It looks cool as shit and I was never in to transformers. Even if you missed the reference you’d still have a sick kit on your hands. (It sounds like you didn’t miss tho)
It nails a Animated Starscream look, especially with the waist being tiner than other shows.
I also love how you painted the chest hatch the same color as the animated cockpit, it pops out cleanly.
Okay cards on the table I am a starscream fan but thats the typical roast I received when I mention starscream and I thought it'd be funny
He is a really lovable loser though
Yeah, that’s my fear, but I think if I can get the rest right, like the blue arms and such, it’ll look more accurate. I’m obviously not trying to kitbash him into looking like the real thing, just a Gundam version of him.
It looks like MP-03 Starscream (see picture below) to me. But hey, if all else fails, you can always just go in another direction and make him look like Thrust instead.🤷♂️
https://preview.redd.it/25rbammewe7d1.jpeg?width=759&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=07b368a0b01edc5043fee7126b7aa42f7f86c316
To me it does. I didn't read the title first and thought "Is this a Starscream color scheme?" So it at least reminded me of Starscream at first glance.
Looks good so far 💯
Just a suggestion depending on what your end goal is you could paint the V-fin gold with a metallic red gem for his coronation crown 👑
This post popped up randomly as a notification on phone and all I saw was the chest piece and my first thought was "oh shit star scream model?" Then I read the title lol so I think you're good.
https://preview.redd.it/scr3js40ee7d1.jpeg?width=810&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=97682c7a6308b5818ca889a4d0706e86680b595a
It’s more dark grey/red/blue, but I’m shooting for more subdued colors, not the G1 colors.
Based upon that picture I'd say it works. I'm sure the blue on the hands and feet will really sell it. His face looks lighter there. Maybe a little silver on the mouth piece and his robo nips.
I thought you were going for Animated. I legit thought this was in the TF subreddit and realized it was gunpla instead.
https://preview.redd.it/ifazt688ef7d1.jpeg?width=250&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=451ed2da2c61305d4b8374728ef2b6fca6d500b6
Ah damn, really? And here I was thinking I was creative lol. But yeah, MG Aile as Starscream, since I love me some Starscream. I built the Hot Toys kit but wasn’t super impressed with it, even after a repaint.
Lemme check my Gundam/Seeker comparison chart
[\*checks\*](https://www.reddit.com/r/Gundam/comments/i0eeav/savior_gundam_design_evolution/)
Nope. Doesn't look like a Starscream to me.
Honestly, I didn’t see Starscream at all until I read it was supposed to be him- I just saw the pic and was like “oh that’s a very good color scheme, lemme get closer look”. But after knowing it’s Starscream, I can really see it, especially his Animated look. I think you did a very good job with it, regardless, though.
I think it looks great. Even if you feel like you messed up, I saw this video as I'm learning how to air brush that it's easy to strip paint to bare plastic without damaging it. I hope this link helps.
This is the link: https://youtu.be/rgN0HwSj5TY?si=m7MgJhK6_2R53Qb5
I think that if you’re going for the animated starscream then probably paint the piece That used to be red around the sides(idk what its called)black instead of grey and the two pieces that used to be white and now grey the same colour as that reddish piece
To me it doesn’t really read as starscream. I’d say it definitely looks inspired by starscream cause of the colors tho. Either way you definitely didn’t ruin the kit cause it looks great!
Even if it doesn’t read as Starscream at the end, those are still sick colours and you’re doing a great job.
I’m not a Transformers guy so I can’t comment on that, but I’d say you’re far from ruining anything.
Not familiar with the character, but I looked him up. I think visually one thing his various versions have in common are the horizontal bars on the cockpit door, maybe you could add a black horizontal line on the golden part on his chest.
It does definitely remind of the character, and in general I love the color scheme and I think it looks clean and you did a good job! Please post the updates as you go on with this build :D
I am not into transformers, which is why I can’t say if it looks like Starscream or not, but I think it looks pretty good. Please post pictures when it is finished!
