Major Johnathan Posted August 18, 2004 Posted August 18, 2004 I haven't seen Shawn here, wouldn't he want one? Don't worry about Shawn. He will be taken care of...it's his website Rob MN Que the Godfather theme... Quote
ChristopherB Posted August 19, 2004 Posted August 19, 2004 Sweet, I'm in! launch vehicle...(cough, cough).... Great job John! Rob, thank you for not giving up on the project. Quote
captain america Posted August 19, 2004 Posted August 19, 2004 Hi guys. Just wanted to give you a quick update on what's going on. I've already begun pouring the molds for the masters, and hopefully that process will be done by friday evening, or Sat morning at the latest (cure time and all), with the first test-shots ready that same evening. My goal is to get a set of molding masters off to Jesse first thing Monday, so that he can begin making molds & casting. My guess is that whole process will take him at least a week to get started, so I'll be making the first kits over here, just so that we don't have to keep folks waiting too long for their models. Hopefully, I can start shipping the first kits within 10 days from now. Cheers, Quote
Grayson72 Posted August 19, 2004 Posted August 19, 2004 (edited) Man you don't fool around do you? I'm lovin' that. Did Rob come up with boxes, box art and instructions already? Edited August 19, 2004 by Grayson72 Quote
Myersjessee Posted August 20, 2004 Posted August 20, 2004 Man oh man...go away for a week and the darn kit gets completed! Quote
robokochan Posted August 21, 2004 Author Posted August 21, 2004 Just a heads up everyone. There are 9 days left tot enter the raffle. Rob MN Quote
Major Johnathan Posted August 26, 2004 Posted August 26, 2004 Hmmm, is it August 30th yet? Actually, when are the winning numbers picked? Quote
robokochan Posted August 26, 2004 Author Posted August 26, 2004 The winning numbers will be picked by Graham. The day after August 30th I will send Graham the numbers. Only I will know who has what numbers. That will keep it completely fair. But as soon as he posts them or PM's me the winners everyone will know. BTW there are only 4 days left to enter the raffle. Rob Quote
jontom Posted August 26, 2004 Posted August 26, 2004 Weird, I actually had a dream last night that involved the booster. It was a diorama with a missle-silo styled launch rail, with the valk w/booster sitting below ground level, pointed straight up. As a cutaway display that could pretty neat. Can you tell I'm looking forward to this? John Quote
captain america Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 Hi all. It's been a while since my last update, so this is a bit overdue. The molds for the Boosater have all been completed, and aside from a few leaks which have since been repaired, all the test-shots look excellent... The quality will be comparable with what you get on a CLUB M/Work Shop CAST kit, save for a tad more flash. The masters and molds are currently en-route to Jesse, and if all goes well, he should be pumping out the first few kits next week. Just as a quick teaser, here are the shots of the instructions for the kit... I'll try to post some pics of the actual castings later this week. Cheers... Quote
ChristopherB Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 Gosh damn that's beautiful! John, you are a true businessman, and a very talented individual! Thank you for all you've done. You mention the timespan between updates like it's been a really long time since we heard from you, and while that isn't the case, it's very refreshing to see a project where the person is really on the ball like you are. I only wish you were involved in other projects here on MW. Quote
Myersjessee Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 Man this baby looks sweet. I'm expecting (hoping) to get all the materials today or tomorrow and start getting some kits ready asap. Y'all know I tend to not have a lot of time (and this week is no exception...septic goes bad on Monday, burst pipe (result of septic) on Tuesday, arc'ed out water heater on Weds..>ACK! ) But...barring any more rath of the heavens I will be rolling on these as quickly as I can. Quote
ChristopherB Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 Jesse, Thanks for the info. By the way, it sounds like you need to cut back on your high fiber diet, because apparently your septic system can't hang. Christopher Quote
Grayson72 Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 Septic tank? man you must live in the boonies. Quote
EXO Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 Rob or Cap... who'd you get to draw the characters on the instructions? Awesome... Quote
jontom Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 Awesome! Do you think you can post the instructions as a PDF? Quote
