AirForceBrat Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Zactoman,will your kit come with a list of good divorce lawyers? I've been watching your progress and you are a detail master....when its finished ,and i buy one (there is no doubt in my mind),i know im at least looking at $300 plus(because of the work involved).I dont think the wife is gonna understand.........ill miss her. BRING IT ON!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostkiller Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Zactoman,will your kit come with a list of good divorce lawyers? I've been watching your progress and you are a detail master....when its finished ,and i buy one (there is no doubt in my mind),i know im at least looking at $300 plus(because of the work involved).I dont think the wife is gonna understand.........ill miss her. BRING IT ON!!!!! :lol: hummmmmmm actually Ps : keep talking about kits and she will buy you kits and tools ==> own experience Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMan Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Hey Zactoman whens the next update? Drop the SU-35 Conversion set and get cracking on this build.......pleasssssssssssssssse! We are missing the updates! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AirForceBrat Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 That might work Ghost!(as soon as i buy her that new nissan GTR) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 Hey Zactoman whens the next update? Drop the SU-35 Conversion set and get cracking on this build.......pleasssssssssssssssse! We are missing the updates!2009?Unfortunately as I previously mentioned, I need to keep producing new (smaller) products to keep myself fed. I'll get back to it... Su-35 conversion? What you talkin bout Willis? :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael Winter Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 man, Su-35 conversion. This is too much for my poor heart... Su-35 conversion, one of my dream... Cheers Rafael ( with a large smile on the mouth ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeff briner Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Topic bumper... Any new progress to report ZM? We're in dire need of some news on one of our favorite topic threads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eagledocf15 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Is there any update on the YF-23 kit? I would love to get one!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Hey the next thing we need to start buggin ya for is a 1/32 F-16 D kit Dad can we have a 2 seatr F-16 yet? Dad can we have a 2 seatr F-16 yet? Dad can we have a 2 seatr F-16 yet? Dad can we have a 2 seatr F-16 yet? Dad can we have a 2 seatr F-16 yet? Dad can we have a 2 seatr F-16 yet? Dad can we have a 2 seatr F-16 yet? Dad can we have a 2 seatr F-16 yet? Dad can we have a 2 seatr F-16 yet? Dad can we have a 2 seatr F-16 yet? Dad can we have a 2 seatr F-16 yet? Dad can we have a 2 seatr F-16 yet? Dad can we have a 2 seatr F-16 yet? I can do this all day!!! :) Ric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 It's still on hold for now.The MiG-29 parts are almost finished (but now I'm getting pummeled with requests for other MiG-29 parts...) I hope to get back to my baby soon... Thanks for the enthusiasm and pressure! :wacko: Dad can we have a 2 seatr F-16 yet? >>>Yes!<<< :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boscosticks Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 i am soooo jealous of your wiring work!! its beautiful ! keep up this phenomenal work, zacto!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks for the heads up on the F-16 Chris! I cant believe I missed it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
krazycolin Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) Hey Chris, I love your work... truly amazing... I have a question about the markings... do you know what the one on the side of the plane just aft of the pit is? kinda looks like a squid on a blue shield.... I really need to know this as we are in final approach for putting out our M$ Flight Simulator model and i would hate to get it wrong... Lemme know... thanks, Colin PS, i'll take the answer from anyone.... Edited May 4, 2009 by krazycolin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 I love your work... truly amazing... I have a question about the markings... do you know what the one on the side of the plane just aft of the pit is? kinda looks like a squid on a blue shield.... I really need to know this as we are in final approach for putting out our M$ Flight Simulator model and i would hate to get it wrong... Thanks Colin! The badge is for the "Air Force Systems Command" (http://www.trophyexpress.com/usaf/images/Systems_Command_large.jpg) Note that the outline, shown in yellow in the logo above, is done in alternating black and white the give a 'silver' look on the YF-23. Check the pictures here and here. I have received lots of e-mail asking the status of this model. Unfortunately I've had it on hold since my last update while I've worked on other small projects. I will be working on it a little here and there when I get the chance and will certainly post new pictures when I have something interesting to show. I will be taking the pattern to the US IPMS Nationals in Columbus Ohio in August and displaying it at my vendor table. If any of you are there, please stop by and check it out and introduce yourself! Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonB Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) Hey the next thing we need to start buggin ya for is a 1/32 F-16 D kit[snip] I can do this all day!!! Ric Dr. Pepper had mentioned that he would be doing a D conversion depending on the availability of clear acetate and good results vac forming a canopy. We can only hope all goes well. I am holding on to my Tamiya F-16... for now...hoping all will turn out. Edited May 5, 2009 by JasonB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
