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1/72 Resin Monster Model!


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I just looked at the patterns for that part and i did not even realize that there was a difference in the thickness of that part on the patterns, I made 4 low shrink patterns for that part (so i could make a mold with 4 cannons in it). when i did that i was unhappy with that ring so i wrapped a thin strip of styrene around it, it looks like on one of them i must have grabbed the wrong strip, you most likely ended up with 2 because all the parts wind up in a box that i grab from for shipping parts.

Looking at the cast parts is seems to be a very small difference (let me know if i am wrong), so i would say that you can either add a very thin strip of styrene to the smaller ones, pick a combo like you were talking about above, or give the bigger ones a quick sand to bring them down to match the other 2.

Sorry, it was not an intentional design thing...i guess it's one for the whoops column....

mike

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Nah its quite alright. Just thought id ask to be sure you didnt design the area where they mount with a slight curve to it so they would require different thickness. Ill sand the extra off the thicker ones. Thanks.

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One thing if you are getting ahead of the instructions is to look out for the forward part of the arm cannon, the one with the 3 big holes...there are 2 parts, the flat one will need a little dremel work where the holes are, i mated them up, marked where i wanted to dremel, dremeled out the flat part, painted the inside black, then glued together and puttied...it will be clearer in the instructions but just wanted to give you a heads up...

mike

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I did something similar. But once i put the piece together i could still see the rough nature of the inside. Instead i took a little artistic license and made some debris covers like you would find on modern day missile systems, similar to the way the Patriot missile system is.

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OK, I'm back in town Mike, so let me know when my slot on the list comes up, and I'll wire you some cash for of these babies :)

Brad

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Hey Mike.  Just wondering how the instructions were going.  Thanks

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I'm just about half way there, i expect to be done with them on monday and i will post it all up in the How to build forum....

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I am really excited about the kit, any idea how many out have knocked out so far?  Just so I can guage how long it will be before my number comes up :)  The build up pictures have me chomping at the bit!

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Looks like flash will be the next to be contacted for payment, all kits with the exception of 2 (that just paid) have shipped, i have parts for both of the outsanding kits so those should be finished up and shipped by Wed. Once the instructions are done i will be back to full steam ahead. I will be done with my kit build (for the instructions) tomorrow and then will begin posting the pics that i have been taking in a new thread with a narative throughout the week.

Keep in mind that not everyone on the list still wants a kit, i've only had a couple either drop, or need to wait until later, but you may get moved up in the que faster than the actual amount of people infront of you....

thanks

mike

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Keep in mind that not everyone on the list still wants a kit

Good ... as long as you're aware that I still do :D

Although .... I wont even be able to start "thinking" about working on it till late August due to some WWII modelling committments (yes, I know, there's a very special kind of hell reserved for me ...) ... I don't know what your release schedule looks like, Mike, but if you want to push me down the list a "bit" so that somebody who's frothing at the mouth can start on it next month already, feel free.

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Keep in mind that not everyone on the list still wants a kit

Good ... as long as you're aware that I still do :D

Although .... I wont even be able to start "thinking" about working on it till late August due to some WWII modelling committments (yes, I know, there's a very special kind of hell reserved for me ...) ... I don't know what your release schedule looks like, Mike, but if you want to push me down the list a "bit" so that somebody who's frothing at the mouth can start on it next month already, feel free.

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Once i get to your name on the list i will PM you the info, once you get that you can pay for your kit anytime after that up to the end of the run, so once i get you the final price with shipping, you can just pay when you are ready.

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Also, I finshed up my build and paint up last night for the instructions, i will be positing the instructions all this week as i finish up the narative. I will post some pics of the finished up kit later today, i may start a new thread for the completed pic.

thanks

mike

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Also,  I finshed up my build and paint up last night for the instructions, i will be positing the instructions all this week as i finish up the narative. I will post some pics of the finished up kit later today, i may start a new thread for the completed pic.

thanks

mike

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A new thread would be nicer than adding it on to this FS thread.

Great job, Mike! B))

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i would like to place an order for the 1/72 monster kit. the kit is fantastic and i am glad i didnt get the yamato or other monster kits. this is probably the best one of all. kyatsu

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waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting....*sigh*

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Looks like you will be in the next group of 5, the person infront of you has not posted in over a year, i will still send him a note, but i would be suprised if he was still around MW.

mike

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Robb, you're gonna love this one.  I just got mine, and it's got my super jazzed.  I may even drop everything and start building it this weekend (once chores are done)

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oh manoman

Has Neil seen this? He'll pop a cork I'm sure.

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waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting....*sigh*

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Looks like you will be in the next group of 5, the person infront of you has not posted in over a year, i will still send him a note, but i would be suprised if he was still around MW.

mike

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Hey !

I'm the one just before Kylwell. Are you talking about me ??? <_<

I'm still here, waiting for a long to receive this beautiful kit :blink:

(That's true I don't post a lot on the forum ! :ph34r: )

If you are really talking about me... So I am on the next group !!!! GREAT ! :lol:

Note that I am twice on the list, I told that it was a mistake but...

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Hey !

I'm the one just before Kylwell. Are you talking about me ??? <_<

I'm still here, waiting for a long to receive this beautiful kit :blink:

(That's true I don't post a lot on the forum ! :ph34r: )

If you are really talking about me... So I am on the next group !!!! GREAT ! :lol:

Note that I am twice on the list, I told that it was a mistake but...

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No, the the sdwfx2000, i will be PM'g you this weekend with the info....you are in the next batch for sure

thanks

mike

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