Ok. Really dumb question. How much is and how much to ship to California in the us? And when do you need the monies? ( Sorry am tired and started acting like Invader Zim there ).
Which is going to be the inspiration for my first armor.
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Ok. Really dumb question. How much is and how much to ship to California in the us? And when do you need the monies? ( Sorry am tired and started acting like Invader Zim there ).
Which is going to be the inspiration for my first armor.
Depends on weight, so I have to get it measured, I'll let you know the postage cost once the item is ready.
To protect both you and I, it needs to be recorded delivery, hence the extra cost.
Last thick coat and key base have been placed on the model. I can do pictures if needed, but you've all seen it before :)
i want to see the finished version of the first pull.
Somehow I totally missed this before. And shoes are evil requirements of a maladjusted society!Quote:
Originally Posted by adonian
And saz, on catching up from where I'd last read, it seems as though you're doing ten for TDH and ten for Mercs? I think I missed that before, too. Or maybe I'm just confused. Is this a change from before?
Looking great, btw!
I got jumped at mercs when I put my thread up in there, so I decided to do a max of 20 and split between the forums.
I think it's now 18 so far, with some doubtfuls, I'll be moving the people who are able to pay immediately to the front to cover my build and molding costs.
You've also reminded me that I need to make my female sized bucket, I have the right sized dome, just to scratchbuild the rest.
SAZ this is looking SSSOoOOOooOOOooooo good mate....Really looking forward to seeing it finished....and on my heed LOL
Key is in, only two more coats to go and the first one will be done later tonight.
Saz I have to say you did a fantastic job on this bad boy! Congrats bro! Great custom design and very good work! Awesome.
ok saz, i talked to the parental units and they said they dont want me to spend my money on a helmet..... They haven't been indoctrinated in the ways of Mando'a :cry :cry I'm sorry bud but i need to back out..... :cry
Hey Frac, when I get mine, I'll be more than happy to let you see it in real life, maybe than your parents will see what the deprived you of and will let you get in on SAZ's next custom.
No probs,
Second coat done, just one more coat, I hope, and then the jacket.
O M G!!!!! Thank You soooooooooooo much adonian!!! You are the bomb!!! :D
And thanks for the understanding Saz... :D
One WORD Epic.....
Unfortunately rain has stopped play on the jacket making part, but aprat from that, the mold is basically done!
Can't wait to see the first one!
Hey! Adonian!
Don't suppose you'd be interested in seeing these pictures would you?
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a77...Firstpull1.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a77...Firstpull2.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a77...Firstpull3.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a77...Firstpull4.jpg
Thought not! :)
i think, i'm in love...
Don't worry, yours is next.
Saz, it's beautiful.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:drool:drool:drool:drool:drool
Okay, gotta pay.
I'm NUMBER 1!!! YAY!!!
PM Sent.
WOW Saz thats amazing. :cheers
I need to change my pampers, I think I wet myself, that is so good SAZ, you are gonna make a name for yourself, Bobamaker watch out ;)
No kidding, Saz you're going to corner the market!
:drool
I need money. fast...
*whistles* Sweeeeet!
Mr Skirata, meet your buy'ce, buy'ce meet your new owner!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a77.../ASkirata2.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a77.../ASkirata1.jpg
:D
Wow I can't wait to see who puts that helmet on with their armor and has a nice paint job to go with it. Very nice there Saz a good peace of work from day 1 til now LOL!
That's mines! Sweet!
EXCUSE ME?!?! I THOUGHT I HAD #1?!?!
Just thought I'd point that out :?Quote:
Originally Posted by Saz.
Quote:
Originally Posted by A'den Skirata
And I'll point out ANOTHER BIT OF EVIDENCE.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saz.
I'm a little confused... I have been offering to pay you since day 1.
Or is that another casting?
Oh wait a minute, that's casting # 1 for Mercs website, then you'll cast #2 from each site, then #3 and so on, DUH, I get it now.
Boy am I an IDIOT :lol
Okay, I really need to pay you in the next day or 2 since I've spent like $300 in the last 3 days (bought a Neo Geo again).
It's all good Ado'ika. Due to people having issues, Saz moved me up to #2 on the list and you're #1. If you look a couple posts up, you'll see the first pull, your helmet. This one was the #2 pull, mine.
Yeah, my bad vod, I saw the differences in the pics... I just REALLY REALLY etc want to put it on my Saz wall.
I got his plain bucket, and the quality is excaptional.