Fantastic animated Starscream colors. I think if you do a headswap with an actual Starscream head, the strike body with aile would hit hard. A good head would be the generations war for cybertron with the non smirking face IMO.
more of a g1 guy than animated... for me maybe a lighter grey for most of it and a more vibrant yellow for his "cockpit" would help. after telling me it's starscream i can certainly see it , and will only get more starscreamy as you add bits.. but it doesnt scream 'scream to me
Looks like Animated Starscream. Keep the colors the same, and it’ll probably look good regardless of whether or not someone knows who it’s supposed to be.
I would say make the grey or face more metallic that might help the eyes pop more.
That being said I wouldn't get star screen vibes immediately but once you mention it. I totally see it
It looks great, dude! animated screamer's color scheme looks so good on the strike! I have had the same idea for a while, but i always put it off cause I don't think my skills are there yet. One day, though
"Starscream...your alive.."
"Whats the matter? You look like you've seen a ghost."
Animated Starscream is one of my favorite versions of the character along with Prime and Armada love the color work so far can't wait to see this Freedom Gundam fully decked out in those colors.
The head? Totally.
Not sure what else you might have in store for the body. I'm an old head so when you say Starscream I think G1/animated, so brightening the red a little and bringing some of the grey closer to white and it'll... scream (sorry) Starscream. Not to mention when you get some blue in there...
You didn't ruin it. Transformers and gundam are 2 of my favourite things. Seeing them together is like a godsend. Thanks, this was awesome! Keep up the good work bro
Now, if you could somehow get the smirk…
But seriously, the paint scheme looks great! Even if no one gets it, it’s certainly going to be an awesome Gunpla!
I’m guessing your going for an Animated Starscream considering the colours but it looks good I think it’ll be much more readable with the rest
I hope so. I guess I don’t have much of a choice to push forward at this point. I don’t feel like starting over.
I mean it looks really good!! So I’d just say keep going
Thanks!
No prob I love transformers and especially transformers Animated and Starscream from that show is amazing
Even if it’s less than perfect, it will still be amazing. Don’t worry
It looks great, definitely feels like starscream Armada, which I love bc that’s my generation of transformers.
Armada was my gateway drug to Gundam lol
I found out the other day that the unicron trilogy is anime. Produced in Japan and then dubbed in English for the US. No wonder it slaps so hard.
It ain't bad, don't be too harsh on yourself
It reads as Animated Starscream
Okay good. I was starting to freak out that I messed him up.
You're doing great man, can't wait to see it finished 🙏🏽
Looks dope
Thanks! I started second guessing myself, but it’s pretty much too late for that
Looks cool as hell you didn't ruin anything
Okay, thanks, I was starting to panic but it seems like people think it looks like him.
It looks cool as shit and I was never in to transformers. Even if you missed the reference you’d still have a sick kit on your hands. (It sounds like you didn’t miss tho)
Nah definitely not given the color scheme you're going for I think this is one where you trust the process- what you posted looks great though!
It nails a Animated Starscream look, especially with the waist being tiner than other shows. I also love how you painted the chest hatch the same color as the animated cockpit, it pops out cleanly.
I’m sorry lord megatron, but I look fly
Can't say for certain, what I can say is it's definitely not ruined and looks dope either way!
Definitely looks like animated starscream which is a sick color scheme! Well done! Keep posting updates!
Why starscream? He's such a weenie
That’s exactly why! I love his stupid ass. Plus he turns into a jet! What’s not to love?
Okay cards on the table I am a starscream fan but thats the typical roast I received when I mention starscream and I thought it'd be funny He is a really lovable loser though
Solid work so far, it’ll probably look more like him as you go
This is Animated Starscream, right? It looks really good tbh
Yes, it does.
You got this 👍
a couple accents of that same grey but with more blue/purple would really seal the deal on this, good job mate!
Needing to change paint wouldn't be ruining it
Its nevwr wasted when you are learning! (I think it looks neat. Idk what starscream is)
Starscream is an evil robotic antagonist from Transformers
No it looks great! It would only be ruined if you think it was ruined. But it is just paint it can be stripped if you think it is bad.
Looks great tbh my first thought was red frame inversion, but now i know its animated starscream
100% yes, that cockpit coloring is genius
It screams (heh) Animated Starscream immediately to me!
If you're not satisfied, you can always strip paint with isopropyl alcohol
I love this color scheme. Definitely go with it!
Yes and no.
