Central Cali Custom - C3

Look who's coming...

2009-08-23T00:55:00.000-07:00

Stomp...Stomp....Stomp..........
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That's right. I have been working on this Bad Boys. I am talking about the Supreme class of DEVASTATOR. I can't wait to get them done. Stomp.....Huuahahahahahahahhaha...

Decpticon took over

2009-08-23T00:45:00.000-07:00

Well, I have been working a lot with the decepticon series (ROTF). As I went to a grocery store and came back, I was shocked that Decepticon is really really trying to get me. Scary......isn't it. Check out the picture below:

I am not joking. I didn't purposely put the decal on it and I have no idea how that Decepticon got there to my Balckberry (hahahahha......). Guess how???????

Great Deal with Great Offer for the Decepticon set

2009-08-23T00:40:00.001-07:00

A successful negotiation for my Decepticon set including Ravage, Brawl, Demolishor, Rampage, and Mixmaster. I cannot tell you the detail for how much, but the clue for you (they're best offer with 4 digits). So you can figure it out yourself (hahah...).

For those of you who could not get the decepticon set or could not reach a negotiation, please don't hate me. May be next time, who knows.

Custom Transformers Brawl ROTF deluxe by C3

2009-08-08T00:28:00.000-07:00

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Brawl is one of my best ROTF custom yet, at least that's my opinion. As you know, regular brawl has those tan plastic color with camouflage effect. Well, obviously the tan color wasn't working for me, and the camouflage???? looks like worm all over the tank (haha...). Brawl needs some camouflage make-up. His base color was changed to better depicting dessert tank as if it's been under the sun for long time, hence he is somewhat dull color and it's dusty. Of course the camouflage was redesigned to look as more military. As far as weathering, I love doing this guy. Look at his body, you will find the water streaks going down all over. Look at his rusty parts. Man......oh man.

Now, as far as the robot mode, it can't get better than this metal effect. Even though his color is somewhat brownish, but I still wanted him to look metal. So, my trick is to show that underneath his upper layer, there is under layer of metal. Well, it's not really a trick, if you scrap him off, you will find metal underneath it.

Below pictures are references that I used to get this Brawl complete:

Custom Transformers MixMaster ROTF Voyager by C3

2009-08-08T00:13:00.000-07:00

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Boy ohhhhhhh.....Boy......I thought transforming Optimus Prime was hard. You gotta try this MixMaster. I even cheated and looked at youtube video. The thing is, once you messed up turning and folding, that's it.

Anyways, let's start with the truck mode. Here is another concept of scratched, dusty, and weathered vehicle. He was give full body make over. The idea is to get a real dusty looking as he's been mixing in Egypt. Pheewwwss.. so much sands around huh??? So yeah, he does look dirty. But don't forget his best feature of paint chips here and there, not too much just enough to represent him being in a dusty area. As far as the robot mode, He was given a pretty cool metal look with some shadows to create more realistic metal effect. Trust me, you won't be looking at plastic anymore.

Custom Transformers Demolishor Voyager ROTF by C3

2009-08-08T00:11:00.001-07:00

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Look at the picture reference below. That's exactly what I wanted Demolishor to look like. Dirty, filty, smokey, and little rusty.

Custom Transformers Rampage ROTF deluxe by C3

2009-08-08T00:04:00.000-07:00

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First time I got Rampage, I was thinking .....wow. This dude needs to have some weathering, and its yellow needed to have some make up. Hahahaha. I wanted him to be somewhat dirty yellow. I wanted him to have some rust on him as he's been used for a while. You will find his tracks are somewhat rusty. His smoke stacks are smoky and also around his engine. His robot mode will have some paint chips, rusts, etc.