krazycolin Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) Thanks Colin! The badge is for the "Air Force Systems Command" (http://www.trophyexpress.com/usaf/images/Systems_Command_large.jpg) Note that the outline, shown in yellow in the logo above, is done in alternating black and white the give a 'silver' look on the YF-23. Check the pictures here and here. I have received lots of e-mail asking the status of this model. Unfortunately I've had it on hold since my last update while I've worked on other small projects. I will be working on it a little here and there when I get the chance and will certainly post new pictures when I have something interesting to show. I will be taking the pattern to the US IPMS Nationals in Columbus Ohio in August and displaying it at my vendor table. If any of you are there, please stop by and check it out and introduce yourself! Chris Chris, in all honesty, and I think everyone here would agree, you would make a TON of sales, (even pre-orders) if you just gave us a price and a timeline... Don't bother with the small stuff... (sorry people but it's true!) Get going on the one WE ALL WANT! Heck, I would throw 150 your way right now if you said it would be ready in a couple of months... I think a lot of people would. Looking at the quality of what you are making kinda makes Trumpeter and Tamiya, look bad... (ok... maybe not Tamiya so much)... Just my opinion... (and I will back off and leave it alone... till next year.. it has been 3 years... wow...) BTW, thanks MUCH for the shield. I've spent 5 days trying to figure out what the heck it was. I'll show some pics of it once I've got the paint job completed! Colin Edited May 5, 2009 by krazycolin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thanosmen Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Αmazing job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would surely buy one, or two????????????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fabster Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Thanks guys :)Main gear strut is almost finished: Señor Zactoman I would like to know what type of wheels are you using for this project. Did you make them or borrowed them from another kit? I need to find a set for a model and almost ran out of options Thanks for your advice Fabster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 I would like to know what type of wheels are you using for this project. Did you make them or borrowed them from another kit? I need to find a set for a model and almost ran out of options :(Thanks for your advice Fabster Hi Fabster,The wheel pictured is from the 1/32 Tamiya F-15E, used to help fabricate the front strut. I am using wheels from the Academy F-18 to help fabricate the rear struts. These are temporary and I will be making new wheels eventually... Chris, in all honesty, and I think everyone here would agree, you would make a TON of sales, (even pre-orders) if you just gave us a price and a timeline... Don't bother with the small stuff...Sorry Colin...I have a problem with the idea of pre-orders. I couldn't stand the idea of taking somebodies money unless I have something finished and ready to sell to them. I've been very frustrated the times I've had my products on back-order with customers waiting. I prefer to ship my products on the same day I get the orders... The other reason I won't do pre-orders is that I can't give a firm price or timeline. Until I have it nearly finished, an idea of how many parts and how difficult it will be to mold, costs for the decals, photo-etch, metal gear struts, packaging, etc., I don't know what it will end up costing. I'll probably wait until it's all molded up and I've cast several copies to get a feel for how long each set takes and how difficult before deciding on a final price. As far as a timeline goes, that depends on too many other factors, like how well my current products sell or if I need to keep spending time on the smaller items to survive. You may not be crazy about the smaller stuff but it keeps food on the table and keeps me from having to go out and find a 'real' job ;) Besides, I like the variety doing lots of different projects, though I'm really looking forward to getting back to the 23. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
krazycolin Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Believe me, I know about money on the table. As a freelancer/owner/operator, I'm in exactly the same boat. I was only trying to tell you, albeit in a very backhanded manner, that I WANT one! Thanks again for the references, they really helped. c. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Chris any chance of an update on the YF-23 progress Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duymon Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Now I'm debating whether I should even goto NATS and instead save the cash for this sucker when it comes out later on as 1/32 in REsin is going to be a big price tag lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LST01 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) And than to think of it that some people will actually build a what-if (other than stars and stripes) of this marvelous kit Edited August 3, 2009 by LST01 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barry Murray Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Are we there yet???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vegasdave901 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 OK, It's been 4 yrs. since I asked and 6 mos. since the last time you updated us so.... I won't ask when it'll be done, but how about this? How much is it done percentagewise? 50% 75%? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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