New Studio Scale Models and other Great models on the way!!

[BlueSquad2001]

How BIG Mike?

Jim
:duck:

[spcglider]

Okay, Michael has removed himself from posting so he can concentrate on getting the stuff done.

Lets not bug him. I want my kit! LOL

-Gordon

[Ridley]

wow nice work :salute:

[Wºz™]

lol...wrong kind of 3D model for me... :)

[BlueSquad2001]

Okay, Michael has removed himself from posting so he can concentrate on getting the stuff done.

Lets not bug him. I want my kit! LOL

-GordonOkay...this is the way it is. I'm PISSED about the box situation, and am going to do this. If the boxes are not her by Fri.....I'll go around and visit some stores and gather all of the right size boxes that I can find. There will by my own hand be a mailout on Mon! That is DEFINATE! So by Wed. some should be seeing there kit hanging out in their mail boxes!
That is the way it is. ;)
I'm mailing these out. Come Hell or Highwater.

[TwoBrainedCylon]

Mike,

You can go ahead and hold mine until the end of the list. No worries. I can wait as long as it comes in eventually.

Sandy

[dilbertman]

Okay...this is the way it is. I'm PISSED about the box situation, and am going to do this. If the boxes are not her by Fri.....I'll go around and visit some stores and gather all of the right size boxes that I can find. There will by my own hand be a mailout on Mon! That is DEFINATE! So by Wed. some should be seeing there kit hanging out in their mail boxes!
That is the way it is. ;)
I'm mailing these out. Come Hell or Highwater.
He's Alive!

Jim :thumbsup:

[spcglider]

We certainly appreciate what you're doing M.

-G

[BlueSquad2001]

We certainly appreciate what you're doing M.

-G
Thanks...and this just in from Griffworks over in Iraq!

We all know those cute little computer symbols (hate them!) called
"emoticons," where:

:) means a smile and

:( is a frown.




Well, how about some "ASSICONS?"

(_I_) a regular ass

(__I__) a fat ass

(I) a tight ass

(_*_) a sore ass

(_o_) an ass that's been around

(_x_) kiss my ass

(_X_) leave my ass alone

(_zzz_) a tired ass

(_E=mc2_) a smart ass

(_$_) Money coming out of his ass

(_?_) Dumb Ass

(_q_) a cute ass

(_8_) a great ass

(_!_) a nice ass

(_. a piece of ass


(_J_) Jack ass











Jeffrey W. Griffin, SSgt, USAF

[spcglider]

The co-workers loved it.

-G

[dilbertman]

So when do we see new pic's?

Jim

[BlueSquad2001]

So when do we see new pic's?

Jim
Uh Okay! After the boxes ship, I'll post final buildup pics. HAPPY YET! (_J_)!!!

[TwoBrainedCylon]

When does Griff return?

Sandy

[BlueSquad2001]

When does Griff return?

Sandy
Hey Sandy!
Griff will return shortly before May is over, but I forget exactly when. I'll find out from him again. He said he has tried numerous times to log onto the fleets and say hello, but the military has this site blocked because it was labled (pornographic!) No kidding! That's why he can't log on here. I'm sure he'll tell you all the whole story when he gets back. :wtf:

In the mean time. We have gotten together a few boxes for shipping, and are about ready to do that. Terri (Warriorchemist) says that we'll ship on Thurs as that is our main shipping day for all of our commission art works, and theres no sense in making numerous trips. It'll be THUR...Finally you all get your vipers!!! :rotf: :D
I'm thrilled!
And I've also had pointed out to me that I had forgotten one last photo set that was taken of the final viper details. And after searching, I thought I had posted them, but I am wrong. :LOL:
So heres the pics of the final canopy design...ala Tom DeSanto! and the equipment housing directly behind the canopy, as well as the final thrusters and the seat, that no one has yet seen. Sorry, I thought that I had posted these. :D
OOOooops! :D
The canopy is the final desanto design, and the way he wants it. Explosive bolts, and atmospheric sensors. :salute:
But, enjoy, these are nicely detailed pieces that add so much to the vipers unique evolution!
Here come your Vipers! We are proud to be sending them to you all. Look for them on e-bay soon.

http://i3.tinypic.com/wb4489.jpg
http://i3.tinypic.com/wb496v.jpg
http://i3.tinypic.com/wb49c8.jpg

[Darrell Lawrence]

cool

[TwoBrainedCylon]

Very nice.

The filters are set up to block servers that dish out certain subjects. Likely, Fleets is riding on a server that has another website that is a porn site. When this happens, the server is blocked, not the site URL so legit sites are also blacked out.

A stupid way to do it but that's how the Air Force blocked sites for years.


Sandy

[spcglider]

Well, I'm certainly looking forward to getting it!

Nice work M!

-G :colonial:

[spcglider]

By the way, M,

If you are looking at needing boxes on a regular basis, you might consider getting an account with ULINE. They sell tons of boxes of all styles.

1-800-295-5510

or

WWW.ULINE.COM

-G

[peter noble]

Way cool Michael! :thumbsup:

Best,

P

[Dawg]

I wish I had money....

:(

*sigh*

I am
Dawg
:warrior:

[spcglider]

They pay $40 a pint at the blood bank.

Go get milked a couple times and voila! Viper kit on it's way to you!

-Vampiric Gordon

[BlueSquad2001]

They pay $40 a pint at the blood bank.

Go get milked a couple times and voila! Viper kit on it's way to you!

-Vampiric Gordon
That's right, and also.......you might be able to pawn a few items around the house that you no longer care for. Hmmmm, it's worth some thought.
I think I may be able to afford one of these with that kind of thinking. :D

[spcglider]

So how goes shipping?

-G

[BlueSquad2001]

Way cool Michael! :thumbsup:

Best,

P
Thanks Peter!
We have'nt heard from you in a while, been busy? :salute:

[BlueSquad2001]

So when do we see new pic's?

Jim
Are you home today? :salute:

[peter noble]

Thanks Peter!
We have'nt heard from you in a while, been busy? :salute:

Yep. Where does all the time go? I'm sure someone or something's stealing my time!

>shakes fist at sky< ;)

[BlueSquad2001]

Yep. Where does all the time go? I'm sure someone or something's stealing my time!

>shakes fist at sky< ;)
You're like a tornado, you come and go so fast, I can never guess where you'll strike next!
By the way, do you have tornadoes over in England???? Never heard of it happening. :D

[peter noble]

By the way, do you have tornadoes over in England???? Never heard of it happening. :D

Yes, there have been freak ones and the odd earthquake too.

[spcglider]

Yes, there have been freak ones and the odd earthquake too.

Yes, but I'd be prone to blame The Master or the Daleks for those. Maybe the Sontarrans or the Cybermen too.

-Gordon :salute:

[BlueSquad2001]

Yes, but I'd be prone to blame The Master or the Daleks for those. Maybe the Sontarrans or the Cybermen too.

-Gordon :salute:
Uh...... :wtf: What he said!

[spcglider]

Michael,

Not much of a Dr.Who fan are you? Can't get any more British than Dr. Who!

ANGLOPHILIA FOREVER!!


LOL.


-Gordon :muffit: Par-tay!

[peter noble]

Yes, but I'd be prone to blame The Master or the Daleks for those. Maybe the Sontarrans or the Cybermen too.

-Gordon :salute:

No it's the Ice Warriors. Definitely the Ice Warriors! :LOL:

[dilbertman]

Are you home today? :salute:
Yes. For the most part.

Jim

[spcglider]

No it's the Ice Warriors. Definitely the Ice Warriors! :LOL:

Touche'!!!

-G :salute: :D :rotf: :) :beer:

[BlueSquad2001]

Touche'!!!

-G :salute: :D :rotf: :) :beer:
Is'nt that supposed to be spelled with a "D" ????
Uh...ooops, sorry, wrong word! :D

[BlueSquad2001]

ATTENTION!!! ACHTUNG!!!

I need these people on the list to contact me todat regarding the shipment of their viper orders!
1.Cristopher (Aussie Viper)
2.Robert Burns
3.Peter Noble!
4. Christopher (Dobber!)
5.Starship Modeler
Please make haste on this because I have lots to do, and you want your vipers! :D

[peter noble]

M, just sent you an email.

Best,

P

[BlueSquad2001]

M, just sent you an email.

Best,

P
PETER....OH HAPPY DAY!!!!! We're pouring resin!!!!!! We're pouring resin!!! And the fumes are making me STUPID!!!! :rotf: DILBERTMAN....."HELP!!!"

[dilbertman]

PETER....OH HAPPY DAY!!!!! We're pouring resin!!!!!! We're pouring resin!!! And the fumes are making me STUPID!!!! :rotf: DILBERTMAN....."HELP!!!"
No! Your on your own. I'm already STUPID.

Jim :duck:

[BlueSquad2001]

No! Your on your own. I'm already STUPID.

Jim :duck:
SOMEONE CALL 911....!!!! SOMEONE CALL 911!!!!! WHERE'S THE MISSING IRANIAN!!!!

[dilbertman]

SOMEONE CALL 911....!!!! SOMEONE CALL 911!!!!! WHERE'S THE MISSING IRANIAN!!!!
WTF!

Time to stop taking your pills Mike. You should know meds and beer don't mix.

Jim :...:

[dilbertman]

Hi All

Just got off the phone with Mike and I have some bad news. His best friend just passed away, lets all send our thoughts and prayers his way.

Sorry to hear this Mike. You have alot of friends here to help you with this.

Jim :(

[BlueSquad2001]

Hi All

Just got off the phone with Mike and I have some bad news. His best friend just passed away, lets all send our thoughts and prayers his way.

Sorry to hear this Mike. You have alot of friends here to help you with this.

Jim :(
Lucky Thompson, 34 yrs old. Just passed away after an hour of trying to revive his heart. He was the best damn friend and one of the best hard core metal drummers that anyone could've met. As a professional musician in L.A. for over a decade, in my opinion, he should've made it by far.
I'm going forward, and will not let this stop me from my duty. I'm casting today and will ship tomorrow.
I wish Lucky, love and happiness on his never ending journey now, and will never forget.
http://i3.tinypic.com/wup89u.jpg

[dilbertman]

Just so everyone knows, the above photo is of Lucky :wings: not wanting Mike to take this photo. I guess God will one HELL of a party tonight with Lucky :wings: there.

Jim :beer:

[Dawg]

My deepest condolences to you, Mike, and my thoughts are with his family.

Too young. Far too young.

I am
Dawg
:warrior:

[BlueSquad2001]

My deepest condolences to you, Mike, and my thoughts are with his family.

Too young. Far too young.

I am
Dawg
:warrior:
Thank You Dawg. Been a long time since I've heard from you. I'm glad you are well. :salute:

I've been working all day, even through the grief, but I've got an auction up that I wish you all to take a look at. Her it is.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Battlestar-Galactica-Colonial-Viper-Mk-II-DeSanto-Model_W0QQitemZ7411516933QQcategoryZ20135QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[dilbertman]

COOL!

Looking forward to the day when I see/get my Vipers.

Keep up the great work Mike.

