mslz22 Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 yup 414376[/snapback] I just looked at the patterns for that part and i did not even realize that there was a difference in the thickness of that part on the patterns, I made 4 low shrink patterns for that part (so i could make a mold with 4 cannons in it). when i did that i was unhappy with that ring so i wrapped a thin strip of styrene around it, it looks like on one of them i must have grabbed the wrong strip, you most likely ended up with 2 because all the parts wind up in a box that i grab from for shipping parts. Looking at the cast parts is seems to be a very small difference (let me know if i am wrong), so i would say that you can either add a very thin strip of styrene to the smaller ones, pick a combo like you were talking about above, or give the bigger ones a quick sand to bring them down to match the other 2. Sorry, it was not an intentional design thing...i guess it's one for the whoops column.... mike
HWR MKII Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Nah its quite alright. Just thought id ask to be sure you didnt design the area where they mount with a slight curve to it so they would require different thickness. Ill sand the extra off the thicker ones. Thanks.
mslz22 Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 One thing if you are getting ahead of the instructions is to look out for the forward part of the arm cannon, the one with the 3 big holes...there are 2 parts, the flat one will need a little dremel work where the holes are, i mated them up, marked where i wanted to dremel, dremeled out the flat part, painted the inside black, then glued together and puttied...it will be clearer in the instructions but just wanted to give you a heads up... mike
HWR MKII Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 I did something similar. But once i put the piece together i could still see the rough nature of the inside. Instead i took a little artistic license and made some debris covers like you would find on modern day missile systems, similar to the way the Patriot missile system is.
jrbell Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 Mike, Please add me to you list for your kit. Regards, Jackie B.
flash Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 OK, I'm back in town Mike, so let me know when my slot on the list comes up, and I'll wire you some cash for of these babies Brad
Robert S the 2nd Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 Hey Mike. Just wondering how the instructions were going. Thanks
mslz22 Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 Hey Mike. Just wondering how the instructions were going. Thanks 416497[/snapback] I'm just about half way there, i expect to be done with them on monday and i will post it all up in the How to build forum....
Ghadrack Posted July 16, 2006 Posted July 16, 2006 I am really excited about the kit, any idea how many out have knocked out so far? Just so I can guage how long it will be before my number comes up The build up pictures have me chomping at the bit!
mslz22 Posted July 16, 2006 Posted July 16, 2006 I am really excited about the kit, any idea how many out have knocked out so far? Just so I can guage how long it will be before my number comes up  The build up pictures have me chomping at the bit! 416675[/snapback] Looks like flash will be the next to be contacted for payment, all kits with the exception of 2 (that just paid) have shipped, i have parts for both of the outsanding kits so those should be finished up and shipped by Wed. Once the instructions are done i will be back to full steam ahead. I will be done with my kit build (for the instructions) tomorrow and then will begin posting the pics that i have been taking in a new thread with a narative throughout the week. Keep in mind that not everyone on the list still wants a kit, i've only had a couple either drop, or need to wait until later, but you may get moved up in the que faster than the actual amount of people infront of you.... thanks mike
Gabe Q Posted July 16, 2006 Posted July 16, 2006 I'm almost there... I'm the second one after flash! Yes!
Dwindling Gravitas Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 Keep in mind that not everyone on the list still wants a kit Good ... as long as you're aware that I still do Although .... I wont even be able to start "thinking" about working on it till late August due to some WWII modelling committments (yes, I know, there's a very special kind of hell reserved for me ...) ... I don't know what your release schedule looks like, Mike, but if you want to push me down the list a "bit" so that somebody who's frothing at the mouth can start on it next month already, feel free.
Valk009 Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Haha...another month or so and it will be me getting my hands on this kit
mslz22 Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Keep in mind that not everyone on the list still wants a kit Good ... as long as you're aware that I still do Although .... I wont even be able to start "thinking" about working on it till late August due to some WWII modelling committments (yes, I know, there's a very special kind of hell reserved for me ...) ... I don't know what your release schedule looks like, Mike, but if you want to push me down the list a "bit" so that somebody who's frothing at the mouth can start on it next month already, feel free. 416950[/snapback] Once i get to your name on the list i will PM you the info, once you get that you can pay for your kit anytime after that up to the end of the run, so once i get you the final price with shipping, you can just pay when you are ready.
mslz22 Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Also, I finshed up my build and paint up last night for the instructions, i will be positing the instructions all this week as i finish up the narative. I will post some pics of the finished up kit later today, i may start a new thread for the completed pic. thanks mike
nightmareB4macross Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 Also, I finshed up my build and paint up last night for the instructions, i will be positing the instructions all this week as i finish up the narative. I will post some pics of the finished up kit later today, i may start a new thread for the completed pic.thanks mike 417097[/snapback] A new thread would be nicer than adding it on to this FS thread. Great job, Mike!
kyatsu Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 i would like to place an order for the 1/72 monster kit. the kit is fantastic and i am glad i didnt get the yamato or other monster kits. this is probably the best one of all. kyatsu
Kylwell Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting....*sigh*
mslz22 Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting....*sigh* 417554[/snapback] Looks like you will be in the next group of 5, the person infront of you has not posted in over a year, i will still send him a note, but i would be suprised if he was still around MW. mike
onezero Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 Robb, you're gonna love this one. I just got mine, and it's got my super jazzed. I may even drop everything and start building it this weekend (once chores are done)
Kylwell Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 Robb, you're gonna love this one. I just got mine, and it's got my super jazzed. I may even drop everything and start building it this weekend (once chores are done) 417869[/snapback] oh manoman Has Neil seen this? He'll pop a cork I'm sure.
jipe Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting....*sigh* 417554[/snapback] Looks like you will be in the next group of 5, the person infront of you has not posted in over a year, i will still send him a note, but i would be suprised if he was still around MW. mike 417824[/snapback] Hey ! I'm the one just before Kylwell. Are you talking about me ??? I'm still here, waiting for a long to receive this beautiful kit (That's true I don't post a lot on the forum ! ) If you are really talking about me... So I am on the next group !!!! GREAT ! Note that I am twice on the list, I told that it was a mistake but...
mslz22 Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 Hey ! I'm the one just before Kylwell. Are you talking about me ??? I'm still here, waiting for a long to receive this beautiful kit (That's true I don't post a lot on the forum ! ) If you are really talking about me... So I am on the next group !!!! GREAT ! Note that I am twice on the list, I told that it was a mistake but... 418011[/snapback] No, the the sdwfx2000, i will be PM'g you this weekend with the info....you are in the next batch for sure thanks mike
mslz22 Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 Everyone who has paid so far has shipped, I will start posting the instructions this afternoon/tonight....
mslz22 Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I am starting to post up the instructions at the following link.... http://p208.ezboard.com/fmslz22modelsfrm7....topicID=3.topic let me know if you have trouble seeing it, it may take until tomorrow to get them fully up. If you need any additional help or have any suggestions for the instructions please post here... thanks mike
jrbell Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 I noticed the updated list and my name is not on it. Could you please add me to the list. Thank you. Jackie Bell
flash Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 Just got mine. OMG thisting is huge, it hurt my head to do this, very heavy
mslz22 Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 I noticed the updated list and my name is not on it. Could you please add me to the list. Thank you.Jackie Bell 418924[/snapback] I will try to get an updated list posted but you are on my master list... mike
mslz22 Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 Just got mine. OMG thisting is huge, it hurt my head to do this, very heavy I just never expected to see such a thing
Ghadrack Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 Hahaha That is great! Not to mock your head, but jeepers, you are right, that it HUGE!
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