ravage can't stand. Not that I'm being critical, but can it stand?

Frag me sideways!!

That is totally awesome. Maximum talent

WOW! That is one of the coolest things I've ever seen!

GREAT JOB!

that is the coolest thing ive ever seen come out of this franchise, awesome work...........i want one

dragons wrote:how heavy is he?

impressive

hi
he weighs about 30 to 40lb, because the case is aliuminium, its light, but the back panel i made with soundwave on, adds a bit more,
all the best
colin

paul053 wrote::shock: Certainly shocked out of words. Great, great work. Just Great.

thank you for the kind words, all the hard work paid of in the end, phew!!
all the best
colin

kirbenvost wrote:Oh wow, that is amazing! Excellent work! I was not expecting it to transform just from the robot mode image, I was like "nah, it's way too detailed..." and then it fit in a briefcase. Amazing.

thanks!!! its funny, because ravage and prime are still on display in the shop were we did the charity event, a guy came in and couldnt believe it would fit in the case, so i had to prove him wrong LOL!! he walked away shaking his head, my goal above all was to make ravage, not only transform, but make him so he could be posed like a big cat would, it was certainly a headache at times, but worth the effort in the end!!
all the best
colin

Mindmaster wrote:I really like how the briefcase was executed, but I feel like Ravage can't stand. Not that I'm being critical, but can it stand?

thanks, and i dont feel your being critical, ravage can stand upright, but to be honest, he looks best posing him, most big cats are crouching,stalking etc, they dont stand t upright very often, but yes ravage does stand upright, flick through my build process your see the pics
all the best
colin

Well compute, you've done it again! Simply outstanding!

ae_productions wrote:WOW! That is one of the coolest things I've ever seen!

GREAT JOB!

thanks, im really pleased with the end result
all the best
colin

I'm speechless... Not only is it amazing but also a great choice for 1:1 scale, and the case and everything! Congrats to the author, this is a-m-a-z-i-n-g!

Megatron Wolf wrote:that is the coolest thing ive ever seen come out of this franchise, awesome work...........i want one

thanks Megatron wolf, glad you like how my ravage turned out, well, he will go up for sale at some point as ive got other projects i want to tackle, pm me with an offer
all the best
colin

compute146 wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:I really like how the briefcase was executed, but I feel like Ravage can't stand. Not that I'm being critical, but can it stand?

thanks, and i dont feel your being critical, ravage can stand upright, but to be honest, he looks best posing him, most big cats are crouching,stalking etc, they dont stand t upright very often, but yes ravage does stand upright, flick through my build process your see the pics
all the best
colin

Thanks. Other than that, it looks fantastic!

Praxus Prime wrote:Well compute, you've done it again! Simply outstanding!

hey thanks my friend, hows things, yeah he turned out ok in the end, infact im really pleased with the end result, thanks for the comment mate
all the best
colin

capellamusic wrote:I'm speechless... Not only is it amazing but also a great choice for 1:1 scale, and the case and everything! Congrats to the author, this is a-m-a-z-i-n-g!

thanks for the kinds words, it really means a lot to me,
all the best
colin

Plaything wrote:How I wish I was that good with my hands...

That's what she said!

Mindmaster wrote:

Plaything wrote:How I wish I was that good with my hands...

That's what she said!

pee myself laughing!!!!
all the best
colin

compute146 wrote:

cine31 wrote:Amazing work!! Extraordinary! One of my favorites Decepticons! Would be awesome a scale Soundwave to carry Ravage in the chest compartiment!

thank you very much, i often get asked about a full scale sound wave, it would be awesome, but i think a big grimlock would be kind of cool too,
all the best
colin

Yes, I decidedly would love to see a big Grimlock!

All the best!

Haha!! Good work and great idea!! I'm a carpenter and also work in film. I have access to a lot of the new super ultra light MDF and every tool under the sun. Seeing what you've made here, I just might make a Steeljaw!!!

I'm totally stealing your idea but i think it would be a really fun project in the slow times at work.

Wish i thought of it first though. Looks like a fun build.

Once again.....Good work! Inspiring.

sorry about the late reply mate, steeljaw would be ace, make sure you keep me updated, and if you need any help, drop me a mail anytime,
also Ravage will be going up for sale soon, so all sensible offers considered! New project coming soon, lol
all the best
colin

Words escape me. This is an amazing work of art.

alf the explorer wrote:Words escape me. This is an amazing work of art.

thank you very much, for the support.

hi guys

heres a video ive done for ravage, enjoy!!! new project is underway, will post details soon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raSr433uf3E

all the best

colin

hi guys

just letting you all, the charity event that prime and Ravage were at raised over £300, which was really good considering it was sorted at such short notice,

also Ravage is now up for sale, so a good solid offer will secure him, i will post worldwide, using DHL, as ive used them before when ive built bits for overseas customers, and can be tracked from door to door
email me for all enquires
all the best
colin

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