Jim :thumbsup:

[spcglider]

Mike,

I know what it's like to lose dear friends quickly (and slowly for that matter). Accept the grief and know that it will pass. Not without a little pain and poignant memories, but it will pass. That's the voice of experience.

If you need to talk, you know you have plenty of symapthetic ears here on the board.

-Gordon

[peter noble]

Michael,

I'm truly sorry about your friend.

Words aren't enough sometimes. May he rest in peace.

Peter

[WarriorChemist]

Lucky will be missed... It is so weird to think that he is no longer with us. It just doesn't seem possible, even though I'd noticed that his health appeared to be declining over the past year. He just didn't look good. Michael said he was afraid of losing his insurance over some kind of medical condition, and was hesitant to get treatment. His mother told he he was afraid to go to the doctor because he may not like what the doctor would say. It is all so sad... Lucky was a really fun-loving guy, sometimes a little too much fun for me but we are all different. He took care of his mother and now I worry very much about what will happen to her. She's all alone, as her husband passed away about 5 years ago.

Lucky liked to talk... and talk... and talk... People say that men don't like to talk on the phone, but this was not the case with Lucky. Michael and I would laugh about all the "what if" questions that Lucky liked to ask, or the hypothetical questions that were probably really about him. He was so funny.... His mother said he had a smile on his face when she viewed his body. I hope that was comforting to her, to help her know he is truly at peace now.

When I got home yesterday, Michael was still working and casting parts for the viper, taking a grief break every once in a while. I don't think he got a wink of sleep last night though. He's still trying to absorb what happened.

Thanks for all your support. You guys are great friends to have.

Terri

[BlueSquad2001]

Mike,

I know what it's like to lose dear friends quickly (and slowly for that matter). Accept the grief and know that it will pass. Not without a little pain and poignant memories, but it will pass. That's the voice of experience.

If you need to talk, you know you have plenty of symapthetic ears here on the board.

-GordonThanks Gordon. I appreciate that. I just climbed out of bed and am getting back to casting now. I'm shipping a few today, and have not forgotten about what you wanted. You can call when you get the chance. :salute:

[BlueSquad2001]

Michael,

I'm truly sorry about your friend.

Words aren't enough sometimes. May he rest in peace.

Peter
Thanks Peter. You are really a good friend. I keep waiting for the call that will tell me that it was all some really bad joke and that he's okay, just pulled a prank.
Thank you again. :salute:

[Aussieviper]

Hi Mike, have sent you an email. My deepest sympathies re your mate, I don't know what I would do without mine, he is my conscience. Chris

[TwoBrainedCylon]

Mike,

Sympathies here as well. I tried to call. Will try again later.

Sandy

[spcglider]

Michael,

When did you designate that other package to arrive? I don't have it yet. Got a tracking number?

I'd call you, but the phones are out here at Minnefex.

-Gordon

[dilbertman]

Hi All

Just got off the phone with Mike. He's back amongst the living again, after a very hard week dealing with Luckys passing. He will try to start posting again tomorrow, if he's up to it.

Jim :salute:

[spcglider]

Hi All

Just got off the phone with Mike. He's back amongst the living again, after a very hard week dealing with Luckys passing. He will try to start posting again tomorrow, if he's up to it.

Jim :salute:

I talked with him too. He's been pretty cut up the last few days.

I'm going to be helping him with the last few bits of the DeViper so we can put that project to bed and he can get on with the rest of the projects he's been doing (as well as lose a little of that "Oh my ghod...its just never going to end!" karma).

I'm sure it's been a completely overwhelming time for both he AND Terri.

But hey, that's what networks are for. When one part takes a hit, the other parts step up and handle the load and make things stable. We are happy to be the Colonial Fleets Network.

Now here's a little something that I hope will not be maudlin or trite, but may help anyone who has lost someone close recently (mystical music cue here):

We are beings of energy. From the impulses that race through our synapses to the physical structure that comprises our bodies to whatever that amazing spark is that causes us to "live". The entire universe, including us, is comprised of energy.

We know that energy cannot be created nor can it be destroyed.

But for some reason, we insist on thinking about those who have recently died as "gone".

Surely, they are no longer available for us to converse with or hug or share a beer with, but just as surely according to what we know above, they cannot actually be "gone". They are still here. Part of the universe. In and around and permeating everything we know as our world.

And perhaps worlds beyond our ability to see as we are.

Make of it what you will.

-Gordon :colonial:

[KJ]

Damn, BlueSquad2001 your stuff is just too good! :thumbsup:

:cool:

I suspect if you custom your Viper designs to the buyers personal requests per se. People can expect a highly detailed beautiful Viper in return. Heck maybe i should make a request in the future then.

But i'll like two done for me though. One DeSanto Viper and one Steve Paraday "Scarlet Viper". Although i doubt you'll do the Scarlet Viper though. Beatiful as that is too, i take it you're all DeSanto far as Colonial Viper designs go!

Anyhoo just wanted to say fantastic job you've got with these mouth watering models.

I've personally left my Revell Viper unbuilt until i can get around to getting a working "Canopy" for it or be that a canopy with a Colonial Warrior in the cockpit. Perhaps pretty soon i'll pm you and ask if i can order that as well?

Anyways well done with these designs, love seeing talented artists work relating to anything TOS Galactica based.

Laters :salute:

KJ

P.S.

Sorry to hear about your friend passing away!

I wish you well in times of grieving and hope you're going to be o.k. in the future.

[Viper 04]

Hi all :salute:

New pilot here....so on with the names and jokes....... :wtf:

Never knew about this killer kit or site untill I came across the MK II Viper on eBay....HOLY FRAK! I said to myself....so I followed the link to here, took a look around and it only was a matter of microns till I punched on the BUY that SUCKA now and claimed my studio size MK II! Can't wait to build her!

I'm working on the Monogram Viper with the resin landing gear and scratch built cockpit, engines and canopy....no pics yet.

Thanks for hip site Mike!

Oh and sorry for your recent loss.....The guy seemed like a frakin cool dude.

Rock On!

Troy
Seattle.

[BlueSquad2001]

Damn, BlueSquad2001 your stuff is just too good! :thumbsup:

:cool:

I suspect if you custom your Viper designs to the buyers personal requests per se. People can expect a highly detailed beautiful Viper in return. Heck maybe i should make a request in the future then.

But i'll like two done for me though. One DeSanto Viper and one Steve Paraday "Scarlet Viper". Although i doubt you'll do the Scarlet Viper though. Beatiful as that is too, i take it you're all DeSanto far as Colonial Viper designs go!

Anyhoo just wanted to say fantastic job you've got with these mouth watering models.

I've personally left my Revell Viper unbuilt until i can get around to getting a working "Canopy" for it or be that a canopy with a Colonial Warrior in the cockpit. Perhaps pretty soon i'll pm you and ask if i can order that as well?

Anyways well done with these designs, love seeing talented artists work relating to anything TOS Galactica based.

Laters :salute:

KJ

P.S.

Sorry to hear about your friend passing away!

I wish you well in times of grieving and hope you're going to be o.k. in the future.
Thank You!
Shoot me a p.m. and we'll talk Viper shop.
Hope to hear from you. :salute:

[BlueSquad2001]

Hi all :salute:

New pilot here....so on with the names and jokes....... :wtf:

Never knew about this killer kit or site untill I came across the MK II Viper on eBay....HOLY FRAK! I said to myself....so I followed the link to here, took a look around and it only was a matter of microns till I punched on the BUY that SUCKA now and claimed my studio size MK II! Can't wait to build her!

I'm working on the Monogram Viper with the resin landing gear and scratch built cockpit, engines and canopy....no pics yet.

Thanks for hip site Mike!

Oh and sorry for your recent loss.....The guy seemed like a frakin cool dude.

Rock On!

Troy
Seattle.
He was a cool guy, my life will never be the same.
Thanks for you kind words, and we're gonna "Git R Done!"

[dilbertman]

Thank You!
Shoot me a p.m. and we'll talk Viper shop.
Hope to hear from you. :salute:
He's ALIVE!

Jim :wtf:

[BlueSquad2001]

He's ALIVE!

Jim :wtf:
YUK YUK YUK!!!!
Nope...not alive, just back on earth ta finish this stuff up. Screw any rumors of desertion! If any of you have a question....just call for God's sake. :D

[peter noble]

I have a question.

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? ;)

Best,

P

[BlueSquad2001]

I have a question.

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? ;)

Best,

P
:rotf:
:viper: :toaster:

[Viper 04]

Thanks Mike,

Terri says that Lucky was a drummer....drummers are usually the most laid back and friendliest band members....unlike lead vox and guiter playing freaks like Mike ;)

SO SAY WE ALL!

Havn't did vox in a while....man I miss jamin with other music freaks.

Look foward to getting that killer Viper kit.....I have sent links to sum buddies who had no idea this kit was a reality so you might get sum more orders....if thats a good thing?

Party on Garth!

[BlueSquad2001]

Thanks Mike,

Terri says that Lucky was a drummer....drummers are usually the most laid back and friendliest band members....unlike lead vox and guiter playing freaks like Mike ;)

SO SAY WE ALL!

Havn't did vox in a while....man I miss jamin with other music freaks.

Look foward to getting that killer Viper kit.....I have sent links to sum buddies who had no idea this kit was a reality so you might get sum more orders....if thats a good thing?

Party on Garth!
LOL! Thanks, and we are about to give last updates and photos soon. :wtf:

[BlueSquad2001]

LOL! Thanks, and we are about to give last updates and photos soon. :wtf:
And ( GRIFFWORKS) needs ta pick up the phone and call. :eek:

:hack: :barf: :barf:

[dilbertman]

Are you done yet?

Jim :duck:

[jewels]

glad to see you are back, bluesquad. though i hope your tummy feels better --points to marqued smilies in bluesquad's last post. make sure your casting space is VENTILATED. there, you've been mommed for the evening. lol

[spcglider]

If Michael hasn't paid any attention to the consistent and constant warnings about casting resin coming from me, he deserves whatever happens.

Illness, lung trouble, paranoia, brain damage, hospitalization... He's been warned. He's also a big boy. He also has a GF who should force the issue of safety as much as possible sinec she's living right there too.

-Gordon

[BlueSquad2001]

If Michael hasn't paid any attention to the consistent and constant warnings about casting resin coming from me, he deserves whatever happens.

Illness, lung trouble, paranoia, brain damage, hospitalization... He's been warned. He's also a big boy. He also has a GF who should force the issue of safety as much as possible sinec she's living right there too.

-Gordon
I do my casting outside Gordon.
And as far as the symptoms of paranoia, brain damage, I live with these on a daily basis for years now! :D

[spcglider]

I do my casting outside Gordon.
And as far as the symptoms of paranoia, brain damage, I live with these on a daily basis for years now! :D

M, check your email.

-G

[BlueSquad2001]

M, check your email.

-G
NO DAMMIT!!! I don't want to! :drool:

:hack:

[BlueSquad2001]

NO DAMMIT!!! I don't want to! :drool:

:hack:

DILBERTMAN! That's it, I'VE HAD IT!
I'm comin' over there with some of my boys and were a gonna teach you's some new lessons! :wtf:
http://i4.tinypic.com/10ii9z5.jpg

[Viper 04]

Sweet pic Micheal.....Probably one of the best Star Trek episodes.

