Dynaman Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 OK, still says prototype so are we allowed to complain about the horrible mold lines yet? The post did mention only minor problems... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 It's funny, but I took college classes in injection mould design for my degree, and I'm STILL gobsmacked at the level of detail and intricate design in those sprues. It looks like each sprue will form one complete unit, and to balance all the polymer flow, venting, filling time, cooling time... Threads like this and Captain America's builds reminds me just how much thought goes on behind the scenes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherxv Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 True enough Cory. The G and F modes have me disappointed tho. The B mode will look boring too with what looks like legs that are super strait and one that bends. This questionable work in quality is ok for cheap toys. But since this is for a miniature game these models are terrible. At this point I don't know if I'll keep my pledge or not. I understand that it's a 3d print but the metal demo minis look much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherxv Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) OK, still says prototype so are we allowed to complain about the horrible mold lines yet? The post did mention only minor problems...More pics.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rrpgt/robotech-rpg-tacticstm/posts https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.275820342598529.1073741833.126968547483710&type=1 https://www.facebook.com/NinjaDivision?fref=photo There's more updates on the RRT ks page and ND FB page. There also taking questions. Edited May 19, 2014 by cypherxv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyD Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) The glaug and regult's in the fb links actually look pretty sharp! Edited May 19, 2014 by CoreyD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcroRay Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm happy with what I've seen. I'm glad they're plastic. It's such an easy material to work with compared to metal or resin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaman Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 The glaug and regult's in the fb links actually look pretty sharp! Yes they do, A little trim work with a knife will take care of any excess bits on them - they should paint up real nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherxv Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 My only concern now is the vf-1. I really want ND to get it right. According to their FB page there still tweaking the vf-1 and the other rdf mecha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einherjar Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 So a year after the end of the Kickstarter funding period, what's the new current release date for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherxv Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Maybe just before gencon for backers and retail maybe August. Since they haven't gone into production yet that date may be pushed back again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castel Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Robo-what? Never heard of that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherxv Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 There's a painted officers battle pod on the ND FB page. You can still see the seams on the cockpit but the ninja did ok with hiding the others. Overall the zentradi stuff looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherxv Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Here's a link. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.276198432560720.1073741835.126968547483710&type=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 That's one sweet-looking Officer's Pod. Unpainted grey is nice, but a slop of paint makes all the difference in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherxv Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 ND now has painted pods on their FB page. https://www.facebook.com/NinjaDivision/photos/a.276587915855105.1073741836.126968547483710/276587919188438/?type=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherxv Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Robo-what? Never heard of that stuff. Same here, but as a macross and mini wargamer fanatic I have to settle.lol Looks like the game is finaly gone into manufacturing. Here's the latest post. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rrpgt/robotech-rpg-tacticstm/posts I'm not crazy about the wonky pose of the spartan, but oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einherjar Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 (edited) Does that include all the stretch goal stuff that was promised yet were never shown? The announcement was very vague about what was actually ready. Edited June 29, 2014 by Einherjar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I'm assuming it's just the Wave One stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherxv Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Wow! Talk about the $&%# hitting the fan. I thought the bad vibes on the RTA ks were bad, this is worse. Of coarse PB brought this on themselves. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rrpgt/robotech-rpg-tacticstm/posts/908150 I remeber Kevin saying backers will get their minis first. Now Kevin seems to have changed his mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einherjar Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Damn, those lucky non-pre-pre-ordering plebs at Gen Con. Edited July 11, 2014 by Einherjar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I think the PB Backers are over-reacting but I also think PB has made a series of terrible decisions that has exposed them for the amateurs they clearly are. I suddenly have an interest in this project because I passed only to find my brother invested so he could give it to me. He told me at his birthday party "i've been meaning to give this to you as a gift but I think it's going to be delayed forever." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherxv Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I think the PB Backers are over-reacting but I also think PB has made a series of terrible decisions that has exposed them for the amateurs they clearly are. I suddenly have an interest in this project because I passed only to find my brother invested so he could give it to me. He told me at his birthday party "i've been meaning to give this to you as a gift but I think it's going to be delayed forever." Pretty much agreed. Although in fairness in one update Kevin did promise backers their toys before any retail sales, which this is. You need a retail license to peddle at GC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoptimus Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I called this way back. Palladium + HG = slow to non existent product. So crappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azrael Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I called this way back. Palladium + HG = slow to non existent product. So crappy. Nah. This is all on Palladium. They should have tested the workflow for this project when they started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einherjar Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) Now now, there's always that slight chance that the shipment could get stuck on a boat in China and no one gets anything for Gen Con. It wouldn't be the first time. Edited July 12, 2014 by Einherjar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Welcome to the joys of international business. Situations like that are why my factory can survive on this side of the world; when our customers need their product NOW and not in three weeks. As for the Gen Con crap, I couldn't care less. Just send me my damn minis when you get them. I've waiting this long, another few weeks isn't going to kill me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Welcome to the joys of international business. Situations like that are why my factory can survive on this side of the world; when our customers need their product NOW and not in three weeks. As for the Gen Con crap, I couldn't care less. Just send me my damn minis when you get them. I've waiting this long, another few weeks isn't going to kill me. The point about them selling at Gen Con before some people get them is actually breaking one of the initial Kickstarter promises. That backers would receive their stuff early as part of the benefit of backing. Now, backers just paid to get it "eventually." Delays didn't bother as I knew who we were dealing with but I do feel this is absolutely wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einherjar Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 As for the Gen Con crap, I couldn't care less. Just send me my damn minis when you get them. I've waiting this long, another few weeks isn't going to kill me. You should vote "Yes" then. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rrpgt/robotech-rpg-tacticstm/posts/910143 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherxv Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Now now, there's always that slight chance that the shipment could get stuck on a boat in China and no one gets anything for Gen Con. It wouldn't be the first time. Well they do say karma's a... Even Kevin's ex old lady thinks RRT exist because of Kevin and not inspite of him. (("However the stuff that the ks people are receiving is above and beyond anything that the folks that buy the game at gen con will get. The people that pledged through the kickstarter didn't buy anything more than a product, they bought it in advance and from what I can see are getting more than their money's worth, but they aren't stockholders, they're just consumers. The product is Kevin's blood, sweat and tears, without him and Palladium this product doesn't get made. Most books are not paid for completely out of Palladium's pockets, thats why you have investors and backers for the company, they've used this method of funding projects since the very beginning.")) So it's not like the backers had anything to do with it. Kevin did all the rules writing, model designs, and he came up with 1.4m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einherjar Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Well they do say karma's a... Yes, how embarrassingly true. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rrpgt/robotech-rpg-tacticstm/posts/943876 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Yes, how embarrassingly true. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rrpgt/robotech-rpg-tacticstm/posts/943876 HAHAHAHA!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy042 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Welcome to the joys of international business. Situations like that are why my factory can survive on this side of the world; when our customers need their product NOW and not in three weeks. As for the Gen Con crap, I couldn't care less. Just send me my damn minis when you get them. I've waiting this long, another few weeks isn't going to kill me. I have to agree 100% here. If it gets a few people to buy stuff at GenCon and spread the word that something else may get released later (mmmm Ajax choppahs) then I'm all for it. What difference is a few weeks really going to be at this point? Dunno how I'm going to paint all these though....wife's going to be mad when i take over the deck to kit these up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherxv Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Yes, how embarrassingly true.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rrpgt/robotech-rpg-tacticstm/posts/943876 What the update left out that was in Kevin's murmur concerning wave two. Apperantly Kevin has a persecution complex. "Considering how we are jumped on and ridiculed every time a projected release date is offered and then pushed back, or we face a delay, we are not committing to any specific release date for Wave Two until we have a fairly solid and realistic one from the manufacturing end of things. That said, Wayne and Jeff had a conference call with our development partners, Ninja Division, to discuss Wave Two just Tuesday. We have, of course, never stopped making plans for the release of Wave Two items, as well as discussing ideas for future releases of Robotech® RPG Tactics™ products. The possibilities for the future of this game line are nothing short of fantastic and exciting as all get out. Right now, the manufacturer and Palladium Books are very much focused on finishing the manufacturing of Wave One products and getting them shipped to the USA. Then we will be focused on the massive shipping operation to get product shipped to our 5,000+ Kickstarter backers (we estimate that will be something like 7,000-10,000 packages!) and then to our distributors. I’m dying for the Monster, myself (it is gorgeous and one of my all-time favorite mecha). And the Zentraedi foot soldiers. And the YF-4. And the Jotun, and . . . well, everything! It’s all coming." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcroRay Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 As before - I'm happy to see the game made, and I don't have any problem with the components or delays. I also voted that they should sell some at GenCon - which would be for marketing value. I'm cool with that. When mine finally shows up, they'll sit around for another year before I have time to built, paint & play with 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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