The run is going live finally!
I've got nine panels done, with six sets of tubes to go with six of the panels (my hero version in work next to them here at the bottom is just for me!). Unfortunately, I won't be doing any more casting of the tubes - the molds are just not up to it. The panel mold on the other hand is doing great and I'll do more casts of that in a few weeks if there is interest beyond what we have here.
SO, I'll begin taking orders for these. As I mentioned above, I'll provide the .STL files for the tubes to everyone who orders and you can print your own if (1) you're unsatisfied with the casts you receive or (2) you order just the panel with no cast tubes. If you're interested in just the panel please hold off a bit until I clear out the sets that come with tubes. I'll prioritize these first orders for those that want the full set. The panel-only version will be discounted down from $125 to $100 and will include those .STL files for the tubes. I'll be shipping via USPS priority mail and the pricing around the country is telling me to charge $30 for shipping to cover all my packaging and shipping expenses.
*****
READ THIS ESPECIALLY
This posting is a heads up to give everyone a fair chance at getting an order in. I'll actually record orders starting at 15:00 MDT Friday 12 August (tomorrow). To order just PM me any time after 15:00 MDT tomorrow your interest in one of the options below. No payment for now until I actually ship - I'll let you know (it'll be Tuesday next week probably). I'll fill up the order queue in the order PMs come in and when full we'll be done until I can cast more panels. You have to PM me - posting here with "I'll take one" won't count - just my way of giving everyone a chance to see the update before the limited number of castings are gone. I'll update here and in the top/original posting with the queue order and progress.
*****
Option 1 - panel and tubes set + tubes .STL files ($125 + $30 shipping = $155 USD total)
1. enaswede - paid and shipped
2. timw1031 - paid and shipped
3. russellsch - paid and shipped
4. cdyoung - paid and shipped
5. lmc3 - paid and shipped
6. (Desert Rat)
Option 2 - panel + tubes .STL files ($100 + $30 shipping = $130 USD total)
1. mgoob - paid and shipped
2. TatooineMachine - paid and shipped
3. propmaker3000 - paid and shipped
Wait List
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Thanks, all, for the interest in these! I hope you're going to like them. The panel castings are really nice - sharp with good detail and no blemishes.
The rear side has cast hollows to reduce weight and needed resin.
I cast the panels in red and the tubes in light gray to help reduce the amount of primer/paint coverage you need. Very important, though - you'll want to give these a good soap and water washing before you try to paint or you may run into some paint adhesion issues on the resin. Do a first light test spray in a small corner area to check that the paint is coating and sticking nicely and not bubbling or clumping. If that looks good then paint away!
Here's my hero piece in progress - I'll be happy to post details on the paint and pin striping etc. if anyone has questions...
Dan