Kylwell Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 Also, anyone who can get me a high res scan of either the 1/200, 1/160, or 1/144 decal sheets i would really appreciate it...thanks mike 359298[/snapback] Do you need somebody to re-build the decals in Illustrator, formatted for use with a Alps printer?
big F Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 If my guess on the weight is correct, i think you are looking at about $40-$45.00 airmail to the UK, I ship a lot of stuff to the UK and it's not that bad, plus i am doing everything i can to keep the cost of the kit even better than what is quoted on the first page....more to come. mike 358463[/snapback] Well with that in mind maybe I could get one, well before I say yes I need to find the room. Any idea on the dimensions of this. What I mean is if you drew a 3d rectangle around it how big would it be. My idea is to - a. find the space and b. get a plexi/lexan cover for it to repell the dust and need to clean. My other models are cased or put in display cabinets, as cleaning dust from models usually sooner or later ends up in broken models.
Grayson72 Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 (edited) If my guess on the weight is correct, i think you are looking at about $40-$45.00 airmail to the UK, I ship a lot of stuff to the UK and it's not that bad, plus i am doing everything i can to keep the cost of the kit even better than what is quoted on the first page....more to come. mike 358463[/snapback] Well with that in mind maybe I could get one, well before I say yes I need to find the room. Any idea on the dimensions of this. What I mean is if you drew a 3d rectangle around it how big would it be. My idea is to - a. find the space and b. get a plexi/lexan cover for it to repell the dust and need to clean. My other models are cased or put in display cabinets, as cleaning dust from models usually sooner or later ends up in broken models. 359355[/snapback] I've got the other version of the 1/72 monster, think three lawn gnomes lined up for size Edited January 11, 2006 by Grayson72
big F Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 I've got the other version of the 1/72 monster, think three lawn gnomes lined up for size 359364[/snapback] Well the guy who live oposite me has some that are about 2 feet tall the students next door love to nick them. The average in the U.K seems to be arround 10 inches tall. is that right ??
mslz22 Posted January 12, 2006 Posted January 12, 2006 (edited) Someone wanted to know if the cannons would be adjustable....here is a pic with them proped up on a bunch of different knick nacks (sorry for the messy workbench pic) they are all in different positions for the pic, so it makes it look weired, but illustrates how they can be posed.. mike Edited January 12, 2006 by mslz22
Ranger565 Posted January 12, 2006 Posted January 12, 2006 DANG!! Mike I do have 1 question if you can answer. after the Main body work is completed, are you going to go back and work on Detailing the Kit with pannel lines and Etc? Just courious Ranger565
mslz22 Posted January 12, 2006 Posted January 12, 2006 DANG!! Mike I do have 1 question if you can answer. after the Main body work is completed, are you going to go back and work on Detailing the Kit with pannel lines and Etc? Just courious Ranger565 359498[/snapback] Yep, that will be the last thing to get done, and is actually the easiest part for me, fabricating the parts, making sure it all goes together easily as a kit is the real time consuming stuff. detailing is a lot of fun too....
Kylwell Posted January 12, 2006 Posted January 12, 2006 It's already been done. 359352[/snapback] Dang...I was hoping to parley my expertese into a discount.
mslz22 Posted January 12, 2006 Posted January 12, 2006 It's already been done. 359352[/snapback] Dang...I was hoping to parley my expertese into a discount. 359650[/snapback] I have no confrimation yet that Devin still has the files and if he is available yet...so i may need you. I have the ability to do the very large UNSPACY, that goes on the arm cannons, what i will really need is someone to print out the decals that need a white backround (the alps stuff), most noteably the 02 #'s and the UNSPACY that goes on the upper cannons (2per kit).......so we can see what happens.... thanks mike
Dwindling Gravitas Posted January 12, 2006 Posted January 12, 2006 I've just read back through the whole thread again. I noticed some mention of the cockpit "perhaps" being designed to allow lighting. Emphasis on the "perhaps". (I'd be happy if this thing came out solid, as long as it came out). D'you think lighting up the cockpit is that still gonna be an option?
mslz22 Posted January 12, 2006 Posted January 12, 2006 Well the cockpit window will be in translucent resin so you can stick an LED in it and get the illumination like you see in the animation. As far as a detailed inner area with pilots and stuff...i'm not sure how much of it you would ever be able to see, you would have to remove the "window" area just to see down into the pilots area, a nice detail but a lot of work (both me casting and you guys painting) for something you would only be able to see if you were standing above it. If enough people want a detailed pilot area, i may offer it as an add on, but to keep this thing where i want the price it will likely not be part of the primary kit..... mike
mslz22 Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 First casting of the foot, ignore the bits of grey stuff on it, that is just primer that pulled off the first mold....the strut part of the leg will have 2 1/8" brass rods cast into it to provide strength as well as line up the struts with the foot, the foot has 2 dimples to show you where to drill the 1/8" hole to accept the rods...most of the upper parts on this are just taped in place now.... mike
Robert S Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 we are getting closer! I just can not wait. Please hurry.
SpacePirateNeko Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 Ok i have a question: You guys who have recently been making a ton of original scratch built models based on lesser known mecha / aircraft save your molds? You guys have been making some incredible stuff.....the ghost , 72 monster, spiderbug, 72 regult and zen pilots, the fighter pods, the battleship, and a few others. Someone should make a post compiling the original macross world models. Anyway i was wondering do you guys save yoru molds so you can make more in the future and sell them or are these all one time releases? i cant wait to see the finished monster , i cant afford one at this time but maybe in the future if you do another batch of releases i would def want to pick one up. I also want to get into scratch building i know its an expensive hobby i was thinking of starting out on the little transport jeeps.
