Thanks, Chris! Much appreciated!
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Black Ninja
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Dave can you please check your PM when you get a chance, cheers buddy.Thanks, Chris! Much appreciated!
Hey Dean. I saw your message (eventually) and have replied
Cheers.
Hello there!
Wishing you all a wonderful May The Fourth! I hope you all have a great day and manage to fit in at least one SW movie!
I just wanted to drop in with a brief update on the run.
I am very nearly done painting. Just adding the finishing touches before de-stencilling and final assembly!
I’m hoping to have Batch 5 completed this week still, all being well.
I have begun work on assembling the clamps for this batch and they’re looking great:
I’ll post another update once I have Batch 5 finished and ready to send out.
Parts for the additional batch of V2s are now officially “In Production” and I’ll be listing these on the store for pre-order later today
(12:00 - Midday – UK time)
I previously referred to UK time as GMT. THIS WAS INCORRECT. Sorry for any confusion. The UK is now on BST (British summer time). So GMT+1hr.
I have tried my best to keep the price as close to the original price as possible, but with the passage of time / inflation as well as the updated specs on the machining, there has been a slight increase to the pre-order price unfortunately. (£265)
I hope that’s ok. On the upside, this should significantly lower waiting times for commissions going forward.
As before, the pre-order price covers all parts that are included in the DIY kit:
As always, this is payable upon completion of the work and a separate invoice will be sent out closer to the time to cover painting/weathering and shipping.
I'll be listing a limited number of DIY kits for Pre-Order too. These will be sent out as soon as I receive the parts.
Just a very brief update this week if that’s ok...
I will be back with another one soon (on completion of Batch 5).
I’m looking forward to sharing more images of finished commissions which is always exciting!
For now though, wishing you all a fantastic May The Fourth!
All the best and MTFBWY!
Dave
Wishing you all a wonderful May The Fourth! I hope you all have a great day and manage to fit in at least one SW movie!
I just wanted to drop in with a brief update on the run.
I am very nearly done painting. Just adding the finishing touches before de-stencilling and final assembly!
I’m hoping to have Batch 5 completed this week still, all being well.
I have begun work on assembling the clamps for this batch and they’re looking great:
I’ll post another update once I have Batch 5 finished and ready to send out.
Parts for the additional batch of V2s are now officially “In Production” and I’ll be listing these on the store for pre-order later today
(12:00 - Midday – UK time)
I previously referred to UK time as GMT. THIS WAS INCORRECT. Sorry for any confusion. The UK is now on BST (British summer time). So GMT+1hr.
I have tried my best to keep the price as close to the original price as possible, but with the passage of time / inflation as well as the updated specs on the machining, there has been a slight increase to the pre-order price unfortunately. (£265)
I hope that’s ok. On the upside, this should significantly lower waiting times for commissions going forward.
As before, the pre-order price covers all parts that are included in the DIY kit:
- V2 Body Section (drilled and tapped)
- V2 Emitter/Nipple (pre-damaged)
- V2 Pommel
- V2 Stainless Steel D-Ring
- Replica Michel thumbscrew / Cone knob
- Vintage Boot Stud
- Replica Graflex Clamp
- V2 Lever
- SlothFurnace V2 Clamp Card (Vintage Finish)
- Internal rod/bearings/fixings
- Vinyl Stencil kit
As always, this is payable upon completion of the work and a separate invoice will be sent out closer to the time to cover painting/weathering and shipping.
I'll be listing a limited number of DIY kits for Pre-Order too. These will be sent out as soon as I receive the parts.
Just a very brief update this week if that’s ok...
I will be back with another one soon (on completion of Batch 5).
I’m looking forward to sharing more images of finished commissions which is always exciting!
For now though, wishing you all a fantastic May The Fourth!
All the best and MTFBWY!
Dave
Hey everyone! May the 4th be with you.
Just got a chance to open up my V1 Hero in the “Cave Scene” look in which I I opted for copper rails, and my V2 in the “Throne Room” look. These are absolutely stunning. Dave’s attention to detail is unmatched. Hopefully if there’s a future run I’ll pick up a V3. Cheers to everyone who picked up his work of art this run, and anyone on the fence in the future - DEW IT!