Now wouldn't those be the COOLEST figures in resin or what!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/ff/STPieceoftheAction.jpg

Any ideas on the Vipers being shipped?

[dilbertman]

DILBERTMAN! That's it, I'VE HAD IT!
I'm comin' over there with some of my boys and were a gonna teach you's some new lessons! :wtf:
http://i4.tinypic.com/10ii9z5.jpg
Well, I'm coming down with some of my Girls and teach your Boys some things.

Jim :wtf:

[jewels]

men. shakes her head and walks off....

[dilbertman]

men. shakes her head and walks off....
Hey Jewels

Your one of my Girls, right?

Jim ;)

[spcglider]

Sweet pic Micheal.....Probably one of the best Star Trek episodes.

Now wouldn't those be the COOLEST figures in resin or what!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/ff/STPieceoftheAction.jpg

Any ideas on the Vipers being shipped?

Michael can't tell you because even he doesn't know. :wtf:

I'm the one who can tell you. :D

Mike was having troubles with the canons and the canopies. I'm helping him out with some mold-making and casting here at my facility. I have a pressure casting tank.

If he hadn't already traded his soul away for a Fender guitar, it would be mine. :devil:

I am working on it. I will have the parts cast as quickly as possible. In fact, I am workig in-between work (real, honest to god, WORK work) projects to move the casting along in the most effacacious manner.

So the answer? Couple of weeks probably. I hope to have the cannons cast by this weekend. But then there's the canopies, shipping back to Mike, packing, etc. etc.

When you do get your kit, I promise you won't be disappointed. Please extend us your patience one more time. :salute:

-Gordon

[Viper 04]

Sweet! Thanks for the update Gordon :thumbsup:

Thats cool.....I'm in the middle of super deatialing the old Monogram Viper anyways....I cut out the engines and installing cut tubes then adding the engine details so it will have the proper 3-d effect, scribing all recessed panel lines to replace the kits raised lines. Scratch building the cockpit and 50/50 MM models resin landing gear kit and scratch built....most of it is pretty useless due to being at the end of the run :rolleyes: and all the markings will be air brushed.....should be pretty cool...... sorry no pics yet.

Questions

1.
Will it be easy to add clear sheet to the inside of the MKII canopy?

2.
I bet this kit will be kinda heavy so any scratch built landing gear will need to be pretty gnarly......has there ever been any landing gear ideas for the DeSanto MK II?

[spcglider]

Sweet! Thanks for the update Gordon :thumbsup:

Thats cool.....I'm in the middle of super deatialing the old Monogram Viper anyways....I cut out the engines and installing cut tubes then adding the engine details so it will have the proper 3-d effect, scribing all recessed panel lines to replace the kits raised lines. Scratch building the cockpit and 50/50 MM models resin landing gear kit and scratch built....most of it is pretty useless due to being at the end of the run :rolleyes: and all the markings will be air brushed.....should be pretty cool...... sorry no pics yet.

Questions

1.
Will it be easy to add clear sheet to the inside of the MKII canopy?

2.
I bet this kit will be kinda heavy so any scratch built landing gear will need to be pretty gnarly......has there ever been any landing gear ideas for the DeSanto MK II?


1) Yes.

2) No idea. That's in Michael's court. I'm just molding and casting the cannons and maybe the canopies.

-G

[Viper 04]

Danke Dude! :salute:

[Aussieviper]

Mike,
can you please shoot me an email at:

fistius@hotmail.com

I need to work out with you whats happening with my Desanto Viper. I tried to send you an email a while back but no joy. Talk to you soon, cheers, Chris (aka Aussieviper)

[Viper 04]

I'm curious.....

How many parts total and is the nose section molded onto the engine section on the 1/24 studio DeSanto Viper??

[dilbertman]

Hey Fleets

Over at Mike's right now.

HELP! :hack:

Just kidding.

Jim

PS - Aussieviper, Mike will email tomorrow.

[spcglider]

Sorry, dude. You made the trip.

If you end up getting hacked to death by an axe murderer while playing over at Michael's, then it's your own fault!

And as for you, Terri.... put that axe down. ;)

-Gordon

[Viper 04]

Hey.....what about my viper parts question?

[dilbertman]

Is the nose section molded onto the engine section.

No. See below.

Jim :rolleyes:

[dilbertman]

Here are more images of the Viper. The main body is 3 parts. You maybe able to see it in the first image on the link below.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Battlestar-Galactica-Colonial-Viper-Mk-II-DeSanto-Model_W0QQitemZ7411516933QQcategoryZ20135QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Jim

[Viper 04]

Thanks Jim,

It looks like the parts count including the base is around 15 total?

eBay is how I got my kit so those are the same images I have seen before.

From those photos its hard to tell that the rear seat section is a seperate part and it 'looked' as if the nose section is molded onto the engine section.

Its going to be a great kit to build.

[BlueSquad2001]

Thanks Jim,

It looks like the parts count including the base is around 15 total?

eBay is how I got my kit so those are the same images I have seen before.

From those photos its hard to tell that the rear seat section is a seperate part and it 'looked' as if the nose section is molded onto the engine section.

Its going to be a great kit to build.
Hey Viper!
Just to touch base with you, the kits part will be a simple build. I just got up and around and will get in touch with Gordon to see how the cannons are going. Will get back with you soon on this, after I get an idea of when she'll ship. :salute:

[spcglider]

Okay folks, here's the poop on cannons:

I have 10 sets sitting in plastic baggies on my desk. I'm getting about 2 or 3 sets done a day since I have to do them in the morning before work, during lunch, and after work. I should be done with cannons in a few more days.

Now the canopy, that's a different story.

Michael is sending me his mold which I will use in the pressure casting tank. That should fix any problems with casting the thin part. If that doesn't work, I will need to re-mold the canopy... which could take a bit since I am currently OUT of silicone. And then there's the casting situation again. So lets all hope that Mike's mold works.

For this effort, I will be taking posession of Michael's eternal soul upon completion. I'll keep it buffed up and placed on a shelf next to my Colonial Laser Pistol.

-Gordon

[Viper 04]

Gordon, thanks for the update, all your efforts and helping Michael with this project.

Michael....I'm not worried about how many parts or kit dificulty level.....I just wanted to get an idea on how many parts. Heck...for me the more the better!

Just look here:

http://troysmodels.homestead.com

I'm also known as Fluke on a few other boards and your VIPER will be at Wonderfest next year for sure!

[spcglider]

Cool stuff! I'm not a military modeler, so it's not realy my cup o' tea, but nice stuff!

-G

[Viper 04]

Thanks! I'm kinda bi-polar when it comes to models....I grew up loving WWII and jet aircraft but also loved Sci-Fi as well.

Did ya see the Alien Space jockey and Spindrift?

I will never forget the day I first saw that Viper kit on the shelf at my local drug store/gift shop back in 1980....man I freaked! I was in the 7th grade at the time.

May I quote Ren & Stimson J. Cat ....."Memoreies........."

Here is my Monogram Pegasus that I built almost 13 years ago....lots of fiber optics and blinking runway lamps in the main body that run the ten mil optics on the runway floors. I was on crack back then....ok...aright it was...Dr. Pepper...my life is not that exciting.

http://troysmodels.homestead.com/Peggyfront2.jpg
http://troysmodels.homestead.com/Peg2small2.jpg

[spcglider]

Alright, Michael!!!

I am NOT casting ANY MORE canons for you, dammit!!! I'm THROUGH!










Really... I'm through. Done. I've met the quota.

Now where's that friggin' canopy mold????????


-Gordon

[dilbertman]

Mike can not come to the phone right now. If you post a message he will try to get back to you as soon as he can. BEEP!

Jim :rotf:

[spcglider]

MOLD!!!

I NEEEEEED A MOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLD!!!!

So close and yet so far. :...:


Dilbertman, pull Michael off that beer bottle he's sucking on and make sure he gets that canopy mold in the mail to me. :beer:

That's an order from the Commander. :salute:

-Gordon :colonial:

[dilbertman]

I will try.

Jim :beer: :beer: :beer: :barf:

[BlueSquad2001]

Here are pics that Terri a.k.a. Warriorchemist... took of Jim a.k.a. Dilbertman and I as we went out for a while to eat and show Jim around. And of course, we clowned! :D
Here are some very serious moments of the evening so far. :wtf:
http://i6.tinypic.com/11ilp1j.jpg
http://i6.tinypic.com/11ilqoo.jpg
http://i5.tinypic.com/11ilr29.jpg
http://i5.tinypic.com/11ils7n.jpg
http://i6.tinypic.com/11ilurs.jpg

[jjrakman]

Catfish rules.

[Aussieviper]

Bluesquad 2001, can you please email me at:

fistius@hotmail.com

I still need to find out what is happening with my DeSanto Viper. I haven't heard from you in ages! Hope to hear from you soon, Chris

[spcglider]

Aussieviper,

If you've just ordered a kit and Michael isn't doing a build-up for you, you should be getting your kit in the same shipment as the rest of the pre-orders as far as I know.

I just got Michael's canopy mold this morning. I made the necessary modifications and now i am casting copies as quickly as possible to help him get the orders filled.

As soon as I have all the canopies cast and rough-trimmed (probably by the end of this wek), I will pack them up with the cannons and ship them to Michael who will complete his part sets with them and hopefully get them shipped asap.

I know you guys are all waiting patiently for your kits... and for that we thank you. I'm waiting for my kit too!!! :ugh:

-Gordon

[Viper 04]

COOL!! Thanks for the update... You guyz are party animals! ....My FLOYD dark side of the moon shirt iz my fav. :wtf:

Michael,

Please don't do what 'some' garage kit folks do with resin kits, make a killer kit only to pack them like daggit doo doo.....Its a drag to pay big bucks for a finely casted model only to have some of the parts broken and with lotz of work to do by the time it lands at yer door.

.....and now!...... something completely different!

http://www.actionfigureworld.com/acatalog/th-37002r-monty-python-muddy.jpg

[BlueSquad2001]

Aussieviper,

If you've just ordered a kit and Michael isn't doing a build-up for you, you should be getting your kit in the same shipment as the rest of the pre-orders as far as I know.

I just got Michael's canopy mold this morning. I made the necessary modifications and now i am casting copies as quickly as possible to help him get the orders filled.

As soon as I have all the canopies cast and rough-trimmed (probably by the end of this wek), I will pack them up with the cannons and ship them to Michael who will complete his part sets with them and hopefully get them shipped asap.