Less than Super Ostrich Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 (edited) You guys who have recently been making a ton of original scratch built models based on lesser known mecha / aircraft save your molds?361167[/snapback] Depends. Not all scratchbuilders do the casting too. The original master is more important to keep since the molds break down over time and the number of times you use them. Someone should make a post compiling the original macross world models. 361167[/snapback] Not sure how wise this is since most of these aren't licensed by Big West. We wouldn't want to draw too much attention to them. you can make more in the future and sell them or are these all one time releases?361167[/snapback] Depends on the situation. Most of these are one time. Most of the makers are not in it to make lots of money. Most do it because they are fans and they want to give their fellow fans a unique piece of art. Some do it for the money, but I gotta think that the $$$ are not enough to feed your family. I know for a fact that Mike could be making lots more by doing some other projects. Correct me if I'm wrong Mike, but I think you are doing this just because you love Macross and you love big scales! Edited January 17, 2006 by Less than Super Ostrich
SpacePirateNeko Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 You guys who have recently been making a ton of original scratch built models based on lesser known mecha / aircraft save your molds?361167[/snapback] Depends on the situation. Most of these are one time. Most of the makers are not in it to make lots of money. Most do it because they are fans and they want to give their fellow fans a unique piece of art. Some do it for the money, but I gotta think that the $$$ are not enough to feed your family. I know for a fact that Mike could be making lots more by doing some other projects. Correct me if I'm wrong Mike, but I think you are doing this just because you love Macross and you love big scales! 361306[/snapback] oh i wasnt trying to imply that it was for money im well aware why these guys do what they do. i was just trying to indirectly say "im poor i cant afford this awesome stuff right now do you guys save your molds or whatnot and /or ever plan to do another release of them" trust me i dread missing out on this monster right now
Sdf-1 Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 Why did I have to check this thread Now I can't think but just where the * I'm gonna get the money for this too So far, I'm just going to keep an eye on this one...
goldenboy_forever Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 do you take stretch pay (im not kidding) from Rich
Sdf-1 Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 Okay, this is getting totally sick, but put me on that evil list
mslz22 Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 Sorry that it has been a few days with no replies, it's been a heck of a week. To answer LTSO ?, on this particular kit i will not be making much, this is a huge supply cost project, so yes i am doing this largely because the monster is one of my favorite Macross mecha and i love big kits, i've already started kicking around some ideas for the next "BIG" kit (LTSO has an idea of what it is) , assuming people are happy with this one..... This will likely be the only run of this model, the molds that i am making will likely produce 30 to 40 kits, i don't even know if i will sell close to that, but to justify making a second set of molds i would need to have a total of like 80 orders, and i just don't see that happening...however, if you can't afford it now and i have not reached the limit of the molds, they will be available for a while..... To update where i am, i am in the final stages of smoothing out any little scratches, nicks, etc on the parts, then i will add the panel lines and detailing, and then onto the final molds....we're close mike
Viceland Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 SNIPi've already started kicking around some ideas for the next "BIG" kit (LTSO has an idea of what it is) , assuming people are happy with this one..... SNIP 362302[/snapback] A 1/72 SDF-1??!?!?! YES!!!!
jadefalconguard Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 this is amazing....it's just keeps getting better everytime I take a look This will make a perfect birthday present for myself Awesome work Mike. I hope I'll do the model justice by building it
big F Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 SNIPi've already started kicking around some ideas for the next "BIG" kit (LTSO has an idea of what it is) , assuming people are happy with this one..... SNIP 362302[/snapback] A 1/72 SDF-1??!?!?! YES!!!! 362345[/snapback] Yes !! Just over 700 meters long and 250 tonnes of resin. I can see it now
Sdf-1 Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 Yes !!Just over 700 meters long and 250 tonnes of resin. I can see it now I'm in! Errr, what would be the price again?
Ghadrack Posted January 21, 2006 Posted January 21, 2006 OK with the limitation on the number of kits available you have forced my hand I'll commit. Put me down for one kit please, thanks for the great offer, I look forward to many hours of enjoyment putting this baby together and a lifetime of suffering figuring out how to display the Monster
jardann Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Wow, it looks like I am not on the list in the first post, so please put me down for one. Can't wait to see this "Monster" completed.
AlphaHX Posted January 24, 2006 Author Posted January 24, 2006 I'm really sorry for being behind guys. I've been gone for awhile due to personal reasons but hopefully I'll be back here more often. Please PM me if you're not on the list and I'll add you asap.
Grayson72 Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 I'm really sorry for being behind guys. I've been gone for awhile due to personal reasons but hopefully I'll be back here more often. Please PM me if you're not on the list and I'll add you asap. 363468[/snapback] We do not accept excuses, we're just going to have to find ourselves a new AlphaHX that's all. Welcome back
AlphaHX Posted January 25, 2006 Author Posted January 25, 2006 WoW! Long time no see!! Welcome back!! 363789[/snapback] Thanx! Its good to be back. I'm really sorry for being behind guys. I've been gone for awhile due to personal reasons but hopefully I'll be back here more often. Please PM me if you're not on the list and I'll add you asap. 363468[/snapback] We do not accept excuses, we're just going to have to find ourselves a new AlphaHX that's all. Welcome back 363869[/snapback] Hahah, nice to see you too. Definitely good to be back...
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