jadefalconguard Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 The kit'll be ready in about 3-4 days. Just kidding! Most likely early-mid July. Okay...I just lost a few years of my live Quote
Heavy Melder Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 Don't thank me just yet, we still have a few slots to fill Note to self: don't give stroke to customers... Oh, and if we do manage to get this donut rolling, I'll see if I can throw-in a pleasant surprise with the kit. Like a booster sized surprise? Quote
UNSpacy Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 Definitely in for 1! Hi guys. Well a few people have asked for it, so here is the next project proposal, a 1/72 Tacticar Pod Graug. What do I foresee? A realistically-scaled Graug, complete with detailed cockpit and a seated Quamzin figure. How big would this sucker be? VERY big! Like 36cm tall, about 24cm deep, and almost 20cm wide... So big it almost needs its own zip code. It will also likely be quite an engineering challenge, requiring big honkin' metal screws, metal inserts, as well as the use of some extra tough polymers to combat sagging. As such, this will be a very labor and materials-intensive project, so I would limit the run to 20 kits. The damage? $390 with a mandatory deposit of $100 per kit ordered. The deposit would not be refundable, but would be transferable, should you decide to opt-out. Anyhoo, I will let this thread run until the 25th, at which point I will assess the matter and see if we have enough interested people to get a green light, so if it's a go, I would start collecting deposits the week of the 25th. As always, I'll do my best to answer questions if you have any Quote
Gabe Q Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 Oh, and if we do manage to get this donut rolling, I'll see if I can throw-in a pleasant surprise with the kit. Let the speculation begin... I wonder what the 'pleasant surprise' might be that he's thinking about? Quote
cowie165 Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) Let the speculation begin... I wonder what the 'pleasant surprise' might be that he's thinking about? Instructions edit: thought I'd better post a so it's clear it's tongue in cheek Edited May 18, 2009 by cowie165 Quote
captain america Posted May 18, 2009 Author Posted May 18, 2009 One week left til crunch day. Also, take notice that if/when I do take down-payments it'll be on an impartial first come, first served basis until the 20 slots are filled Quote
Type R #126 Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 Is the current count accurate and there's just the one left unspoken for? Quote
baxojayz Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) EDITED: I'm good for 2. Edited May 20, 2009 by baxojayz Quote
codam23 Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 I'm in for one and got the money ready. I had a feeling this was the next kit in the line up. Thank you tax return Quote
codam23 Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 John When on the 25th will you take the deposit? And will you take pay pal? Quote
captain america Posted May 20, 2009 Author Posted May 20, 2009 John When on the 25th will you take the deposit? And will you take pay pal? I haven't determined a specific time, but yes, Paypal is fine. Looks like there may be more demand than slots available, which is reassuring and preferable, since from experience, actual orders are always a bit lower than expressed interest. I call it market deviation Quote
Ghadrack Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) Worst case scenario you hit a gold mine and can sell a million of these right But seriously what are you gonna do if actual initial, cash in hand, demand outstrips your inital planned run size? Is the number of spots based on the expected life of the molds? PS: And I normally pay by money order because I was under the impression that you preferred that method to avoid un-necessary fees and such, for the deposit I guess paypal is the method you'd prefer this time? Edited May 20, 2009 by Ghadrack Quote
captain america Posted May 21, 2009 Author Posted May 21, 2009 Worst case scenario you hit a gold mine and can sell a million of these right But seriously what are you gonna do if actual initial, cash in hand, demand outstrips your inital planned run size? Is the number of spots based on the expected life of the molds? PS: And I normally pay by money order because I was under the impression that you preferred that method to avoid un-necessary fees and such, for the deposit I guess paypal is the method you'd prefer this time? A million? Never. I start to go bonkers after a few dozen castings The molds may or may not be able to take more than 20 casts, it's hard to say. The bigger the part, the greater the exotherm produced by the resins and this degrades a mold exponentially quicker than lots of tiny pieces, and the high-strength stuff is even worse. 20 pieces is what I felt I could guarantee safely. I might be able to handle an extra 1 or 2 castings, but that's really it.If I don't feel I'm able to do justice to more than 20, I reserve the right to simply refund those that fell outside the limit and call it a day. The quality of my work is more important than a few extra digits on a bank balance. Oh, speaking of bank, with their ever-changing policies, they "offer" to freeze funds and charge "extra" fees now for M-Os, so Paypal has actually become less of a hassle... At least for the time being. Quote
