All New SS TOS VIPER PATTERN, 15 1/2 inches completly scratchbuilt new pattern.

[mslz22]

Well this one has been in the works for a while now and should be done by the end of the week, big thanks to Mike Reis who worked on this pattern with me, he created the files and had RP work done on the intakes and back thrusters and a couple of other parts. Jesse Meyers for his help, and guys like Mark D, who are always an insperation when it comes to BSG stuff, and lots of my other buddies who are always keeping me going on this stuff....Now the story.....

This is an all new, completly scratchbuilt pattern (no parts used from the ICONS or any other original casting) for the Studio Scale TOS BSG Viper. It comes in at 15 1/2 inches long, which is 10 percent bigger than any kit that can be traced back to a casting of an original Viper (ICONS, Custom Replics, MIM etc). All parts have been sized up to match the proportions of the original filming model as closely as possible, and is much cleaner and than any previous kit offering (no more squished engine tubes!!). The afterburners, and intakes were RP'd from Mikes files and closely match the filming model.

I will be posting more pics soon, and in the interest of full disclosure i will tell you that there were some small liberties taken in making this pattern, mostly in the interest of straightening things out that needed to be straightened out from the filming model, or in the interest of molding and casting. A few greeblies needed to be scratchbuilt, and also there are going to be some optional add on part in the way of turbo fans and afterburner plates. I will get into the exact details of all of this as the thread goes on but the important part of the new pattern is that it is proportionally correct to the filming model, and sized correctly, something that to my knowlege has not been offered in a SS Viper kit before, and what my goal with this project was........enjoy

Keep in mind that for these pics the Viper is just cobbled together with some double sided tape so everything is not 100% straight or where it needs to be i just wanted to get an idea of how it all looked together, not all parts are present in pics, also note that the comparision shot is with a JM Cumstom Replicas Viper.

[Kuhn Global]

Most excellent! Great work!

LOOK at that SIZE difference!!!

I am IN for FOUR please? :)

[Max Zephyr]

Very very nice work there Mike. This is going to be the best Viper yet!

[Kuhn Global]

Very very nice work there Mike. This is going to be the best Viper yet!

You can say that again!

This is what we have all been wanting for years... a true sized SS beastie to the original that has no flaws! :D

[79 daytona]

WOW!!!! That looks GREAT!!

I have two of the JM kits one build and one not and i think there great kits but i can't wait to see how this one turns out.

You can put me down for two.:D

[Lord Boron]

Yea!!! Definitely count me in for one. It'll look great next to my V2 Raider!

[JohnLogan]

Oh Yea!! This is go'na be good!! :thumbsup:
Can't wait to see more of this one.

[Carson Dyle]

Looks good, Mike. Put me down for one.

[Wombat]

Cool!!!
Put me down for one!!!

[Dobber]

Very nice!!!!

Chris

[RKW]

Well Mike, if you tell me I can still purchase a Raider then I want to buy one of these Vipers too! Looks perfect (or as near as damit).

[DocTor]

put me on the list!

[mslz22]

The Raider kit is still available, thanks for the compliment, like i said some small liberties were taken with this but overall IMO it is very close to the filming model...
thanks
mike




Well Mike, if you tell me I can still purchase a Raider then I want to buy one of these Vipers too! Looks perfect (or as near as damit).

[Zombie Killer]

This is very cool!!!
Please put me on the list pending pricing.

Thanks
Glen

[Bishop37]

Yeah, I'd like one too.

[EchoLeader]

Looky here! We see two vipers in a mating dance. Obviously the male is the larger of the species.

http://resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16489&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1221427095

Awesome job to you and your crew Mike.

[mslz22]

quick look at some of the smaller parts, the cannons have built in vent sprue at the top, they will need to be cut at the cannon nozzle. Landing gear bay doors will be cast seperatly from the body, as will the end cap, which will allow for it to be used as a mounting cover. Also pictured is the afterburner can cap, also will be cast seperate to allow for easy lighting, the afterburner plate will be cast clear. The afterburner plate and the turbo fan are optional "non cannon" parts.

I have started to make molds for the wings and other small parts as i complete them, with a little luck i should have a full set of molds by this time next week......
thanks
mike

[79 daytona]

WOW!!! That looks Great!!

Outstanding job Mike.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Lord Boron]

Can't wait for this!!!

[Refit1701]

Wow, put me on the list pending pricing info.