I don’t see starscream. But it still looks really good. Maybe when it’s finished
Yeah, that’s my fear, but I think if I can get the rest right, like the blue arms and such, it’ll look more accurate. I’m obviously not trying to kitbash him into looking like the real thing, just a Gundam version of him.
I was about to say the grey was a bit dark, but then I saw your reference image and now I say it is pretty spot on.
It looks like MP-03 Starscream (see picture below) to me. But hey, if all else fails, you can always just go in another direction and make him look like Thrust instead.🤷♂️ https://preview.redd.it/25rbammewe7d1.jpeg?width=759&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=07b368a0b01edc5043fee7126b7aa42f7f86c316
Nice WIP, but I cant see the the letters "starscream"
To me it does. I didn't read the title first and thought "Is this a Starscream color scheme?" So it at least reminded me of Starscream at first glance.
Definitely reads as animated starscream, looks awesome!
Definitely looks like Animated Starscream
It depends. Has it tried to overthrow Megatron yet.
absolutely looks like star scream, although personally I would have painted the side of the abdomen red too what are you using to paint?
70$ dollars for an mg Aile strike?
Starscream or not it looks great
You're overthinking it. It looks amazing
Looks good so far 💯 Just a suggestion depending on what your end goal is you could paint the V-fin gold with a metallic red gem for his coronation crown 👑
I seriously contemplated it, but I think I’m going to try and scratch build a crown for him to hold.
Looks like a starscream for the Gundam universe.
I don't see Starscream, but I do see an AWESOME MG Strike
This post popped up randomly as a notification on phone and all I saw was the chest piece and my first thought was "oh shit star scream model?" Then I read the title lol so I think you're good.
I might be misremembering but isn't star scream white blue and red?
https://preview.redd.it/scr3js40ee7d1.jpeg?width=810&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=97682c7a6308b5818ca889a4d0706e86680b595a It’s more dark grey/red/blue, but I’m shooting for more subdued colors, not the G1 colors.
Based upon that picture I'd say it works. I'm sure the blue on the hands and feet will really sell it. His face looks lighter there. Maybe a little silver on the mouth piece and his robo nips.
Yeah, I might have to go back and do some color correction on some parts.
I thought you were going for Animated. I legit thought this was in the TF subreddit and realized it was gunpla instead. https://preview.redd.it/ifazt688ef7d1.jpeg?width=250&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=451ed2da2c61305d4b8374728ef2b6fca6d500b6
Not always https://preview.redd.it/o2drs05hje7d1.jpeg?width=250&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=917ad0808cc55d2334fa568642cc3346e63a8117
In my defense I was going off memories from the 80s. I looked it up, he was always gray.
It looks great, if you were going for Animated Starscream then you pretty much nailed it, I think
I saw someone on twitter make starscream from mg aile strike, are you going for the same looks? I think you nailed it
Ah damn, really? And here I was thinking I was creative lol. But yeah, MG Aile as Starscream, since I love me some Starscream. I built the Hot Toys kit but wasn’t super impressed with it, even after a repaint.
Gotta commit and shave off the v fins
Not ruined if it looks cool.
Looks good even if in the end it's not Starscream enough. Which right now I think it reads
What did you use for that bronze? Nice color.
Hobby Mio Metallic Yellow. Seriously one of my favorite paints. I try to use it on every kit.
Looking great so far, I'm looking forward to seeing the completed model.
Even if it doesn’t, that looks fire
Worse comes to worse, only you have to look at it
Idk. Looks cool
Yea it resembles starscream!
Yea it resembles starscream!
Ruin no absolutely not. Read as starscream not so much imo
I don't care enough about Transformers to tell you yes or no but the color choice and paint look really nice
Really nice regardless
I like it
Looking good, not bad at all
I would make the cockpit section a tad brighter.
I absolutely love this, and will try do something similar when I get good at painting, for now I will follow you future endeavours closely
Are people not aware that there's a Starscream Flame Toys kit?
Maybe Remove the VFin or make him a proper starscrem like crown
Lemme check my Gundam/Seeker comparison chart [\*checks\*](https://www.reddit.com/r/Gundam/comments/i0eeav/savior_gundam_design_evolution/) Nope. Doesn't look like a Starscream to me.
Wrong red, wrong grey. Face should be darker.
