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[Nwerke]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 27th update, page 9 **

FWIW, while I fully understand Keith's viewpoint, I personally tend towards b26354's stance. I'm owed a kit dating back to before the APC project. As long as I stilll feel like my kit is going to happen at some point, I'm good...I'm, ahem, nonchalant, don'tcha know. (An OT gag there.)

It's only natural that others feel differently though. It would suck for all this to go catastrophically south. Wasili, I get your reasoning but nothing speaks like pics. Please make some update pics a priority.

 

[mikmik]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 27th update, page 9 **

Hey all,

I for one think that Wasili shouldn't be explaining himself constantly about the same matter.

Your selfish to think he's working on the APC 24/7 without doing anything else in his life, people need to work, pay bills, pay taxes, pay their mortgage or just relax.

Flexibility is the key to obtaining great models and displays.
I currently have an order with a guy in Canada, it's been 5 months and is 2 months over due, but I get updates from the builder on why it's delayed and im understanding that he has a job. So really, he's doing me a favour by putting in the effort and work for what I want in his spare time.
Same thing Wasili is doing!
I think all of you that are hard up on why it's taken so long need to accept that people do have lives (simple), and almost every project stretchs well past it's planned finished date.

You should all be happy you have an APC coming, as Wasili stated, the time, materials and precision of making the model isn't easy and it all takes time to design, perfect, and create and it's his spare time he's using.

He won't be able to retire from the project so be greatful you'll be end up with an amazing large scale APC you'll display and appreciate.

 

[Nwerke]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 27th update, page 9 **

mikmik, firstly, I broadly agree, but secondly, what you have to understand is that there is a lot of history on this board. People have seen this same progression of events, or very similar, time after time. Sometimes it works out in the end. Sometimes it turns into a godawful mess with bannings and everybody at each other's throat.

I think Wasili is relying too much on the written word, a mistake I'm prone to myself. It just doesn't work for everyone. Something I had to learn the hard way.

I don't believe he is dodgy. I generally like him and have huge respect for his modeling and his excellent reference photography. However, nothing restores confidence like a regular picture or two, even if progress is not massively rapid. If he can do that, we might see some ramping down of the rhetoric here. Sorry to beat that drum but I just think it cannot be overstated.

Wasili, sorry to hear things are so bad in the pro scene.

 

[trooperprop]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 27th update, page 9 **

Bas, Trooperprop,

The parts i made for you were excellent and you know it. The parts were numerous, especially for that tiny rodger young model. I was late and wasn't honest about it. You showed up at my workshop unannounced and threatened me with that fellow you brought. You took the silicone molds, some of which were not finished. I cut them open to show you the models were inside, while you went through my workshop looking for stuff, even taking pictures with your mobile, of stuff lying on the back table. None of your business there. You commented on the sticky silicone at the base of the mold boxes, which was simply common with this silicone brand after vacuuming. I put all the molds plus mold boxes in sealed bags. You took every casting i made, including the seperate faulty ones that did have airbubbles in them, that was your own choice.

Two weeks later you got all your cash back, and the viper kit parts you took as a deposit, were returned to me in the bags full of unhardened silicone, in a box, which had my name written on it, slightly different to insult me.

So in the end you got all my work, and all your money.

You obviously have a big chip on your shoulder, and have been waiting for an opportunity to get back at me. This happened nearly 5 years ago, in early 2006, off this board.

I made a lot of mistakes in 2006. I cannot go back in time and change that, and cannot stress how much i want to. Whenever i couldn't really cope with a situation, i would hide and not communicate. Incredibly stupid. I learned from that and i'am not doing that anymore, i openly communicate.

Wasili

Hi Wasili,

I am not proud that I had to go to you in person and take back what was mine by force. After months and months of waiting I had no other options. Never I spoke about it or crossed you anyware. The only reason I posted here was to remind you that your are in the same situation as before.

I did not benefit from it in anyway. (And I did not take photo's of anything or trying to insult you) You gotten your deposit right back when I had my money.

You can still turn this APC confliced all around. I whis you the best with getting your act together. I have nothing more to say.

Sincerly.

BasD

 

[Amish Trooper]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 27th update, page 9 **

I think Wasili your number one goal should be communication when you are on a project. If you don't have pics that they are requesting then say it. Don't say I will post them tomorrow or etc. Because then you are setting yourself up and if you don't do what you said you are going to do then it casts a shadow of doubt. Yes it may have been 4-5 years ago but it is easy to remember since it is documented here. Good luck

 

[wasili]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 27th update, page 9 **

I thank all that posted here for their input and sentiments.