[Kuhn Global]

Looking GREAT Mike! I have Bob in standby mode for these beasties! :D

[R L Bleecker]

HOT standby mode...LOL!!!

[dontexist]

hey man, nice work, can you tell us the parts your using for the pattern..?
Which ones you scratch built and which ones are like just off other kits..?

[Wombat]

Oh yeah,i'm starting to drool already!!:alright:


Looking GREAT Mike! I have Bob in standby mode for these beasties! :D

Sweet,now that'll be something to watch!!:cool:

[mslz22]

Well i am a couple of days behind where i thought i would be but i should have a set of molds for early next week, I am just doing all the fit checks, and final small details. here is a peak at the intake cluster, this will slide onto the fuselage nice and snug, then the engine cluster will attach to what you see here, afterburner cans to that, then on the bottom the "tray" with the 4 rails will be cast seperate and hide all the seams underneath....
thanks
mike

[R L Bleecker]

I AM soooo ready to build these.

[mackjsm]

I was never a big fan of the show, but I think you'll make me one. The kit looks great, big, and very detailed! Can't wait to see it painted and weathered!
:)

[greeble_gremlin]

Lookin' sweet Mike!

[mslz22]

Ok, a few pics of the first castings, note that this is not primered, just straight castings with the exception of the triangle/canopy stuff, which is just plopped on there for today, the bottom tray and the plating on the side engines are getting molded tomorrow and are not in these pics.. almost there!
mike

[starwarsdoc]

Sweet!

[R L Bleecker]

http://www.pinkraygun.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/rickspringfieldaszac.jpg


" WHOOOOOOOOO !! "

[Lord Boron]

In the words of the Comic Shop Guy....Best viper..........Ever!!!

I can't wait to get my grubby paws on this baby!!!!

[Kuhn Global]

Ok, a few pics of the first castings, note that this is not primered, just straight castings with the exception of the triangle/canopy stuff, which is just plopped on there for today, the bottom tray and the plating on the side engines are getting molded tomorrow and are not in these pics.. almost there!
mike

Absolutely OUTSTANDING my friend! :D

This is the Viper kit we have all been waiting for! :D GREAT JOB!!!!

http://www.resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=17571&d=1222724025

[greeble_gremlin]

Man! Mike That looks Good,

It's great to see all of the parts coming together!
That "Inner Rim" on the Afterburners looks soo much better than I had imagined it would. Good call on that one Mike!

Woohoo!

Mile R

[greeble_gremlin]

Now that Mike S. has posted some pics of the complete kit I hope it's OK to post some pics of the the history and Build-up behind this Kit. just in-case anyone is interested.

I want to thank Mike Salzo and Jesse Meyer for letting me help contribute to this project.
With out sounding too " musshy"....
It was a great honor for me to get work on a project with the likes of Mike and Jesse both of whom have well deserved reputations of excellence and talent in this "Crazy" "Studio Scale" modeling genre.

I also want to apologize for being the source of much of the delay in the release of this project. As they say:" Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans" ;) Mike, You've been most patient.

Ok on with the pics...

Here's a "quicky" crude render of the new afterburners with the inner, "brass" tube and their new dimensions
These stereo-lithograph files were "grown" with Invison3D Printing/Raprid-protoyping.

[greeble_gremlin]

Here are some pics of the actural RP'd afterburners, before they have received final "finishing" and their primer coat
Sorry for the fuzzy quality I took these with my Cell

The smaller primer-ed one is sized for Jesse's kit, and is there for size comparison
The 3rd picture also feature the smaller Afterburners I originally made back in 2005 for modifying Jesse's excellent Viper Kit. They served as "prototypes" for this new version.

For the studio scale "purists":
The original AfterBurners were fabricated using the 1/72 Hasegawa Leopold rail-gun kit. This gave each afterburner 81 ridges.
The ones I created have 80 ridges which divides itself more "neatly/ideally" on the cardinal points of symmetry. Also, the "Diamond" details that interrupt the ridges are not "skewed" and un-even as they would be, using the original kit-bash parts but are "idealized" and symmetrical. The details is also a little more "crisp" and defined.
We feel we maintained the intended "Character" of the original After-Burners without any of the flaws.

The Inner rim also emulates the original brass "inner" cylinder that the TOS filming miniature had; housing the lights used for engine glow effects.