I little over eager there Adonian? :lol
Heh!
Right, to sort this little (non) issue out, I am keeping to my order list, but I need to ensure that I get some sales first, so I have put the two most eager geezers to the front of the list. Also, some people have had troubles with getting money together, so I have put them to the back of the list to help them and I am more than willing to offer them some part payment scheme resulting in the bucket being sent at the end of the last payment.
Just to show you, that yesterday I casted number 2 bucket and put it on here so A'den could see.
Adonian's bucket is further down the chain, in fact it's been trimmed, sanded and primered.
Here's a piccy of the two buckets together.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a77...mparison-1.jpg
A'den, that little experiment has made your bucket come out a little flimsy, so I'm going to put in some thicker stuff in there.
As for your number one Ado'ika, here:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a77/ogotu/Adonian1.jpg
:)
Actually Adonian matey, I've not seen that bucket with the earcap installed yet! Photies!!!!
They look great Saz! Can you do me a favor on mine? Leave it unprimed please? I want to reallylook at the Krayt dragonin person with just the resin.It has almost an ivory-eque look to it in the pix. I'm thinking I may do it like the Highlander katanasand just mask it off and leave it unpainted with some age weathering on it.
No probs.
Unfortunately there is now a postal strike over here in Jolly ole England!
So it may take longer for me to get people's buckets to them, in the mean time general sale terms have been sent out to those whose buckets are nearly ready.
Had a new delivery of casting resin, so all's good with that, just hoping the rain will stay off so I can cast number 3, which I believe is Pacx's bucket.
Holy Hell man! That's freaking sweet.
Pull number three, which I believe is Pacxiblix's, let me know if you are able to pay for it Pacx, or let me know you are still online.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a77/ogotu/pull3.jpg
As for me, I found 6 cheap leather pouches on fleabay and got them pretty quick, so here's the progress for my mando :)
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a77...azprogress.jpg
My cat isn't part of the outfit, she has to be where I am.
:drool
All of a sudden i just feel like i MUST have one of these!!! I looked back (and me being as i am) couldnt find the prices :lol
If its not to much of a bother would you mind posting them again or pm them to me :)
I just looked at the close up of Adonians and my jaw just dropped! Its so freaking beautiful!!! :lol I might have to break myself but im determined :lol
£100 plus P&P (average of £45 to the US)
Saz, I'll be headed to the bank today to put in the money, so I'll make payment tonight.
hmmm i guess i have a bit of saving to do.... ALRIGHT! haha dont have the funds yet sadly but i hope to have it in a little while :D
If you'll still be selling them then
Updated list
1. Adonian (Cast)
2. A'den Skirata (cast)
3. PacxIblix (Cast)
4. Tzench
5. Petesbigpants
6. Gideon Kell
7. Brisk Arper Vok'chi
8. Genet Kal
9. El Kabong29
10. Ordeyn
11. Rolik Qu Tir
12. MUNJkai
13. Tinorris
14. Sahirate
15. Alpha02 (maybe)
16. Bountys Hunted
17. Rah'vin Null
18. A'den Kyramud
19.Nomadbride
20.Sabermaker
woot! ok now i have to get the funds :lol
No problems bud.Quote:
Originally Posted by adonian
Hey Saz,not sure if mines ready to roll or not yet but,did you get the PM I replied towithmy address,request for total and paypal or other payment method?
Thanks,
A'den.
I did mate,
Thought I'd replied, I'm just finishing off your ear piece RF and stalk and I'll be packing that bad boy up and taking it down the post office for a quote.
Like I said though, we're suffering a postal strike atm, most irritating!
amazing
Bloody Royal Mail...
Bloody CWU....
Bloody politics...
Bloody hell!
Bloody Uber-Saw ;)
Bloody gloves...
Bloody syringe...
Bloody dead Adonian ;)
Doctor
What is it she does now? Look, how she rubs
her hands.
Gentlewoman
It is an accustomed action with her, to seem thus
washing her hands. I have known her continue in
this a quarter of an hour.
LADY MACBETH
Yet here's a spot.
Doctor
Hark! she speaks. I will set down what comes
from her, to satisfy my remembrance the more
strongly.
LADY MACBETH
Out, damned spot! out, I say!—One: two: why,
then, 'tis time to do't.—Hell is murky!—Fie, my
lord, fie! a soldier, and afeard? What need we
fear who knows it, when none can call our power
to account?—Yet who would have thought the old
man to have had so much blood in him?