Yep, animated starscream. Looks good
all it's missing is that smug Starscream face
I mean even if it didn't that's still a sick ass color scheme so I'd definitely say it wasn't wasted
Honestly, I didn’t see Starscream at all until I read it was supposed to be him- I just saw the pic and was like “oh that’s a very good color scheme, lemme get closer look”. But after knowing it’s Starscream, I can really see it, especially his Animated look. I think you did a very good job with it, regardless, though.
I mentally thought starscream when I looked at it before I had even read the title so you're doing good
Transformers animated starscream?
Have faith in the process 👌 you're doing good
"This must be bad comedy" -Galvatron JK looks fine. If you don't like it soak it in rubbing alcohol and you should be able to clean it off
I did the same color scheme on a HG rx-78… I thought it was cool till the kids all told me it looked like starscream
It looks like Animated Starscream, so you didn’t ruin it
PLEASE post the finished piece this is awesome
Me personally I don’t really see it as Starscream. Maybe I just don’t get it but it still looks awesome so I wouldn’t say you ruined it either
1/100 Strike is $70.....since when??
Trusting everyone that says animated starscream, but as someone who doesn’t know, it looks very good.
I think so but I also think this is a good color scheme for this Gundam
you can always wash the paint off and repaint
Well my first thought when I saw it was "cool a TF:A starscream custom", I think it reads well
I think it looks great. Even if you feel like you messed up, I saw this video as I'm learning how to air brush that it's easy to strip paint to bare plastic without damaging it. I hope this link helps. This is the link: https://youtu.be/rgN0HwSj5TY?si=m7MgJhK6_2R53Qb5
Bolder yellow would do wonders. Otherwise looks good king.
Nah I think it’s accurate
That’s sick and totally reads as an animated star scream! Maybe the grey is a bit too dark but it’s so cool
What did u ruin? I am confused
It looks great, I want to see the finished product
Definitely read as animated starscream but that might just be my eyes reading the word starscream before my brain did
$70 dollar Strike Gundam? what grade is this? EG? HG? RG? 🧐
I think that if you’re going for the animated starscream then probably paint the piece That used to be red around the sides(idk what its called)black instead of grey and the two pieces that used to be white and now grey the same colour as that reddish piece
Still looks nice. Are you going to remove the v fins?
Bad comedy
Ditch the v-fin and it would look a lot more Starscream imo
Ngl that’s awesome I think you’ve improved upon the kit
It looks like you painted a SEED kit, bro. I honestly don't know what the hell it is anyway.
Hell yes it does. Keep going! I can't wait to see it finished :)
Looking pretty clean and very screamer so far, great paint work
Keep it going haha
It looks like a really good animated starscream
Everyone keeps saying "animated Star scream" and I'm wondering why they're having to make the distinction...
To me it doesn’t really read as starscream. I’d say it definitely looks inspired by starscream cause of the colors tho. Either way you definitely didn’t ruin the kit cause it looks great!
Literally asked myself if that was Starscream before I even read the title, so yeah I'd say you got it
I AM STARSCREAM THE NEW LEADER OF THE DECEPTICONS!! amazing work on the treacherous bot himself hehe
I see the vision
All that matters is that you think it’s a good way to spend time and money, but yes I thought that was screamer
If you’re worried about ruining it, try the high grade revive model, that ones a pretty good kit.
As a huge Starscream fan, I dig it. Love the colors.
Which of Scream or you emulating?
Even if it doesn’t read as Starscream at the end, those are still sick colours and you’re doing a great job. I’m not a Transformers guy so I can’t comment on that, but I’d say you’re far from ruining anything.
Absolutely reads as Starscream, great job so far
Why not both? But nah, looks fine.
Not only does it read as Starscream, but this mix looks really solid so far! I imagine I’d be fond of this color scheme even without the context.
Not familiar with the character, but I looked him up. I think visually one thing his various versions have in common are the horizontal bars on the cockpit door, maybe you could add a black horizontal line on the golden part on his chest. It does definitely remind of the character, and in general I love the color scheme and I think it looks clean and you did a good job! Please post the updates as you go on with this build :D
Absolutely reads as animated starscream
I immediately thought starscream
Could of just bought the starscream model kit they have different transformers models
Is that the 2004 Chevy Impala? Just kidding.