[greeble_gremlin]

Here are some pics of the "finsihed" Afterburner "Cans" before I sent them off to Mike
You can see the original kit-bash component along-side for comparison

Also the slightly smaller AB-Can was made to fit Jesse's Viper kit offering.

Thanks,
M

[greeble_gremlin]

Ok Hope this isn't too much info for you guys.
Whenever I see someone else's build-up on a cool subject (and there have been many here!)
I can never get enough info on what went into to making it...
so here we go...

These are the Afterburner "Burner-Plates"
Strictly speaking these parts are not "Cannon" to the TOS Viper.
-They are included as an "optional" part should anyone wish to include them in their build-up.

-The kit was made to facilitate Lighting should anyone wish to do so.
Mike Salzo will provide these parts cast in Clear resin if you request this option.
(at least that's the plan for now.)

This picture follow the process of modeling in 3D in the computer, to Rapid-Prototyping the components, and final “finishing” and assembly.
With the “final finish” the RP parts look as if the were made by “analog" means… but, of course are very precise in shape and detail.

[greeble_gremlin]

A word about the After-burner Plates.
Early on in the project Mike and I asked around and took an informal survey...

Whether or the inside of the intakes should feature a Hemispherical shape similar to Jesse's kit and the Revel/Monogram styrene kit or a Burner-Plate like those of actual jet aircraft.

The majority of you "Hard-Core" modelers wanted the Burner-Plate so that's what we went with. It is loosely based on the Burners found in an F-15 Eagle

[greeble_gremlin]

OK here are some pictures of the Intakes. They were also "grown" from 3D/CAD files.

A lot of effort went into creating the contours of the original intakes without any of the distortions.
Both the Port and Starboard intakes are perfectly symmetrical (for example).

-Not featured in these picture are small greeble details that Mike S. will add to the "Inner Lip" of the intakes.
Most people are un-aware of these "greebles" as they were often in shadow when the Miniatures were filmed on screen.
We tried very hard to get all of the details "right" on this baby!
I'm glad Mike and Jesse have very high standards.

A note about the Turbo-fans.:
This is another "Optional" part that, Strictly speaking is not "Cannon".
If you studio scale "purists" don't like it ... then don't glue it on! -Now, wasn't that easy (just kidding) ;)

[greeble_gremlin]

Crude Renders of The Center & Side Intakes and some early WIP mock-ups

[greeble_gremlin]

More Intake Pictures both CGI renders and the final RP'd masters before I sent them off to Mike.

[greeble_gremlin]

To answer your question Dontexist... regarding the source of greebles

I hope I not speaking out of turn (for Mike Salzo) when I say all the details of the Back Greeble-Plate between the Afterburners are 100% .
Mike Salzo used all of the original Kit-bash donor-parts. (see the pics below)

In the original Viper Filming miniature there are distortions in the casting. The Cylindrical shape that makes up the Core of the engines is "Squished" . When looking "sqaure-on" from the back they are slightly Oval. Also the 3 engine cylinders did not remain truly parallel when cast; they "pigeon-toed" together or "taper" as they reach the the back.

In this Kit offering they are parallel The Afterburners are not Cut or interrupted to make room for the Mounting point as in the ILM/Apogee Model (see pics below)
These means the greebles were not quite as "crowded". Mike had to use his best artistic judgement for the placement of these parts.
I think he "Chose Wisely!"
All-in-all this Model will be a lot "Cleaner" and "Crisper" in the details than the filming miniature.

Also thanks to Rob, Gary, Andrew C., and GKFX for some of the reference pics below.
(hope it was OK with you guys to re-post these)

[Wombat]

:eek:
Wow Mike,
This looks so bloody good dude.:eek::cool:
How soon and how much??:D
Can't wait!!!:alright:
:grin:

greeble_gremlin that was some interesting stuff,congrats also to you on this piece!!:cool:

[mslz22]

It should have a full set of molds tomorrow, or the following day, once that is done i will start taking orders.
thanks
mike




:eek:
Wow Mike,
This looks so bloody good dude.:eek::cool:
How soon and how much??:D
Can't wait!!!:alright:
:grin:

greeble_gremlin that was some interesting stuff,congrats also to you on this piece!!:cool:

[79 daytona]

Thats looking GREAT!!! Mike and again you can put me down for one.

[Kuhn Global]

More Intake Pictures both CGI renders and the final RP'd masters before I sent them off to Mike.

GREAT Stuff Mike R.!!!! Thank you for posting it!