MTFBWY
Just got a chance to open up my V1 Hero in the “Cave Scene” look in which I I opted for copper rails, and my V2 in the “Throne Room” look. These are absolutely stunning. Dave’s attention to detail is unmatched. Hopefully if there’s a future run I’ll pick up a V3. Cheers to everyone who picked up his work of art this run, and anyone on the fence in the future - DEW IT!
MTFBWY
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KarlBud420
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Dave - Just ordered a V2 commission on your site. May the 4th be with you!
Bruce
Bruce
Ugh… was at work all day yesterday and could not get the payment to go through…
Tried again today and the kits are sold out
If you happen to stumble upon more parts for a kit, I’d love to pick one up!
Sean
Tried again today and the kits are sold out
If you happen to stumble upon more parts for a kit, I’d love to pick one up!
Sean
Thanks so much for sharing, Adam! So pleased that you're happy with them!
Thank you SO much! Looking forward to working on this for you! M.T.F.B.W.Y!
Hi Sean! Sorry about that. I allocated a few of them to DIY kits but reserved most of them for commissions. I've just swapped one over though, so should be showing as in stock again if you'd still like to take one.Ugh… was at work all day yesterday and could not get the payment to go through…
Tried again today and the kits are sold out
If you happen to stumble upon more parts for a kit, I’d love to pick one up!
Sean
A huge thank you to everyone who has jumped on this extra batch of V2s, and to those who picked up the last of the V3s. Can't tell you how appreciative I am of your support!
It's been a very productive couple of days and looking forward to sharing some more finished commissions in the next update!
All the best and M.T.F.B.W.Y!
Dave
Wow, thanks so much, Dave!...
Hi Sean! Sorry about that. I allocated a few of them to DIY kits but reserved most of them for commissions. I've just swapped one over though, so should be showing as in stock again if you'd still like to take one.
...
Snagged one!
Sean
Hello there!
It’s finally time for another update!
First allow me to apologise once again for the delays to this latest batch! I do wish I could have had these out to you all a lot sooner, but believe me, it is NOT for lack of effort!
I have tried my best to get ahead of things, but as I said in my original post, when beginning this run, these things do take as long as they take and certainly can’t be rushed. As much as I try my best to give accurate, achievable deadlines, these things often take on a life of their own!
I am VERY happy with how things are looking though, and I am finally able to share with you the final results of this latest batch!
When running behind schedule, there is always the temptation to cut corners and speed things along. That is not an option with work of this kind though. If anything, it’s the opposite! I find myself being MORE particular and agonising over the most minute of details. As it should be really. There is certainly more pressure to ensure that I am delivering absolute perfection, and that the final product is “worth the wait”! That is my hope at least.
So, I thank you once again for your patience, and I present to you a selection of finished commissions which will be heading out of the door over the next few days.
Sandstorm V2:
Mid – Production V2 (Early Throne Room):
Postproduction V2 (Current Day):
Production V3 (Throne Room):
N.A.S.A. V3 (Current Day):
This is just a selection (one of each version), but the rest of Batch 5 is now complete, and I am in the process of packaging everything up. You should expect to receive your tracking details early over the next couple of days.
As for Batch 6… A LOT of work has already been undertaken, and I look forward to getting these finished within the next couple of weeks too. Batch 6 is exclusively V3s! This will help in terms of schedule. Although this is NOT an excuse for being behind, I do think that working on five different variations simultaneously has had at least some impact on the schedule. Focussing exclusively on V3s for this next batch should see things move along much more quickly. I’m excited to get these finished and on their way to their new homes soon!
Now for the additional batch of V2s… I would like to thank everyone who has jumped on to this additional batch! I am so glad that I’ve been able to accommodate those of you who missed out on the initial run! I’m excited to work on one last batch of V2s before moving on to other projects too! I include my own in this batch also and look forward to finally making one for myself! So, thank you so much to everyone for your participation and support!
The majority of the parts are still “in production” as you would expect. I was surprised to see however, that the sheet metal work for the clamps is already complete and in Quality Control! So, we have some progress to report already!
I’ll continue to keep a close eye on the rest of the parts and will keep you all updated with any movement.
There are THREE spaces still available in this final batch for anyone still wishing to jump onboard! Once these are gone, it will be some time before I return to the V2!
I’ll be keeping this thread strictly relating to the V2 / V3, but I will be posting a dedicate announcement / interest thread for my upcoming Yuma / I.S.Y.H.C.A.N.L / Hero (+ Crystal Chamber) in the coming weeks.