Heavy Melder Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 A million? Never. I start to go bonkers after a few dozen castings The molds may or may not be able to take more than 20 casts, it's hard to say. The bigger the part, the greater the exotherm produced by the resins and this degrades a mold exponentially quicker than lots of tiny pieces, and the high-strength stuff is even worse. 20 pieces is what I felt I could guarantee safely. I might be able to handle an extra 1 or 2 castings, but that's really it.If I don't feel I'm able to do justice to more than 20, I reserve the right to simply refund those that fell outside the limit and call it a day. The quality of my work is more important than a few extra digits on a bank balance. Oh, speaking of bank, with their ever-changing policies, they "offer" to freeze funds and charge "extra" fees now for M-Os, so Paypal has actually become less of a hassle... At least for the time being. Hey I wanted to ask the price I assume is USD yes? Dumb question I'm sure but I thought I should make sure. CAn I pay now? I want to make sure I get one of these. Quote
captain america Posted May 22, 2009 Author Posted May 22, 2009 Hey I wanted to ask the price I assume is USD yes? Dumb question I'm sure but I thought I should make sure. CAn I pay now? I want to make sure I get one of these. Yes, United States Dollars. For the moment it looks oversold, so I will proceed in the order of posting to collect deposits. If someone misses their turn, I'll wave you in. Not trying to be difficult or anything, just want to be fair to those that stepped-up the the plate first. Quote
cobywan Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 That means we will be getting a PM from you when you need the deposite? Quote
Ghadrack Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 I was betting there would be a laugh to come about how many paypal deposits he got at 12:01am on the 25th I guess I can cancel my calendar alarm (or can I ) Quote
captain america Posted May 22, 2009 Author Posted May 22, 2009 That means we will be getting a PM from you when you need the deposite? Correct! I will post here as well as notify people via PM. I'm thinking around 1pm-ish Eastern time. Quote
codam23 Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 This is going to be like waiting for the end of an ebay or Jp Yahoo auction to end. LOL Quote
Gabe Q Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 Wow, I guess I better check in pretty often so I don't miss the boat! Quote
Heavy Melder Posted May 23, 2009 Posted May 23, 2009 Correct! I will post here as well as notify people via PM. I'm thinking around 1pm-ish Eastern time. CRAP! 1pm EST? I don't get home from work (no comp at work) until after 5(EST), does that mean I miss my chance? I'm a noob to buying your models direct, the ones I have I got from SSM. Quote
captain america Posted May 23, 2009 Author Posted May 23, 2009 CRAP! 1pm EST? I don't get home from work (no comp at work) until after 5(EST), does that mean I miss my chance?. Not at all. Everyone else has work/obligations to tend to, including myself. I really don't think it's going to be some 20 minute affair, but more likely a protracted deposit "window" extended over several hours at least. You can also make arrangements with a third party to make the deposit in your stead, if you're really hell-bent on it. There are always solutions if we are willing to discover them. Quote
Heavy Melder Posted May 23, 2009 Posted May 23, 2009 Not at all. Everyone else has work/obligations to tend to, including myself. I really don't think it's going to be some 20 minute affair, but more likely a protracted deposit "window" extended over several hours at least. You can also make arrangements with a third party to make the deposit in your stead, if you're really hell-bent on it. There are always solutions if we are willing to discover them. jeez okay then. Mild stroke averted. So soon as I get home Monday I'll be paypalin' the deposit over. Thanks for calming my nerves. BTW, what will the email be that I'll be sending you moolah? Or should I assume you'll post that on the 25th as well.... Quote
Viceland Posted May 23, 2009 Posted May 23, 2009 Ohh FRAK!!! this sucks big a$$ balls!!! Been waiting months for this - I go on vacation only to come back and miss this thread totally, and this happens - none left. J-F, please put my name in if someone doesn't pay/backs out. (*^&$(Q*#&^)(Q#%&^%@(#%*&@#%()*@#%&*(@#)(@&^@()#&%^@#&%(#% Quote
captain america Posted May 25, 2009 Author Posted May 25, 2009 (edited) Ok, here goes. I will be sending out PMs to the initial posters of this thread along with deposit info, and will wait til 6pm Eastern time. If payment isn't received by that time, I move to the alternates. Fingers crossed... Edited May 25, 2009 by captain america Quote
jadefalconguard Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 Oh Yeah... there goes my savings but I'm in Quote
captain america Posted May 25, 2009 Author Posted May 25, 2009 As of 3:26PM EST, 9 spots still unfilled. I've begun making print-outs and HOLY FRACKING SH%$#@ this thing will be MASSIVE!!! Quote
azrhino Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 (edited) As of 3:26PM EST, 9 spots still unfilled. Well, you have to give those of us in the Pacific (or non-daylight savings Mountain Standard in my case) time zone a little time... Edited May 25, 2009 by azrhino Quote
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