It's rather hard to clean blood :lol
I guess Pacx couldn't help ol Adonian, Nu kyr'adyc, shi taab'echaaj'la.
...which is why I didn't bother cleaning my saw
nor my armor :lol but since I'm dead, I guess I have to make another set huh?
Maybe.... *sniff* Maybe.
I've yet to meet an Adonian who can outsmart a saw. Not a knife.
1. Adonian (Cast/PAID/)
2. A'den Skirata (cast/PAID/SENT)
3. PacxIblix (Cast)
4. Tzench
5. Petesbigpants
6. Gideon Kell
7. Brisk Arper Vok'chi
8. Genet Kal
9. El Kabong29
10. Ordeyn
11. Rolik Qu Tir
12. MUNJkai
13. Tinorris
14. Sahirate
15. Alpha02 (maybe)
16. Bountys Hunted
17.
18. A'den Kyramud
19.Nomadbride
20.Sabermaker
A'dens is on it's way? That'll make him very happy. :)
Yup posted about 3 or 4 hours ago, so I'm guessing it will be heading to London now.
Sooooooo stoked!
LOL! There he is! :)
Best hope it gets to customs by midnight. Yet another postal strike here starting then.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Skupilkinson
UNGH! Darn union workers... lol
Hi guys,
I've been having a few offers to pay me early for the bucket, I'd just like to say thanks for the offers but I will accept no money until the bucket is ready for postage and I have the postage quote.
I do not want to get into the position of taking money from someone and having any delay ending in me being flamed by someone when I haven't delivered in the timeframe they expect. I appreciate the generosity of people who want to help me in my endeavour but I will get through the buckets and will cover my costs personally until I recoup once the bucket is sent to you.
Just to keep you all updated, I am a pro wrestler and promoter, a pro singer/songwriter and I also work a job from home as well in the family business. I have a very busy lifestyle, it's how i like it :)
Those who know me know I have a perfectionist streak and I will ensure that your bucket is the quality I am happy with, so this takes time to correct anything like airholes, which unfortunately is a symptom of the casting process.
Also, we are heading for winter and, though I aim to get a pull done once a day next week, if it rains, I am unable to cast.
I appreciate you're all eager to get your buckets, I'm eager to get them done so I can work on the next project. I think next time I'm just going to stick to 10 buckets :)
Reading back, that sounds like a bit of a rant, it isn't, just want everyone to know everything is ok, I'm working through my orders and I have more than enough money to cover the costs, though the postal strike is not helping matters much!
Wow! I didn't see this thread before. What nice work! Awesome this dragon !! Congratulation!!
Bloody Posties...
I would rant about it but I won't, it'll be a TL;DR moment.
Tzench, your bucket is just curing outside, I have the patio heater on and a light, it's dark and it's cold... bloody winter!
1. Adonian (Cast/PAID/)
2. A'den Skirata (cast/PAID/SENT/COMPLETE)
3. PacxIblix (Cast)
4. Tzench (Cast)
5. Petesbigpants (Cast)
6. Gideon Kell
7. Brisk Arper Vok'chi
8. Genet Kal
9. El Kabong29
10. Ordeyn
11. Rolik Qu Tir
12. MUNJkai
13. Tinorris
14. Sahirate
15. Alpha02 (maybe)
16. Bountys Hunted
17.
18. A'den Kyramud
19.Nomadbride
20.Sabermaker
A'den has told me he has received his in the post (Yay!)
I'll be delivering Pac'ika's to him tomorrow.
Working on Tzench's atm and may be able to pull Petesbigpants shortly, when the rain stops!!!
Yes! yes.... I will be the coolest invader with this helmet!
Believe it or not, other than not being able to cure stuff I Love winter!
Right,
I think the best thing for me to do now is ask all the people who are able to pay immediately to let me know by PM, so I can sort out who I can send the buckets to immediately.
I've got no space at home anymore and these buckets need to be sent out before I can make anymore.
Thanks to those who PM'd me:
Here's the updated list
1. Adonian (Cast/PAID/)
2. A'den Skirata (cast/PAID/SENT/COMPLETE)
3. El Kabong29 (Cast/PAID/)
4. Tzench (Cast)
5. Perla Nogard (Cast)
6. Rolik Qu Tir
7. Gideon Kell
8. Petesbigpants
9. Brisk Arper Vok'chi
10. Genet Kal
11. Ordeyn
12. PacxIblix
13. MUNJkai
14. Tinorris
15. Sahirate
16. Alpha02 (maybe)
17. Bountys Hunted
18. A'den Kyramud
19.Nomadbride
20.Sabermaker
If you are able to pay for your bucket immediately, let me know so I can bump you up the list.
sorry bro, still trying to collect some cash... but im further down the list so i think i've got some time :)
Winter... it's just full of rain.