For now though, I will be signing off to continue with the task at hand! SHIPPING!
Wishing you all a fantastic week!
All the best and M.T.F.B.W.Y!
Dave
It’s finally time for another update!
First allow me to apologise once again for the delays to this latest batch! I do wish I could have had these out to you all a lot sooner, but believe me, it is NOT for lack of effort!
I have tried my best to get ahead of things, but as I said in my original post, when beginning this run, these things do take as long as they take and certainly can’t be rushed. As much as I try my best to give accurate, achievable deadlines, these things often take on a life of their own!
I am VERY happy with how things are looking though, and I am finally able to share with you the final results of this latest batch!
When running behind schedule, there is always the temptation to cut corners and speed things along. That is not an option with work of this kind though. If anything, it’s the opposite! I find myself being MORE particular and agonising over the most minute of details. As it should be really. There is certainly more pressure to ensure that I am delivering absolute perfection, and that the final product is “worth the wait”! That is my hope at least.
So, I thank you once again for your patience, and I present to you a selection of finished commissions which will be heading out of the door over the next few days.
Sandstorm V2:
Mid – Production V2 (Early Throne Room):
Postproduction V2 (Current Day):
Production V3 (Throne Room):
N.A.S.A. V3 (Current Day):
This is just a selection (one of each version), but the rest of Batch 5 is now complete, and I am in the process of packaging everything up. You should expect to receive your tracking details early over the next couple of days.
As for Batch 6… A LOT of work has already been undertaken, and I look forward to getting these finished within the next couple of weeks too. Batch 6 is exclusively V3s! This will help in terms of schedule. Although this is NOT an excuse for being behind, I do think that working on five different variations simultaneously has had at least some impact on the schedule. Focussing exclusively on V3s for this next batch should see things move along much more quickly. I’m excited to get these finished and on their way to their new homes soon!
Now for the additional batch of V2s… I would like to thank everyone who has jumped on to this additional batch! I am so glad that I’ve been able to accommodate those of you who missed out on the initial run! I’m excited to work on one last batch of V2s before moving on to other projects too! I include my own in this batch also and look forward to finally making one for myself! So, thank you so much to everyone for your participation and support!
The majority of the parts are still “in production” as you would expect. I was surprised to see however, that the sheet metal work for the clamps is already complete and in Quality Control! So, we have some progress to report already!
I’ll continue to keep a close eye on the rest of the parts and will keep you all updated with any movement.
There are THREE spaces still available in this final batch for anyone still wishing to jump onboard! Once these are gone, it will be some time before I return to the V2!
I’ll be keeping this thread strictly relating to the V2 / V3, but I will be posting a dedicate announcement / interest thread for my upcoming Yuma / I.S.Y.H.C.A.N.L / Hero (+ Crystal Chamber) in the coming weeks.
For now though, I will be signing off to continue with the task at hand! SHIPPING!
Wishing you all a fantastic week!
All the best and M.T.F.B.W.Y!
Dave
Beautiful work as always. Just paid the invoice!
J
just always blows me away how beautiful these look. Can't wait for my V3s and then my V2s....very excited. TY as always for the update Dave, you are The Special! The Force is definitely with you.Hello there!
It’s finally time for another update!
First allow me to apologise once again for the delays to this latest batch! I do wish I could have had these out to you all a lot sooner, but believe me, it is NOT for lack of effort!
I have tried my best to get ahead of things, but as I said in my original post, when beginning this run, these things do take as long as they take and certainly can’t be rushed. As much as I try my best to give accurate, achievable deadlines, these things often take on a life of their own!
I am VERY happy with how things are looking though, and I am finally able to share with you the final results of this latest batch!
When running behind schedule, there is always the temptation to cut corners and speed things along. That is not an option with work of this kind though. If anything, it’s the opposite! I find myself being MORE particular and agonising over the most minute of details. As it should be really. There is certainly more pressure to ensure that I am delivering absolute perfection, and that the final product is “worth the wait”! That is my hope at least.
So, I thank you once again for your patience, and I present to you a selection of finished commissions which will be heading out of the door over the next few days.
Sandstorm V2:
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Mid – Production V2 (Early Throne Room):
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Postproduction V2 (Current Day):
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N.A.S.A. V3 (Current Day):
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This is just a selection (one of each version), but the rest of Batch 5 is now complete, and I am in the process of packaging everything up. You should expect to receive your tracking details early over the next couple of days.
