• Registered: 2005-03-27
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Topic: Xtreme-hobby on Hiatus?

Anyone know what's up with this?

http://xtreme-hobby.com/

Mike?  You out there?

jim

  • Registered: 2022-11-15
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Re: Xtreme-hobby on Hiatus?

I knew Mike said they were having problems with the Wave 2 run...but...


*jaw hits floor* :shock:

Mike has posted an explanation on the Cold Navy Forum Re: the Hiatus status. 
Short version:
Job, Family, and time available conflicts coupled with production and shipment issues require a bit of a reorganization and evaluation.  No timeline on when Cold Navy will resume production but assurances that they will be back once present difficulties are resolved in a satisfactory manner. :cry:  big_smile  :cry:

  • Registered: 2022-11-15
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Re: Xtreme-hobby on Hiatus?

Go0gleplex wrote:

I knew Mike said they were having problems with the Wave 2 run...but...
*jaw hits floor* :shock:

Mike has posted an explanation on the Cold Navy Forum Re: the Hiatus status. 
Short version:
Job, Family, and time available conflicts coupled with production and shipment issues require a bit of a reorganization and evaluation.  No timeline on when Cold Navy will resume production but assurances that they will be back once present difficulties are resolved in a satisfactory manner. :cry:  big_smile  :cry:

Well, bummer.... hmm

I suppose that means that I might think about getting out the plaster and silicone again.... smile

  • Registered: 2022-11-15
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Re: Xtreme-hobby on Hiatus?

:shock:
errr...dugan...I'm not even gonna mention where the terms "plaster and silicon" take my imagination.

*FOMCL*

  • Registered: 2022-11-15
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Re: Xtreme-hobby on Hiatus?

Go0gleplex wrote:

:shock:
errr...dugan...I'm not even gonna mention where the terms "plaster and silicon" take my imagination.

*FOMCL*

Hmm... I'm obviously not imaginative enough. ;-)

I actually mixed plaster and cements as a casting material, and used modified silicone caulk (like you buy in Walmart) for the molds. I was building small 'fantasy navy ships' - the result was 'interesting'....:-)

It works, but the results are something only a scratch-builder would love - too rough to be saleable.

Once I get a workshop built (say, in a few years) I'm thinking of trying it again, but with polyester resin (like you use when you do Fiberglassing) instead of plaster mixes. The molds actually worked pretty well.