I've had to move into the garage to get work done as I have quite a few buckets to cast now orders are coming in, one needs to be done before Xmas!
However, another has gone via the Royal Mail, so hopefully another build thread will pop up soon like A'den's awe inspiring work! :)
1. Adonian (Cast/PAID/)
2. A'den Skirata (cast/PAID/SENT/COMPLETE)
3. El Kabong29 (Cast/PAID/SENT)
4. Tzench (Cast)
5. Perla Nogard (Cast)
6. Rolik Qu Tir
7. Gideon Kell
8. Petesbigpants
9. Brisk Arper Vok'chi
10. Genet Kal
11. Ordeyn
12. PacxIblix
13. MUNJkai
14. Tinorris
15. Sahirate
16. Alpha02 (maybe)
17. Bountys Hunted
18. A'den Kyramud
19.Nomadbride
20.Sabermaker
[QUOTE=Saz.;472382]Winter... it's just full of rain./QUOTE]
And snow, and sleet, and and and and...
And monkeys. Don't forget monkeys.
Saywhatnow????
We don't get snow over here until February, it's just rain and it getting dark at 4pm, so it's harder for me to see what I am doing with dangerous chemicals! [/whinge]
*chuckles* I'm on the Gulf Coast of Texas. It rains so hard here sometimes that "cats and dogs" doesn't cover it. It rains monkeys too. Or so we tell people.
Right, well I am waiting for my boxes to be delivered and then I can get the next lot out.
Suffering a bit with the pulls though, the cold, wet weather has made casting take 3 days as opposed to the original 1 day, frustrating!
I would like a bit of snow right now, gives the christmas feel... especially since i havnt lived through even one green christmas yet!
Maybe ill just bring this kid from my school who has tons of drandruff and get him to shake a little bit, hmmm
♪ ♫ I'm, dreamin, of an itchy christmas ♪ ♫ :lol
Progress update:
Getting there!
1. Adonian (Cast/PAID/SENT)
2. A'den Skirata (cast/PAID/SENT/COMPLETE)
3. El Kabong29 (Cast/PAID/SENT)
4. Tzench (Cast/PAID)
5. Perla Nogard (Cast/PAID/SENT)
6. Rolik Qu Tir (Cast/PAID/SENT)
7. Gideon Kell
8. Petesbigpants
9. Brisk Arper Vok'chi
10. Genet Kal
11. Ordeyn
12.
13. MUNJkai
14. Tinorris
15. Sahirate
16. Alpha02 (maybe)
17. Bountys Hunted
18. A'den Kyramud
19. Nomadbride
20. Sabermaker
If anyone else thinks they are able to pay in the not too distant future, send me a PM and I'll bump you up the list.
Ok, still grinding through while the weather allows, let me know if you are able to pay for your bucket and I'll bump you up the list.
Updated, please contact me if you are able to pay for your bucket now or in the next few weeks.
We're getting close to Christmas, so I'd like to get as many buckets out as possible before then.
Come on people pay up, I dont think SAZ will be willing to make the Celtic bucket for us if people dont pay for their current or even past orders.
I may not know the actual cost of making these bucket (which SAZ has fronted all the cash for it), but SAZ has made a VERY NICE BUCKET and offered them on a LIMITED RUN, and we (those on the list) are the ones who need to follow through, we are lucky to have this opportunity to purchase a VERY CUSTOM and VERY LIMITED EDITION bucket.
So come on people please pay the man so he can move on to the next project... Which will be even more limited due to non-payment on current project :(
Sorry to steal your steam SAZ, but it really saddens me to see how hard you are working for US and you aren't being thanked properly or even paid for your hard work.
Not saying I agree with it boys but it's quite common.
People get caught up in the excitement, and throw their names on a list. When the time comes to pay, you get those who realise they didn't want the item as much as they thought, those who've seen something else that's shiny and new, and of course those who honestly can no longer afford it.
It's always the same pain in the shebs each time but it continues to happen.
To be honest guys, it's to be expected.