I know you guys are all waiting patiently for your kits... and for that we thank you. I'm waiting for my kit too!!! :ugh:

-GordonIt's okay Gordon. I've sent Aussie Viper an e-mail before you responded to this posting, and thanks for helping me and being a friend! Terri and I both appreciate you and always try to include surprises in the packages that we send you. :D To show we care.
Below are pics of a small party at the Crazy Habachi Grill...(Japanese Steakhouse) here in Lakewood.
We had SAKI!!!!! :beer: :choco:
Also pics of Dilbertman and I by an enourmous rock at Petit Jean state Park, and this very day that we visited, we were freaked by the fact that some young guy around 27 or so had just fallen off of the 95 ft waterfall and died. :(
Then later we found some drunk jerk on the same waterfall acting like an ass and attempting to slide down the thing as well as standing up on it as slick as it was, and damn near slid right off the edge. Hollering the whole time..."Yahoo!!" :wtf: Stupid redneck. Lucky to be alive. We called park rangers in and they got him. ;)
And Terri (Warriorchemist) and I at the valley entrance to the park. Great day.
http://i6.tinypic.com/11tvmzs.jpg
http://i6.tinypic.com/11tvndg.jpg
http://i6.tinypic.com/11tvou9.jpg
http://i6.tinypic.com/11tvtb4.jpg
http://i6.tinypic.com/11tvtkn.jpg

[spcglider]

Looks like you've had some fun. Wish I was there.

-G

[spcglider]

okay.

Canopies are CAST. :D

You have just witnessed a bonafide miracle. :superholy

Let it hereby be known that for sheer greed, GORDON has TEMPORARILY broken his ONE cardinal rule:

NEVER MAKE MOLDS FOR ANYBODY. PERIOD. :erk:

I will be packing up and shipping the canopies and the laser cannons to Michael TOMORROW. Friday June 9th. :coolangel

After that, it's up to him.


YOU HEAR THAT M??? Its all comin' your way. Get ready. :viper:

-Gordon :beer:

[BlueSquad2001]

okay.

Canopies are CAST. :D

You have just witnessed a bonafide miracle. :superholy

Let it hereby be known that for sheer greed, GORDON has TEMPORARILY broken his ONE cardinal rule:

NEVER MAKE MOLDS FOR ANYBODY. PERIOD. :erk:

I will be packing up and shipping the canopies and the laser cannons to Michael TOMORROW. Friday June 9th. :coolangel

After that, it's up to him.


YOU HEAR THAT M??? Its all comin' your way. Get ready. :viper:

-Gordon :beer:
You're DAMN SKIPPY!!!! ;)
Boxes are here, and all is a go! :D

[spcglider]

Lemme get this straight...

You think I'm Satan's Peanut Butter? :devil:

-G

[BlueSquad2001]

Lemme get this straight...

You think I'm Satan's Peanut Butter? :devil:

-G
YUP!!!!! :rotf:
:hack:

[spcglider]

"He who would pun would pick a pocket" -Geoffrey Chaucer "A Knight's Tale"

-Gordon :salute:

[dilbertman]

Then later we found some drunk jerk on the same waterfall acting like an ass and attempting to slide down the thing as well as standing up on it as slick as it was, and damn near slid right off the edge. Hollering the whole time..."Yahoo!!" Stupid redneck. Lucky to be alive. We called park rangers in and they got him.
Hey Mike

Back home, had a great time and would love to do it again in the future. You need to post the pic of jerk boy trying to kill himself, plus some of the other photo's I took. BTW, say 'HI' to Terri for me.

Jim :erk:

[Viper 04]

That is KILLER news!!!
THANKS for your efforts!
Troy :-)

okay.

Canopies are CAST. :D

You have just witnessed a bonafide miracle. :superholy

Let it hereby be known that for sheer greed, GORDON has TEMPORARILY broken his ONE cardinal rule:

NEVER MAKE MOLDS FOR ANYBODY. PERIOD. :erk:

I will be packing up and shipping the canopies and the laser cannons to Michael TOMORROW. Friday June 9th. :coolangel

After that, it's up to him.


YOU HEAR THAT M??? Its all comin' your way. Get ready. :viper:

-Gordon :beer:

[Viper 04]

Michael,

Will those molded items mentioned be just enough for the origianl 'pre-order' list or will it cover the mid May eBay orders as well??

Thanks!

Troy :-)

P.S. Play some funky strings for me man!......My new job has me so busy I can't even 'just't sit' in on my friends jam sessions.....what a drag!

[BlueSquad2001]

Michael,

Will those molded items mentioned be just enough for the origianl 'pre-order' list or will it cover the mid May eBay orders as well??

Thanks!

Troy :-)

P.S. Play some funky strings for me man!......My new job has me so busy I can't even 'just't sit' in on my friends jam sessions.....what a drag!
Yes, it will cover all orders, everyone!
Ask Dilbertman about my playing, he's gotten more than an earful! :rotf:

[spcglider]

That stuff (including the molds) will be on the way to you at lunch-time today Michael.

(And there was MUCH rejoicing).

Also note M: I'm sending you ALL the parts. Including the parts which should go into MY kit. Don't forget to pack them !!!

-G

[BlueSquad2001]

That stuff (including the molds) will be on the way to you at lunch-time today Michael.

(And there was MUCH rejoicing).

Also note M: I'm sending you ALL the parts. Including the parts which should go into MY kit. Don't forget to pack them !!!

-G
YAAAAY!!!! :popcorn:

[spcglider]

Parts were SENT at lunchtime.

It all falls on Michael and the United States Postal service now.

-G :salute:

[Viper 04]

OH NO!!! Not the U.S. Postal Service!! Were doomed! :rolleyes:

So I gues that means that we could see kits within two weeks or so?

YIPPIE!!!

Hey Michael......my last band was called 'Black Europe' kinda punk/goth/Floyd meets Yes.... we had sum fun and played a few small gigs....had fun.

[spcglider]

Well, if we can keep Michael from plastering "FRAGILE" all over our kit packages, they just MIGHT make it through the USPS unscathed...

LOL!! :rotf: :D :rolleyes:

-Gordon

[dilbertman]

Well, if we can keep Michael from plastering "FRAGILE" all over our kit packages, they just MIGHT make it through the USPS unscathed...

LOL!! :rotf: :D :rolleyes:

-Gordon
O' NO NOT!

"FRAGILE!"

Jim :yikes:

[Viper 04]

Fra-gee-lay. That must be Italian.

http://acs.flicklives.com/Movie/Pics/its_a_leg.jpg

[dilbertman]

:rotf:

Jim :thumbsup:

[spcglider]

Michael, call me when the parts arrive.

-Gordon

[BlueSquad2001]

Michael, call me when the parts arrive.

-Gordon
Okay, but today is the 13th and they are still not here? Wonder why? :salute:

[spcglider]

There CANNOT be that much bad karma on my head that they have gotten lost in the mail.

I'm teling you straight up. THERE CANNOT BE.

I've been busting my arse for everybody and their brother Sisko. I GOTTA have GOOD karma coming out of my nose!

Keep track, dear friends. If this goes awry, you will see that there is NO bend towards justice in the arc of the universe.

-Gordon

[BlueSquad2001]

There CANNOT be that much bad karma on my head that they have gotten lost in the mail.

I'm teling you straight up. THERE CANNOT BE.

I've been busting my arse for everybody and their brother Sisko. I GOTTA have GOOD karma coming out of my nose!

Keep track, dear friends. If this goes awry, you will see that there is NO bend towards justice in the arc of the universe.

-Gordon
YEAH..!!!
What he said! :D

[Viper 04]

Lets all pray to the Lords of Cobalt that all goes well.

If those parts do net get to Michael I'm gonna sick KILLER on ya!

[dilbertman]

There CANNOT be that much bad karma on my head that they have gotten lost in the mail.

I'm teling you straight up. THERE CANNOT BE.

I've been busting my arse for everybody and their brother Sisko. I GOTTA have GOOD karma coming out of my nose!

Keep track, dear friends. If this goes awry, you will see that there is NO bend towards justice in the arc of the universe.

-Gordon
Maybe you mail them to me by mistake? If so, I will sell them to the highest bidder.

Jim :naughty:

[BlueSquad2001]

Maybe you mail them to me by mistake? If so, I will sell them to the highest bidder.

Jim :naughty:
Ah here we are, visiting one of the most popular threads in this sights history. But, it's quiet. So "BUMP"! :rotf:

[BlueSquad2001]

And kids, I don't believe that any of you modelers out there should attempt to professionally replicate any viper model or whatever , without the delightfully crisp fresh taste of.......
http://i5.tinypic.com/14j3z7t.jpg
Yes Kids, these are hands down got to be the best chips in the land. Share them with you friends, take some to the teacher, You'll get A's in that class!
GET SOME GORDON! :D

[BlueSquad2001]

I had to add this for the amusement aspect of the thread, Terri sent me this and I have to say that I'm now convinced that I have no drinking problem. This guy put me to shame! Check it out.:D Dilbertman, you'll love this. :LOL:
http://www.snopes.com/photos/odd/beercans.asp

[BlueSquad2001]

Here ya go Dilbertman! :D And Gordon, oh and Peter Noble. You'l love this!

"Word Perfect Technical support; may I help you?"
"Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect."

"What sort of trouble?"

"Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away."

"Went away?"

"They disappeared."

"Hmm. So what does your screen look like now?"

"Nothing."

"Nothing?"

"It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type."

"Are you still in WordPerfect, or did you get out?"

"How do I tell?"

"Can you see the C:\ prompt on the screen?"

"What's a sea-prompt?"

"Never mind. Can you move the cursor around on the screen?"

"There isn't any cursor: I told you, it won't accept anything I type."

"Does your monitor have a power indicator?"

"What's a monitor?"

"It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on?"

"I don't know."

"Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it. Can you see that?"

....."Yes, I think so."

"Great! Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged into the wall."

....."Yes, it is."

"When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one?"

"No."

"Well, there are. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable."

....."Okay, here it is."

"Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer."

"I can't reach it."

"Uh huh. Well, can you see if it is?"

"No."

"Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over?"

"Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle-it's because it's dark."

"Dark?"

"Yes-the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window."

"Well, turn on the office light then."

"I can't."

"No? Why not?"

"Because there's a power outage."

"A power... A power outage? Aha! Okay, we've got it licked now. Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in?"

"Well, yes. I keep them in the closet."

"Good! Go get them and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from."

"Really! Is it that bad?"

"Yes, I'm afraid it is."

"Well, all right then, I suppose. What do I tell them?"

"Tell them you're too stupid to own a computer."
:wtf:

[Viper 04]

:rotf: :thumbsup:

Thanks Michael ....I needed that!! LOL!!!

Any word on how the kits are doing?

[dilbertman]

I had to add this for the amusement aspect of the thread, Terri sent me this and I have to say that I'm now convinced that I have no drinking problem. This guy put me to shame! Check it out.:D Dilbertman, you'll love this. :LOL:
http://www.snopes.com/photos/odd/beercans.asp
Now that's some funny s**t Mike. So you gave all your beer cans to your buddie there. Do the Mystic Chips go good with the that beer?

Jim :rotf:

[BlueSquad2001]

:rotf: :thumbsup:

Thanks Michael ....I needed that!! LOL!!!

Any word on how the kits are doing?
Viper 04, I hope to be making an announcment real soon. You'll be the first to know, and uh......has anyone seen the or heard from my friend Peter Noble lately? :...:

[BlueSquad2001]

Now that's some funny s**t Mike. So you gave all your beer cans to your buddie there. Do the Mystic Chips go good with the that beer?

