Rusty White

Go to your local PO and speak to the Postmaster. That's the head person at the local PO. Also, send a "letter" of complaint to your Postmaster. Yeah, a real type written letter. That will guarantee the complaint creates a paper trail. The government LOVES paperwork, and everything gets filed somewhere. Sending it Registered Mail won't hurt either. That REALLY grabs attention at the PO. "The squeaky wheel....".

Michael, FWIW, I ship all my kits in 200 lb test corrugated boxes. They cost a little more, but I have NEVER had a return due to damage. You might try requesting a sturdier shipping box next time. As I said, it may cost a little more, but at least the box will get there undamaged.

Does anyone know of any company selling the Tamiya Engraving Tools in the full set?

A friend of mine has kept the instructions to EVERY model he has ever built. Why? I think he's a closet hoarder. 😀

Very nice! That brings up a great potential model build for a club. Paint whatever model you choose only using red, yellow and blue ,mixed any way you choose. I'll bet it would make for an interesting comparison of the various models in the build.

EXCELLENT!! I am right up the road (or down the road) in Edmond, Oklahoma and I am thrilled at the prospect of attending. Count on me being there.

Welcome!

This your first MODEL? I would be intimidated as heck. Good luck and I'll follow along.

I agree Dave.

Shameless plug. Sorry.

Flagship Models publishes an excellent "how to" CD that walks the beginner through the entire process. Check it out at: http://www.flagshipmodels.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=135

The second I saw that photo I thought, "looks like Michael Rennie". GREAT likeness.

Quite a unique idea and presentation.

" My personal practice, and the only way I'd deal with them is that if I can't walk into MIM's store and pick something off the shelf, I'll go elsewhere. " Funny how word gets around when you do someone wrong. Karma?

My next question was going to be,"Is a pod included"? Thanks for reading my mind. I wasn't aware there was any extra kits available.

Please post pics of the finished model. I am very curious about this one and may purchase if it's designed well.

I watched 2001 just last night. It will make a nice display.

You're not missing anything. Believe me.

I really think the NCC is on the right proactive track. Let's not attempt to fix a problem until it arises.

Maybe it's me, but I don't get it and fail to see the difference with the exception of the materials used. A "plastic" model made by the big boys is designed on a computer. A 3D printed model is designed on a computer. The big boys drawings are downloaded into a CNC machine via computer. Same process is done by the 3D modeler at home or by a vendor who produces the parts. The "tool/mold" for a "plastic" model is machined by CNC by a computer from stainless steel. A "mold/tool" for a 3D printed model (if you wanted to reproduce it) is created by the modeler from RTV rubber. Both models are assembled by the modeler using virtually the same techniques.

IT"S ABOUT TIME!!! I have been hoping for any studio to tell the HG Wells story as it was published. I just hope we can see it here.

The figure came out well done, and a nice job on the base. On another point, it angers me when companies don't deliver what is advertised on their box art. I would be certain to ASK before purchasing another kit from those guys. On the other hand, it could have been a business decision (still no excuse for deceptive box art). The model in the box art may have cost too much to produce. I.e. the cost of the extra resin and rubber mold material needed to make the base shown on the box made it too expensive. I had the same thing happen to me on one of my model kits. It turned out just too expensive (though large and lots of parts) and as a result of the price, I have sold very few of them.

Very nice...and big enough to really display.

There is so much to assume reading the builder's statement that I can't really give an answer. What strikes me most from the modeler's statement was; ..."shadows and highlights painted on." By that, I can only assume that he didn't paint his shadows and highlights as others in the category did. As I said, ASSUMING that, would make an informed answer or opinion impossible. IF he chose NOT to add highlights and shadows, I can easily imagine why his entry was judged below the other figures in the category. Also, modelers are biased towards their entries that they invested lots of time and effort in. There's nothing wrong with that. It's just human nature. The biggest problem with 1,2,3 judging (as Gil mentions) is the outcome of judging ON THAT DAY. Try not to let any contest results get you down. There is always another day and another group of models to compete against.

Very nice, and even with all the makeup, the resemblance is great. I especially like the base.