1/48 VF-1D conversion kit inquiry.

[captain america]

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

Edited October 12, 2005 by captain america

[Mechamaniac]

Put me down for 2 John!.

Oh, and for those of you who already expressed interest in my original thread...John wanted to start a fresh thread to adequately guage the current interest in the project.

Edited September 14, 2005 by Mechamaniac

[Majestic]

Awesome. Can't wait to see your work.

I'm not clear on the re-post. If we're already on the other list for pre-orders, do we post again?

If so, sign me up for one.

Thanks.

[do not disturb]

please put me down for 2 (non-pigmented)sets......i can't believe i posted here.

Edited September 14, 2005 by haterist

[captain america]

Hi Majestic.

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

[nightmareB4macross]

Put me down for 2 John!.

Oh, and for those of you who already expressed interest in my original thread, check my sig, it's linked there!.

328327[/snapback]

How about moving the original list here?

Would make it easier than having to restart this thread.

[fulcy]

Put me down for one please

I believe he started this new thread, since the old one was started so long ago - he wants to confirm how many people are actually interested in this project...

[4everNewbie]

I am definitely down for at least 1. The color matching also concerns me. Color matching to the existing Yamato gray would be great. That way I won't have a "frankenvalk" sitting on my shelf utnil I've developed my painting skills to the point where I'd be willing to customize a $150 toy.

Edited September 14, 2005 by 4everNewbie

[do not disturb]

The specs:

-The conversion kit will consist of high-impact polymer parts(resin) which will be pre-pigmented in tan & orange, just like the TV series 1D.

quick question....

if you prepigment the parts in tan and orange, wouldn't it be a total pain in the arse to find the matching paint?

i only ask cause i think most everyone is going to use a 1J for this project and we all know matching paint colors is not the easiest thing to do.

damn, i can't believe i'm posting twice in a day.

[Eternal_D]

I'm down for a set, but to save costs I don't think the parts should be molded in color. what's the point? you have to repaint the whole valk anyway, and to color match your specific parts color might be hard...so you'll have to repaint over it. so I think the parts need not be molded in color.

[nightmareB4macross]

I'm down for a set, but to save costs I don't think the parts should be molded in color.  what's the point?  you have to repaint the whole valk anyway, and to color match your specific parts color might be hard...so you'll have to repaint over it.  so I think the parts need not be molded in color.

328341[/snapback]

But this could be a useful guide to use when selecting the color of your VF-1D conversion.

BTW- I'll take one please.

Edited September 14, 2005 by nightmareB4macross

[fulcy]

I have to agree with what Danny says - unless you are going to go through the hassle of finding a readily available paint and matching to that, or you're going to provide us with info on how to mix our paint to match it, it may be a moot point to have the parts pre colored (though, it would help with respect to scratching - then you wouldn't have a white scratch, you'd have a similarly colored scratch) - and, it would give us at least a starting point, to know what colors we need to aim for...

Edited September 14, 2005 by fulcy

[captain america]

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.

[fulcy]

We're just worried about you wasting your time Capt -

[Mechamaniac]

I'd say color match it to the existing plastic if you can. That way, even those with no painting skills can still have at least a plain Jane valk.

Oh, and for clarification, I'd like two IN ADDITION to the one I sent you to use as the Guinea Pig.

[Eternal_D]

cool, then if it saves time, please make mine with no pigments.

[snip312]

I wouldl ike one with no pigment added pls.

snip

[dimension]

I'm in for 2 kits...

[Skull-1]

I would like one. Any chance it can come in GRAY like the LOW VIS? HAHAHA

[Godzilla]

Put me down for 2!

[EXO]

If it's just for the 1D then put me down for one, but I'm in for any of the conversion sets. thanks!

[BoBe-Patt]

I'd buy a set if I had an extra 1/48 to custom. Damn hoarders keep hoarding the extra 1/48's!!!

[EXO]

There's no excuse... there's boatloads of 1Ss and CFs coming, not to mention the hopeful return of the Hik 1Js...

[Godzilla]

There's no excuse... there's boatloads of 1Ss and CFs coming, not to mention the hopeful return of the Hik 1Js...

328375[/snapback]

1j Hikkies are returning? When? I didnt see a rumor on that yet.

[EXO]

I'm calling it... it's a safe bet. Like I called the Fast Pack reissues. Now, are they coming back with the Super Hiks... no idea.

[fulcy]

Uhm, it was news in the GBP preorder on HLJ thread - the 1J's are up for preorder on HLJ (and Spidey confirmed they will be rereleased in December).

http://www.hlj.com/product/YMT00025

[Knight26]

you know I am in

[1 VF-1 2NV]

I want one.

[JoLe727]

Put me down for one. Thanks!!

[wickedpr1nce]

put me down for 2 non-pigmented sets please.

[aaajin]

put me down for 1 set!

[Major Tom]

Hey Captain, put me down for 1 please

[promethuem5]

I'm all over one.... I'm really glad to see this progressing.

[xstoys]

I'm in for 2!

[Postman Pat]

I'm in for 2 please.

Dawn 1-48s!!!

Once you buy 1, you just can't stop after that!!!