Hi Jeremy, I apologize for the delate response. TFA Bowcaster has not hit a dead end, one of the machine shops that did the aluminum prods didn't do the bent right and the prods had to be bent again to the right curve at another shop. Also new step files has to be done from the original 3D scan in order to ensure 100% accuracy to the finished aluminum body. I have no problem to issue a deposit refund, however, I won't be able to offer you the the same run price than other members paid at the beginning of the run, and that I will honor to them, since I am aware that this project took longer that I did anticipate, and the costs and inflation are way more now that when I started the run almost two years ago. My time and efforts didn't diminish even that I was going through to very complicated times after COVID and the passing of my wife. My goal when I started this project was to achieve a true screen accurate Force Awakens Bowcaster, not only matching the very same aluminum parts already used in the original prop, but also the very same green British slings, same material used to make the side plates where the greeblies and dials are, on a CNC machined aluminum block for the frame. I am very close to now finally pull the trigger on the aluminum frame which is the only part left to machine, the rest of the parts are already machined. I do need to point out guys that this is a very expensive prop to produce, and even though that the deposit was not going to even cover the material costs, I funded this out of my own pocket and I still owe money to two of three machine shops involved. I really appreciate you guys support, patience and understanding. I have no reason to walk away with any money or less to not finish a prop that's been a real challenge for me.
Happy Fourth of July to all and thank you again for your time.
Manny Romero
Portumac Prop Studios