Custom Voyager Class Optimus Prime Hunt for the Decepticons

This is my custom for the Voyager Class Optimus Prime from the Hunt for the Decepticons series. It is the most movie-accurate version of Prime produced by Hasbro at this size and is like a smaller version of the Leader Class Prime.

My customization includes a complete repaint of the figure plus adding battle damage and weathering.

To learn how I create this custom, read my two tutorials:

Part 1: How to Apply “Battle Damage” to Figures, Toys, Collectibles and Models

Part 2: How to Paint a custom “Battle Damaged & Weathered” Optimus Prime or Any Other Toy, Model or Collectible

Details of this custom include:

• Repaint of entire exo-skeleton, red & blue parts (leaving flames intact)
• Painted all parts to be movie accurate
• Added flames to the front chest piece
• Added blue arm bands with red flames
• Added red shoulder guards
• Added blue trimming to forearms
• Added gold and copper detail
• Added in chrome trimmings and coloured in lights. I paint over the lights with chrome silver first, followed by a coat of clear orange or clear blue to create the illusion of a coloured light cover.
• Changing the colours of the windscreens from tinted blue to tinted black with a “Smoke”-coloured paint.
• Details for head
• Metal-tone finish for the “Matrix”
• Battle damage including laser slashes, bullet holes, dings and dents
• Weathering with mud and grass effects

The “Matrix of Leadership” inside of Prime also painted a gun metal finish

15 Mar 2012 Update: You can now bid on the custom Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime on Ebay HERE.