Aftermarket resin goodies

FAR148 · January 19, 2013, 08:04:15 AM

Fellow modelers,
How many of you would consider buying some aftermarket resin goodies? I have been asked in the past if I ever considered selling some of parts. Well now if I get a large enough positive responds, I'll give it a go. I could do a limited run of a few of my parts. I would offer the following in 1/48 scale only(sorry, I only build in 48th)

ASM-4's

AGM-84L SLAM-shorty

The Beast

Shorty targeting pod set

and 30mm gun pods

I do have two worries. One is not getting a large enough positive responds. Not trying to get rich here but I dont want to lose money either. Second is pricing and shipping. I'm thinking all resin would be the same price with shipping included, $15(US) to make it simply. I think $20 would be too high. But the 30mm set would be cheaper.

Again, this is now set in stone. Just an idea. So, please tell me what you think and how you feel about it.
Steven L

Martin H · January 19, 2013, 08:13:58 AM

My advice would be to only cast to confirmed (paid for) orders.

Modelers in general are great at screaming yes to questions like yours, but have a habit of suddenly disappearing as soon as they realize its not going to be free. (speaking from personal experience here)

FAR148 · January 19, 2013, 08:22:20 AM

QuoteMy advice would be to only cast to confirmed (paid for) orders.

Very good advice

The Wooksta! · January 19, 2013, 09:23:01 AM

I'd agree with Martin.

mkhulu · January 19, 2013, 11:01:12 AM

interested in the agm84 missiles. paypal acceptable and international shipping ? Cheers

FAR148 · January 19, 2013, 11:28:43 AM

Quote from: mkhulu on January 19, 2013, 11:01:12 AM
interested in the agm84 missiles. paypal acceptable and international shipping ? Cheers

As of now it's just an idea. But yes Paypal would be accepted and I would ship international.

Steven

Ian the Kiwi Herder · January 19, 2013, 03:05:32 PM

Ian

rickshaw · January 20, 2013, 01:00:21 AM

They look excellent quality, as good if not better than many of the more commercial after-market bits and pieces. Unfortunately the wrong scale for me though. What Martin said, sounds sensible.

Gondor · January 20, 2013, 05:49:14 AM

Quote from: rickshaw on January 20, 2013, 01:00:21 AM
They look excellent quality, as good if not better than many of the more commercial after-market bits and pieces. Unfortunately the wrong scale for me though. What Martin said, sounds sensible.

Agreed on all counts. They do look nice though

Gondor

Mr.Creak · January 20, 2013, 06:07:54 AM

Quote from: rickshaw on January 20, 2013, 01:00:21 AMUnfortunately the wrong scale for me though.

Yep, they're the "wrong scale" for me too. But I don't think that's going to stop me putting a couple of ASM-4s under a Vulcan wing or something...

rickshaw · January 21, 2013, 04:59:20 PM

Quote from: Mr.Creak on January 20, 2013, 06:07:54 AM
Quote from: rickshaw on January 20, 2013, 01:00:21 AMUnfortunately the wrong scale for me though.
Yep, they're the "wrong scale" for me too. But I don't think that's going to stop me putting a couple of ASM-4s under a Vulcan wing or something...

I agree, I might be tempted to put one under the centreline of some very modern aircraft or other. They have a sort of advanced ASMP perhaps?

Go4fun · January 21, 2013, 07:07:04 PM

Those gun pods would look hugh on my 1:72 Apache but what a bargain. I'll think about it (and seeing as my PayPal is screwed up) may I send a bank draft or postal check?

Captain Canada · January 26, 2013, 09:42:56 AM

I'd be in for a missile set or two. I'm in Canada but could ship to US.

Gondor · January 26, 2013, 10:08:58 AM

On reflection I do have five 1/48 scale kits including a TSR2 which will need ordinance so I may become tempted.

Gondor

McColm · January 26, 2013, 11:37:00 AM

I haven't built any 1/48 scale models so far, but I have two in my. If I got the bug to build more than I'd take you up on your offer.

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