Production molds will be done by the end of the week. I've got the test build to the point where i feel pretty confident that there will be no surprises for any buyers, just the usual cleaning, small amount of fitting etc.
The last bits to get molded are stuff i need multiples of, landing bay caps, engine inserts, arm detail caps etc. Everything else, including the clear parts are molded and ready to go.
I'll say that i will be taking orders at the end of the week. Post any ?'s or concerns you have about a kit here so i can address them. I want people to be very aware of what they are getting with a kit, especially in regard to stuff like the greeblies and the accuracy of them. I've said earlier that this is a scaled replica of the full size one and there were many liberties taken with the greeblies because of the limited amount of 1/2 scale kits. I am perfectly happy with the way it came out but want to be sure that everyone who wants a kit will be on board with that, no surprises.
One last thing about pricing and availability. The price i have in mind, to be honest is low for a subject this large and detailed, never mind the hundreds of hours that i put into the pattern. I will likely not even get to a break even point on this by a long shot, but I do want people to have this, if they want it. That being said, the price may still come as a bit of a shock if you are not familiar with resin kit prices for these large subjects. Don't be afraid to ask, it really is a reasonable price for something this big, and it is quite big.
Right now, i really only plan 1 run of this, the molds are HUGE and very expensive, and take forever to make. So if you want one, consider getting it now, because a second run may not be in the cards for me.
thanks, sorry for the long winded answer.
mike