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I'll most probably start next week. Patterns should be done in about a month; no payment required for the time being.

Surprisingly, the pigment doesn't really add much to the cost of the kit, just takes time; maybe $0.25. I can just as easily leave the parts in white/light grey to better match the plastic of the Yamato.

Hi Majestic. Yes, this is the official pre-order list, so it helps if you add your name again. Sorry, I should have specified.

Hi all. The VF-1D conversion set is now done, and I will post pictures shortly. Parts are now being cast and packaged. For those of you who want a set, please follow the instructions below: -Click on my name at left and when you get to my MW profile, click on Send An Email. -Send me an email entitled "VF-1D." In the email, you'll need to leave me your MW screen name, real name, full shipping address, e-mail address, and quantity of VF-1D conversions desired (preferably indicating whether you want a vanilla or color kit (s)). I will then reply to you with payment instructions. Individual VF-1D conversion kit price: $80.00 -SHIPPING within north-america: Shipping for up to 2 conversion kits is $9.00. 3 conversion kits and up will be $13.00. Shipping time is about 8-10 business days. -Overseas shipping: $15.00 for up to 2 kits, and $28.00 for 3 kits or more. -Shipping delay: I try to keep these as a minimum, but they do happen from time to time. In a worst-case scenario, I may run low on resin and this incures a turn-around time of roughly 2 weeks, as the high-impact polymer that I use is not stocked regularly by my f*@king distributor. Your patience in these instances is immensely appreciated. If for whatever reason there is a problem with your order, I will contact YOU. If I do not contact you, take this as a sign that I'm working my a$$ off to fill your order and everything is running smoothly Lastly, if you have any questions, you can always include them in your e-mail and I'll do my best to answer them. Ready... Set... GO! Preorders: -Mechamaniac 2 -Majestic (vanilla) -Haterist 2 -Fulcy -4everNewbie (vanilla) -NightmareB4Macross -Snip -Dimension 2 -Skull-1 -Godzilla 2 -EXO -Knight26 -1 VF-1 2NV -JoLe727 -Wickedpr1nce 2 -aaajin -Major Tom -Prometheum -Xstoys 2 -Postman Pat 2 -Gabe Q (vanilla) -Chowyunskinny (vanilla) -Datterboy (vanilla) -TheLoneWolf (color) -Min -Die, Alien Scum 3 (vanilla) -Hirohawa 2 (1 vanilla, 1 regular) -BigKid24 -RuskiiVFaussie (vanilla) -Zeta Otaku (vanilla) -MecGojira -Roy's Blues (vanilla) -Nismoflip -Jorwar_b 2 -gian7675 (vanilla) -Spiff -Sephiroth -bbarr97 (2) -Skull Hunter -TheFrenchOne -Pat S (2) -Doctor Paragon -Devaspark -Deimos (color) -UNSpacy -Vermillion One (3 vanilla) -rnurmin (2) -Sundown (pigmented) -Jasonc

Little update. NightmareB4macross seems to be unable to help deliver the models due to a change in plans. If enyone else out there might be able to help I'd greatly appreciate it. Hi Carl. It's the same tactical grey model that you've seen before.

The next "Macross" project is to be the 1/48 Yamato VF-1D conversion, provided that enough people want that. I promised I'd do that before I took on the BSG Raptor and it's long overdue. I've contemplated doing the Booster Launch Vehicle, and I'm still open to do it if I can get a minimum order requirement met. The reason it hasn't gotten done until now is that the last time it was proposed, there were to few orders and too many people griping about the price.

THanks, I appreciate it! I don't think the time delay will be too much of an issue; I'd rather the goodies get there safe a little later than early and trashed.

It's a built-up VF-1 Valkyrie + booster, as well as 3 unbuilt models. In terms of fragility, the booster model will be relatively well packed, and can be carried normally, so long as it doesn't get banged, dropped or severely shaken it should be ok.

