Goodman Models Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Hey Gang, I'm picking up my plastic order this week, so I should have a good update very soon. I'm hoping to get something usable shortly and we can get on with our builds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Outstanding news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-1A Grunt Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 I would love to go in for a set too, if you don't mind. I'll be honest, I haven't opened my kit to see what shape it's in (have to find it after the last move), but I'd like to secure a set of canopies for it just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Sorry, slow process! I have the nice sheet stock. Will work on them this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 You have a lot on your plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Ok, I think I have something that looks pretty good! Stay tuned, will get pics up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Here's the first good set I'm working up. They need to be trimmed a bit to fit nicely. That involves slowing sanding it down. After that, I will polish them with a high grit polishing cloth and then a dip into future. I will show more details of the steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 AWESOME!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Here's the latest update: I've finished up the first set. It did take a bit of work. The resin bucks that the canopy copies are pulled from seem to be the actual size of the canopy itself; once the plastic is pulled over it seems to be slightly oversized even though the plastic is quite thin. Each copy will need to be fitted to your kit. There could be minute differences between resin kit copies; so you'll have to sand along the edges of the frame and test it as you go to get a satisfactory fit. I'll get them roughly trimmed to get them off the buck but they will definitely require you to work them to size. Sorry! I can't do it for you. Photos: Here's the process I've been using: the rear canopy has been reduced around the edges to get a good fit. I used sandpaper curled up (220, 320 etc), Super Sanding Blocks to take down the sides evenly and did everything with wet sanding (just add some water for a smoother cut). After I had a good fit the whole piece needs to be polished. Here I use Micro mesh Sanding Clothes (2400-12000) but first I used 600, 800, 1000, 1200 in sandpaper. You MUST go in order because you are removing the scratches from the last paper successively. After that I use a felt buffing wheel with Tamiya fine polishing compound, gently on the lowest rpm on my dremel. I may dip in future, but I will try to avoid it if I can. You can see the difference b/w the rear canopy and the front piece (not sanded yet). I'll make a video if you like? Overall, I'm pretty happy with how it looks, although I will polish them further. I'm particular about how these should look so I hope these will help you guys out in finishing your builds! When I have the copies made everyone will get three sets to work with and we'll figure out the payment. I like to have it ready to go first. You guys good with $20 to cover shipping and materials to wherever you are? ~anth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 $20 for three pair canopy?! I'll take that. I just hope I can do a good enough job on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Same here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Still working on these for you guys. I must admit it is not easy to get nice copies. I am having a hard time popping the front canopy off the buck after it's pulled. I have loads of plastic, so I will continue to work on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 @Goodman Models, that's ok man! We're a patient bunch around here! Thanks for all the hard work on these! I've still gotta finish stripping down my Cat's Eye at some point soon and then repaint it so I'm in no big hurry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 As soon as I wrap up the lighting lll, I'll get back to this. After that, a cool Moscato project is back on deck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 @Goodman ModelsGood things come to those who wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Ok, I'm back on this! Just got some copies of the VF-4 rear canopy for my donor kit. PM me your address so I can send out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Derex, there's a set on the way to you! I attended WF 2023 and got some great ideas for improving the bucks for easier vac pulling, so anyone else who wanted a set, hang on, I will get them done! -Ant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 @Goodman Models - Suuhhhweeet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 @Goodman Models - Got the canopies today in the mail! They look great!!! Thank you SO MUCH! Now I really don't have a reason to put off finishing the Cat's Eye at some point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 On 6/21/2023 at 1:45 AM, derex3592 said: @Goodman Models - Got the canopies today in the mail! They look great!!! Thank you SO MUCH! Now I really don't have a reason to put off finishing the Cat's Eye at some point! popcorn.gif 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger565 Posted June 25, 2023 Author Share Posted June 25, 2023 (edited) Holy crud!! Is this still able to be bought??? My kit bought 10 years ago never came with canopy’s!! I will send payment now if this is still able? I actually started this thread six years ago? No one ever responded so I just walked away from it but now I see this and I’m all over it. Edited June 25, 2023 by Ranger565 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Rangers' are on the way! Anyone else want a set? Shoot me a pm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Here's what the improved buck looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkArchon3000 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Wow! Those look great! Just PM'ed you for a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/21/2023 at 1:00 PM, Goodman Models said: Here's what the improved buck looks like. In the next couple of months, our finances should loosen up considerably after the move; I've been thinking of resurrecting my cat's eye kit. I'll let you know how that goes, and hopefully be paying you for a set of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-1A Grunt Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, pengbuzz said: In the next couple of months, our finances should loosen up considerably after the move; I've been thinking of resurrecting my cat's eye kit. I'll let you know how that goes, and hopefully be paying you for a set of these! We just moved, hopefully for the last time, and are settling into our forever home. I’m hoping I can find my Cat’s Eye kit somewhere in all this stuff! I hope it survived the heat of many summer moves. Looking forward to finally building some more models after many years of not wanting to move anything built up and fragile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodman Models Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Sadly, my vac former died, so I'm working on repairing or replacing it. I know there's at least one person who wanted a set, so hang in there and I'll get it back up and running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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