Jim :rotf:
Hell Yes, and even better in the morning!
And guess whats for breakfast? :D
http://i6.tinypic.com/14l2gyx.jpg

[BlueSquad2001]

Hey all, Jim a.k.a. asked me to post more images up here so you guys can take in the SPECTACULAR view that we did on that eventful outing to Petit Jean mountain. And here's the first great view that I asked Dilbertman to snap! :D
http://i6.tinypic.com/14l360w.jpg

And heres just a few more, but the 1st being the best. ;)
The kid and I.
http://i6.tinypic.com/14l3f48.jpg
Terri and Brett in background.
http://i5.tinypic.com/14l3fcx.jpg
And Dilbertman!!! :salute:
http://i6.tinypic.com/14l3fo1.jpg
And Last but not least, Jim wanted me to show you guys the pic that he took of the idiot onthe waterfall as he was sliding down it unable to get a grip on the slippery rock surfaces. He was so close to getting killed, but death just was'nt there at the fall that minute. Some guy around 27 or so had just been killed there not more than an hour before this took place. And this guy was cutting up and yelling like a freakin' redneck. Idiot, that's all I can say. :wtf:
http://i5.tinypic.com/14l3ib6.jpg

[BlueSquad2001]

I see Cobywan decided to visit the thread today. Cool. :D

[Viper 04]

He is a shifty one indeed.......shifty but clever.

I know.....He's a member of our local Sci-Fi modelers club.

Our club has LOTZ of great talent on board.

I get the honors of seeing him create the prototypes of his latest BS designs.

Many of our Seattle area guys came home from Wonderfest with Silver and Bronze medals.

Hey Michael......you and Terri should try to make it to Wonderfest in 07!!

[BlueSquad2001]

He is a shifty one indeed.......shifty but clever.

I know.....He's a member of our local Sci-Fi modelers club.

Our club has LOTZ of great talent on board.

I get the honors of seeing him create the prototypes of his latest BS designs.

Many of our Seattle area guys came home from Wonderfest with Silver and Bronze medals.

Hey Michael......you and Terri should try to make it to Wonderfest in 07!!
Hey, we will do just that. :salute:
By the way, do you have my home e-mail? I think you do, contact me tomorrow as I'll be touching base and updating everyone involved, on the kit. And where we are at right at this moment with finally some closure. :D
Thanks Viper, you've been kind and it is appreciated. :salute:

[BlueSquad2001]

Viper Kit Update

Okay, first of all I want to thank all of the new friends we have made through this project, all of you, near and far. From right here in America, all the way to Austrailia and England. We love you and have enjoyed getting to know you, and talking to you personally. I also appreciate all of the e-mails and am very greatful for all of the faith and friendly support you have given me. I also want to thank all of you for the kind letters regarding the passing of my best friend, ven though some of them did not get replies, they are none the less dearly remembered and were of great value to me in that period of greif.
As of this moment, I have not heard one complaint out of any of you, with the exception of some jerks in Calif. but that is a forgotten and wasted moment.
You all have every right to feel just tired of waiting and anxious, if you do, concerning the shipment of your kit, or kits. I want you to know that we honestly feel that too. We are tired and angry, because of one thing or another going wrong, or holding the project back from shipping, I wish like hell I had'nt given all of you a shipping time, and then again another shipping time, until I was certain and had everything together and ready to go to the post office. I'm very sorry, from the bottom of my heart, that I misled anyone of you, and feel very bad about it. I really am bothered by this, and feel I must make it up to you all, and in one way or another, I will. That I can promise.
What happened? This is the question that you are all wondering and wanting to ask, but have not. This lets me know that you have faith in me and my professionalism, and I will reward that by telling you all the truth.
When I last had promised on the threads that we were about to ship, we had recieved the final batch of silicone to mold the final parts and all was proceeding well. I was excited about finally being finished and shipping these and was sure that all wuld be well. Then the molds for the canopy and guns did not turn out well, and we were forced to find a trustworthy pro that would assist us in correcting this problem, and in turn also would produce better castings of the parts. I turned to (Spcglider) as you all know and we are all fond of, to help. He did, and it was like I knew it would be, he did a terrific job molding the parts and then he even went so far as to cast many pieces of each. Thank You Gordon!
All was well, and I just knew you all were going to be surprised soon to find your kits in the mail delivery. But once again, something went wrong. And it has delayed us for over a week. Gordon accidentally, I must add, placed an incorrect zip code on the package. And it is lost in the mail system somewhere. One would think surely that the post office would take a look at the address and get it sent to the proper location. But they have yet to correct this. Gordon and I both are waiting, and I have discussed the problem with the post office, and have kept in touch with Gordon, and he has assured me, again today, that it will come back to him, or to me, one or the other. As soon as this package gets to me, this is what will happen, I will gather all the kits, box them and ship them that day, and confirm with everyone, that their order has shipped. And then we can rejoice.
I will ask all of you, to please be patient a little longer, and your wait will be rewarded. I'm certain that this will be resolved soon, and will keep after it until you all have your vipers. That you can trust. The wait will soon be over.
Let me also say that if you have any questions, regarding this issue, or any other about the viper, shoot the questions to me here and now and I'll be more than happy to put your minds at ease with a quick reply.
You all have my home e-mail, and my number. Don't hesitate to call if you need to.
Because of the nature of the project, it has been quite an out of the pocket expense to produce. And thanks to Tom Desanto for being a friend and helping me to produce a great number of kits soon to find their way to you all.
I want to say this, please be patient, you will get your kits. That is definate. We all have not gone through this production for nothing rest assured.
Thank You All!

[spcglider]

I have been assured that, one way or another, that the package will either be delivered to Michael aftre they figure out what the proper code is, or it will be returned to me...as I put my return adress VERY clearly on every package I send out.

You all deserve apologies from me as well. I should have confirmed Michael's zip code before I sent it out. If the package comes back to me, it will be repackaged that very moment and re-sent to Michael via Fed Ex Overnight to expedite the whole thing .

I beg of you all just a bit more patience. These kits are going to be truly lovely. And I know you'll all be very happy when they get to you.

As I mentioned earlier... I'm waiting on a kit too! lol!!


Your most humble servant.
-Gordon

[Capt Dave Atkin]

good pic lol

[TwoBrainedCylon]

Let me see if I understand this ... a large project ran into some snags. We've never seen that happen before.

No worries Mike. You don't take on anything big without hitting some road blocks along the way. Sounds like you guys are tacking the problems and doing what you can to make the best kit possible, which is all I expect. Problems happen and real life often has a way of leaping in front of deadlines like these.


Sandy

[spcglider]

Thanks for the understanding Sandy!

-G

[BlueSquad2001]

Let me see if I understand this ... a large project ran into some snags. We've never seen that happen before.

No worries Mike. You don't take on anything big without hitting some road blocks along the way. Sounds like you guys are tacking the problems and doing what you can to make the best kit possible, which is all I expect. Problems happen and real life often has a way of leaping in front of deadlines like these.


Sandy
LOL! Thanks Sandy. Just caught your post, and as soon as I come up for air, I'll be giving you a call.
Incidently, Kuhn Global over at the RPF made this comment, and I'm gonna paste it here.
"Considering all that you have gone through,.. a wrong zip code seems kind of amusing! LOL. "

Thanks for the update Michael!
Kurt is cool, but for some wierd reason, I can't seem to get him over here at the Fleets! Dammit! :D

[peter noble]

Felgercarb happens.

You just have to ride it out.

Everything will be five by five in the end. :thumbsup:

[Viper 04]

NO PROBLEMO DUDES!

Crap happens.

Its cool your letting us know whats up and thats all that matters.

Micheal.....Right now I can not get my emails at my regular e-address so use this one orca0404@gmail.com

[BlueSquad2001]

NO PROBLEMO DUDES!

Crap happens.

Its cool your letting us know whats up and thats all that matters.

Micheal.....Right now I can not get my emails at my regular e-address so use this one orca0404@gmail.comI'm glad you're a new member of our family here Viper. Interesting that you started off ordering the Viper and now you're becoming a respected and outspoken member here. Saluting you. :salute:
And Thank You Peter, you are also a GREAT FRIEND! And I value your help and advice. :salute:

[BlueSquad2001]

OLD PICS!

I thought since I have'nt shown much for some time, that I'd give all of you a lil' blast from the past on this project. Some of these pics, none have ever seen, so here are some jems. ;)
http://i6.tinypic.com/154k3f9.jpg
http://i6.tinypic.com/154k3nc.jpg
http://i6.tinypic.com/154k3ue.jpg
http://i6.tinypic.com/154k42a.jpg
http://i5.tinypic.com/154k5md.jpg

[Viper 04]

Thank you Micheal.

An interesting place to hang out.

I hope to add more pics to my Monogram 1/32 scale Viper soon.

[BlueSquad2001]

UPDATE!!!!

Okay all.
Gordon called today, and gave me the info about the incorrect zip code that he placed on the package. It led to a small town in Ark, called Morrilton. A very teeny weenie whole in the wall, that I went after. I first found that there is only one post office in this town, and the second thing is that the down does not have a road by the name of mine. After contacting them, they were unsure of where the package was, and that it probably was returned to the sender, or on it's way here to L.R.
So I notified our local post office Mgr., and informed him of the problem, which he responded with the package not being there either. Upon speaking with my mail carrier, she told me what to further do, that calling the local post office will get you no where.
I called and voiced a complaint with U.S.P.S. Gov, and was informed that it would be investigated and found, and that I would hear from them by no later than Wed.
Gordon is supposed to do the same, and to also personally check with his two local post offices.
We'll know something soon enough.

[spcglider]

I checked with both my work post office and my home post office. No package at either. I was assured, however, that the package would be delivered... most likely to you Michael. The fellow at my post office suggested calling the mistaken postal code office and ask for the back room clerk. He said that if anybody would know where it was, that guy would.

-Gordon

[BlueSquad2001]

These guys no nothing.
And I'm getting pissed.
Some post office had best be coughing up some info real soon, or I'm gonna take a legal avenue and stir the cauldron.

[spcglider]

Patience, grasshopper.

I understand that alot of folks (including me) are waiting on kits and that you want to get this bit of karma settled, but lets see if a little detective work helps before we send in the 500 pound gorillas.

I'll call the post office at the postal code I sent it to and ask about it.

-G

[spcglider]

Here's a clue: NEVER call 1800-ask-usps if you would like to talk with a human being. Its useless. They don't give you that option.-Gordon

[BlueSquad2001]

Patience, grasshopper.

I understand that alot of folks (including me) are waiting on kits and that you want to get this bit of karma settled, but lets see if a little detective work helps before we send in the 500 pound gorillas.

I'll call the post office at the postal code I sent it to and ask about it.

-G
Hey Gordon, I called the Morrilton post office and they did not know anything and they acted like they had never encountered it.
I don't believe in karma. Karma=Smarma, lets figure out what to do. I've already spoken to one of my 500 pound gorillas and they await the call to arms, so to speak. Besides, we are going into a month that the package has been lost. And I for one have had enough, and am ready to blaze another trail, one that leads to the goods. I'm going to take 10, and then begin more calls.

