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Offline CompanyB

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Two-inch metal Space Ships- Website posted - Wave II preview
« on: August 01, 2017, 11:05:51 PM »
I've finally managed to paint some of my ships, now that they are cast in metal.  I've found that the spin casting has picked up a little of the texture from the printing process on a few of the larger models...but it gets completely covered on one coat of Primer.

I have stock of all the ships from the previous thread if there any early birds out there that want some.  I still need to weigh all these to calculate shipping and these will probably end up at $3 to $5 each depending on size and weight.

Decals are coming as well!  I have about 10 sets of generic decals with striping, panel lines and panels, ship logos, alien writing, etc.  A few of which are visible below.  As mentioned before, these are about the same size as the ships for the X-wing miniatures game.

https://little-metal-ships.myshopify.com

I have three more ships to paint, then everything can go online!  Then it's time to print the next batch of 10 ships.

« Last Edit: August 27, 2017, 05:09:42 PM by CompanyB »

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Re: Little Space Ships now available - Web store coming
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2017, 12:53:18 AM »
You're just encouraging the growth of that "take my money" meme, you know.  :)

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Re: Little Space Ships now available - Web store coming
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2017, 12:43:21 PM »
Looking good!  :)
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Re: Little Space Ships now available - Web store coming
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2017, 11:44:07 PM »
Preview of some designs from todays sketch session.  These would be for Wave2  :D


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Re: Little Space Ships now available - Web store coming
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2017, 08:49:22 PM »
Chart of the ships so far and factions they appear in for the 51/50 rules.


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Re: Little Space Ships now available - Web store coming
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2017, 09:35:07 PM »
Wave II ships are finalized..more or less:


all the ships are scaled to be about 2 inches.  But, there has been some asks for the ships in 1 inch.  I can do this as well, but it will require some redesign on many of the models to thicken up some elements.  Any interest at 1 inch scale?

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« Last Edit: August 17, 2017, 12:46:52 AM by CompanyB »

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Re: Little Space Ships- Website posted - Wave III preview
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2017, 05:09:17 PM »
Even more ships!  Playing around with sculpts inspired by the F-86 Sabre series and some NASA prototypes.  Also sketching ideas on some gunships designs.





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Re: Little Space Ships now available - Web store coming
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2017, 05:57:18 PM »
Wave II ships are finalized..more or less:


all the ships are scaled to be about 2 inches.  But, there has been some asks for the ships in 1 inch.  I can do this as well, but it will require some redesign on many of the models to thicken up some elements.  Any interest at 1 inch scale?

-Brent
https://little-metal-ships.myshopify.com

One inch? Yes please. But will you ship to the UK, and roughly what would it cost for a small order (its a weak £!)


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Re: Two-inch metal Space Ships- Website posted - Wave II preview
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2017, 06:58:28 PM »
Shipping to the UK would be probably $12, so it's best to order a handfull of ships instead of just one.  I think the max weight is 20 oz for that price (12 to 24 ships)

I can see if the media mail is any cheaper.  My website already calculates shipping and you can add to cart and see what the shipping price is before final check out.

https://littlemetalspaceships.com

-Brent
« Last Edit: August 27, 2017, 07:00:59 PM by CompanyB »

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Re: Little Space Ships- Website posted - Wave III preview
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2017, 07:24:03 PM »


Number two on this one looks good.  Stick a few flattish twin barrelled turrets on it like on number 4 and blunt the nose some more and I'll have half a dozen if they're big enough!
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Re: Two-inch metal Space Ships- Website posted - Wave II preview
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2017, 05:46:09 AM »
Like this?


what size are you looking for?


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Re: Two-inch metal Space Ships- Website posted - Wave II preview
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2017, 07:03:04 AM »
Oh yes!

They'd be great about 3 inches long but I can settle on two if price is a little too high.  What would you expect them to retail at?

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Re: Two-inch metal Space Ships- Website posted - Wave II preview
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2017, 04:22:41 PM »
I'm printing some of the newer larger ones at 3" and I expect the price to be similar.  The largest ship I have now is 2.75 inches and it retails for $5

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Re: Two-inch metal Space Ships- Website posted - Wave II preview
« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2017, 07:21:26 AM »
 :D :-*

I shall sort out an order forthwith!

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Re: Two-inch metal Space Ships- Website posted - Wave II preview
« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2017, 08:40:20 AM »
Shipping to the UK would be probably $12, so it's best to order a handfull of ships instead of just one.  I think the max weight is 20 oz for that price (12 to 24 ships)

I can see if the media mail is any cheaper.  My website already calculates shipping and you can add to cart and see what the shipping price is before final check out.

https://littlemetalspaceships.com

-Brent


Sounds good, although I can probably only get about six to stay below the customs threshold. I also hope you are able to restock the Thor and Odin 1" fighters. I missed those before they sold out. The Sabre is a cracking looking retro ship.

 

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