Less than Super Ostrich Posted May 12, 2004 Posted May 12, 2004 Bump, yo monkey any pics or updates? yeah, what grayson said! Quote
robokochan Posted May 25, 2004 Posted May 25, 2004 Sorry about a delay in replying. The project has run into a bit of a snag. It is not dead. Turns out that the guy building it didn't pay his rent and was evicted. I was trying to track him down. Found him and he has finished the kit. Now I just need someone to cast it and make molds. Hopefully I can find someone in the U.S to do it so it saves on the shipping. Any volunteers? Rob Quote
Grayson72 Posted May 25, 2004 Posted May 25, 2004 Oh Jesse, care to put your 1/48's on hold? That's great it's actually finished, do you have it in your possesion, how bout some pics? What's the story with the Ghost? I thought it was the same guy building that one? Quote
robokochan Posted May 25, 2004 Posted May 25, 2004 Okay here is the story. For some reason or another this guy didn't pay rent. Even after we gave him money to do it, and paid him for the stuff we were having him do. I do not have it in my possesion ...yet. But I will this weekend. As for the Ghost...it is in limbo. I was told it was finished but have yet to see it. My trust in this guy is fading fast...actually it is gone, along with alot (and I mean alot) of money. I will see him this weekend and get the details. Like I said I just need someone to make molds and cast it now. I have asked him to take pictures repeatedly. Anyway this willbe the last project from Angry Monkey Models, until I learn to cast that is.... A very sad Rob Quote
Valkyrie Posted May 25, 2004 Posted May 25, 2004 Ouch... very sorry to hear that, Rob As for the molding and casting.... I offered once to take the job when you were having problems with your last caster. That offer still stands Quote
Myersjessee Posted May 25, 2004 Author Posted May 25, 2004 Same here...Rob...drop me a line if you want...I would be happy to do this up for you. Quote
robokochan Posted May 25, 2004 Posted May 25, 2004 Thanks for the support. we will get something worked out as soon as I get the kits from the guy. Those of you who were lucky enough to get the Glaug Booster and The Fighter Pod, hold on to them. they have just become very limited models.! Rob Quote
ChristopherB Posted May 25, 2004 Posted May 25, 2004 Damn Rob, I'm sorry to hear about your bad luck. I know that people in Japan are just like everyone else as far as propensity for good/evil, but it still sucks that you were taken advantage of. The very first bill I pay every month is rent/mortage. I wonder what the hell he went and spent the money on. Sometimes it seems like the worst crap happens to the nicest people. You've had problems with Yamato, someone flaking out on Yahoo Japan, the stuff you sold to Arafat, and now this. I'm not sure if I got all of the details right, but you get my point. Best wishes to you and thank you for persevering. Sincerely, Christopher Quote
Less than Super Ostrich Posted May 25, 2004 Posted May 25, 2004 Sorry to hear about this, Rob. Nothing gets me madder than someone whelching on a deal. You know what they say in Barter Town... Break a deal, Face the Wheel. Give him the Gulag. Quote
Valkyrie Posted May 25, 2004 Posted May 25, 2004 Those of you who were lucky enough to get the Glaug Booster and The Fighter Pod, hold on to them. they have just become very limited models.! Ouch again... Is there any way you can recover your molds from your caster? Hell, you paid for em. And I'm sure he's not the only one who can cast from them. Quote
Ranger565 Posted May 25, 2004 Posted May 25, 2004 Bah, I hate doing 3 months of Reaserch on a Model and then you may not be able to get it. Rob hang in there, I am sure you will get the kits this weekend. The guys on this Forum want these kits just as much as you do. I can almost bet that all you need to do is have them in your hands and this whole forum will come to the Rescue. Quote
jardann Posted May 27, 2004 Posted May 27, 2004 Hello everyone, New poster here. If this project continues, I am very interested in one of the kits. I hope everything works out for this. I will keep my eyes open for more details. This is one of my most anticipated projects. Can't wait to get one! Quote
robokochan Posted June 1, 2004 Posted June 1, 2004 Project is back on track again, alittle delayed but back on track. Nothing a 240lb angry American couldn't handle. As soon as I can get a completion date I will let everyone know. Rob Quote
ChristopherB Posted June 1, 2004 Posted June 1, 2004 Rob, Thank you for the update! Did you make him a nice pair of cement boots? He's taking a swim with the fishes now. Sincerely, Christopher Quote
jontom Posted June 5, 2004 Posted June 5, 2004 Hey Monkey, Please add me to the list! jontom - 1 Thanks! Quote
Ranger565 Posted June 23, 2004 Posted June 23, 2004 Hey Rob I am sure you get asked this in PMs but any update on this, it sjust been real quiet the last 3 weeks. Ranger565 Quote
robokochan Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 Hello All, Sorry about the lack of updates. I have been super busy with work and taking care of my wife (She is due next month with a new bouncing baby monkey). I wish I had news on the Booster, but I don't. It is sad to say that the guy making it has gone missing in action again , and short of actually breaking into his apartment I can't get anything. It isn't dead...I have invested too much into it and come hell or high-water I will see it finished. Rob Quote
