I am a fan, but I haven't built anything like this. Just small items for now like wargaming models. Although I have been dreaming about a Blade Runner PKD Blaster kit.

I'm sorry that this is totally unrelated to this. It was just a random thought that popped in my head. This has to do with practical effects when it comes to forced perceptive. For those cinematographers who prefer them, are there props designed to fool cameras when they are extremely close to the lens that effectively create sharp edges without sacrificing focal length? I'm thinking something similar to the dazzle camouflage they used on warships in WWI. I would think you could create a formula based on distance and focal length to cater the contouring and paint scheme to each individual situation. Also, is this totally unnecessary?!?!? Once again, apologies that this is totally unrelated to this video!

when I saw the iron giant bolt build I bought it, I did it as a realistic build

Please tell us you filmed Norm's reaction!

is there by any chance going to be a build video?

And then to not get the credit publicly and sales bump to your product from THE ADAM SAVAGE'S review due to the legality of said product must be kinda hard to swallow. Best of luck to the maker.

………..agreed

@@jesseshort8 "Why did you include a KZfaq link in your resume?" "Oh.. YOU'LL SEE."

@@jesseshort8 he does give a good reason for not giving them credit now, and said he would in future if/when he could. Not giving them credit in this video is to actually prevent hurting them professionally.

Never mind, I didn’t read the comment properly and now can’t delete mine, thanks KZfaq for your useless editing features!

O hell yea would love to see the build and then the weathering is a must.

Absolutely agree!

💯

Not to worry -- we plan to!

@@tested good, even just a single video going through the process of building this would satisfy my need for TESTED content, and as for weathering it, a video would be good for giving tips and tricks on that too, I think

@@Lev-Nedkov I have a sneaking suspicion that they made extra sure the cast was perfect before sending it to him ... At least I would have.

A brand new and perfect mold was certainly used for this.

@@Lev-Nedkov That's basically your resume for life ... :)

Is everyone certain that this has been molded at all? With today's 3D printing you can make this stuff at a fraction of the cost and a fraction of the time. And there would be no mold marking as it is built up in layers not injected into a mold.

Agreed, it looks almost the same as the original models, also roughly the same scale too.

In the old days of Lucas himself, if you kept your enterprise on the down low it was thought that you wouldn't sell enough to be a threat to their business so didn't think it was worth it to send the lawyers after you. But Disney...? I'd be surprised if someone hasn't already blabbed, and the C&D is en route.

@@resin_Hd In the old days, if your enterprise turned out work like this, you'd be more likely to get a job interview (or bid request) than a C&D.

@@talyrath sadly we live in messed up times where it is not about making good products for the consumer anymore, but rather to sell crap at high volume, because there is no competition left that would make a better thing...

@@resin_Hd Most unlicensed and counterfeit products are manufactured overseas where Disney has no jurisdictions over there. All unlicensed products are shipped from China directly to the buyer. You can get in trouble if you buy large volumes and stock to resell in the US then Disney lawyers will definitely go after you but if you purchased one piece or a consumer, you are in no trouble and the worse that can happen is the product being confiscated by the customs which is very rare as sellers usually mark it as toys with limited description.

It certainly looks good, but there is a very good chance the kit they sent him, got special attention by the staff. Don’t expect the same from the one you buy

@@martinjrgensen8234 Unlikely. If you send stuff to a web space that has this many eyes glued to it, yet are fully aware of and ensured your name is kept hidden at the same time, you don't make things just so they're good for X individual. Because whomever is determined to find you, and get your product, is going to find you and is going to purchase from you. And if they're going to get that and find that it's not on par or at the very least extremely close, you can bet your top $ it's going to be heard which in terms damages your reputation and there goes any chance of selling stuff with that established name anymore. Essentially, effort down the drain. In the garage kit world, you either build your name or get some a-head in cheapo country steal your product. Not much more else. It's understandable how you'd confuse the two, since a lot of people can't make the distinction since they're casuals that come from a webpage or whatever after the product gets publicity, they do a quick search, find something that looks awfully a lot like the stuff they searched for but cheaper, then ... chuchky. It's garbage. This video, is actually the best kind of publicity one in that world can want. Cheapo country can't get their grubby mitts on it to mass produce it (like they do when someone else with a visible name does) and whomever wants it bad enough to find them among the rest, is committed to getting that product. Everyone wins. Don't believe me? Look up what happens with various phrases and people who the words "you should put that on a t-shirt". If it hits their filters, in the next week, it's already flooded on the market with garbage quality and mispronunciations. One of the reasons some people can't even be bothered to deal with merch.

Martin I here you and that's quite possible. However, I'd wager that the first few runs will be stellar quality to get the PR and brand recognition up. Sometimes it's worth the write-off to take a loss in man hours (which you control) to over deliver and get a solid reputation in your industry and market. -Long story short, if you want some hella high quality get in at the beginning before they are swamped and not able to deliver.

