big F Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 My buddies are full of good intentions, but something always seems to come up, in fairness to them they all have jobs, kids, houses etc..... it just seems that i count on the help and then get the last minute phone call that they can't make it. One of the hardest things, and longest, was hanging new celing joists by myself, that and hoisting up 4x8ft sheets of plywood alone. Oh and hanging drywall alone is no picnic either.... mike LOL thats exactly the same thing I had to do, that and playing musical furniture with all the stuff I cant move out of the workshop due to space etc. All I need to do is put in the new electrics and finnish painting a put up a couple of shelves. Yeah like that will only take a few mins.
hyperamos Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 Count me in too if there's a re-issue. I've got the original old kit andI think that's nowhere near this one.
mslz22 Posted May 5, 2007 Posted May 5, 2007 New shop is up an running, mold making will start this week.......couple of pics of the new shop, wrapped in r19 insulation so i can cast year round, 20+feet of casting benches, prep table and 3 pressure pots.....
big F Posted May 7, 2007 Posted May 7, 2007 Do I see a microwave oven in the last pic ? So you have your priorites right Hot food and bevarages while you work.
HWR MKII Posted May 7, 2007 Posted May 7, 2007 Thats a window mounted AC unit BigF. Something that would sell well in england considering alot of houses done have AC
HWR MKII Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 Keep an eye out in the next few months fine scale modelers. The MONSTER was photographed for a Wonderfest Photo spread.
007-vf1 Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 Keep an eye out in the next few months fine scale modelers. The MONSTER was photographed for a Wonderfest Photo spread. Hey that's fantastic . Hopefully and finally they will give Macross or sci-fi modeling in general some justice. By the way where are the wonderfest tread and pics going to be at??
MechTech Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 That's cool! Both the new shop and FSM spread. So HWR, did they photograph just your stuff, or did they get anyone else's? - MT
neptunesurvey Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 (edited) They took a bunch of pictures. We probably won't know until the it appears in the FSM. Pictures and a write up will appear on Starshipmodeler. I took about 200 pictures myself. I'm still going through all of mine. Edited May 28, 2007 by neptunesurvey
promethuem5 Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 FSM went to Wonderfest? Weird... the mag has been nothing but stupid car models and bad airplane models lately... maybe one tank per issue if you're lucky and there was once a Star Wars model in it.... it'd be weird to see the Monster in there, esp. with it being HWR's mlsz... I might be in for a Monster, but I was wondering if I could come pick it up on some Thursday over the summer? I'll be working at a summer camp in Hinsdale, MA, and it'd be a heck of a lot easier to pick it up on one of my days off than to have the beast shipped to Albany NY...
MechTech Posted May 29, 2007 Posted May 29, 2007 All I can say about FSM doing Macross kits (other than back in the 80's) is IT'S ABOUT TIME! - MT
mslz22 Posted May 29, 2007 Posted May 29, 2007 FSM went to Wonderfest? Weird... the mag has been nothing but stupid car models and bad airplane models lately... maybe one tank per issue if you're lucky and there was once a Star Wars model in it.... it'd be weird to see the Monster in there, esp. with it being HWR's mlsz... I might be in for a Monster, but I was wondering if I could come pick it up on some Thursday over the summer? I'll be working at a summer camp in Hinsdale, MA, and it'd be a heck of a lot easier to pick it up on one of my days off than to have the beast shipped to Albany NY... Yeah, once i get the molds up and running again we can figure something out, i can meet you somewhere in the middle of CT, like a mall or something, that is what i do when i meet up with Jesse.... mike
HWR MKII Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 It isnt strange that FSM was there this year. Matthew Usher is the senior editor of FSM. He also loves Scifi, HE was the one taking the Pictures.
big F Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Thats a window mounted AC unit BigF. Something that would sell well in england considering alot of houses done have AC Thanks for that I didnt know. I have a feeling that us U.K ites will be seeing these more often due to the higher temps durring summer.
mslz22 Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 quick update, been pretty busy with a new client but i have started making some molds for the 2nd run thanks mike
promethuem5 Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Awesome... Maybe it;s too early to ask, but when does that mean 2nd run models should be available?
mslz22 Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Awesome... Maybe it;s too early to ask, but when does that mean 2nd run models should be available? I have a priority casting project showing up tomorrow, i will be making molds for that and the monster at the same time and will likely start casting parts for both next week, that does not mean i willl have kits ready next week but i will start accumulating parts over the next couple of weeks, once i have enough i will start taking some $$$ for the 2nd run. The 2nd run will be smaller than the first, likely under 15 or 20 kits, after that it may be a long time before they are available again, if ever... mike
promethuem5 Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Cool.... no rush... like I said before, I'll be down around Pittsfield MA all summer and would love to pick one up when they are ready...