Yeah, I fronted my money but that was all paid for after a couple of buckets. I know from business that you have to put money in to get it out. I don't agree with money upfront business, but I understand that some makers don't want to risk their own money, however, I've made it very, very clear that I don't want to owe anyone anything.
That been said, I know Christmas is coming up and I know the people who are PMing me and saying they want to buy the bucket and are saving hard.
What people have to understand is that I get a lot of personal joy out of you guys taking my creation and making it your own, I had a near orgasm at what A'den has done, the money is just be being recompensed for my time and effort, so it can be disheartening when some people take my faith and turn it into some sort of game.
I'd say a lot of people on my list fully intend to pay and I know that Christmas is also coming up, hence, those that CAN afford it now, let me know and I'll get you before Christmas. Basically if people can't then it's unlikely that they will be able to afford it until February and that means I can concentrate on the Celtic and femme sized bucket.
It's more about knowing where I stand so I can sort my time out more than me needing the money, if I needed the money, I wouldn't have fronted it in the first place :)
If you are able to pay for a Krayt before Xmas, let me know, if not, it will wait, all I will say is that the mold is starting to show minor signs of wear and number 20 will be nowhere near the quality of number 1. So those that can pay will get the better quality bucket.
The Celtic bucket though will be limited strictly to 10, 5 here and 5 at Mercs, I'm reserving one for my best bud on these forums, so there will be nine to hopefully fight over.
I knew id have a hard time finding cash and wasnt able to find much, sorry bro
You can take me off the list to clear some things up :/ kinda sad about this but thats how things go
But for anyone else whos getting one, you are very lucky! These look like superb quality!! And from the little time ive been on these threads ive noticed Saz as one of the most trustworthy guys on here, so like theyve been saying, id hate to see some people loose there chance to get one because they didnt have the money when they say they did (kinda what happened with me ill admit, but at least im making sure Saz knows)
Just like to say Saz, from the little we've talked... youre a sweet guy! Hope you get what you deserve for your hard work :)
On another note, some of you should be receiving your buckets shortly, please let me know you have them safely.
*Edit* Oh and Lev'ika, keep saving, I don't think you're the only one who's having troubles, like I said we are coming to Christmas and I fully understand that money will be going elsewhere. I just want to know where to concentrate my time :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Saz.
Oh :suprise... my :doh... :?
I guess I should at least get you one of these :cheers
And give you one of these :hug then!
ROFLMAO! J/K mae I could never have done what I did without the top notch craftsmanship I had to work with :thumbup!
It's awesome that Saz is willing to wait for people to get their funds together. Shows what a stand up guy he is. To be honest, I have to admit, that makes him better than me. I don;t think I could be that patient. If there's ANY wasy you can beg, borrow, save until after the first of the year etc... all I can tell you is you will NOT be dissappointed!
just got mine in the mail/post today...........
SAZ, my wife actually like's it, now that's a first ;)
Quote:
Originally Posted by adonian
Gratz on both accounts!
Y'know Adonian as much as it might pain you it give that helmet to some one else, giving her that helmet for her armor would show her how much you love her and might just be your key to winning you wife over to your Mando ways...
Excellent!
I've been off with flu for the past few days, so got a LOT of work to do and a lot to read through!!!
Anyhoo, with Adonian reporting in, I can update the boards and I'll take a look on mercs to make sure the others have received theirs.
1. Adonian (Cast/PAID/SENT/COMPLETE)
2. A'den Skirata (cast/PAID/SENT/COMPLETE)
3. El Kabong29 (Cast/PAID/SENT/???)
4. Tzench (Cast/PAID)
5. Perla Nogard (Cast/PAID/SENT/COMPLETE)
6. Rolik Qu Tir (Cast/PAID/SENT)
7. Gideon Kell
8. Petesbigpants
9. Brisk Arper Vok'chi
10. Genet Kal
11. Ordeyn
12. A'den Naas
13. MUNJkai
14. Tinorris
15. Sahirate
16. Alpha02 (maybe)
17. Bountys Hunted
18. A'den Kyramud
19. Nomadbride
20. Sabermaker
Ad'ika buddy!
I think "Ole Iron boots" Skirata wants you to post a progress thread on Mercs mate :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Saz.
ROFLMAO! :lol
Certainly the most original mando helmet I've ever seen, even on paper! Great job with the sculpting:cheering. can't wait to see it painted! It'd be cool if you could fit the dragon's eyes with some LEDs, but that's just my 2 cents worth. keep up the good work!