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!

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

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.

Marauder Pre-Order

I have my quote from the caster and am opening the pre-order for the Marauder. The price will be $120.00 plus shipping.  Shipping to the lower 48 is $12.50.  Due to the constantly varying rates and Covid restrictions, International orders will have shipping billed separately once the kit is ready.  Please PM me or e-mail battlemechmodels@hotmail.com to order. 

The kit will have 2 cockpit options, the AC is a ball and socket for dynamic poses, and other joints are bevel/recess designs like the Quickdraw hip joints. This allows, again, for more dynamic poses when building.  While I neglected to measure it I would estimate it at 8.5-9" tall.

January Update

Projects are moving along nicely.  I am making good progress on the 3025 Marauder.  The cockpit has been a pain as we don't want this mech to look like a Macross Glaug...we want it to look like a Battletech Marauder.  That round opening "eye" is too much Macrossy so we are trying to design one that flows with the mech's body and looks different from the Macross look.  Pictures to come soon.

In the mean time, here is an update on the Savannah Master.  The artist has added some detail to the cockpit area and the engine. 

The End Is In Sight

Hi all...time for that end of year post.  So, 2021 has actually been rougher than 2020.  There have been set-backs on this business front as well as issues on the home front.  After talking with my wife we have decided that 2022 will be the make it or break it year for Battlemech Models.  There are plans, there are sales goals.  If we meet projections we will keep going.  If not, well...I'll probably toss in the towel and just do a mech here and there. 

What's in the works?  Well, the Corsair didn't draw enough interest to make it feasible to kit. Neither did the Hatomoto-Chi.  So, right now I am focusing on a commission of the Classic 3025 Marauder. That should be available late winter 2022.  I am also working with the same artist who made the Quickdraw to create an updated Savannah Master.  See the pics below. 

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year! 

Private Facebook Page

Hey every one.  Just a quick reminder that I have a PRIVATE Facebook page for my customers.  It is a place for those of you that have my models to post your images, share your thoughts, help each other with builds and whatnot.  There is no politics, religious discussions, current events, etc.  It is just for discussion of my mechs.  Also, I tend to post more info there than here as I am not sure Blogger is reaching as many people as it use to. 

Here is the link:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/488665964631644