Casting Mechs

Well, the fates have done their thing...and it looks as if we will be having our caster return in a limited capacity.  This means that we will again be able to cast orders on a limited basis.  You know I am excited!

Puma Redux

Yet another build from Cokefiend.  This time, he has taken the Puma kit...mastered by 'lil 'ol me...and has done a redesign on it.  My original sculpt was along the lines of the original mini.  The proplem with that is that the back shell would block the legs.  This one has been modified to represent a newer version of the Puma...without the rear shell.  Looking good!

Warhawk

Here are some pics of Cokefiend's Warhawk.  I don't ever expect to see this is rubber...it would be a huge chunk of resin...which means even huge-er (is that even a word???) chunks of cash.  Either way, it is cool as heck!

Update

Okay...quick update.  I have added a couple new names to the site...we welcome all Battlemech fans as members.

Also, I would like to put out another call for a couple things:

1. Pictures!  Please, if you have pics of our kits, the Armorcast kits, or older battlemech kits, we would love to see them.  You can e-mail them to me or e-mail me the link if you have a gallery.
   
2. Greeblies.  If you have old bits and pieces that might be usable for mechs, we would love to have them.  Again, e-mail me.  I would be happy to cover shipping costs.
   
3. Members!  Join as a follower, builder, or creator.  We would love to have ya!

Casting to Cease

Due to myriad issues, both personal and professional, our caster has had to withdraw his services.  After he finishes casting the last batch of orders, he will no longer be able to mold or cast kits for us.  So, while those remaining members will continue creating models, it may be a while before existing masters become available in kit form.  Hopefully, when we get our hands on the original molds and we can do something ourselves.

So, to our master caster...good luck...and you are always welcome back here.

Templar

You know, the more I look at it, the less I like it.  Compare to the mini...it is really darn close.  For some reason, that just did not translate into a nice looking large scale mech.  While I will finish it, I don't know that the Templar will be cast...it will probably just be shelved.  There are so many other mechs in the works that look so much better...and will take less rubber & resin to cast.   Sigh.....

TEMPLAR!

Here are a few shots of my first COMPLETE test fit for the Templar.  The arms are going to have to be dropped and tweeked a bit, but over all, we are almost there.  The joints where the hips attach to the legs are not pinned.  They are designed to be more of a "ball and socket" set up.  This will enable the builder to position the legs in more dynamic ways.  Also, the heels and toes are separate pieces to aid with reposing the mech.