HWR MKII Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 mmmmm MK1 Monster. Slightly shorter barrels and no missile arms. All id need is the rear part of the arm, and the shoulder. d have to scratch the rest.
big F Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 between you and John you are determined to get all my money and shelf space.
promethuem5 Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 But think of how lovely a shelf that'll end up being.... and heavy!
big F Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 But think of how lovely a shelf that'll end up being.... and heavy! LOL The only shelf that has a wealth and health warning posted on it.
Dax415 Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 was just curious if the second run of 1/72 kits were ever going to come out....i would really like a kit, just want to make sure i don't miss out. thanks
promethuem5 Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 I got a PM from Mike over the summer that a second run was on the way, but it wouldn't happen until fall/end of year bc/ of other commission work he was doing.
007-vf1 Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 Yeah, that commission job Mike is doing happens to be one of my all favorite spaceships. I am glad he's the one getting it done.. He might have to make a second run if the deal works well which means he'll delay the monster a bit longer. But He'll get back to it eventually since he's a big Macross fan... so, patience people..We all have to pay the mortgage...
Sdf-1 Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 I was just thinking the other day, instructions were never finished? I'd just like to make a parts check that I don't have any missing parts. Not that I would be afraid of that, but it's just the standard procedure I make with resin kits. Personally I could use instructions in general too, because this sucker is so big that it would be good to know how a pro guy would put it together securely. I'm not building this in near future, so I'm in no hurry or anything, just a wish.
Dax415 Posted October 6, 2007 Posted October 6, 2007 thanks for the answer guys, just wanted to make sure I didn't miss the boat on these. wonder what one would look like completed alongside john moscato's destroids!
promethuem5 Posted October 6, 2007 Posted October 6, 2007 I personally cannot wait to get that chance to find out... altho HWR does have some photos of both together from his collection...
HWR MKII Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 I personally cannot wait to get that chance to find out... altho HWR does have some photos of both together from his collection... Join up at the samurai monkey.com forums to see them.
redfinger61 Posted October 14, 2007 Posted October 14, 2007 Is a "second run" list going at all? if there is one I would love to get on it. Ashton
mslz22 Posted October 14, 2007 Posted October 14, 2007 Hey Guys, sorry i have not been here in ages, i have been busier than ever with commission work and other projects. There will in fact be a final run of this, and i will finish the instructions after i have some castings to work from. In the meantime if anyone needs help with assembly please email me at salzo1@aol.com, i don't come here as often as i used to. I have been making new molds for this as i get chances and i will likely start casting up some of the smaller parts with other projects so when the time comes i will have a bunch of parts on hand. In all likelyhood there will only be another 10-15 of these made, that is all that the biggest of the body mold will bear, and i do not think there is enough of a demand to warrent remaking that mold, it cost over $300.00 for that mold alone, this thing is HUGE!!!! BTW i have not abandoned other macross projects, just need to clear out some other projects and get cracking!! thanks mike
Heavy Melder Posted October 17, 2007 Posted October 17, 2007 Hey Guys, sorry i have not been here in ages, i have been busier than ever with commission work and other projects. There will in fact be a final run of this, and i will finish the instructions after i have some castings to work from. In the meantime if anyone needs help with assembly please email me at salzo1@aol.com, i don't come here as often as i used to. I have been making new molds for this as i get chances and i will likely start casting up some of the smaller parts with other projects so when the time comes i will have a bunch of parts on hand. In all likelyhood there will only be another 10-15 of these made, that is all that the biggest of the body mold will bear, and i do not think there is enough of a demand to warrent remaking that mold, it cost over $300.00 for that mold alone, this thing is HUGE!!!! BTW i have not abandoned other macross projects, just need to clear out some other projects and get cracking!! thanks mike Finally got my butt on this board. Hey Mike, am I still number 2 on the waiting list for your next run of monsters? Aaron Propper
otihconip Posted November 1, 2007 Posted November 1, 2007 please put me on the list. I would like 1. Is there a deposit or something? How long will it take for me to get one?
sqidd Posted November 1, 2007 Posted November 1, 2007 please put me on the list. I would like 1. Is there a deposit or something? How long will it take for me to get one? I would like to be on the list also and I have the same questions as above. thanks Jason
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