As for Batch 6… A LOT of work has already been undertaken, and I look forward to getting these finished within the next couple of weeks too. Batch 6 is exclusively V3s! This will help in terms of schedule. Although this is NOT an excuse for being behind, I do think that working on five different variations simultaneously has had at least some impact on the schedule. Focussing exclusively on V3s for this next batch should see things move along much more quickly. I’m excited to get these finished and on their way to their new homes soon!
Now for the additional batch of V2s… I would like to thank everyone who has jumped on to this additional batch! I am so glad that I’ve been able to accommodate those of you who missed out on the initial run! I’m excited to work on one last batch of V2s before moving on to other projects too! I include my own in this batch also and look forward to finally making one for myself! So, thank you so much to everyone for your participation and support!
The majority of the parts are still “in production” as you would expect. I was surprised to see however, that the sheet metal work for the clamps is already complete and in Quality Control! So, we have some progress to report already!
I’ll continue to keep a close eye on the rest of the parts and will keep you all updated with any movement.
There are THREE spaces still available in this final batch for anyone still wishing to jump onboard! Once these are gone, it will be some time before I return to the V2!
I’ll be keeping this thread strictly relating to the V2 / V3, but I will be posting a dedicate announcement / interest thread for my upcoming Yuma / I.S.Y.H.C.A.N.L / Hero (+ Crystal Chamber) in the coming weeks.
For now though, I will be signing off to continue with the task at hand! SHIPPING!
Wishing you all a fantastic week!
All the best and M.T.F.B.W.Y!
Dave
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Black Ninja
Active Member
Hey Dave, sorry mate if you can just check your PM, I promise I will leave you alone after this one, Cheers mate.
These are static props.
Hello all...
I just wanted to drop in briefly to apologise for my absence...
Batch 5 is now officially finished and SHIPPED!
It goes without saying at this stage that this batch in particular has taken WAY longer than expected....
This past week, I have been franticly trying to get ahead of things and to get everything sent out, but as always, just booking things in with UPS, printing labels, sending out emails, responding to questions, cleaning/polishing, packing, etc... all of these things seem to have run away from me and one day has spilled in to the next, and then the next...
Well, I am pleased to say that they are now ALL on their way, and I am focussed 100% on finishing Batch 6! This is the final batch from the original run and as I've mentioned previously, much of the work has been done already!
Clamps are done, and probably the most labour intensive part (the detailing of the pommels) is also done. SO this is a huge head start!
This next batch is ALL V3s too. So very little stencilling/de-stencilling work!
With that said, I am confident that this batch will be turned around MUCH faster than the previous one!
I'm looking forward to sharing some pictures of where things stand in the next update, by which time I hope to have made some significant progress!
As for the additional batch of V2s, Sheet metal for the clamps has arrived! Also, the first of the Aluminium parts have now arrived too! The emitters, which were ordered separately from the others for pricing reasons, have arrived and are looking great! I will get some photos taken for the next update... The rest of the parts are all part of one large order and I expect those to arrive within the next week or two.
For now though, I just wanted to drop in to announce the long awaited departure of Batch Five, and to reassure those in Batch Six that their commissions are now full steam ahead!
I HAVE neglected my correspondence... My apologies to anyone who might have sent me a message/email/website enquiry this past couple of weeks. I've just been so focused on getting through the work and on getting this batch finished and sent out, that I realise I've neglected that side of things... I do devote some time towards keeping on top of this, but sometimes they come in faster than I can keep up with and getting caught up would mean sacrificing progress on the run. Your messages ARE important to me and it does weigh heavily on me when I know that this side of things has fallen behind... I will attempt to get up to date with correspondence over the next few days, now that Batch Five has left the building... promise...
Anyway... Signing off for now!
A huge THANK YOU once again to all those who have taken part in this run! It's honestly been a pleasure to work on! Challenging at times (as always), but always a pleasure and an honour to bring these treasures in to existence for you all.
Thank you all so much for your support and patience!
All the best and M.T.F.B.W.Y! Always.
Dave
I just wanted to drop in briefly to apologise for my absence...
Batch 5 is now officially finished and SHIPPED!
It goes without saying at this stage that this batch in particular has taken WAY longer than expected....
This past week, I have been franticly trying to get ahead of things and to get everything sent out, but as always, just booking things in with UPS, printing labels, sending out emails, responding to questions, cleaning/polishing, packing, etc... all of these things seem to have run away from me and one day has spilled in to the next, and then the next...