I dunno about Starscream, but I love it.
Gunpla is freedom man, do what you want with your models.
Starscream or not, this goes extremely hard
It screams it will offline things while empowered by thr underbase
A little. You need more light grey and navy blue
A little dark but it’s freaking cool regardless. Nice color scheme.
No kit is ruined if you enjoy it.
I am not into transformers, which is why I can’t say if it looks like Starscream or not, but I think it looks pretty good. Please post pictures when it is finished!
I read that as "does this read of sarcasm" and was very confused for s moment
The gray is too dark and the red is too winered for it to shout Starscream to me, but it looks great regardless, I don't think you ruined anything.
Animated Starscream, yes
Yes
Hell yeah, looks mad. Post thr final product
My first thought was Starsscream. There you have it.
If you're going for Animated Starscream, hell yeah.
Looks cool. Maybe gold on the v fins and red on the head crest to represent his crown from the 86 movie but I’m not sure how it will fit.
Fantastic animated Starscream colors. I think if you do a headswap with an actual Starscream head, the strike body with aile would hit hard. A good head would be the generations war for cybertron with the non smirking face IMO.
And for some reason I thought this was a murasame kit.
Looks great so far. It might not look like it now but once it's complete, it will definitely look like starscream, good luck! Keep posting :)
Yes
more of a g1 guy than animated... for me maybe a lighter grey for most of it and a more vibrant yellow for his "cockpit" would help. after telling me it's starscream i can certainly see it , and will only get more starscreamy as you add bits.. but it doesnt scream 'scream to me
Shorten V fin then yes
Looks like Animated Starscream. Keep the colors the same, and it’ll probably look good regardless of whether or not someone knows who it’s supposed to be.
I immediately went "Starscream" so I think you're in business
It screams ego, hurt feelings with just a hint of whimper and whineXD
Starscream Strike? Cool
I would say make the grey or face more metallic that might help the eyes pop more. That being said I wouldn't get star screen vibes immediately but once you mention it. I totally see it
Deceptions! Megatron has fallen, I Star-Gundam am the new leader!
It looks great, dude! animated screamer's color scheme looks so good on the strike! I have had the same idea for a while, but i always put it off cause I don't think my skills are there yet. One day, though
Looks more like Thrust's colours to me with the darker shade, Starscream is brighter. At least for G1. Doesn't look bad though.
Yeah, like many people already said, that reads a lot more like animated Starscream than the classic G1 Starscream, but it's all good
That’s Gas 🔥🔥 dark colors of og starscream go hard
I had to look up Animated Starscream to see what the other comments meant and yeah, I think you're hittin it.
Looks good men, keep posting the updates, I would like to see how it looks like with panel lines
I love this color scheme and it looks dope!!!
First thought when I saw this was "woah, they made plamo of starscream????" so I think you're off to a great start!
I think it's pretty damn close man. If nothing else you gave me an idea for a color scheme
Yes and it's dope!
yeah, thats starscream
Looks good enough to me
"Starscream...your alive.." "Whats the matter? You look like you've seen a ghost." Animated Starscream is one of my favorite versions of the character along with Prime and Armada love the color work so far can't wait to see this Freedom Gundam fully decked out in those colors.
Keep it ip man good work
Even if it doesn’t turn out you still have a good colour scheme
The head? Totally. Not sure what else you might have in store for the body. I'm an old head so when you say Starscream I think G1/animated, so brightening the red a little and bringing some of the grey closer to white and it'll... scream (sorry) Starscream. Not to mention when you get some blue in there...
Animated colourscheme ON POINT
Nice transformers
My first thought was Animated Screamer so mission accomplished
i'm not that into transformers so i didn't get the reference, but i think the paintjob is really cool, love the way it looks
You didn't ruin it. Transformers and gundam are 2 of my favourite things. Seeing them together is like a godsend. Thanks, this was awesome! Keep up the good work bro
I think it does but even if it doesn’t to you, by the end you’ll still have a really nice looking custom Gundam.
Now, if you could somehow get the smirk… But seriously, the paint scheme looks great! Even if no one gets it, it’s certainly going to be an awesome Gunpla!
Your definitely getting it good
Even if it doesn’t come out how you want, practice makes perfect, plus I think it looks great