[BlueSquad2001]

Go to U.S.P.S.com and find the link to lost packages and call the help line like I did. After listening to their menu, I just held the line until a real human picked up, it worked. :D

[spcglider]

Here's the response to my fax (yes..a telefax. Interesting how outdated technologies are still embraced by our postal service!):

Mr. Smuder:

We will continue to look for this parcel; however, it is most likely that either:

1) the Processing & Distribution Facility in Little Rock correctly routed the parcel to North Little Rock, AR; or
2) the item has already been returned to you marked as undeliverable as addressed.

Rest assured that if we find the parcel we will mark the correct Zip Code and forward to NLR.

Kurt M. Marine
Supervisor, Customer Service
Morrilton, AR 72110-9998

So... having had unparalleled success in getting THIS response, I'm going to fax the post office in Little Rock and see what they can tell me.
-G

[BlueSquad2001]

[QUOTE=spcglider]Here's the response to my fax (yes..a telefax. Interesting how outdated technologies are still embraced by our postal service!):

Mr. Smuder:

We will continue to look for this parcel; however, it is most likely that either:

1) the Processing & Distribution Facility in Little Rock correctly routed the parcel to North Little Rock, AR; or
2) the item has already been returned to you marked as undeliverable as addressed.

Rest assured that if we find the parcel we will mark the correct Zip Code and forward to NLR.

Kurt M. Marine
Supervisor, Customer Service
Morrilton, AR 72110-9998

So... having had unparalleled success in getting THIS response, I'm going to fax the post office in Little Rock and see what they can tell me.
-G[/QUOTE
Any more info? This is growing old. ;)

[BlueSquad2001]

Uh Gordon???
Anybody home?
What you still taking a holiday vacation? :D

[spcglider]

I faxed the Distribution Center in Little Rock. No response.

I went to the USPS website this morning and filed a complaint/plea for help. But considering the convoluted nature of their website, I'll be actually surprised if what I sent to them gets to the right person.

I am acutely aware of the situation and getting more than a little concerned since the package was originally sent on June 6th... almost exactly one month ago.

I will check again with my local post offices to see if the box hasn't shown up. I suggest you do the same.

-G

[spcglider]

Latest response:

"Dear GORDON SMUDER,

Thank you for visiting our website. I understand your concern about your Priority Mail package that has the incorrect ZIP Code.

I am sending this information to your Post Office for immediate attention. You should receive a callback as you requested by the end of the next business day. The confirmation number assigned to your case is OR27730764. If you need to contact us again regarding this issue, please include the confirmation number so that we can further assist you.

If I can be of assistance to you in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for choosing the United States Postal Service.

Regards,

Ashlee B"

Less than a minute after receiving THAT email, I got a phone call from MY post office near my house. The fellow advised me to fill out a Trace Form (1510) to get the post office all the info and make sure they were "officially" looking for it. He also checked HIS pile of return packages and found nothing.

Ahhh.. beauraucracy (sp?) is a lovely thing, isn't it?

Well, at least there's an information flow. How useful it will be is questionable, but at least it's something.

-G

[BlueSquad2001]

I'm on the way right now to get one of these forms. :mad:

[spcglider]

54 resin castings, two silicone molds, three original scratch-build molding patterns.

That's what you'll have to list as contents. The package was 4 lbs. 2 oz. I paid $9.80 to ship it priority mail on 06/09/2006 at 12:07:42 pm.

-Gordon

[BlueSquad2001]

54 resin castings, two silicone molds, three original scratch-build molding patterns.

That's what you'll have to list as contents. The package was 4 lbs. 2 oz. I paid $9.80 to ship it priority mail on 06/09/2006 at 12:07:42 pm.

-GordonI got ya, and I'm on it. :salute:

[Cmd. Foster]

Hi everyone :)

I'm a newbie here. Finally got around to posting finally. Been alot of stuff going on. Mostly annoying. Like phoneline troubles :( And when your using dialup, that can be a problem :(

Great place here. I look forward to checking out the rest of it :)

And hey Mike :)

JC :colonial:

[Viper 04]

Hiya JC! Welcome aboard....just sign in for your uniforms and get assigned a viper....sorry they only come in grey.

Keep us updated Micheal.....Hope things work out.

[BlueSquad2001]

Hiya JC! Welcome aboard....just sign in for your uniforms and get assigned a viper....sorry they only come in grey.

Keep us updated Micheal.....Hope things work out.
Hi J.C.! When I get caught up, I'll call you.
Now then Viper 04......What this about GREY uniforms???? :wtf:
This is completely wrong. Uniforms are earth tones and shiny brass thingies! With this symbol on the shoulder :colonial:
Okay, now that class has begun, will talk to Gordon soon, and update you all.
Prey to the Lords of Kobol that all is well. :salute:

[spcglider]

SHIPS... the SHIPS come in gray. Not the uniforms.

Note to all: I have filled out the 1510 form and will be hand delivering it to the post office today at lunchtime.

-G

[Cmd. Foster]

Grey???

Hey Mike :) Look forward to hearing back from ya :) If you can't reach me by phone, then either pm me here or e-mail me.

JC :colonial:

[spcglider]

Form 1510 delivered to Post Office.

Can't wait to see what the reply is.

-G

[spcglider]

Been several days. No word yet. No contact. Waiting patiently....


-Gordon

[spcglider]

Its a curse. That's what it is.

I broke my cardinal rule. I made molds for someone.

That's it.

This is punishment for breaking my own rules.

Gotta be.

-G

[BlueSquad2001]

Hey Gordon.
Nah...it's no curse, maybe on the part of the postal service, but you're cool. :salute:

[Viper 04]

Its Satan! I tell you.....he's at it again!

I say we sic Eddie on them!

http://www.onlineseats.com/upload/concerts/644_con_iron_maiden.jpg

[BlueSquad2001]

One pic of me and a friend that has made this Viper project possible.
It is great to call Tom DeSanto one of my best friends! Everytime we met, he hugged me like a long lost brother. We hung out and he gave me all the instruction I need to really succeed in my line of work. Thanks Tom!
http://i7.tinypic.com/213psp3.jpg

[Cmd. Foster]

Hey Mike :)

Cool, you got to go :) That is Comic-Con 2006 right? If so, who all else did you get to meet? I hope Tom still has interest with Battlestar.

By the way Mike, did you get that last e-mail I sent? If you didn't, let me know and I'll try and e-mail you again.

JC :salute:

[Viper 04]

That would have been cool!

I have been to nermous Star Trek cons....though I'm not that much of a treker like my best friend. I like the dealers room and there are always a few VERY HOT looking gals 'once in a while'

I'm sure you'll keep us updated on the missing parts saga.

Party on Garth!

[BlueSquad2001]

Hey Mike :)

Cool, you got to go :) That is Comic-Con 2006 right? If so, who all else did you get to meet? I hope Tom still has interest with Battlestar.

By the way Mike, did you get that last e-mail I sent? If you didn't, let me know and I'll try and e-mail you again.

JC :salute:
Yes, got the e-mails and will talk to you as soon as I come up for air.
Take care buddy.
Mike

[Cmd. Foster]

Cool :) Glad to hear you got them. Been having so much dumb stuff happening with my phonelines and internet lately I wasn't sure if they actually made it out.

And if all goes well, I'm going to try and start posting my Galactica stuff here as well:salute:

JC

[peter noble]

Mike and Gordon,

I take it the damn post office still haven't found the package.

Best,

Peter

[BlueSquad2001]

Mike and Gordon,

I take it the damn post office still haven't found the package.

Best,

Peter
You know what Peter?
I'm getting PISSED! :mad:
Gordon has decided that he's not going to do much of anything but wait on the Postal Service, and meanwhile, all of my customers and friends have to wait until they deliver the parts, even wait until Hell freezes over? :wtf:
I DON"T THINK SO! I think you are wonderful as a friend and to kind as a customer, as all are that has ordered from Terri and I, and this is not good business.
If you would call me, because I've forgotten your number I'll talk to you about it.
But I'm in the process of trying to reach Gordon and find out where he stands on this, and what he intendsto do. But, while I'm waiting to hear from Gordon, I'm moving forward and cleaning up the parts that need to be molded on Mon, and preparing to take the neccesary action to get this thing done and to all of you. Tom has given me more professional advice than I ever thought possible and I will implement all of those ideas and get you all your kits. You guys deserve a little something extra thrown in for all your waiting and we'll do just that. I'll promise that it'll be a nice gift and you'll be happy. :salute:
Call soon.
Mike

[Viper 04]

Thanks Mike.

Don't sweat it man.....we all know that shit happens. Thanks for saying anything and letting us know whats going on. I for one think that the wait will be worth it!

[BlueSquad2001]

Thanks Mike.

Don't sweat it man.....we all know that felgercarb happens. Thanks for saying anything and letting us know whats going on. I for one think that the wait will be worth it!
'Operation Mindcrime'
"We're an underground revolution working overtime."

[Viper 04]

Far out!!

[spcglider]

Michael, (and everyone else involved via purchase with this USPS fiasco)

Here's where I stand on this:

I have Chicago Wizard World coming up this weekend. I'm going to be out of town and out of communication range until next Wednesday.

If the parts haven't shown up by the time I return, I will remold and recast them from Michael's salvaged first castings.

Then we can finally drive a postally insured stake through the heart of this karma sucking vampire be-atch and move on.

Michael, sorry I didn't get back to you last night. Had my hands more than full until after midnight.

-G

[BlueSquad2001]

Michael, (and everyone else involved via purchase with this USPS fiasco)

Here's where I stand on this:

I have Chicago Wizard World coming up this weekend. I'm going to be out of town and out of communication range until next Wednesday.

If the parts haven't shown up by the time I return, I will remold and recast them from Michael's salvaged first castings.

Then we can finally drive a postally insured stake through the heart of this karma sucking vampire be-atch and move on.

Michael, sorry I didn't get back to you last night. Had my hands more than full until after midnight.

-G
That is well over a week, and way too long to continue to hold. I'm sorry, that's just the way it has to be. The parts have got to be molded and no more waiting. I can't ask anyone to do that any longer, and certainly not another week. If I can't have your cooperation then I need to find someone else to finish this thing. It has to be done, I'm ready to move forward. :cool:

[spcglider]

Well, if that's your decision, then that's the way it is.

I just drove across town on my lunch break to check with the post office again, but now I can stop harassing them. After talking with the head honcho at the post office, he told me that after filing the 1510 form, it could take up to six months to see any results. Big help there.

This has turned into one expensive kit for me. Not that it isn't for you too, but it sure is disappointing to have it all go down like this. I end up looking like a schmuck for trying to help.

Well, if you're going to have someone else do the work, be sure to pick somebody who knows to insure a parcel.

-G

[peter noble]

A little story.

On June 22, 2005, I made a Paypal payment for a studio scale Cylon Raider, fully-painted and built-up.

On May 18, 2006, I made the final Paypal payment for my now completed Raider.