Hi all. I haven't been on MW in quite a while, but rest assured that I'm back in Macross Modelling mode, and a new project will commence shortly. In the meantime, I have a question. I have a built model that I'd need to get to a fellow MWer in St Louis, MO named JARDANN but I don't have much confidence sending it through the post; knowing all too well that it'll most probably arrive destroyed. In such, I was wondering if anyone here on MW might be passing into the Montreal area anytime soon, and would be willing/able to relay a model to someone in St Louis? Of course, I would compensate you for your services; either in kit or in dollars, as desired. If anyone would be able to take this on, please feel free to post or PM me. Thanks in advance!

She should be done in less than a month; just a few small bits left to sculpt.

There's a link to my website in my sig... Though admittedly, my site is horribly, HORRIBLY out-of-date

Silly question. Has BSG started to air in Kanada? I keep scanning SPACE channel for any signs of it being on, and still nothing, while the states are up to episode 3, WTF???

For what it's worth, there are grumblings suggesting that Diamond is either about to drop, or HAS dropped FSS from its catalogue; presumably as a result of less-than-stellar sales. I was wondering if anyone could confirm or deny this officially?

Hi all. I thought I'd chime-in on the topic, since there has been a slight restructuring of my schedule. Long story short, the VF-1J conversion won't commence until early August, as another project I'm currently on is going to take longer than projected. I'm still in for the long-haul; the haul will just take a lil' longer.

Hi all. I'm nearing the end of the production run of the Regult. Aside for the 7 models I have on reserve for people who've placed their downpayment, I'm offering the last 5 castings to anyone who'd want them. After that, I'm all done.

Still available if anyone wants more.

Hi Amped. Glad you like the kit. Sorry about the rubbery clear parts: I'd gone through so many trials, and believe it or not, that resin was the most user-friendly of all the clears. Most others were almost unpourably-thick, and took over 24 hours to cure As per the clear resin manufacturers own comments, the stuff is designed to remain slightly flexible, even after cure. However, you can try this little trick: place your clear parts on a cookie tray covered with wax paper, and put it in the oven for 4 hours at 150 farenheit & let cool. This has the effect of further hardening the resin slightly, making it easier to trim/putty/sand.

Hi Honneamise. It's all good. I know what you mean about bubbles: I hate those things to death myself; that's why I cast the way I do Also, for those of you who asked to be placed in Group 2 for shipping, I just wanted to let you know that I'm now ready to accept payments again, as well as any new orders. I'm going to cast through to the cycle-life of this mold, and then that'll be it for the standard Regult. The heavy-missile conversion sets will (eventually) be available as a stand-alone conversion, and not sold as a pack with the Regult. Good thing too, cos the regult is a crazy pain in the ass to mold/cast!

Hi Stamen. Umm... Cos that was the only drill bit I had handy at the time Actually, it's cos a 3mm hole would just plain be too tight to push the ball-joint pins into. This way, the hole is just a hair's breath larger than the pins, and the extra slack can easily be made-up with a bit of CA glue. The reason it's such an odd size is that it's probably a bit in an imperial measurement. I simply converted it over to metric for ease of use.

Here are the painting stencils for the large markings.

Hi Will. Amma post the stencils for the 'Gult along with the instructions. Glad you like the kit

Hi Grayson. The second batch kits are already shipping. Anyone who can make the balance of their payments please feel free to do so. Rear view with the stenciled markings...

Hi Vice. It was great seeing you again. Hopefully next time we'll have a bit more time to sit & chat; preferably over drinks. Honneamise: sorry about the large sprue gates, that's one of the downfalls of my casting technique: I need large pour vents to be able to fill all the molds in time & place them under pressure. I tell myself that it's always easier to remove a bit of excess resin than to have to putty/fill, so I think it's the lesser of 2 evils. Oh, by the way. I also produced a set of artwork for the Regult's markings. I didn't do mine as decals: in stead, I printed the markings out onto frisket, and cut them out as spray templates. Here's a quick pic...

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