jipe Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 Professional job, you are amazing !!!!!!! BRAVO Quote
jardann Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 Instructions look great! Love the Samurai Monkey! (nothing tops monkeys for fun in my book) It's really cool to see the results of a dedicated and professional group putting this project together. Thanks Guys. Rob, I'm sending you a PM about the raffle. Quote
Myersjessee Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 Jesse,Thanks for the info. By the way, it sounds like you need to cut back on your high fiber diet, because apparently your septic system can't hang. Christopher and? Quote
Myersjessee Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 Septic tank? man you must live in the boonies. and? Quote
captain america Posted August 28, 2004 Posted August 28, 2004 Rob or Cap... who'd you get to draw the characters on the instructions? Awesome... The Samurai Monkey character art in the company logo was provided by Rob; I simply dressed it up. The irate little guy at lower right is a marker rendering by me of myself at work. Quote
Myersjessee Posted August 29, 2004 Posted August 29, 2004 Well...for a quick update...I got the masters....first thought...WOW! the pictures don't do it justice. This baby has so many tiny details, panel lines, rivits,...its so detailed it will look great with the Hasegawa. I had not thought about it till I saw it, but any less detail and it would look wrong next the the mega detail the Hase has...but John has nailed it with this baby! I need to make two molds, which I will start tonight/tomorrow before I can get casting...but...considering the number of parts I need to make I think I will make some extra molds of pieces like the booster rocket. My hope is to spend this week setting up an "assembly" area. Get all the molds (and extras) done so I can pour a single kit very quickly. Ideally I will be ready to start making kits in a week and hopefully get them done fairly quickly. If I start going to slow I will get help. You all are going to love this baby! WOW! Quote
robokochan Posted August 29, 2004 Author Posted August 29, 2004 Awesome news Jesse! Thank You! And just a reminder TOMORROW is the last day you can enter the contest. After the 30th I will be sending the numbers to Graham so he can choose the lucky winner! Good Luck to all who entered. Rob Quote
Grayson72 Posted August 29, 2004 Posted August 29, 2004 Here's to many more endeavors between Rob, John and Jesse Quote
Major Johnathan Posted August 30, 2004 Posted August 30, 2004 Are we there yet!? Are we there yet!? Somebody find Graham, he has a solemn duty to perform. (in a matter hours?)...(or a day or so?) Quote
robokochan Posted August 31, 2004 Author Posted August 31, 2004 Okay everyone. It is now closed to enter the Raffle. I am going to double check the numbers again and then get the list sent off to Graham. if you have NOT recieved numbers from me please PM me ASAP. Good Luck to all who entered the Raffle! Rob Quote
EXO Posted August 31, 2004 Posted August 31, 2004 Okay everyone. It is now closed to enter the Raffle. I am going to double check the numbers again and then get the list sent off to Graham. if you have NOT recieved numbers from me please PM me ASAP.Good Luck to all who entered the Raffle! Rob Quote
robokochan Posted August 31, 2004 Author Posted August 31, 2004 (edited) Hello, Graham has gotten back to me with the winning numbers. I would like to take the time to thank everyone who entered the contest. In my opinion this contest has been very successful, and should be the first of many. I would also like to thank GRAHAM for being so fast in the drawing. And last but not least Shawn for allowing us to hold the contest. Without further waiting...... Grand Prize = 521 First Prize = 415 Second = 454 Third = 219 Edited August 31, 2004 by Monkey-N Quote
flash Posted August 31, 2004 Posted August 31, 2004 OMG I can't believe I won something! I've got 415! OMG OMG! Oh My God! Quote
ChristopherB Posted August 31, 2004 Posted August 31, 2004 (edited) Dammit, I demand a recount! I think we have a problem with hanging chads. Oh well, congratulations to the winners! I call dibs on anyone willing to sell their prize. I suppose we are all winners, because our raffle money will go towards the purchase of an awesome 1/72 Valkyrie Booster, but I'm still sad. It's a good thing I anticipated not winning and pre-paid for my (2) boosters. Hopefully no one will steal my thunder, but I've already started on (2) Hasegawa 1/72 Strike Valkyries, which will be done in the Max and Millia scheme, and the boosters will be painted to match. All we need now are the lauch vehicles. Edited August 31, 2004 by ChristopherB Quote
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