That's a long time to wait, but the seller kept me informed along the way and the damn thing looks pretty cool.

On the other hand I ordered Galactica shuttle from SMT and as we all know that deal never was completed and though I got my money back the whole thing was a debacle of some magnitude.

So far, I haven't had to wait as long for the Tom DeSanto kit and I'm not unduly worried because I've spoken to Michael on the phone and the project's been hit by sod's law in a major way. Sometimes felgercarb happens!

I think Michael will have a learnt a lot on completion of the kit, both the positives and negatives about such an undertaking. I'm sure everything will be taken onboard for projects two, three etc.

I know we'll all have a unique kick-ass kit at the end of the day, I guess some things are worth the wait. Mind you, I'd rather be watching season four of Tom DeSanto's BSG (Sorry Mike!). ;)

In the mean time, may I suggest that if we, the customers, have anything to say on this subject we communicate through PM, email or the phone, and when Michael's got together the remaining parts he can show the members the finished deal for everyone's enjoyment.

All the best, and long live the original Battlestar Galactica!

Peter

P.S. It would seem the post office in the US is just as inept as the one in the UK! :rolleyes:

[BlueSquad2001]

Well, if that's your decision, then that's the way it is.

I just drove across town on my lunch break to check with the post office again, but now I can stop harassing them. After talking with the head honcho at the post office, he told me that after filing the 1510 form, it could take up to six months to see any results. Big help there.

This has turned into one expensive kit for me. Not that it isn't for you too, but it sure is disappointing to have it all go down like this. I end up looking like a schmuck for trying to help.

Well, if you're going to have someone else do the work, be sure to pick somebody who knows to insure a parcel.

-G
Hi Gordon,

No hard feelings... Terri and I appreciate all that you have done to help. You did a lot of work and I think everyone recognizes that. We did attempt to compensate you for your trouble by sending you a --------- kit, from my personal collection. As these kits become more and more scarce, their value goes up. I also agreed to assist you with sculpting a -------- head for you. This was not a freebie deal for either one of us. Terri and I looked at it as two people simply helping each other out. You did some beautiful casting with the parts, and made a zip code mistake that anyone could have made. You are not the only person who has ever sent a package uninsured. We've done it many times and have never had a package get lost. This is all very unfortunate, but thankfully everyone who has ordered has been very understanding and more than kind about all the things that have gone wrong. It's just that Terri and I are getting a little nervous that everyone's patience will run out soon. We'd also like to get all this stuff out of the house so the living room can be a living room again instead of a warehouse full of viper parts and shipping materials! Terri is getting kind of annoyed about the mess! LOL! Not only that, but I have a pile of new projects on my list of things to do, and I need to get this completed so I can have the time and the workspace to move forward. I think that we both need to keep after the post office to deliver the package. It has to be somewhere, and it seems that a box should be easier to locate than an envelope. But the worst thing that could have happened is that it was delivered to a person's house, and they simply discarded it because it was nothing they wanted to keep.

We are not sure how long it will take to find somebody else to make these parts. It is possible that by the time we find somebody, you will have returned from your trip. If that is the case, we hope that you will still go ahead and make the parts so that you and everyone else can receive their kits.
Mike and Terri
BlueSquad2001 and WarriorChemist :salute: :colonial:

[BlueSquad2001]

A little story.

On June 22, 2005, I made a Paypal payment for a studio scale Cylon Raider, fully-painted and built-up.

On May 18, 2006, I made the final Paypal payment for my now completed Raider.

That's a long time to wait, but the seller kept me informed along the way and the damn thing looks pretty cool.

On the other hand I ordered Galactica shuttle from SMT and as we all know that deal never was completed and though I got my money back the whole thing was a debacle of some magnitude.

So far, I haven't had to wait as long for the Tom DeSanto kit and I'm not unduly worried because I've spoken to Michael on the phone and the project's been hit by sod's law in a major way. Sometimes felgercarb happens!

I think Michael will have a learnt a lot on completion of the kit, both the positives and negatives about such an undertaking. I'm sure everything will be taken onboard for projects two, three etc.

I know we'll all have a unique kick-ass kit at the end of the day, I guess some things are worth the wait. Mind you, I'd rather be watching season four of Tom DeSanto's BSG (Sorry Mike!). ;)

In the mean time, may I suggest that if we, the customers, have anything to say on this subject we communicate through PM, email or the phone, and when Michael's got together the remaining parts he can show the members the finished deal for everyone's enjoyment.

All the best, and long live the original Battlestar Galactica!

Peter

P.S. It would seem the post office in the US is just as inept as the one in the UK! :rolleyes:Thank You Peter....and all of you from the bottom of our hearts! :salute:
We never thought such hold-up and situations would arise, and we are more positively prepared for the next project and understand more now than ever!
Mike and Terri

[spcglider]

M,

Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the kit and that you're going to be doing that head sculpt.

And know full well that it is not you that I am upset with. Its more being upset with myself, first for breaking my own rules and then doing something stupid that came back to bite me in the afterburners.

I know its a tense and frustrating situation for all of us.

Soldier on. :salute:

-G

[cobywan]

Mike,

My offer still stands to help. I am dealing with a long delay for a big Star Wars kit and know what it feels like to be on hold. If I can help just let me know. Work is dead now so I have the time.

[Viper 04]

Hey Mike,

If Coby is offereing his help GO FOR IT! he's kinda good at that stuff....in fact he's plain silly with it!

[BlueSquad2001]

Mike,

My offer still stands to help. I am dealing with a long delay for a big Star Wars kit and know what it feels like to be on hold. If I can help just let me know. Work is dead now so I have the time. :colonial: :salute: :colonial:
Hey Coby!
I'm so glad to hear that, and to find that I have a new ally willing to put their past in their behind, or something like that! :beer: :D I'd be glad if you could drop me a number to reach you at, and discuss all the details and talk shop for a bit just to iron out the past. I wish nothing but the best concerning working together. :salute:
Drop me a line, I also sent you a p.m. to your RPF box.
Let's talk.
BlueSquad2001 a.k.a. Michael Miles

[starmanmm]

I have been talking to Mike as to the status of this kit and he has been kind enough to not only point me to this site but has also been answering my questions.

Being a first year cadet here, I just wanted to put in my 2 cents. :salute:

[BlueSquad2001]

Announcement!

I am prepping the cannons and canopy casting to send to Cobywan on Mon.
I'm sure that alot of you are familiar with his modeling skills and this is going to be great. He has stepped up to help and this means a all will be getting their kits quicker than the post office can act.
Here we go again! :D

[Viper 04]

IN A BAD German VOICE:

Now zee here! Before vee go running about, killing people, we'd better make damned sure of our facks and ZIP CODES!. A riot iz unt ugly thing... and once you get one started -- there's little senze in shtopping it!


Good News Mike! Send Coby the whole kit so We can see it at our next Sci-Fi meeting in Seattle on the 14th! ( could generate sales.....if thats a good thing? ) when he's done I can do the promo build up... take some nice pics.... and you can call that one my ordered Viper?......e-mail me and we can talk more about it!

[BlueSquad2001]

IN A BAD German VOICE:

Now zee here! Before vee go running about, killing people, we'd better make damned sure of our facks and ZIP CODES!. A riot iz unt ugly thing... and once you get one started -- there's little senze in shtopping it!


Good News Mike! Send Coby the whole kit so We can see it at our next Sci-Fi meeting in Seattle on the 14th! ( could generate sales.....if thats a good thing? ) when he's done I can do the promo build up... take some nice pics.... and you can call that one my ordered Viper?......e-mail me and we can talk more about it!
Everyones jus' tryins' ta gets their Vipers huh!?!? :blink:
I'll consider it, but still I believe that the first on the list should get theirs first. But I'll see how things go. :salute:

[Viper 04]

Sounds completely fair to me!

Cool avitar Mike! I dig it.

[starmanmm]

Getting closer.

Gotta get rid of that cherry image, tho! :rotf:

[BlueSquad2001]

Getting closer.

Gotta get rid of that cherry image, tho! :rotf:
You bet we are!!! :D
And I guess your cherry needs ta be "popped"? :rotf:

And cool avatar yourself Viper04.
Mine has too many meanings with it. But thats the way I designed it. :salute:

[Viper 04]

Thanks Mike......I just did a google seach for Space Worlds and found it.....I'm using as my desk top image too.

[Cmd. Foster]

That is a cool avatar you got there Viper04. Dumb question here, how do you change or select a new avatar?

JC

[BlueSquad2001]

That is a cool avatar you got there Viper04. Dumb question here, how do you change or select a new avatar?

JC
Go to your user CP. Select avatar editing and when that page loads, scroll down a little bit and select your avatar by clicking on browse. There you have it. But it can be no larger than 90x90 in size. :eek:

[BlueSquad2001]

Michael, (and everyone else involved via purchase with this USPS fiasco)

Here's where I stand on this:

I have Chicago Wizard World coming up this weekend. I'm going to be out of town and out of communication range until next Wednesday.

If the parts haven't shown up by the time I return, I will remold and recast them from Michael's salvaged first castings.

Then we can finally drive a postally insured stake through the heart of this karma sucking vampire be-atch and move on.

Michael, sorry I didn't get back to you last night. Had my hands more than full until after midnight.

-G
And still nothing!!!!

If the parts haven't shown up by the time I return, I will remold and recast them from Michael's salvaged first castings.

May I ask what "first" castings? You said you had nothing that you shipped everything. Now, getting together with Cobywan on this for help, and I don't EVEN, have any of the original "greeblies" to make correct new ones.
I'm pissed.

[Viper 04]

I think I hear photon weapons being charged! Watch out!

[Cmd. Foster]

Pulsar cannons most likely, you are hearing.

By the way, thanks for the info Mike :)

[spcglider]

And still nothing!!!!

If the parts haven't shown up by the time I return, I will remold and recast them from Michael's salvaged first castings.

May I ask what "first" castings? You said you had nothing that you shipped everything. Now, getting together with Cobywan on this for help, and I don't EVEN, have any of the original "greeblies" to make correct new ones.
I'm pissed.

Cool your jets, big fella. I was under the impression that you had some original castings that YOU had made and felt to be too poor to send out.

I sent everything. And I mean EVERYTHING.

You and everyone else here have my sincere apologies for my part in this entire debacle. I undertand and share your frustration. You're a friend, Michael, and I don't mind that you're pissed over this whole situation, but please don't start directing it at me or my posts.

I truly don't mind that you're moving forward with Cobywan... and that's not from a "I don't want to make any more molds" standpoint. You dealt with me and fate screwed us up. I completely understand your reasons and desire to get this situation resolved.

But lets try to hang together instead of letting adversity tear us apart. K?

-Gordon :salute:

[BlueSquad2001]

Cool your jets, big fella. I was under the impression that you had some original castings that YOU had made and felt to be too poor to send out.

I sent everything. And I mean EVERYTHING.

You and everyone else here have my sincere apologies for my part in this entire debacle. I undertand and share your frustration. You're a friend, Michael, and I don't mind that you're pissed over this whole situation, but please don't start directing it at me or my posts.