This viper is sooooooooo been on my mind. It represents a new era (in my mind) of accurate pieces. No... not like the damaged Studio models, but accurate... and perfect. :D I love this stuff!!!

[mslz22]

Quick update, the pattern is done, and a full set of molds is done as well, i will be painting up the "test shot" hopefully over the weekend and will get up some pics, in the meantime i will start taking orders soon, PM me here or email me at salzo1@aol.com for info....
thanks
mike

[Wombat]

^
Cool!!!
Look forward ta seeing this with some paint!!!

[79 daytona]

Hey Mike. E-mail sent.

[Lord Boron]

Awsome! PM sent.

[mslz22]

Loaded some test shot pics at the following link.
thanks
mike


http://www.resinilluminati.com/showthread.php?p=72278#post72278

[greeble_gremlin]

OK, I am happy to say Mike S. has been way too busy poring molds of this sweet bird. There has been much sincere interest.
Mike said it would be OK for me to post some more pictures of this kit offering just in case any of you would like to see more.

The first is a layout shot of all the New TOS Viper Kit components.

http://resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18708&stc=1&d=1224468020
This isn't a review of this kit since I helped work on this too --I'm a bit biased. However this is the first time I got to see the entire kit first-hand and "in the flesh" so to speak.
All I can say is WOW! The details are so crisp and sharp!
Mike also did a great job of engineering this kit. The parts fit together very well; nice an snug where they should be.

[greeble_gremlin]

My next impression was How big this sucker is!
Anyone who is familiar with Jesse's Viper kit will be similarly impressed. This "beastie" is about 10-15% bigger. I'm not "slighting" Jesse's Kit; it's excellant too... and has a direct lineage to the original Studio Miniature. I have a prime spot on my shelf proudly displaying his kit.
Jesse helped and collaborated on this version of the Colonial Viper too. Without his help we could never have produced this offering.

Here are some pics showing the fine details richly reproduced.

http://resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18709&stc=1&d=1224469180

http://resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18710&d=1224469248

http://resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18712&d=1224469495

[Lord Boron]

Simply fantastic looking!! A huge thanks to all who were involved in making this kit available. Can't wait to get my greedy little hands on it!

[greeble_gremlin]

Some More Detail Shots...

http://resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18713&stc=1&d=1224470102

Deep intake inlets with optional Turbo-fan Pieces inserted

http://resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18714&stc=1&d=1224470128

[greeble_gremlin]

Here's a "dry-fit" of the components loosely pieced together. What beautiful Lines!

http://resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18715&stc=1&d=1224470894

http://resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18716&stc=1&d=1224470924

[greeble_gremlin]

Plenty of room in the Engine Chambers to add Lighting effects.
Mike has also engineered the kit so you can emulate the all the mounting points of the original Studio Miniature if you so desire.

http://resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18719&stc=1&d=1224472970

The optional After-Burner "Plates" can be cast in clear resin for Lighting effects if you request.

http://resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18720&stc=1&d=1224473081

[greeble_gremlin]

Here are some comparison Pictures to Jesse's Viper Kit for FYI.
Both are just loosely fit together. The newly mastered TOS Viper is in Grey the other in Off-White colored resin


http://resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18721&stc=1&d=1224473365

You can see the difference from the "generational shrinkage"

http://resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18722&stc=1&d=1224473551

http://resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18723&stc=1&d=1224473728

The Forward fuselage sections side-by-side for comparison

http://resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18724&stc=1&d=1224473761

The rear "Greeble-Intense" sections

http://resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18725&stc=1&d=1224473928

If you are a big fan of the Colonial Viper, I recommend both kits; they make for beautiful subjects when Painted & Finished.

I hope you find these Pictures useful,

Let me say it was an honor to get to work with Mike & Jesse on this Kit. It ended up being a lot more work than we first expected; but it was well worth the effort.
I hope you guys are pleased with the results.

Thanks,
Mike R.

[KUROK]

Mighty nice indeed !!!!

[Wombat]

Thanks for posting all that gg!
Thats bloody beautiful mate!!!!
Fantastic job by ya's all.
How crisp is that detail!:eek::cool:

I'm really looking forward ta seeing one of these soon!!!;)

[DocTor]

OK, so how much is this beauty? I need one!

[R L Bleecker]

If this doesn't get people's excitement levels up... I don't know what will.

