Sunday, June 26, 2022

Marauder...Bad News & More Bad News but a light at the end of the tunnel

My caster, JPG Productions, has quit the project.  We had a lengthy discussion and there were too many contradicting "reasons" for delays and no answer for why the project sat idle for 2 months.  He did, after all, solicit me for work back in February.  Anyway, I was laying out my required timetable for completion and he said he'd be happier if he quit the project followed up with an "lol".  Initially, I wanted to hold him to our agreement.  That included a 15% discount every two weeks beyond the 6-week completion date.  At his pace I could have gotten the kit completed for almost nothing.  However, past experience has taught me when someone is doing a job they don't want to do they generally do not do their best work nor is it prioritized. 

I have received the molds...most are okay.  Others are pretty poorly done and will more than likely require remolding before I can complete the 30 orders outstanding. 

What this means is that I am having to rearrange my entire schedule.  I am having to delay the the Awesome commission and pause my work on the Atlas commission, put the Nova & Stormcrow back into storage, limit future build commissions I take, and work like crazy to get the Vulcan done ASAP.  The molds for the Vulcan are, at least, done and I am currently casting those kits.  

I am frustrated and infuriated beyond belief.  Several nights this week I have only slept for two-three hours because of the way this is weighing on me.  At least now I feel like I have a little bit more control over the situation.

Hang in there folks.  You have always gotten what you paid for and this will not be any different...just delayed. 



Monday, June 6, 2022

Marauder Pics

Just a few snaps of the Marauder proof. 


Enjoy!









Friday, May 27, 2022

Marauder and Vulcan

Oh...my...gawd!  I got the proof of the Marauder and am pretty happy.  There were a couple issues and the caster is working on them.  The end is in sight.

That being said, I am going to start sending out Vulcan invoices.  I have been fine tuning the parts and had to make a couple cosmetic changes because of some rubber traps.

Stay tuned for preview pics of the Marauder.

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Vulcan Pre-Order

First, for those waiting on the Marauder the caster ASSURES me that it will be done by the end of the month. I'm sorry for the wait and while this caster may be slow, he does good work. 

I generally don't like opening a pre-order for a new kit when there is still one outstanding but I can't keep the business on hold while my caster gets his who-ha sorted out.  That being said, there has been some interest in the Vulcan redux. This is an updated version of the Classic 3025 line.  The legs and body have been beefed up, details added, lots of articulation, etc. 

If we get 15 pre-orders, the kit will sell for $100 plus shipping.  If we hit 20 pre-orders the pre-order price will be reduced to $85 plus shipping. Anyone who is interested please e-mail me at HERE. I will begin collecting names and if we hit the 15 mark I will start sending invoices.  





Thursday, April 7, 2022

Savannah Master Kit

Savannah Master now available! This 6 piece kit measures 4.5" long.  It has a separate cockpit and bottom vents as well as positionable thrust vein.  Albert Benton and I have been working on this rework of the classic since December of 2021.  I get A LOT of requests for vehicles, so here's your chance. 

My photography skills don't do justice to the level of detail Albert managed to get on this little guy.

The kit sells for $30 plus $10 shipping to the lower 48 states. Please e-mail me if you're interested!









Friday, March 4, 2022

Vulcan????

So...I was going through the 3D mechs I purchased from an artist in Canada and there are some that are great and some that are just...bleh.  I always considered the Vulcan to be an ugly mech.  However, I recently played MW5 and saw the redesign of the Vulcan.  I actually liked it.  Now, I tend to avoid the MWO versions of mechs as there are 3D copies all over the web and everyone seems to have a 3D printer and an Etsy shop.  But...

My bailiwick has always been taking the Classic 3025 era mechs and updating the designs.  The Vulcan seemed like a prime candidate for one of my makeovers. So, here it is...an updated Vulcan.  Please note, this is not a finished form....just a rough draft.  If there is enough interest, I will finish it off and kit it once the Marauder is done and shipped.

If this is a kit you would purchase, please let me know in the comments sections.

Thanks and have a great day!

With the old Wolfhound for scale

From the back


Monday, February 21, 2022

Marauder Pre-Order Closing

FYI:  The pre-orders for the Marauder seem to have peaked.  As no new orders are coming in, the pre-order will close on Friday January 25.  Any Marauder ordered after that will be sold at regular retail, currently TBD but it will be around $135 plus shipping.