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Limited Run Resin Cast Thermoptic Pistol - Ghost In The Shell - 2nd Run Interest List
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Update:
Well I’d really hoped to have these out for Christmas but unfortunately the postal system is letting us down. The remaining parts have been in transit for nearly a month and counting. Obviously the Christmas rush is coming into play as the first lot arrived in just 2 weeks. Had these done the same we would have had these finished and out by Christmas as hoped. I’ve gone as far as I can on the parts I have here...
The only upside to the delay is the extra time I’ve had to work on the parts I have. Each one has had multiple passes of undercoat and sanding, ensuring a fine finish while maintaining the integrity of the details...
I’m not calling these parts perfect but I’m very happy with the results...
I will of course keep everyone posted when the remaining parts arrive. Thanks again for your patience.
Well I’d really hoped to have these out for Christmas but unfortunately the postal system is letting us down. The remaining parts have been in transit for nearly a month and counting. Obviously the Christmas rush is coming into play as the first lot arrived in just 2 weeks. Had these done the same we would have had these finished and out by Christmas as hoped. I’ve gone as far as I can on the parts I have here...
The only upside to the delay is the extra time I’ve had to work on the parts I have. Each one has had multiple passes of undercoat and sanding, ensuring a fine finish while maintaining the integrity of the details...
I’m not calling these parts perfect but I’m very happy with the results...
I will of course keep everyone posted when the remaining parts arrive. Thanks again for your patience.
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Good news... the remaining parts arrived!
Body castings look great. Couldn’t help myself, had to throw one together (unfinished of course)...
Note - the slide release were molded off an actual Glock slide release.
We are away with family for New Years so will be diving into these next week. Stoked to finally have these in hand so I can get them finished.
Happy new year everyone! See you in 2020.
Body castings look great. Couldn’t help myself, had to throw one together (unfinished of course)...
Note - the slide release were molded off an actual Glock slide release.
We are away with family for New Years so will be diving into these next week. Stoked to finally have these in hand so I can get them finished.
Happy new year everyone! See you in 2020.
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Update:
Last week was busy but rather productive. Lots of fiddly bits done like prep and paint 80 of these...
So now all small parts are prepped and painted (grip details, slide release, triggers, trigger rods, etc)...
Most main parts are painted and detailed, ready for assembly...
Note: the base plates on the mags are yet to be painted white. That will be done after final assembly to ensure fitment is correct.
Last part being prepped is the gun body. Half of them are prepped the rest should be done tomorrow. Then they will all be painted and final assembly will begin. Note: after testing the rather powerful magnet in the mags, I’ve concluded that the best option to go opposite (in the gun body) is a metal ring. Anything more and the mag won’t release.
My plan is to have these finished by the end of the week (before we head away for a week visiting family). It’s possible I could ship these out Friday for those who have paid the remainder and want theirs sooner rather than later. I will update again tomorrow.
Last week was busy but rather productive. Lots of fiddly bits done like prep and paint 80 of these...
So now all small parts are prepped and painted (grip details, slide release, triggers, trigger rods, etc)...
Most main parts are painted and detailed, ready for assembly...
Note: the base plates on the mags are yet to be painted white. That will be done after final assembly to ensure fitment is correct.
Last part being prepped is the gun body. Half of them are prepped the rest should be done tomorrow. Then they will all be painted and final assembly will begin. Note: after testing the rather powerful magnet in the mags, I’ve concluded that the best option to go opposite (in the gun body) is a metal ring. Anything more and the mag won’t release.
My plan is to have these finished by the end of the week (before we head away for a week visiting family). It’s possible I could ship these out Friday for those who have paid the remainder and want theirs sooner rather than later. I will update again tomorrow.
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Bring it on.
Payment received. Thanks.
Balance sent
Update:
I’ve got 3 finished...
Each one has a metal plate in the front interior section (as per the screen used) and a trigger spring...
The mags for these 3 have been adjusted for proper fitment and the baseplates are being painted. I should have another 2 pistols complete tomorrow so that will be 5 or 6 that could ship this weekend. The rest will be finished after our week away.
Huge thanks to everyone for your amazing patience with this run.
I’ve got 3 finished...
Each one has a metal plate in the front interior section (as per the screen used) and a trigger spring...
The mags for these 3 have been adjusted for proper fitment and the baseplates are being painted. I should have another 2 pistols complete tomorrow so that will be 5 or 6 that could ship this weekend. The rest will be finished after our week away.
Huge thanks to everyone for your amazing patience with this run.
Cytochrome
New Member
Looks great, nice job! Balance has been sent.
Here's how they look with dummy rounds in the mag...
On that note - DO NOT insert the empty mag into the grip. Without any weight in the mag the magnet will hold the mag in and it will be difficult to get it back out. The mags are designed to release with weight in them (dummy rounds). When inserted with dummy rounds the magnet will lock the mag in place, then to release the mag you give the gun a firm flick down, the magnet should disconnect and the mag slide out, so be ready to catch it with your other hand! Again, do not insert the empty mag, unless you want to display it without rounds.
On that note - DO NOT insert the empty mag into the grip. Without any weight in the mag the magnet will hold the mag in and it will be difficult to get it back out. The mags are designed to release with weight in them (dummy rounds). When inserted with dummy rounds the magnet will lock the mag in place, then to release the mag you give the gun a firm flick down, the magnet should disconnect and the mag slide out, so be ready to catch it with your other hand! Again, do not insert the empty mag, unless you want to display it without rounds.
Cytochrome
New Member
Fantastic! Two questions -
1. I'm new to this so please pardon my ignorance - is each recipient notified when their prop has shipped and is he/she provided with shipping tracking info and/or number?
2. Does anyone have suggestions on dummy rounds (I am assuming 9x19mm NATO /9mm Para/ 9mm Luger)? Would real rounds be OK (provided I am not going out in public)? I saw this suggestion for one brand of dummy rounds in this post, has anyone had experience/reviews with other brands? 9mm dummy ammunition Thank-you!
1. I'm new to this so please pardon my ignorance - is each recipient notified when their prop has shipped and is he/she provided with shipping tracking info and/or number?
2. Does anyone have suggestions on dummy rounds (I am assuming 9x19mm NATO /9mm Para/ 9mm Luger)? Would real rounds be OK (provided I am not going out in public)? I saw this suggestion for one brand of dummy rounds in this post, has anyone had experience/reviews with other brands? 9mm dummy ammunition Thank-you!
Ha ha me too!
Hey. Sorry for the delay, been traveling and dealing with a snow storm. Lol. Yours has shipped and I will PM the tracking number.
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