@@ForrestOutman the fact that they remake the moulds after every 12 casings tells me the quality of them being this good is going to be happening all the time, regardless of how many orders they get.

@@MK_2023. great point, they have already built in ridiculously high standards

Thank you for the comment -- it means a lot to us!

@@tested seeing you just say thanks to fans that think the world of you makes my day. The happiness for comes from your knolling And how just knolling a project gets me excited

It's insane. I've had plastic injection kits that were worse made.

Grant would for sure have considered motorizing it. I still miss him.

@@Craftlngo He would have made it "drivable", no doubt.

@@Craftlngo Don´t we all..? Just the mention of Grant brings tears to my eyes...

@@carlosbovia6813 Grant was just a year older than me. That makes me heavily thinking

@@Craftlngo I´m older than Both of you...

If I remember correctly the vinyl kit was from elfin ( I made that forever ago ) it didn't require as much extra work as some of the ancient vinyl kits 🤔 unless you didn't cut the excess off correctly then they were buggers to fix

the forgeworld mantis build ive watched was apalling quality for such an expensive model!

I mean to be fair they did send this to someone they’d know would probably make a video on it. Plus it’s probably real early in the casting run. Just put it into perspective if you go out and buy one

@@ButterfatFarms Very true I hadn’t actually gotten to the 12 times part yet. Hope they can maintain the quality but regardless it’ll probably cost an arm and a leg

@@SaikoSapling Let me guess, Squidmar's fallen Manta diorama?

This is exactly what I was coming here to say. Forge World should be embarrassed by their quality compared to this.

Makes me want to buy a Resin 3d printer

The attention to detail and quality of the engineering and parts completely reminded me of Gunpla. I would LOVE to have the opportunity to get one of these.

As any gunpla builder would say RAGE ON , looking at the clean lines and expertly crafted parts and attention to detail is truly Bandai level and a true testament of the creators of the kit love of the subject , I'll look forward to the build videos

We will! Stay tuned!

Patience young padewan.

@@raidengl But I wanna to go to Tosche Station now~

He honestly probably does. He worked on the clone wars models so very likely studied the at-at very closely to help with their work on the “predecessor” the at-te

Some dedicated models have identified each piece for EVERY Star Wars ship. Glad I know all the parts to the AT-AT. It's been years.

Totally a tease to say he's going to get Norm, and not show him losing it. 🤪

Absolutely! I think we'd all love to have seen Norm's reaction to this kit!

I remember his reaction to the Razor Crest Model he recieved last year. He went totally out of his mind.

I think norm probably " wet "himself

Right?

I doubt you know how to make castings like that if you aren't already (or previously were) 'in the industry'. That isn't some kickstarter team 'figuring it out' type product, it is obviously a team that has done it a lot already.

TOTALLY will do this.

A model that large, with that level of detail, even with an experienced modeler, takes way more than a day. The fact that it is fully poseable means that the base below the model has to be considered before the legs are solidly glued. This goes beyond modeling like how most people understand it. This transcends modeling as a hobby and reaches into a fully artistic exercise, and those take days.

@@cracklingvoice I know it's not a "one day" build, I love watching Adam build stuff because he shows all these great techniques and really shows his passion for this kind of stuff.

With the resources GW has... forge world models could be so much better... but they aren't. I had a dream of wanting to do a dozen Thunderbolts along with some Lightnings and a Marauder to represent the various units from the novel Double Eagle, but aside from the insane cost for that along with the very limited usability (Apocalypse only) what really killed it was just not wanting to deal with the hassle of that many forge world kits.

Correct -- the clapper has ALL the content Adam has shot since he got it! It's getting quite ... tall.

Craggs Models, it's $2500 You're welcome

@@ThePewski you sure

I see another video recommended to me seems to have same garage kit, wonder if they built it? Couple weeks old. I'll check after this

Disney hates legacy Star Wars fans

It's true; fan made stuff is LEAGUES ahead of official merchandise, and made with actual love with the intention to please and amaze, and not just make a quick buck. All kinds of companies get pissy about this because they believe they should be the only true source of the best items, when neither of those things are true.

No he wouldn't have. Fantastic Plastic got slammed with a cease and desist order for their 1/72 star wars range well before Lucas sold off his assets.

@@streetwithoutjoyWell, that is unfortunate. I was always under the impression that Lucas was happy about anyone promoting and enjoying his creations.

I expected more for the kit.

@@F0XD1E its only $1200 plus $85 for shipping.

Wow! 2k is an insane price for a painted model. So much labor going for so cheap!

It comes in paints...? I'm getting one...

@@mvm3897 Might a curious person inquire as how to find said piece of fan art?