[Kuhn Global]

I understand, from Bob, the FOUR Vipers arrived today! :D I am soooo excited! We will keep those scheduled for Nov-Dec 2008. Two for each month. ;) Starting with Apollo and Zack, then Boomer and Starbuck. ;)

Bob...I spoke to Mike S. today and he is getting was to get with Jesse M. tonight to get the pilots. Then he will cast and send them next week to you. :D

I wish to thank Mike S. and Mike R. once again for their excellent work with these FANTASTIC new Studio Scale kits! :D You guys are AWESOME! :D :D :D

Bob.... duuuuuuuude.... I can't wait to see you work your magic with these beasties! :D Thanks again for verifying they arrived in excellent condition! :D

[Wombat]

^
Thats excellent news Kurt!!
Really look forward ta seeing another lot of great builds by Bob!
How sweet are these gonna be?:cool:

Are there plans for the Zac viper ta have the damage from the cimtar attack?

Is it November yet?:p

[LastBattlestar]

I understand, from Bob, the FOUR Vipers arrived today! :D I am soooo excited! We will keep those scheduled for Nov-Dec 2008. Two for each month. ;) Starting with Apollo and Zack, then Boomer and Starbuck. ;)



Why not another four Vipers in a diorama with gear down, canopies up and four sexy female Warrior pilots posing in front, Kurt?

Serina, Athena, Bree and some other hottie...:D

What the hell, park 'em in a scale Galactica landing bay too.

Mike, Oz

[Titon]

Excellant work!

Might have to get one of these meself.

:)

[adama]

I had no involvement in this, except as a cheerleader (heh), so here's my opinion and pics of the kit I got this week:

OHMYGOD OHMYGOD OHMYGOD OHMYGOD OHMYGOD OHMYGOD

It is GORGEOUS. These parts are all literally fresh out of the box - absolutely no flash has been removed, and it looks fantastic!

http://www.roboterkampf.com/temp/viper/P1080243.jpg
http://www.roboterkampf.com/temp/viper/P1080244.jpg
http://www.roboterkampf.com/temp/viper/P1080245.jpg
http://www.roboterkampf.com/temp/viper/P1080246.jpg
http://www.roboterkampf.com/temp/viper/P1080247.jpg
http://www.roboterkampf.com/temp/viper/P1080248.jpg
http://www.roboterkampf.com/temp/viper/P1080249.jpg
http://www.roboterkampf.com/temp/viper/P1080250.jpg
http://www.roboterkampf.com/temp/viper/P1080251.jpg
http://www.roboterkampf.com/temp/viper/P1080252.jpg
http://www.roboterkampf.com/temp/viper/P1080253.jpg
http://www.roboterkampf.com/temp/viper/P1080254.jpg
http://www.roboterkampf.com/temp/viper/P1080255.jpg
http://www.roboterkampf.com/temp/viper/P1080256.jpg
http://www.roboterkampf.com/temp/viper/P1080257.jpg
http://www.roboterkampf.com/temp/viper/P1080258.jpg

[79 daytona]

WOW!!! That looks AWESOME!!!:D I can't wait to get mind.

[LastBattlestar]

DAY-UM!

Mike, Oz

[Lord Boron]

oh, man, I'm drooling!!!!!

[GKvfx]

DAY-UM!

Mike, Oz

Ummmm.....yeah, what he said.

Gene

[R L Bleecker]

I can tell ya... I echo what Adama said as well as everyone else. This is the finest Viper kit to be offered yet in my opinion... a true 'shake n' bake' build if there ever was one. I don't think anyone would or should regret purchasing.

It was very hard to put these back in the box for later... :D

[Kuhn Global]

I can't wait until these builds start. :D

BTW... GREAT close-up photos Jason! :D

[suki5150]

Absolutely stunning work there.

Going to be some great build ups on here soon.


:D:D:D


Cheers,
Chris.

[R L Bleecker]

I mean....look at the freakin' UNDERCUTS on the rear plate!

[mslz22]

Update for you guys waiting on kits, i am just waiting on the reflectors for the light kits to come in, they have been on backorder until yesterday, hopefully i will have them in a day or two and will be able to ship out all orders within a week. If they are not here in a day or so i will ship out the kits without them and forward them to people once they are in.
thanks
mike

[Lord Boron]

Thx for the update! Always good to see communication!

[TheoD]

Mike:

Are you still accepting orders for this kit?

