68whiskey Posted August 9 Posted August 9 ill support this project, put me down for a finished set. Quote
Test_Pilot_2 Posted August 19 Posted August 19 I would like a finished set please. I'll try to keep up with this, but I'm always everywhere doing everything all at once. Quote
ChristopherB Posted August 19 Author Posted August 19 (edited) Bandai Hi-Metal R 1/100 VF-1J & GBP-1 & AG (Armored Gerwalk) Weathered Toy/Model Kit Latest Update! I'm proud to present the prototype featuring a custom weathered VF-1J and two interchangeable armor sets! We have (10) finished sets ready to go, and (10) unfinished sets as well. The finished sets are of course not weathered so they will match the new appearance of your Bandai HMR Valkyrie. I'm also considering to offer a deluxe edition of the AG set. That comes with a brand new Bandai HMR Valkyrie & with/out the GBP-1 armor all weathered or not & also the AG armor can be custom painted to match whatever Valkyrie you want to display it on. For example, a Max & Milia, VF-1S Roy/Hikaru that would feature paint scheme to compliment it's respective Valkyrie. These sets would naturally be quite limited to maintain exclusivity, more expensive plus they're more time consuming to produce. For these rare sets I've been working with someone that makes custom boxes like the 1/55 Marriage Set some of you might be familiar with. The price will depend upon how much I have to pay for the new Bandai HMR's, AG armor sets, commission and the custom box. But if this interests you, please let me know. If so, please post as well the customs you would personally like. The first picture is the regular new AG finish, pictures 2 - 7 are the custom weathered prototype. 8 - 10 are examples of a custom box, which would be made to fit the Bandai HMR set and AG set. Edited August 19 by ChristopherB Quote
dgco86 Posted August 19 Posted August 19 Great work! The finished set looks great and is perfect for hamfisted bozos like me. I'd like to get a finished set if you're able to ship to Singapore. Quote
Radioguy Posted August 19 Posted August 19 Yeah, I'd choose a standard finished set. At least to start with. 😉 Quote
Jasonc Posted August 19 Posted August 19 Put me down for 1. I'm cool with getting an unfinished set. Quote
jvmacross Posted August 19 Posted August 19 Looks good...I would purchase a fully completed VF-1AG HMR set...Is a Yamato 1/60 or Bandai DX 1/48 version planned? Quote
sh9000 Posted August 20 Posted August 20 @ChristopherB I'll repost what I sent in my PM here. I'll buy another finished set once you've reached your third batch. Quote
Dark Skull Posted August 20 Posted August 20 1 minute ago, sh9000 said: @ChristopherB I'll repost what I sent in my PM here. I'll buy another finished set once you've reached your third batch. Wait...we can buy them now? I'm sorry if this is a real dumb question, but do I just PM @ChristopherB ? Quote
sh9000 Posted August 20 Posted August 20 3 minutes ago, Dark Skull said: Wait...we can buy them now? I'm sorry if this is a real dumb question, but do I just PM @ChristopherB ? No not yet. You can PM him. Quote
Dark Skull Posted August 20 Posted August 20 4 minutes ago, sh9000 said: No not yet. You can PM him. Will do! Quote
ChristopherB Posted August 20 Author Posted August 20 Hello, I sincerely appreciate everyone's interest, right now I'm just waiting for the photoshoot. I apologize if there was any confusion, but I was just posting the pictures of the finished set. This thread is just for updates, and I want to follow forum policy by creating a For Sale thread in the correct forum when we're ready to take orders. Which will be as soon as possible. I also want to be fair and give everyone an equal chance so I'll give a 2 - 3 day advance notice beforehand. First come, first served and one per customer to start. Warmest regards, Christopher Quote
Mommar Posted August 20 Posted August 20 (edited) I would go with the standard finished armor. However, I'd be interested in Max/Milia custom liveries too, but only the armor. I wouldn't need the Valks. Edited August 20 by Mommar Quote
djivaldi7 Posted August 22 Posted August 22 It's confusing. Highly suggest keeping it simple. Offer just the HMR "regular" armor on one channel/thread, and the full valk+armor & customizable varieties on another. Put me on the queue for one regular armor set. Quote
Sildani Posted August 22 Posted August 22 Keeping an eye open for the 1/60 Yamato Version 2 compatible set. Quote
djivaldi7 Posted August 23 Posted August 23 42 minutes ago, Sildani said: Keeping an eye open for the 1/60 Yamato Version 2 compatible set. I wouldn't hold out for 1/60... awesome as it would be. If this was a company? Maybe. But a hobbyist who is already making this a complex, multi-option project will get tired and want the intrigue of his next passion project. Consider ourselves lucky if we at least get in the queue for the 1/100. Quote
jvmacross Posted August 23 Posted August 23 1 hour ago, Sildani said: Keeping an eye open for the 1/60 Yamato Version 2 compatible set. I'd purchase one in DX and/or 1/60 scale too... Quote
Jasonc Posted September 4 Posted September 4 On 8/22/2024 at 5:55 PM, jvmacross said: I'd purchase one in DX and/or 1/60 scale too... I'll second this for a 1/60 version. Quote
ChristopherB Posted September 13 Author Posted September 13 (edited) Bandai Hi-Metal R 1/100 VF-1J Armored GERWALK (AG) Weathered Toy/Model Kit Photoshoot Teaser Picture! The (10) finished and (10) unfinished kits are all packed and ready to mail! Let this post serve as notice that I'm planning to take orders soon. Please keep an eye out for my post in the For Sale section. @djivaldi7Yes, I'll offer the complete set with a Valkyrie and/or GBP-1 set and custom box at a later date. Thanks for your advice! We also hope to offer the AG set for other Valkyrie scales/manufacturers, it's something I would love to do! Edited September 13 by ChristopherB Quote
