10-13-2010, 10:06 PM
(10-12-2010, 09:34 PM)MonsieurTox Wrote: Nah Jase, I restored the Neil's V1 Shuttle he scratchbuilt before making the kit. The V1 was bought by the greek guy then he resold it, but wings, cockpit etc were damaged and some parts missing when she arrived to her new house in Italy. So I repaired her !
I remember that - I'm the one that alerted Neil to the fact. That's the same guy that's been trying to sell Kenny's (darkimmitator) X-wing on ebay after only having it a few weeks. I guess he buys these, copies them, then resells the originals. This would explain the damage to the dorsal fin of the shuttle Neil made. I definately WON'T BE SELLING MY STUFF TO HIM! For some reason I believe this guy's a recaster, maybe that's part of how a lot of kits are being poorly copied/recast in China, then resold all over the world. If he's recasting them, then selling them under a different name locally, it would be hard to trace it to him without someone turning him in. The other problem is, if he's selling recasts to everyone regardless of social standing - they won't care if it is recast, especially if they're doing it themselves!
If you see your kit being sold overseas in unassembled form - you'll know why.
The restoration was good, and I know that the new owner appreciated it. I just hope it's found its' final resting place. All the tedious work you guys are doing is phenominal - I just wish I had the motivation, and the backing to keep going with these myself. I've taken enough breaks, it's time to get back to work! This is just the inspiration I need. Thanks, Julien! ~ Cobra Chris