Let's get back to the APC.

Here's a tiny start.

This is a new rearlight cover. There are two on the rear next to those 'boxes'. I machined it from chemiwood/renshape. And not only the outside, also the inside, so that the clear casting is hollow. It's about 0.7mm thick.

It still has a few markings from machining, which off course will be removed. The clear castings will commence this week.

More on tuesday.

Cheers,

Wasili

 

[Nwerke]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 28th update, page 12 **

That is just industrially perfect.

 

[jockdeboer]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 28th update, page 12 **

Looking good!

 

[ralphee]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 28th update, page 12 **

Thats a light cover master, that will be cast clear?.....utterly sick work, wow!

lee

 

[Amish Trooper]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 28th update, page 12 **

There is absolutely no doubt this when finished will be worth the wait in the end. I will say your attention to detail is nuts. Good to see an update

 

[11B30B4]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 28th update, page 12 **

HOLLLLLLY CRAPPPP!!!!! Wasili this is amazing. I am totally blown away at the detail.

 

[ScottageCheese]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 28th update, page 12 **

totally speachless... really nice work bro.

 

[wasili]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 28th update, page 12 **

Thanx for the kind words people :thumbsup

Here's the new noseturret barrel setup, 3d printed at highrez, from (i believe) wax. I machined one before from styrene with brass barrels, but wasn't happy with it.

Next update on saturday.

Cheers,

Wasili

 

[Grant Da Modeler]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 28th update, page 12 **

Incredible work Wasili !!! thumbsup

I'm dying to see an assembled APC from your work ... should be awesome.

 

[wasili]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 28th update, page 12 **

Thanx Grant.

Here's the next update, dealing with what i believe to be the most difficult part to put together in the kit. So i'll show it step-by-step.

** The metal grid/frame that's in front of the big spotlight on the roof **

Here's all the parts that come in the kit. The cast frame is shipped on the styrene template to ensure it doesn't warp over a longer period of time. Hey it's still resin. The off-white resin has been replaced with the beige one, for better results. The pic shows two castings, the kit comes with ONE.

The styrene strips are not cut to length.

After the casting tabs are sanded smooth from the frame, the part of stuck to the support with tiny pieces of tape.

The round 0.4mm styrene rods are cut to length, and one side is glued in first. ONLY USE A SMALL DOT OF THICK SUPERGLUE ON THE END OF THE ROD !!!. Otherwise you'll glue your styrene bits to the support.

Added the first vertical 0.5x1mm styrene strip. Pleease note i cut in a V-shape to all the strips so they are nice and flush with the cast frame.

Added tape to make sure pieces don't move during assembly, and can dry properly. First one side. I did all the pieces on the right first, although you could start on the left as well. Up to you.

Again first the 0.4mm rod, and then the rectangular strips next. As shown i add a tiny drop of thick superglue with a tool of preference. I use thick superglue for the entire assembly as it will not flow and stick your parts to the support. Be cautious nonetheless.

All the strips glued in place.

The two styrene triangles are glued to the bottom of the support, with the halfcircle cutout as shown in the picture. It should be flush to the lower ends of the cast frame. The triangles will guide the sanding of the styrene strips.

On the top i added some 2mm styrene for counterpressure during sanding, cut to shape by hand and taped it in place. Use thin strips of tape all over, so they come off afterwards with ease, and don't rip your assembled part to pieces.

After gentle sanding, the pointy ends of the strips are flush with the frame. Before sanding, i dotted the frame with a black felt marker to make sure i don't sand away too much.

The final assembly on the support.

After taking the assembly of the support, i've added thin superglue to all the connections for strength, and took away excess glue with a tissue. This minimizes the potential warping due to excess glue.

And here's the final result.

More on tuesday.

Cheers,

Wasili

 

[Bezelbub]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 29th update, page 12 **

This kind of detail is why i follow this thread. Please, make a seperate thread for the bickering. It is my personal belief that wasili could hapily add a digit to the price and still be giving you a good deal.

Look forward to the rest of the build

 

[hollywoodhardware]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 29th update, page 12 **

Very clever!

 

[Scott Graham]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 29th update, page 12 **

That's totally cool!

 

[ralphee]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 29th update, page 12 **

Now that....is amazing and fine work......im currently building a Snowspeeder canopy and whining as i go......and you post this, making me feel really inferior :lol!!!!!!!

lee

 

[killrhertz]

Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 29th update, page 12 **

truely in awe wasili brilliant work!!