I truly don't mind that you're moving forward with Cobywan... and that's not from a "I don't want to make any more molds" standpoint. You dealt with me and fate screwed us up. I completely understand your reasons and desire to get this situation resolved.

But lets try to hang together instead of letting adversity tear us apart. K?

-Gordon :salute:
Cool my jets nothing!
You go off to some convention and I'm left holding the dynamite with a lit fuse. :hack: And the reason I'm getting so pissed is that trying to rebuild these cannons without enough of the proper parts is getting quite irritating. Nothing personal here Gordon, but I'm left having to buy more extinct kits out of mine and Terri's pocket, just to get the guns right and you wait for the Postal service. After loosing those parts, I'm out and Terri is out of alot of cash baby.
Again nothing personal, just business. :cool:

[BlueSquad2001]

There.................Rant over! :D

[spcglider]

Cool my jets nothing!
You go off to some convention and I'm left holding the dynamite with a lit fuse. :hack: And the reason I'm getting so pissed is that trying to rebuild these cannons without enough of the proper parts is getting quite irritating. Nothing personal here Gordon, but I'm left having to buy more extinct kits out of mine and Terri's pocket, just to get the guns right and you wait for the Postal service. After loosing those parts, I'm out and Terri is out of alot of cash baby.
Again nothing personal, just business. :cool:

If this is nothing but business, as opposed to favors between friends, please send my full scale IL series head drawings back. I'll be happy to pay you for the insured postage. You can feel free to trash the mold bases. I can rebuild them later.

My address is:

Gordon Smuder
c/o MNFX
836 40th Avenue NE
Minneapolis,MN 55421

I don't believe you should be saddled with the work when you have paying gigs to accomplish. And you shouldn't feel like you need to complete it to repay me for the molding and casting or feel that it is an unfair burden. Obviously you've incurred costs due to my inept handling of the shipment. If you would like, I'll be happy to return the injection molded kit you sent as well, just to return us to a level.

With that, the business slate is clean.

I look forward to receiving my kit just as the rest of your customers.

A note to all: Once again, my apologies for accidentally holding up the delivery of Michael's kits. As a matter of record, I would not hesitate to do business with Mr. Miles again.

Be well, all.

-Gordon :salute:

[BlueSquad2001]

If this is nothing but business, as opposed to favors between friends, please send my full scale IL series head drawings back. I'll be happy to pay you for the insured postage. You can feel free to trash the mold bases. I can rebuild them later.

My address is:

Gordon Smuder
c/o MNFX
836 40th Avenue NE
Minneapolis,MN 55421

I don't believe you should be saddled with the work when you have paying gigs to accomplish. And you shouldn't feel like you need to complete it to repay me for the molding and casting or feel that it is an unfair burden. Obviously you've incurred costs due to my inept handling of the shipment. If you would like, I'll be happy to return the injection molded kit you sent as well, just to return us to a level.

With that, the business slate is clean.

I look forward to receiving my kit just as the rest of your customers.

A note to all: Once again, my apologies for accidentally holding up the delivery of Michael's kits. As a matter of record, I would not hesitate to do business with Mr. Miles again.

Be well, all.

-Gordon :salute:
Gordon, this is not a thread about returns or anything other than the DeSanto Viper.
As for the IL series sculpt, if I start something, I intend to finish it, and deliver it insured. End of discussion. :cool:

[BST]

Gordon and Michael,


Please check your PMs.


BST

[BlueSquad2001]

Nothing bad has been said here, nor will it.
That being said, it's time to get back to the real subject of the thread. :salute:

[BlueSquad2001]

Gordon and Michael,


Please check your PMs.


BST
BST, please check your e-mail. :salute:

[BlueSquad2001]

BST, please check your e-mail. :salute:
For all to know, Gordon and I have talked and everything is understood. I really was not intending to be mean to him, I like Gordon. :salute:
Gordon is a swell guy! :D
And I can get upset for a few minutes like anyone else, and then let it go.
:cry: ;)

[jewels]

Hon, just remember for future: boards have memories, not all cleanse themselves (and nuke the old threads) regularly, some of them are archival (like ours). Use your PMs when it's a private/interpersonal thingy. Saves everyone all embarrassment.

[BlueSquad2001]

Understood. But I was really only mad at having to remake the parts. Not Gordon really.
But...we are all in this together, and all who have contributed here have made their marks in the fabric of this Viper model. All have their names etched into it's creation. So for the third time of making these cannons, I bet they'll be even better than the rest, as I've learned so much from past experiences. :D
So a cooler looking Viper for all.
By the way, an update, Coby should have the parts for molding in a day or so, and then when he's finished, all kits immediately ship to you all.
I'm glad that I see the light at the end of this tunnel. No More kits though until they are ready to ship! Learned my lesson. :D

[BlueSquad2001]

Getting closer.

Gotta get rid of that cherry image, tho! :rotf:
You ever get rid of that Cherry? :D

[spcglider]

For those of you paying attention, Michael and I have been talking like adults and have come to conclude the trauma du jour.

He vented a little frustration in bold letters and was misunderstood by some others and myself. I reacted poorly.

I beg your indulgence over terse words shed in your presence. The waters are calmed.

Be well, all.

-Gordon

[BlueSquad2001]

For those of you paying attention, Michael and I have been talking like adults and have come to conclude the trauma du jour.

He vented a little frustration in bold letters and was misunderstood by some others and myself. I reacted poorly.

I beg your indulgence over terse words shed in your presence. The waters are calmed.

Be well, all.

-Gordon
Give a call today when you can.
Need to let you know where we stand on projects and such. :salute:

[z28barry]

good to see you boys playing nicely together now.
everything is good, everthing is calm.

[dilbertman]

Is my Viper done yet?

Jim :duck:

[Viper 04]

Somebody get a rope! :-)

[BlueSquad2001]

I'm overly excited that it's coming to and end. Not that the Viper will disappear, but that it will be finally available to ship whenever an order is placed, and no more waiting. I feel like you guys, just waiting until I'm about to bust for my Viper. :D
And.........I don't even have one! :cry:

[BlueSquad2001]

Is my Viper done yet?

Jim :duck:
:duck:

[starmanmm]

Never been one to do the avitar thing. Don't have the time to sit right down and figure how to do one. I'll get around to it sometime. :LOL:

[Viper 04]

Dude! its very easy....if you can post anything here you can do yer own avitar.

Its best if you have some kind of image tool/art program on your system....then Find an image on the net, create one (if possible) or what ever and follow the 'image size' requirements in that section in your 'User CP' upload it from your computar and BAMMO! your done. You can choose avitars from this site as well.

YOU CAN DO IT!!

[dilbertman]

:duck:
Hey Mike

How you doing, hope well. See you made it back from Comic Con. Will try to call you before I go see your boss.

Jim

[BlueSquad2001]

Hey Mike

How you doing, hope well. See you made it back from Comic Con. Will try to call you before I go see your boss.

Jim
I'm sorry Jim, after talking briefly the other day, I forgot to call you back. Give me a ring when you can. :D

[BlueSquad2001]

BRINGING AN END TO THIS..ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!

The parts have been insured for $500 and are on their way to Cobywan as of yesterday afternoon. I think he will get them tomorrow. ;)

After the orders are filled (FINALLY :eek: ) We will offer them through ebay, but only a few kits, parts, and build-ups of completed kits.
The Raider kit, will be completed and molded before taking orders, so that should go smoother. :rolleyes:

[Viper 04]

I think I speak for all when I say

SWEET!!!!!!

Thanks Mike!

[z28barry]

it's looking very promising.
You da man Mike.

[Viper 04]

z28Barry, you snickering hound, When courage is needed, you're never around and Those medals you wear on your moth-eaten chest Should be there for bungling at which you do best!!

Z28 huh.....your car?

Right now my ride is a 98 Firebird. My first financed rod...up till now its been 71 and older. Man I sure miss doing things like:

CHANGING MY OWN FRIGGEN SPARK PLUGS!!!!!!

For the last 8 years I drove a 71 RS Camaro- 350, red with a white v top, rear spoiler....miss that one.....not as much as I miss my 71 Javilin SST!......I'm gonna go cry now.

[Cmd. Foster]

Finally!!! :D Back online after a few days of nothing. Don't really know what happened but I couldn't get online there for a bit. :...: It wasn't the phonelines this time because they were clear. Tried calling my ISP but never could get an answer. And when I did finally did get ahold of them they told that there was never anything wrong. :wtf: First the phonelines and then the ISP apparently goes Kaploowi for few days. I tell ya I must live in one of those areas were nothing wants to work.

Thanks Viper04. I got it figured out :) Now all I need is to get off my stressed out butt and start posting my CG Galactica stuff.

JC

[z28barry]

He he he h he!

Ya, once upon a time I owned a 70 Z28 in my high school days.
Those days are long since over and so is the 70 Z28.

I own a 71 plain jane Camaro with a 307 2 barrel.
She is a solid car with very little rust and solid trunk and floorboards.
After completing the build, she was hit head on and sat in a body shop for a year before I got her back.
She now sits in the garage all fixed and waiting till my daughter graduates high school.

I’ve also owned a70 Chevelle 2 door HD, but that is long gone and only a memory now.
I now drive a 2000 intrepid, newest car I've ever owned.
I like the old cars the best, they're so easy to work on and have all kinds of room in the engine compartment.
I long for the days of one vacuum hose going from the carb to the distributor.
Those days are long gone and those kinds of cars are impossible to find in the great white north.
Lots of rain and snow you know, cars can't last long in those conditions.

[starmanmm]

Viper04, thanks for the advice on how to post an avitar. Will look into once I get my new computer.

BlueSquad2001, great to hear that we are getting closer to this. But I am not familar with the Raider project. Is this posted elsewhere?

[cobywan]

The parts arrived today. I'll clean the parts up this weekend while I can. I am headed out to Portland tomorrow morning so I think molding will start on Monday.

I thought you guys would like to know that the ball is officially in my court.

[BlueSquad2001]

The parts arrived today. I'll clean the parts up this weekend while I can. I am headed out to Portland tomorrow morning so I think molding will start on Monday.

I thought you guys would like to know that the ball is officially in my court.
Thank You Cobywan!!!!

[Viper 04]

My the FORCE be with you Coby!

[BlueSquad2001]

My the FORCE be with you Coby!
Will know something later today on this. :salute:

[Viper 04]

Hey Mike,

Do you mean you know the secrets of the ways of the FORCE or are you talking about the recasting efforts of Mr. Coby?

[BlueSquad2001]

Hey Mike,

Do you mean you know the secrets of the ways of the FORCE or are you talking about the recasting efforts of Mr. Coby?
"BOTH!!!!!"

[Viper 04]

:rotf: Hey! you can't be both a Jedi Knight and a Colonial Warrior!

[Cmd. Foster]

Sure ya can. Colonial by day and Jedi by Knight. :D

[spcglider]

:rotf: Hey! you can't be both a Jedi Knight and a Colonial Warrior!

And we know for a fact that Michael has KILLED OFF all of his MIDICHLORIANS with wild party and drink!

Now, being a colonial warrior, party and drink is HELPFUL. :)

-G :colonial: