DatterBoy Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 I'll take 1 from the Cap'n... :Dat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 put me down for 2. (for now...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die, Alien Scum! Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Please put me down for three. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormrider Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 I am not buying any of these for myself but would love the chance to work on one. If anyone wants to commission me to work on theirs just let me know. I might commission you, how much would it cost for this? Are there people out there who would take my -1A, install the -1D upgrade (most of it), add a -1S head (complete with Fulcy's improved head lasers, already purchased), and then give it a heavy-duty paint job in all black (matte or gloss doesn't matter to me)? Decals are optional (I actually play with my Valk from time to time, so I'm going more for stands-up-to-punishment rather than looks-hella-cool). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Knight26 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 I am not buying any of these for myself but would love the chance to work on one. If anyone wants to commission me to work on theirs just let me know. Kurt saying such things will only open you up for requests to do so, and that being said, I know exactly how I want you to make mine up, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted April 18, 2005 Author Share Posted April 18, 2005 I am not buying any of these for myself but would love the chance to work on one. If anyone wants to commission me to work on theirs just let me know. Kurt saying such things will only open you up for requests to do so, and that being said, I know exactly how I want you to make mine up, lol. So, does that mean I put you down for one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 I have no problem in taking these projects on. As for price, I don't want to quote anything yet until I know exactly what is involved. As the Captain gets closer to completion we can work the details out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 I have no problem in taking these projects on. As for price, I don't want to quote anything yet until I know exactly what is involved. As the Captain gets closer to completion we can work the details out. Well, I guess we wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everNewbie Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Put me down for one, andy. Can't wait to see what the cap cooks up for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 I am not buying any of these for myself but would love the chance to work on one. If anyone wants to commission me to work on theirs just let me know. Kurt saying such things will only open you up for requests to do so, and that being said, I know exactly how I want you to make mine up, lol. So, does that mean I put you down for one? Oh yeah I am all over getting one of these, I am all about two seaters. IMHO the perfect VF-1 crew setup would be a two seater, with a dedicated pilot, and a Marine WSO. The WSO would wear negative feedback input suits so that in Battroid mode they could take control in Battroid mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 OK, I got you down for one!. Thanks, I can't wait to see these things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat S Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Very cool project! I'm down for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wheels Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Hmmm....I would have to say put me down for one Orange and Beige as tentative. Simply cause I don't have a valk to spare, I got only 2; Roy 1S and Hikaru 1J. And it depends on Yamato releasing the GBP with a valk or not. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 1 over here too. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 (edited) 2. I do not have any valkyries that I can spare to dedicate to make a VF-1D. You got to be kidding me. You have more valks than me. Are you displaying all 69 of them? Yeah of course, except for one of each variant. If you look at my sig, I have very few Hikaru VF-1Js. I got two Hikarus more coming for sure w/FPs, but that is it. Until Yamato decides to rerelease them, I'm screwed. I will display them like so: 6x VF-1A Hikaru 6x VF-1S Hikaru 3x VF-1J Hikaru 6x VF-1A Max 6x VF-1S Max from VF-1A Max 6x VF-1J Max 6x VF-1J Millia 6x VF-1S Focker TV 6x VF-1A Kakizaki from VF-1S Fockers 6x VF-1S Focker DYRL 1 of each of the above is are to play with and will go in a special compartment under my shelf. The two extra are just for random customs that I am going to make. I need someone to help me sticker them up. Wanna help? I got a 3 x 2 m wall waiting to display them all. The shelf will be from the floor to the roof. Edited April 19, 2005 by kensei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 VF-1 2NV Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 2. I do not have any valkyries that I can spare to dedicate to make a VF-1D. You got to be kidding me. You have more valks than me. Are you displaying all 69 of them? Yeah of course, except for one of each variant. If you look at my sig, I have very few Hikaru VF-1Js. I got two Hikarus more coming for sure w/FPs, but that is it. Until Yamato decides to rerelease them, I'm screwed. I will display them like so: 6x VF-1A Hikaru 6x VF-1S Hikaru 3x VF-1J Hikaru 6x VF-1A Max 6x VF-1S Max from VF-1A Max 6x VF-1J Max 6x VF-1J Millia 6x VF-1S Focker TV 6x VF-1A Kakizaki from VF-1S Fockers 6x VF-1S Focker DYRL 1 of each of the above is are to play with and will go in a special compartment under my shelf. The two extra are just for random customs that I am going to make. I need someone to help me sticker them up. Wanna help? I got a 3 x 2 m wall waiting to display them all. The shelf will be from the floor to the roof. Can't wait to see your version of the "Great wall of yamato...toys" ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 well my name ain't up there but i definitely want a set....again depending on the price which i don't think has been discussed. i mean if its got a ridiculous price tag(cost of a new 1/48) i'll have to pass, otherwise put me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 Updated first page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snip312 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 (edited) Please add me to the list for one. snip Edited April 19, 2005 by snip312 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Godzilla Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 2. I do not have any valkyries that I can spare to dedicate to make a VF-1D. You got to be kidding me. You have more valks than me. Are you displaying all 69 of them? Yeah of course, except for one of each variant. If you look at my sig, I have very few Hikaru VF-1Js. I got two Hikarus more coming for sure w/FPs, but that is it. Until Yamato decides to rerelease them, I'm screwed. I will display them like so: 6x VF-1A Hikaru 6x VF-1S Hikaru 3x VF-1J Hikaru 6x VF-1A Max 6x VF-1S Max from VF-1A Max 6x VF-1J Max 6x VF-1J Millia 6x VF-1S Focker TV 6x VF-1A Kakizaki from VF-1S Fockers 6x VF-1S Focker DYRL 1 of each of the above is are to play with and will go in a special compartment under my shelf. The two extra are just for random customs that I am going to make. I need someone to help me sticker them up. Wanna help? I got a 3 x 2 m wall waiting to display them all. The shelf will be from the floor to the roof. Wow. So you already made those customs DYRL Kakazaki and the VF-1S Max? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichiban Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 It has been a while since I last looked at this thread. Is this close to being finalized? I had enquired about a conversion kit a while back, but it was in the early stages, I believe. I would like to be put down for TWO complete two-seat conersion kits for 1/48 (depending on price- maybe just one, not sure on price....). Is there a going price or a color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 Updated first page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 2. I do not have any valkyries that I can spare to dedicate to make a VF-1D. You got to be kidding me. You have more valks than me. Are you displaying all 69 of them? .... I got a 3 x 2 m wall waiting to display them all. The shelf will be from the floor to the roof. Wow. So you already made those customs DYRL Kakazaki and the VF-1S Max? No I had them left behind in HK so I can save up some money for Neova to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternal_D Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I wouldn't mind one if the price was right either. I know John does great work...and definitely wouldn't want to miss out on this to dress up one of my 1/48s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted April 20, 2005 Author Share Posted April 20, 2005 Cool, I'll put you down for one D. BTW - I don't think Cap is doing figures, but I think you were with your conversion. Probably a great opportunity for some cross sales for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 2. I do not have any valkyries that I can spare to dedicate to make a VF-1D. You got to be kidding me. You have more valks than me. Are you displaying all 69 of them? .... I got a 3 x 2 m wall waiting to display them all. The shelf will be from the floor to the roof. Wow. So you already made those customs DYRL Kakazaki and the VF-1S Max? No I had them left behind in HK so I can save up some money for Neova to do it. Wow. That is gonna cost a pretty penny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Wow. That is gonna cost a pretty penny! Yeah I know. But I got a >2000 AUD tax return coming in August, and I just gotta make more sacrifices. Man...I'm sick of travelling by bus, and I need new shoes..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 put me down for 1 .Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kensei Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 OK guys, got an update from the Cap'n today...He got the sacrificial 1J, and reports the following... I was looking over the design quickly to see what would need to be modified, and though it will be a TIGHT fit, it looks like it can be done.I only have one concern, and it's a significant one: when the chest armor detaches to pivot foreward and over the canopy, the 1D's lengthened cockpit may cause the whole thing to bind. It won't so much cause a problem for the chest armor, but rather for the heatshield, which, in fighter mode, butts right against the back wall of the cockpit, so the longer cockpit would stick out back almost a quarter inch further, and simply jam the heatshield from coming foreward in battroid mode. Anyhoo, I'm sure that there's a way around this, and it seems to be the only real snag that would prevent this from working. I'll keep you appraised as I continue to tinker with the design. Just an idea for this, the chest plate is held to the body by a very short connection about <1cm in two places. If he can make this longer, the chestplate will have more clearance, and we can raise the chestplate higher to accomodate the longer heatsheild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 (edited) OK guys, update from the Cap'n. I have been getting many questions, so I posed them to him, and here are the responses. 1 - PRICE? - I know this is probably the most important issue, so here it is... It'll be between $75-100.00 2 - TIME FRAME - WHEN WILL YOU START THE CONVERSION KIT? -Probably sometime in late May. This is, however, tentative; so it could very wel be the 1st, second week of june, depending on existing projects. 3 - WHO WILL BE CASTING THESE? (anyone local, Rohby, Myersjesse, MSLZ22 etc) -I'll be molding/casting everything myself, and I'll be using a high-impact polymer instead of regular resin 4 - HOW LONG DO YOU KEEP THE MOLDS? For as long as they usually last, which is for rougly 35-45 castings. 5 - HOW MANY WOULD IT TAKE FOR YOU TO DO MORE PAST THE INITIAL PRODUCTION RUN? 20 or more 6 - WILL YOU DO PILOT FIGURES? (Minmay Figure) This is about the only point I'm still iffy on; I never cared for sculpting microscopic figures, it's not my bag. So, there you have it, I think that covers most of the questions in a nutshell. I am going to update the first page of this thread as well. Edited April 21, 2005 by Mechamaniac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powered Convoy Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Looks sweet! I love the box design. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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