The two pictures below were the reference that I try to resemble:

Custom Transformers Ravage ROTF deluxe by C3

2009-08-07T20:28:00.000-07:00

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Here comes Ravage. He was given a better "movie" like color, which is darker metal. He was also give shadows (shades) to give him much more natural look than plain metal. He had a lot of screws holes on his body and heads, but they were filled. One thing that is worth mentioning, is his tail. I customized him so that his tail has more articulations. The original figure won't be able to extend his tail to face forward, but now.....watch out, he's ready to attack you.

C3

Decepticon Preview Night

2009-08-05T00:52:00.001-07:00

This is just a teaser picture before auctions so you will wonder how, why, and what???? Please do not judge the picture, Please do not email me and ask why the picture are not clear (hahahaha.....). That's why it's called Preview, which mean only certain things or parts that you could see. For more details, just wait till the auctions starts.

C3

Be Patient with my Decepticon

2009-08-03T12:31:00.000-07:00

I know that it's been a week from my last auctions, and yet to see my Decepticon set to be accomplished. I really thought that it would be somewhat easier to get them done, but I was wrong. I have been trying to get the detail of this constructicons, this would be dusty, rusty, dirty, and scratchy vehicles. But yet, I wanted these guys to be metal iron look on their robots mode. Hmmmmmmmm.......not that easy after all. Please bare with me as they are very very close to be done. Just a little delay to get them as I wanted them to be. If I am not happy, then you won't either. Trust me.

Frustration to Jet Fire

2009-08-01T00:50:00.000-07:00

I have been trying to get this Old dude. Gaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.......It's been months now and stores near me just have not carried them. What the #@^$% is going on? I just don't get it. Some of my buddies told me they got them at Walmart and Target. But not me, I went to 4 target, 3 walmarts, and 3 Toys R Us....but still no luck.

I know that you would say, "why don't you get him online????"

Auctions reminder

2009-07-27T16:06:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, This is just a reminder that my auctions will end pretty soon. Thank you so much for all your support and thank you for stopping by. Again, as I promised, if a winner win all those 5 autobots, then I'll get him/her a bonus for FREE (which is another autobot). Don't miss out:

Next ROTF project

2009-07-21T23:37:00.000-07:00

Well, I tried my best to get those decepticons project done (following the autobots) before the Comic Con (July 22nd to 26th). But unfortunately, they just have to wait. They're almost done though. This time is different style. You're talking about contructicons (construction vehicles and such), that's why there will be a lot of weathering effects including rusty, dust, grease, scratches, worn metal, etc. So here are my some of the teasers.

Ravage is very very very close to be done. He just need a little bit more detailing.

MixMaster's picture when he was primed. but he's more than what he looks.

Rampage has been repainted with somewhat different yellow. He'll be better. Trust me.
Now, one of my fav. ....."brawl" at this point already looks good. I love the shading, and weathering. But I don't know if I should let him be tan/light tan? or should I give him camouflage?....what do you think?
This badboy is going to be SO COOL...............look out.

Customer comment

2009-07-18T23:44:00.002-07:00

"Excellent work! Love every part of it! Well done! AAA+++"

Yes...Yes....Yes....Yes.....
I am so happy that OP arrived safely and the customer likes him. Yes..Yes...yes...yes....

C3

Leaders Class shipped out

2009-07-18T23:44:00.001-07:00

Well, after the 2 leader class, custom Megatron and Custom Optimus Prime, I had been designing and customizing the Autobots. This include Mudflap, Skids, Iron Hide, Bumble Bee, and Side Swipe. They're finally done. Wooohooo.

Now, there are some projects that I have been doing for the next ROTF series. Clue: Decepticon...... hahahahha.......

Custom Transformers Bumble Bee ROTF deluxe by C3

2009-07-18T23:41:00.000-07:00

These are the steps taken to complete this custom Transformers:

1. Bumble Bee was washed with warm water and soaps to get rid off the grease and oil from the manufacturer. This way, paint would apply better.
2. On robot mode, He was primed to get a great bond between the plastic and paint.
3. Then start with the base coat.
4. I would first find the best custom paint to reflect the real metal.
5. Bumble Bee was airbrushed with custom yellow to look shiny and polished. Then I would do the detailing with paint brush. Also, on robot mode, I have left the plate number blank. In case the winner wanted me to put their own plate number.
6. On vehicle mode, Bee was airbrushed with vibrant yellow with those 2 stripes on his body.
7. Then he was finally sealed to protect their paints.

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Custom Transformers Iron Hide ROTF Voyager by C3

2009-07-18T23:36:00.000-07:00

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Custom Transformers Side Swipe by C3

2009-07-18T23:30:00.000-07:00

These are the steps taken to complete this custom Transformers:

1. Side Swipe was washed with warm water and soaps to get rid off the grease and oil from the manufacturer. This way, paint would apply better.
2. On robot mode, He was primed to get a great bond between the plastic and paint.
3. Then start with the base coat.
4. I would first find the best custom paint to reflect the real metal.
5. The robot mode was fantastic. I love his detailing that I put on him. Looks so cool.
6. On Vehicle mode, Iron Hide was airbrushed with several layers of silver. Then final detailing on him.
7. Then he was finally sealed to protect their paints.

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Custom Skids ROTF 2009

2009-07-16T23:39:00.000-07:00

These are the steps taken to complete this custom Transformers:

1. Skids and Mudflap were washed with warm water with soaps to get rid off the grease and oil from the manufacturer. This way, paint would apply better.
2. On robot mode, they were primed to get a great bond between the plastic and paint.
3. Then start with the base coat.
4. I would first find the best custom paint to reflect the real metal.
5. Skids was airbrushed with custom green to look shiny and polished. Then I would do the detailing with paint brush.
6. On vehicle mode, Skids were airbrushed with custom lime green. Then final detailing on his head lights, windows, tail lights, Chevy logo, etc.
7. Mudflap was airbrush with custom redish orange, and some silver detailing.
8. On the vehicle mode, he was airbrushed also with redish orange.
9. Then finally both were sealed to protect their paints.

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Custom Mudflap ROTF 2009

2009-07-16T23:38:00.001-07:00

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OP and Megatron are going overseas

2009-07-16T23:32:00.000-07:00

Congratulations for the winner of my Custom Optimus Prime and Megatron. They both were going overseas. Be prepared, they're on their way. It's ironic how Optimus Prime was going to Singapore, and Megatron is actually going to Malaysia. Thanks guys.

C3

Megatron WIP

2009-07-16T23:27:00.000-07:00

These are some of the pictures of early stages of Megatron.

Optimus Prime WIP (Work In Progress)

2009-07-02T17:49:00.000-07:00

As I promise, you will see some of the pictures below of the WIP of Optimus Prime.

First off, the robot mode. Yes, I find it easier to do the robot first. So, check out below:

Now, it's time to switch that green eyes led. It's fun and easy doing this.

Now is the fun part. You need to paint the whole truck. YAY........

Early stages when I took pictures for OP's truck mode. Not bad huh?????

Finally. The GREATEST: Optimus Prime.

Guess who is the first ROTF custom????

2009-06-30T23:52:00.000-07:00

Yeah, this is exactly why I wanted to customize OP.

Custom Tranformers Contest Botcon 09

2009-06-30T23:44:00.000-07:00

This is crazy. This transformers is made out of paper. I couldn't believe it. But it's true. Check out this amazing thing:

Also, this next one is great custom. Amazing, and I have seen it sold on eBay.

The rest of the custom. COOL:

The hunt begins

2009-06-30T23:32:00.000-07:00

Of course you wanted to see Peter Cullen (OP). Besides that, I wanted to get as much figures as possible for customizing and collecting. So, there went the hunt for Autobot and Decepticon (the ROTF series). For sure that I could not find Optimus Prime and The Fallen. A booth were selling OP for double. Hmmmm.......$80???????????....WOW............

On the way back home, I went around and try to find the FALLEN. This dude is so rare, and I only find one out of 5 places I went to. So if you found him, GET 'em. Finally I got what I wanted, check it out:
Now it's time for customizing............