Radioguy Posted September 13 Posted September 13 4 hours ago, ChristopherB said: Bandai Hi-Metal R 1/100 VF-1J Armored GERWALK (AG) Weathered Toy/Model Kit Photoshoot Teaser Picture! The (10) finished and (10) unfinished kits are all packed and ready to mail! Let this post serve as notice that I'm planning to take orders soon. Please keep an eye out for my post in the For Sale section. @djivaldi7Yes, I'll offer the complete set with a Valkyrie and/or GBP-1 set and custom box at a later date. Thanks for your advice! We also hope to offer the AG set for other Valkyrie scales/manufacturers, it's something I would love to do! I'd hate to be caught and trampled underfoot like on a Black Friday store opening when you post them for sale. I'd like just the one finished kit, but don't want to burden my family with funeral expenses on top of it. Can you post a date and time when you will make them available so I can personally brace myself with body armor and Red Bull? Quote
sh9000 Posted September 13 Posted September 13 9 hours ago, ChristopherB said: Bandai Hi-Metal R 1/100 VF-1J Armored GERWALK (AG) Weathered Toy/Model Kit Photoshoot Teaser Picture! The (10) finished and (10) unfinished kits are all packed and ready to mail! Let this post serve as notice that I'm planning to take orders soon. Please keep an eye out for my post in the For Sale section. @djivaldi7Yes, I'll offer the complete set with a Valkyrie and/or GBP-1 set and custom box at a later date. Thanks for your advice! We also hope to offer the AG set for other Valkyrie scales/manufacturers, it's something I would love to do! Awesome. Quote
Test_Pilot_2 Posted September 13 Posted September 13 (edited) 5 hours ago, Radioguy said: I'd hate to be caught and trampled underfoot like on a Black Friday store opening when you post them for sale. I'd like just the one finished kit, but don't want to burden my family with funeral expenses on top of it. Can you post a date and time when you will make them available so I can personally brace myself with body armor and Red Bull? Yeah, I've got concerns on how to get my paws on one myself. With the travel I do, odds aren't in my favor for being Johnny on the spot. I'll try though. Jumped on this bandwagon from early on! Edited September 13 by Test_Pilot_2 Quote
ChristopherB Posted September 14 Author Posted September 14 (edited) Okay, I appreciate everyone who is interested and especially not wanting to miss out. So we're going to make more as soon as possible. I'm guessing the forums are Pacific Standard Time Zone. It'll be on the weekend and in the evening so hopefully it's a convenient time. I'll do my best to start the For Sale (FS) thread at the following time. Saturday, September 14, 2024 6 PM PST When the FS post starts, I'm asking everyone to please post the following so I have a rough idea how many more to make. That way even if someone misses out, I can start production right away. Even if I'm sold out, please post how many you want and what type. 1.) Finished Kits Wanted? 2.) Unfinished Kits Wanted? 3.) Custom Painted AG Sets Wanted? (Please specify Max & Milia, Roy/Hikaru/Max/Hayao/Etc?) 4.) Would you like an AG set for HMR 2 Seaters? (Please specify VF-1D, VT-1 & VE-1?) Thank you! Edited September 14 by ChristopherB Time Check Quote
Dark Skull Posted September 15 Posted September 15 6 minutes ago, Mommar said: I can't wait for this sale post any longer... Are you hitting the F5 key like I am as if it's Bandai pre-order night? :P Quote
ChristopherB Posted September 15 Author Posted September 15 Okay, I went through both threads in the Model & Toy section to personally message each interested member. If I missed anyone, please feel free to message me at your earliest convenience. Much thanks to the 3D designer and my friend/partner @magicsp00n for the photoshoot. Credit to my 20+ year friend Tom in Chicago who handled the finished sets, packing and shipping. Please enjoy the pictures! Quote
Mommar Posted September 15 Posted September 15 1 Finished Kit 1 Custom Max (Armor Only) 1 Custom Milia (Armor Only) Quote
Spark-O-Matic Posted September 19 Posted September 19 Messaged you was late reply. Custom Painted AG Sets for Max/Milia & Roy VT-1 & VE-1 would be interested in as well. Thanks! Quote
ChristopherB Posted September 19 Author Posted September 19 @MommarGreat choice, I would also like to have a M&M set, I'll start working on that for you! @Spark-O-MaticI like the way you think! It's good to see someone else imaging how cool the VE-1 radar dish would look mounted over the turret, not to mention the lovely colors of the Super Ostrich! I'll begin the process, but please be patient as @magicsp00nis a busy man. I've been patiently waiting to see if he's willing to make the two seater modification to the nose cone amor piece. Anyone else want a VT-1 and/or VE-1 please let me know so I can pass it on to him. @djivaldi7Thanks for your inquiry and interest! I contacted everyone personally to include you to confirm payment receipt, shipping address and so forth. Tony in North Carolina @magicsp00n the AG kit designer/printer will handle shipping for all unfinished kit orders. I gave everyone's address and will update the tracking information once he ships. Please be patient, because he works full time and has a family. Tom in Chicago the AG kit painter will handle shipping the finished kits. I gave everyone's address and will update the tracking information once he ships. Please be patient, because it's a lot of kits to ship to include two international orders. All (10) finished kits have been sold! (7) unfinished kits are left. Please let me know if you want to buy one, no limit. Someone also asked if they can make payments. Yes, if you want an unfinished kit please put at least half down and the other half by October 2. Kit would be shipped after completing the balance due. We're also working on decals, which will be available if we're able to get them done. If you want another finished AG kit, please message me and let me know if it's the standard color scheme or for a specific pilot so I can have Tom start to paint it for you. The unsold unfinished kit(s) will be used to fulfill your order. Quote
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