Transformers Blackout Custom #1

Updated: February 21, 2011

Ive made this Transformers Blackout Custom for a customer in canada. This one is so special i call it Epic TCT Blackout #1.

Blackout is one of the first Transformers to appear together with his minion Scorponok in the first sequel Transformers movie. He appeared as a Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low helicopter as a disguise to hack the US Military network to find the location of Megatron and the All Spark. The same figure came out for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen… they called him Grindor.

Enuff said, i made a Custom Blackout from a kit bash CH53 Sea Stallion. Just like all my other customs, Blackout is more of a replica… it never transforms. As always, my custom will make you think and feel like the figure jumped out of your screen. A movie custom accurate so to speak. Its a work in progress but i will post every detailed pic as this custom progress. Always stay tuned to this site. Enjoy!

Final Update: finished as of 3/21/2011:

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Summary of Blackout Custom Works below:

Day 1 The first day of custom, made the fig stand by combining the model kit in Long Haul’s body. Finish day 1 of custom, 30% done.

Day 2 I added details to Blackout and articulation to his body.50% done

Day 3 Its almost 80% finish, i added the following:

– arm panels

– back assembly

– waist/hips panels

Day 4 I made a little change to Blackout due to the request of the owner, here are some of them;

– Added an inch to his previous height. BO now stands at 12.5”.

– Added new accessories (using earth magnets): gatling gun, emp blasters & rotors.

Day 5 I used Blackout’s face using payload/longhaul’s original face as base and some scorponok’s parts for details.

The figure is 90% finish

Some modification includes Blackout’s:

– Larger Emp Blaster

– Longer Guns

– Feet Assembly

– Led Lights

– Applied paint in the lower body

Day 7 This is the final WIP images that you will see here because i am going to finish this figure as of this post. 98% done! Final image to follow.

Work-in-progress images: