SALZO "Hero" SS X-Wings
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Dobber
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OK, Mike wanted someone to post these pics so here you all go. He did a rough build just to show how it looks assembled. First few shots are next to the old kit. She's a beaut..
Chris
http://p208.ezboard.com/fmslz22modelsfrm7....topicID=4.topic
Chris
http://p208.ezboard.com/fmslz22modelsfrm7....topicID=4.topic
Kuhn Global
Sr Member
SWEEEEEEEET.
I just received two of the three HERO X-Wing Kits from Mike. Reds 3 and 5 arrived today in GREAT condition and I just had to open up one of them immediately due to excitement. I opened Red 3. One of the kewl things about these new HERO Kits are that the parts are VERY SPECIFIC to the X-Wing you are going to produce.
Upon opening I noticed the new parts immediately and then went over the general shape,.. which is VERY different and much more BEEFY than it's predecessor. The panel lines and raised panel designs look spot on and the upper fuselage no longer has the dip. The kit will require the standard general cleanup and I did notice just a few bubbles just below the surface on some parts which will need filling in the long run. I also noticed that the canopy is much better than my current CC Red 5. Mike sent two pilot versions to chose from. Overall this kit is impressive and is obviously a completely different kit than it's stated predecessor. It will be a great addition to the collection for sure.
I didn't bother to open Red 5 yet, but will do so later this evening to view the different parts and configuration. Mike emailed that Red 2 will be sent to me today due to having to cast some specific parts for it as well. Different parts for different X-Wings....KEWL..
Stay tuned for the write-ups and builds by Bob (Hand Solo). He only has to finish up the Raider and he will begin on Red 3 first.
I don't think anyone will be dissapointed with this kit,.... it is AWESOME..
Thanks Mike for giving us first shot at them. You did extremely well.
I just received two of the three HERO X-Wing Kits from Mike. Reds 3 and 5 arrived today in GREAT condition and I just had to open up one of them immediately due to excitement. I opened Red 3. One of the kewl things about these new HERO Kits are that the parts are VERY SPECIFIC to the X-Wing you are going to produce.
Upon opening I noticed the new parts immediately and then went over the general shape,.. which is VERY different and much more BEEFY than it's predecessor. The panel lines and raised panel designs look spot on and the upper fuselage no longer has the dip. The kit will require the standard general cleanup and I did notice just a few bubbles just below the surface on some parts which will need filling in the long run. I also noticed that the canopy is much better than my current CC Red 5. Mike sent two pilot versions to chose from. Overall this kit is impressive and is obviously a completely different kit than it's stated predecessor. It will be a great addition to the collection for sure.
I didn't bother to open Red 5 yet, but will do so later this evening to view the different parts and configuration. Mike emailed that Red 2 will be sent to me today due to having to cast some specific parts for it as well. Different parts for different X-Wings....KEWL..
Stay tuned for the write-ups and builds by Bob (Hand Solo). He only has to finish up the Raider and he will begin on Red 3 first.
I don't think anyone will be dissapointed with this kit,.... it is AWESOME..
Thanks Mike for giving us first shot at them. You did extremely well.
Kuhn Global
Sr Member
<div class='quotetop'>(REL @ Oct 6 2006, 02:44 PM) [snapback]1333341[/snapback]</div>
Salzo did business as it should always be done. Quality and speed with communication.
AGREED.
Salzo did business as it should always be done. Quality and speed with communication.
Kuhn Global
Sr Member
Hey all.
A quick note from Mike...
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A quick note from Mike...
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Mike, IS the example.. bar none. The best mold and casting man I know. He's like the Mc Nabb of resin pouring (Ima Eagles fan hence the comparison) We should all try to "Be like Mike" As in the other famous Mike.. its easy to say but hard to do.
Great X Wing Mike, really looks good.
Steve
Great X Wing Mike, really looks good.
Steve
Jestefarean
Sr Member
Happy to join the "We appreciate Mike" thread. He is a fantastic guy. What makes him different then some is he truly cares about what he does...more then anything he wants it right. He works hard, and can be counted on...I'm proud to call him a friend. (as for the resin casting stuff, yeah...he's not bad their either...I'd say he's more of a Steve Young then a Joe Montana though....fast feet, big arm, but not the renown of a Joe...at least yet)
(Who's Joe? Well not sure, but I gotta leave room for improvement lest Mike get complacent. )
(Who's Joe? Well not sure, but I gotta leave room for improvement lest Mike get complacent. )
I remember getting my first T65 from Mike, i opened her up here in the UK and it was like looking at an injection kit, the casting was unbelievable. I got my second kit from Steve in a deal, as in a few cases the canopy was broke,(hey it happens) i contacted Mike and although up to his neck in the new bird, he still replied and said he would get to my request of a new lid and closed wing blocks asap. Time went by and no luck, then he just mailed me out the blue saying he hadnt forgot, hes just been busy, its just nice to be thought of really and id not even handed any money over. Top man Mike Soon ill get to starting my Red leader.
lee
Cant wait to start seeing the build ups on this new kit, its a stunner.
Soon ill get to starting my Red leader. lee
Cant wait to start seeing the build ups on this new kit, its a stunner.
Kuhn Global
Sr Member
<div class='quotetop'>(ralphee @ Oct 8 2006, 02:32 AM) [snapback]1334101[/snapback]</div>
Lee,.. can't wait to see your Red Leader. I will be going to Scotts shop the week after next to get mine finished.
BTW... I had a PM asking for Mike's email in order to express interest or make an order from him soooo... here ya go...
salzo1@aol.com
Good luck to you all... you will not be dissapointed.
Steve is correct... Mike IS a casting master example for this kind of stuff. Maybe he should sell a tutorial?. LOL.
AGREED.... Mike is TOP NOTCH.I remember getting my first T65 from Mike, i opened her up here in the UK and it was like looking at an injection kit, the casting was unbelievable. I got my second kit from Steve in a deal, as in a few cases the canopy was broke,(hey it happens) i contacted Mike and although up to his neck in the new bird, he still replied and said he would get to my request of a new lid and closed wing blocks asap. Time went by and no luck, then he just mailed me out the blue saying he hadnt forgot, hes just been busy, its just nice to be thought of really and id not even handed any money over. Top man Mike
lee
Cant wait to start seeing the build ups on this new kit, its a stunner.
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Lee,.. can't wait to see your Red Leader. I will be going to Scotts shop the week after next to get mine finished.
BTW... I had a PM asking for Mike's email in order to express interest or make an order from him soooo... here ya go...
salzo1@aol.com
Good luck to you all... you will not be dissapointed.
Steve is correct... Mike IS a casting master example for this kind of stuff. Maybe he should sell a tutorial?. LOL.
Welcome back Kurt, nice to see you back o the boards. I cant wait to see your red leader, ill be perusing it for my own build if thats cool Though i doubt ill get the result youll be getting from Scott lol, but hey i gotta try. Main concerns are the markings on the underside, i have no clue as to what there like at present.
lee
Though i doubt ill get the result youll be getting from Scott lol, but hey i gotta try. Main concerns are the markings on the underside, i have no clue as to what there like at present.lee
Kuhn Global
Sr Member
<div class='quotetop'>(ralphee @ Oct 8 2006, 08:51 AM) [snapback]1334211[/snapback]</div>
Scot is doing Red Leader as a resemblence only...like something an ILMer would do,.. not like a hobbiest would make exact. It will be Red Leader, but not in every way to the original, so yours will be a sweet thing to view when done. It would be anyway...lol. I have seen your work and think highly of your skills.
Post pics when ya start it ... Kewl?
:thumbsup B) :thumbsup
Kewl. Thanks for the welcome back Lee.Welcome back Kurt, nice to see you back o the boards. I cant wait to see your red leader, ill be perusing it for my own build if thats cool
lee
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Scot is doing Red Leader as a resemblence only...like something an ILMer would do,.. not like a hobbiest would make exact. It will be Red Leader, but not in every way to the original, so yours will be a sweet thing to view when done. It would be anyway...lol. I have seen your work and think highly of your skills.
Post pics when ya start it ... Kewl?
:thumbsup B) :thumbsup
imaginager
Sr Member
I was quite happy to receive a shipping notification from Mike, today.
Thanks, Mike. Looking forward to seeing it. But, I gotta finish the TIE first....
Allan
Thanks, Mike. Looking forward to seeing it. But, I gotta finish the TIE first....
Allan
jvasilatos
Sr Member
I paid a guy $600 to build up and paint my CC X-Wing and had to wait two years for him to deliver it.
It was right before these were announced.
Ugh.
JV
It was right before these were announced.
Ugh.
JV
Kuhn Global
Sr Member
<div class='quotetop'>(jvasilatos @ Oct 14 2006, 01:14 AM) [snapback]1337942[/snapback]</div>
I would love to see you do an X Jerry. I have very much enjoyed viewing your work so far. :thumbsup :thumbsup
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Off topic for this thread, but on topic for this post.
Now... for some KUHN GLOBAL rant....
This also leaves a frustrating question with me because..... nobody should EVER have to wait that long. In what universe is "waiting for 2 years", let alone 1 year or even 6 months, EVER acceptable for a model build other than the obvious HUGE project? I ask this question because it has happened to me twice now and it may be happening to me a thrid time with a few items I have ordered. Not because the person was EVER too busy to complete it either... just that they didn't put it on the front burner of their own daily process until the pressure was on. It is a model build people,.. not a 5 ton block of egyption limestone being hand chisled into a sphynx. I don't understand this and it is completely wrong behavior in my not so humble opinion. Even for those who don't do this for a living. Two years. Other than being incarcerated.... or oneself or ones immediate family being mortally sick, insane or dead... (with the later of a family member not being an excuse for a long period of time) what would a good excuse be for this? And better question is...why do we accept it? Everyone has better ability than what they think or display that they do... including myself.
End of Kuhn Global rant... Back to the X
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I will be sending Bob (Hand Solo) the 3 Hero X-wing Kits as soon as Red 2 arrives to me this coming Tuesday. (Everything always on a Tuesday. :lol That's so weird) He will most likely be complete with the Raider very soon. He will be doing a write up on these kits along with build-up photos. I am truly excited to get these in the collection. Mike did an awesome job with their creation.
Thanks to Mike and all who assisted in it's creation.
WOW... bummer Jerry... this really surprises me. :confused With all of your talent,... why did you pay someone else to do it?. You have a great talent Jerry... especially in that area. Was it a time factor for ya? This leaves a question burning in my mind.... if a talent, like yours, wants someone else to do a build-up.... who would you go to that would do it better than yourself?
I would love to see you do an X Jerry. I have very much enjoyed viewing your work so far. :thumbsup
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Off topic for this thread, but on topic for this post.
Now... for some KUHN GLOBAL rant....
This also leaves a frustrating question with me because..... nobody should EVER have to wait that long. In what universe is "waiting for 2 years", let alone 1 year or even 6 months, EVER acceptable for a model build other than the obvious HUGE project? I ask this question because it has happened to me twice now and it may be happening to me a thrid time with a few items I have ordered. Not because the person was EVER too busy to complete it either... just that they didn't put it on the front burner of their own daily process until the pressure was on. It is a model build people,.. not a 5 ton block of egyption limestone being hand chisled into a sphynx. I don't understand this and it is completely wrong behavior in my not so humble opinion. Even for those who don't do this for a living. Two years. Other than being incarcerated.... or oneself or ones immediate family being mortally sick, insane or dead... (with the later of a family member not being an excuse for a long period of time) what would a good excuse be for this? And better question is...why do we accept it? Everyone has better ability than what they think or display that they do... including myself.
End of Kuhn Global rant... Back to the X
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I will be sending Bob (Hand Solo) the 3 Hero X-wing Kits as soon as Red 2 arrives to me this coming Tuesday. (Everything always on a Tuesday. :lol That's so weird) He will most likely be complete with the Raider very soon. He will be doing a write up on these kits along with build-up photos. I am truly excited to get these in the collection. Mike did an awesome job with their creation.
Thanks to Mike and all who assisted in it's creation.
Those XWings are amazing, super nice work.
About Kurt's comments:I get the impression with some of these guys that they don't take it seriously and treat it as a hobby, then get to it when they get to it. And whatever money you send them they don't spend it on the project but something else and don't have the money to finish the project. Then when a thread shows up or someone complains they scramble to get it out before a lawsuit shows up. Behavior like that ruins it for the rest of us.
About Kurt's comments:I get the impression with some of these guys that they don't take it seriously and treat it as a hobby, then get to it when they get to it. And whatever money you send them they don't spend it on the project but something else and don't have the money to finish the project. Then when a thread shows up or someone complains they scramble to get it out before a lawsuit shows up. Behavior like that ruins it for the rest of us.
