Vaders X1advanced TIE resin kit

[Nwerke]

You must have cried, having to junk such beautiful molds. That will have added to the cost no doubt.

Glad to see the new ones are so nice though. What a piece. Wow.

 

[Themodelshopman]

It is all a part of the learning process - when i made those first molds i did not even know about pressure casting. I lost a lot of money, but that will not affect the price of the kit:angel

 

[Nwerke]

It is all a part of the learning process - when i made those first molds i did not even know about pressure casting.

These are far from your first moulds though, right? They look extremely professional. Good moulds are beautiful things in their own right.

I lost a lot of money, but that will not affect the price of the kit:angel

You are my hero.

Are you using thixo in the new mould?

 

[INCOM]

Stunning work!!!:thumbsup

 

[Themodelshopman]

What is Thixo?:confused
:confused I have a thickening agent, but thats not it is it?

 

[Nwerke]

What is Thixo?:confused
:confused I have a thickening agent, but thats not it is it?

Thixotropic additive, makes it "paintable". Looks like you're layering on silicone now instead of pouring, right?

 

[Themodelshopman]

Now i get your meaning - this is definately paintable stuff!!!

 

[Themodelshopman]

The upper half of the body is molded and cast. I also posted a picture of the molds i have made so far, just to show the size of the project..:confused This is why things take time...:unsure

 

[Kuhn Global]

FANTASTIC! love:thumbsup

 

[REL]

Wow! No, double wow!

 

[sskunky]

I'll triple WOW that!!!!thumbsup

 

[moffeaton]

I cannot WAIT to see you (and this) at Wonderfest! SUCH a nice set of parts coming out of your workshop. It's a benchmark in "home brew" casting, as far as I'm concerned!

 

[JPolacchi]

How much are these babies gonna cost?

 

[Scaramanga]

.......uuuuhhhh WOW

anytime I look at this beauty....

I am shivering in excitement :eek

 

[Eric Ladd]

I'm sure the price is right. Glad to be on this list! :love

 

[Themodelshopman]

Seriously, the production costs of this kit are high and a LOT of time has gone into making it come through. Still, this is my first attempt at this sort of thing and i don`t want to scare too many away by overpricing.
I can estimate roughly that the ship itself, without the full cockpit interior will cost about 400 USD + shipping. With the full interior included it will bleed you another 75 bucks i am afraid. These prices are without the Imperial logo baseplate.:unsure

 

[REL]

About $400 is a very good deal on something of this size and detail.

I doubt anyone can complain about that price.

 

[kitjunky]

Truly a masterpiece!!!

 

[JPolacchi]

That's a good price.

 

[Kuhn Global]

$400 + shipping is a phenomenal price indeed! eek:eek

I am not trying to cause trouble here, (I always LOVE great prices... and I am a tight ******* ...LOL) but I would have imagined the price to be closer to about $550 or so. This is a 1:18 HUGE piece with complete quality. We don't want you to lose your shirt on your first project my friend.