[mslz22]

Right now it looks like i will only be take orders up till this weekend, then the cold sets in and i will be closing up for the winter, but i hope to be back with this in the spring, so if you want one get in touch with me in the next couple of days....

Another update, the reflectors for the light kit are not coming as expected so i will be shipping all the kits over the next week and then forwarding the reflectors once i get them. All current orders are cast, and i will be shipping between 3-4 a day starting tomorrow...
thanks
mike



Mike:

Are you still accepting orders for this kit?

[cokefiend]

Ok, I know Im gonna get flamed for suggesting this in a forum where there are so many SS modelers but I have to ask... is there ANY way, you guys can do this again in 1/72 scale? Please?
Theres only one kit in that scale and Im not impressed with it, plus I think its too small. Closer to 1/87 I think.
I just need a worthwhile kit to sit with SciHighs awesome MK2 and Mk7 kits.

[customreplicator]

Mike,

Contact me.

We have plenty of RTV and can pound these out for you during your cold season at a reasonable production cost. Besides, I really want one.

Seriously...

...I'll front the lay-up or inject your molds if still good.

To all involved, ABSOL-FREAKEN-TASTIC!

Jim Key - Custom Replicas

[greeble_gremlin]

Hi Cokefiend,

Funny you should mention a 1/72 scale version of the TOS Viper....
It looks as if one may be in the works. The philosophy behind the build would be the same as this new SS TOS Viper.
The beauty of the 3D/CAD parts I fabricated is they can easily be re-scaled and rapid-prototyped again in any size / scale you want. The same is true for any Laser-cut/etched components.
There may be an accurate 1/48 scale planned too. The would also have recessed panel lines not "raised" lines as in the Styrene Kits

If you are in a big hurry and need it absolutely right-a-way You may want to try the JoyRide Viper. With a little re-working and a new paint-job the would look pretty good. Joyride Studios basically copied and re-scaled the Revel/Monogram kit as the basis for their version.
So it has the same inaccuracies as the 1/32 Styrene Kit but those can be corrected.

Hope this helps,
Mike

[greeble_gremlin]

Thanks for the kind words Jim.
Considering the caliber of work coming from your studios; that is good praise indeed!

I wish you guys were still located in El Segundo... that's my home town

man, I miss the palm trees and the beach.... sigh ...'especially this time of year when winter is on it's way.

[cokefiend]

Thanx Gremlin, Im not in a hurry to have one but just knowing that a decent kit is finally on the horizon, well thats just fine.

[79 daytona]

I got my VIPER kit in today and man it looks GREAT!!!

Outstanding work Mike, here's to you and the other guys for doing a great job on this kit:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[79 daytona]

O i for got to ask do you have any instructions for the kit.

[mslz22]

Thanks Jim, sorry i did not reply sooner, i am just getting caught up on looking around here again, I will email you this week....
thanks again
mike





Mike,

Contact me.

We have plenty of RTV and can pound these out for you during your cold season at a reasonable production cost. Besides, I really want one.

Seriously...

...I'll front the lay-up or inject your molds if still good.

To all involved, ABSOL-FREAKEN-TASTIC!

Jim Key - Custom Replicas

[mslz22]

I am shipping out the last kits of the kits this week and will likely get started on instructions the week of Thanksgiving, i am still waiting on reflectors for the light kit, which will be forwarded to anyone who got a light kit as soon as i get them. But i do need the reflectors for my build with lights for the instructions, so that may delay the start of instructions..
thanks
mike



O i for got to ask do you have any instructions for the kit.

[79 daytona]

Thats COOL!! Mike

Again GREAT job on the Viper.

[DocTor]

Just got mine. Couldn't be happier. :) The casting is practically flawless. I have not test fitted anything but I'm sure this will take little to no work to build compared to Jesse's kit which required a lot of customizing.

Is there a parts list of set of instructions?

[mslz22]

Thanks, it looks like i should have my full order of reflectors for lighting tomorrow or tuesday, i was waiting on those to start the instructions so i will get started in the next few days, i will post and email the instructions when they are done.

I will be forwarding the reflectors to everyone that needs them starting after i get them in hand.
thanks
mike




Just got mine. Couldn't be happier. :) The casting is practically flawless. I have not test fitted anything but I'm sure this will take little to no work to build compared to Jesse's kit which required a lot of customizing.

Is there a parts list of set of instructions?

[79 daytona]

That sounds great Mike.