Transformers Figures at Botcon 2009

2009-06-30T23:05:00.000-07:00

I was so so so so so disappointed that I could not get those Botcon Exclusive figures. Grrrrrrr....... They were sold out. The same thing also happened with Optimus Prime and The Fallen. I could not believe that I could not get them. It's not fair .....(crying.....)........

But I was happy enough to finally see this Monster. OMG.............this guy is HUGE. .........it's amazing 6 different contructicon combiners. I really can't wait for this Bad Boy to come out in August (If I am not mistaken). Also, I heard that this could be going about $100. Which, I really think it's not bad at all for the complexicity and for 6 figures.

Check out below pictures, you probably have seen these figures:

Botcon 2009 Pasadena

2009-06-30T22:26:00.000-07:00

Botcon 2009 was great. The robot convention was held in Pasadena May 28-31. I finally decided to go check them out at the last minute. I anticipated a big convention as we're talking about Transformers ROTF were coming out a month after. Although I expected more, it was still a great convention. I had fun. So, let see how fun it was. Someone told me that I should go early on Saturday as it was open to public on that day.

Unfortunately, I didn't listen. When I got there, and looked, and thought....."Oh, the line is not to bad". As I saw the line going to the corner, and I thought that I would get in within 30 minutes. Check out the picture, this line was besides Pasadena Convention. It doesn't look too back, does it???

Ok, now, as I go along that line to the back. I glanced to my left (across the building....I would say 3 blocks), and I realized that there was another line forming there. That couldn't be the same line to botcon, could it? I thought there is no way, as it was about 2 to 3 blocks away. Not only that, but the line is actually forming a U form. If you see the picture, the line went all the way back there, then to the left all the way til the street, then going back up again to a traffic light. So, I had to double check with the staff, and sure enough it was the same freaking line. YIKKESSSS!!!.... so here is the rest of the line:

Well, guess how long I waited in that line?
30 minutes???? ............Wrong............
1 hour??????????......Wrong...............
1 hour and 30 minutes?............Wrong..........
2 hours?????............nope..........
2 hours and 30 minutes????........it's about right.....

SO yeah......it's almost 3 hours in the line. But hey, it was a great, cool, and fantastic experience. It was lucky enough to leave around the area. I met several people there in the line and they told me the came from outside California. And I met a group of people from Sacramento, and they drove to Pasadena from 4 in the morning. WOW........................

-- C3 --

About C3

2008-08-19T23:44:00.000-07:00

People call me C3, however soome people nickname myself as CCC or triple Cs. Years ago as I was collecting figures, toys, etc., I realized that something was missing. For examples, the inaccuracy of the characthers, the messy paiting, and the plastic looks. My world of customizing started with building model kits and painting those tiny figure of Warhammer. I love converting toys into a more realistic collectibles. I have been customizing comics, movies, and games characters. This is what I do.

There is always something

2008-06-26T16:01:00.000-07:00

Yeah........there is always something that you have to overcome with this customizing. Now I can't really find the right head for the figure that I am working on.......But overall, I am happy that I found the figure base ......which I couldn't find last night........yay............

A little frustrated

2008-06-25T23:10:00.000-07:00

Well, it's been about 3 hours now. I have been trying to find the best body for this particular figure for my next custom. The thing is that I am trying to build a team. I get pretty picky as far as the accuracy of them. I don't mean to find the exact one, but for example the reference of these figures, he is much taller than the other one. Yeah....and I found some nice tall figures, but tried them several times and still won't make a great figure. Hmmmmmmmmmm...........

Here are some pictures I took:

Happy Birthday

2008-06-24T22:54:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me.......
Happy Birthday dear See Tiga...........
Happy Birthday to me..............

Yay...yay...yay....LOL............

Wonder Life

2008-06-22T22:46:00.000-07:00

Yup, this is a Wonderful Life