Myersjessee Posted June 25, 2004 Author Posted June 25, 2004 Hello All,Sorry about the lack of updates. I have been super busy with work and taking care of my wife (She is due next month with a new bouncing baby monkey). I wish I had news on the Booster, but I don't. It is sad to say that the guy making it has gone missing in action again , and short of actually breaking into his apartment I can't get anything. It isn't dead...I have invested too much into it and come hell or high-water I will see it finished. Rob Its time we send Anthony "Knuckles" to have a talk with him... Quote
Grayson72 Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 You send Anthony, I'll send Johnny "No Thumbs" and Joey "bag o'doughnuts" Hey Rob I guess that goes the same for the Ghost then too? Quote
Less than Super Ostrich Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 I think Joey Bag O'Donuts is working on the Mechafreak situation. Quote
robokochan Posted July 10, 2004 Posted July 10, 2004 Well it is update time. I have been told that this will be finished next week. I was told by Tuesday Japan time. If it is completed I will be posting pics and taking pre-orders for the kit. Hopefully everything will go smoothly and it will be finished. As some of you may know this will be my last venture so I want to go out with a bang. Rob Quote
Ranger565 Posted July 10, 2004 Posted July 10, 2004 Wooot, thanks Rob, Now is that just the booster or that the Ghost As well? Ranger565 Quote
Cdr Fokker Posted July 11, 2004 Posted July 11, 2004 Wooot, thanks Rob, Now is that just the booster or that the Ghost As well?Ranger565 Yeah, I'd like to know as well, so I can figure out how many resin kits I need to figure into my budget... Quote
Grayson72 Posted July 11, 2004 Posted July 11, 2004 Well it is update time. I have been told that this will be finished next week. I was told by Tuesday Japan time. If it is completed I will be posting pics and taking pre-orders for the kit. Hopefully everything will go smoothly and it will be finished. As some of you may know this will be my last venture so I want to go out with a bang. Rob No not the last venture, you just gotta be more careful with who ya do biz with, like the trusted members here. No no say it isn't so. Quote
robokochan Posted July 11, 2004 Posted July 11, 2004 I am hoping both of them will be finished at the same time. The priority is the Booster. Since I invested to most money in that But Maybe he will surprise me and have both of them finished... Rob Quote
dyowelb Posted July 11, 2004 Posted July 11, 2004 very off topic question(didn't want to start another thread).. rob, any news on your Yahoo Japan Auction Service?? thanks, d Quote
robokochan Posted July 11, 2004 Posted July 11, 2004 The Yahoo Auction Service will be down for awhile. Basically I have no capital to keep it floating between buying thng and recieving payment. Until I can get my own account it will be dead for awhile. There are many things I am trying to recover from at the moment....a big one is this resin project. However if there is something you are looking for just e-mail me or PM me. I can try to find it without using Yahoo Japan. My resources are expanding every day. Rob Quote
robokochan Posted July 20, 2004 Posted July 20, 2004 Hello All I bring sad tidings to this project. Yesterday was the completeion date of the Booster. It was finished. Completed. Ready for re-casting. However due to circumstances I can't even begin to understand, it is broken. The excuse given to me was that he let a friend look at it and they dropped it. I have been told that it will take a month to make a new one. Which means I have to buy more supplies for him to make it. I have already spent $1500.00 on this project so far and what I have is a pile of putty and styrene. I cannot afford to re-finance this project. He says he will start on it again with what he has....but unfortunately I don't believe him. It has taken every ounce of willpower I can muster to remain calm when speaking to this gentleman. Anyway I have told him that I will not give anymore money to this....and if by some chance he manages to do it I will start a new thread. I offer an apology to all of those who were looking forward to this, I just wanted to provide something that had never been done before. Again my Apologies. Rob Quote
goldenboy_forever Posted July 20, 2004 Posted July 20, 2004 Rob I'm so sorry to hear whats happened. I can't imagin how pist off you must of felt to hear that some person just droped it and broke your dream. If you need any support on this project let me know because I know A lot of people owe you for coming through for us time and time again. May be there's some one who can fix whats been broken and get this ball rolling again. Spending 1,500.00 on something and getting nothing sounds f-up. Maybe whats left of the booster kit can be salvaged. Its your call Rob. From Rich Quote
Valkyrie Posted July 20, 2004 Posted July 20, 2004 Man, that's really bad... He was responsible for breaking it, and now he expects you to pay for it again? Did you at least get the shattered remains back from him? I'd say the way to go would definitely be to try and repair it so that hopefully the project can continue, and your efforts (and money) won't be wasted. I'd offer to do the repair work and even the casting myself, if I didn't already have my hands full with the Monster Quote
ChristopherB Posted July 20, 2004 Posted July 20, 2004 Damn, that really sucks! The guy's story sounds pretty fishy to me, and it must have been damaged pretty badly if it cannot be repaired. Truly a sad day. Quote
Sebastian Posted July 20, 2004 Posted July 20, 2004 Yeah it sounds like a pathetic lie. I am SO sorry Rob. What really make me angry is this guy getting away with this. Anthing we can do? Quote
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