Well, I am pleased to say that they are now ALL on their way, and I am focussed 100% on finishing Batch 6! This is the final batch from the original run and as I've mentioned previously, much of the work has been done already!
Clamps are done, and probably the most labour intensive part (the detailing of the pommels) is also done. SO this is a huge head start!
This next batch is ALL V3s too. So very little stencilling/de-stencilling work!
With that said, I am confident that this batch will be turned around MUCH faster than the previous one!
I'm looking forward to sharing some pictures of where things stand in the next update, by which time I hope to have made some significant progress!
As for the additional batch of V2s, Sheet metal for the clamps has arrived! Also, the first of the Aluminium parts have now arrived too! The emitters, which were ordered separately from the others for pricing reasons, have arrived and are looking great! I will get some photos taken for the next update... The rest of the parts are all part of one large order and I expect those to arrive within the next week or two.
For now though, I just wanted to drop in to announce the long awaited departure of Batch Five, and to reassure those in Batch Six that their commissions are now full steam ahead!
I HAVE neglected my correspondence... My apologies to anyone who might have sent me a message/email/website enquiry this past couple of weeks. I've just been so focused on getting through the work and on getting this batch finished and sent out, that I realise I've neglected that side of things... I do devote some time towards keeping on top of this, but sometimes they come in faster than I can keep up with and getting caught up would mean sacrificing progress on the run. Your messages ARE important to me and it does weigh heavily on me when I know that this side of things has fallen behind... I will attempt to get up to date with correspondence over the next few days, now that Batch Five has left the building... promise...
Anyway... Signing off for now!
A huge THANK YOU once again to all those who have taken part in this run! It's honestly been a pleasure to work on! Challenging at times (as always), but always a pleasure and an honour to bring these treasures in to existence for you all.
Thank you all so much for your support and patience!
All the best and M.T.F.B.W.Y! Always.
Dave
Thanks for the update. I’m so excited!!Hello all...
I just wanted to drop in briefly to apologise for my absence...
Batch 5 is now officially finished and SHIPPED!
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It goes without saying at this stage that this batch in particular has taken WAY longer than expected....
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This past week, I have been franticly trying to get ahead of things and to get everything sent out, but as always, just booking things in with UPS, printing labels, sending out emails, responding to questions, cleaning/polishing, packing, etc... all of these things seem to have run away from me and one day has spilled in to the next, and then the next...
Well, I am pleased to say that they are now ALL on their way, and I am focussed 100% on finishing Batch 6! This is the final batch from the original run and as I've mentioned previously, much of the work has been done already!
Clamps are done, and probably the most labour intensive part (the detailing of the pommels) is also done. SO this is a huge head start!
This next batch is ALL V3s too. So very little stencilling/de-stencilling work!
With that said, I am confident that this batch will be turned around MUCH faster than the previous one!
I'm looking forward to sharing some pictures of where things stand in the next update, by which time I hope to have made some significant progress!
As for the additional batch of V2s, Sheet metal for the clamps has arrived! Also, the first of the Aluminium parts have now arrived too! The emitters, which were ordered separately from the others for pricing reasons, have arrived and are looking great! I will get some photos taken for the next update... The rest of the parts are all part of one large order and I expect those to arrive within the next week or two.
For now though, I just wanted to drop in to announce the long awaited departure of Batch Five, and to reassure those in Batch Six that their commissions are now full steam ahead!
I HAVE neglected my correspondence... My apologies to anyone who might have sent me a message/email/website enquiry this past couple of weeks. I've just been so focused on getting through the work and on getting this batch finished and sent out, that I realise I've neglected that side of things... I do devote some time towards keeping on top of this, but sometimes they come in faster than I can keep up with and getting caught up would mean sacrificing progress on the run. Your messages ARE important to me and it does weigh heavily on me when I know that this side of things has fallen behind... I will attempt to get up to date with correspondence over the next few days, now that Batch Five has left the building... promise...
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Anyway... Signing off for now!
A huge THANK YOU once again to all those who have taken part in this run! It's honestly been a pleasure to work on! Challenging at times (as always), but always a pleasure and an honour to bring these treasures in to existence for you all.
Thank you all so much for your support and patience!
All the best and M.T.F.B.W.Y! Always.
Dave
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