[The Original Predator 1:8 Scale Model (Future Model to compliment the Alien model)]

Hi Joseph

Defo something I would be Interested in,love the movies!

you should post this thread in 'New Product ideas' and see what people think.

Kind regards

Chris

[Night Vision for Optimus!]

Ok now I want this build 😄 awesome!!!!

[track wheel breaking off spring attachment axle]

Good stuff,glad you managed to get it sorted and get the right parts sent out.👍

Hopefully smooth sailing from here on.

[Spoiler Alert! Optimus is Awake.]

Absolutely spectacular!!what a build and so nice for prime to be finished in all his glory!!did you get his stand?

Would love to see some pics in a darkened room with his lights glowing😄

Fantastic job Phil and you must be ecstatic with the result.

Congrats !!!

 

[track wheel breaking off spring attachment axle]

Hey dave

I had a similar problem with just one of my wheels,the stop thing snapped so the wheel wouldn't stay in place.tried gluing the thing but no luck.so I just screwed a quite long screw into the the tank and put glue over it to keep it 100% secure.  It's not perfect and not sure if your talking about the bit I am but this worked for me and its kept the wheel secure for a few months now no issue.

Should stay absolutely fine once I put tracks on too.but yea it was frustrating.

If I have a problem once the track goes on and it snaps while moving about then will find another solution.

Will post a pic here ,(might have to zoom)

 

 

[Fanhome on a roll! E.T!!!!]

Well got the email saying r2 is back in stock so should recieve final 2 issues very soon🙂

Et also back In and back to normal delivery times.

Been a long wait for many people but will be nice to finally finish r2.

Can't wait guys!!

[Doctor Who 2005 Dalek]

 

That actually looks awesome, didn't realise they released this dalek. Good shout wicked whovian!

140 issues though...

 

[Fanhome r2 and ET back in stock finally...👍]

4 hours ago, notsram said:

It’s an ongoing issue with Agora. I’ve given them until the end of the month to resolve it, so it wouldn’t be fair of me to go into details before then, apart from to say that it’s dragged on WAY too long.

I’m not sure we should read too much into the free shipping offer from Fanhome. It could be as simple as they need to free up warehouse space, so are offering a small sweetener if people sub.

Fair play,ok well I hope it all works out in the end and the experience hasn't left you put off for life.  But understandable if it has gone on for ages...

As for fanhome...👇

 

[Fanhome r2 and ET back in stock finally...👍]

50 minutes ago, notsram said:

Opposite boat for me. It's becoming very likely that I won't be using Agora again once my current sub is complete 😞 

And I'm not sure if anything should be read into this, but I received an email from Fanhome this morning offering me free shipping on my first two packages if I subscribe to the Robocop build.

Hey Notsram,wow I'm surprised you said you won't be using agora again.how come?

I got the same email from fanhome this morning about robocop....

It seems they are offering deals if you sign up to their models but when you do you don't even know when and if your model parts will arrive due to this persistent delay with logistics in the company..I wouldn't sign up to anything else at the mo until they get their shit together...

[Fanhome r2 and ET back in stock finally...👍]

How's it going Phil,good to hear from you as always. I'm thinking what you said is true and they have took way too much on..its really frustrating as they have announced so much in the past 6 months with robocop,skyline,batmobile,e.t ect as well as letting people finish up the delorian and ecto who got left high and dry by Eaglemoss ect.

Ita good you keep emailing them to keep the pressure on what's happening with our models.  Like you say its gone to issue 98 with no problem and now all of a sudden 99 and 100 with r2 is just not available to all the customers.its weird and I can't understand how that's possible when so many people are waiting on the last 2? Like how are they not available when we have been subscribed for the past 2 years?

All these questions and no answers except they are doing there best to get the parts out ASAP.  Its taking ages though🤨.you have been waiting since Jan as well..😔

I guess we just live in hope that they get dispatched soon...

I'll keep monitoring on my side and update here if I hear anything....fingers crossed🤞

Cheers 

[Fanhome r2 and ET back in stock finally...👍]

Hey fellow agorians,prior to my previous topic post on fanhome being on a roll...well let's just say that was then..🤨

Me and other model builders doing the r2d2 are still waiting on the final 2 issues needed to complete the build.some people since october 2023 and no date on when they will turn up...slightly worrying.

On top of this I have subscribed to E.T and now this is on hold Due to "increased demand" and once again no idea when the 3rd pack will arrive.  Recieved first 2 packs in Jan and Feb no issue.

I'm also seeing more of the models being put on hold,Nissan skyline and maybe the batmobile 66?

Really frustrating and will definitely have to consider whether it's worth using them for any future models or just stick to  100% agora..

Anyone in the same boat?

 

[Horror themed Model builds Ideas]

1 hour ago, johnnyrotten13 said:

The hearse out of the munsters will do me

Haha good shout!😂

[The Penultimate Spinal Tap for Optimus!]

Absolutely stunning!!so close and what a build!!fantastic job!!the remote is kool too!

 

[Fanhome on a roll! E.T!!!!]

3 hours ago, Phil said:

Just received a very disconcerting letter from Fanhomes, that already before I even started the Batmobile66 , that delays are likely now in the model as some of their containers are caught up in the Red Sea troubles.

Maybe we should had expected that anyway 😕

 

Damn that's a shame...I haven't recieved any email about this regarding the ET model and I've recieved 2 deliveries now..

I've had dispatch notice that my 95-98 r2 is on its way so I'm hoping next month there will be no delay on the last 2 but if I hear anything I will message the thread.

Hopefully batmobile won't be riddled with delivery issues and things will go smoothly for you and everyone subscribed.

 

[Thunderbirds Are Go. The Mole Complete!]

Fantastic job!you got through it pretty quick!looks real good with the decals and tracks on the wheels.its quite a nice size too.👍

 

[Nice Things Come In Small Boxes!]

Awesome bit of kit😀 Will have to post some of your progress when you start the painting!

[How I weathered my r2d2]

23 hours ago, S4Simon said:

Deagostini and other model suppliers just give us the blank canvas to work with.  Personally i could not stand looking at a raw underdeveloped finished model.  So I always apply my artistic licence. 

 

 

 

Amazing job Simon!

Takes a lot of love and effort to get the falcon looking that good. Phenomenal!! Your r2 is awesome too.  Mine looks nowhere near as good as yours!I need more practice haha but I'm going to post my fully done r2  when it's done. I hope to make it unique in some way with the weathering🤔

Nice one👍

[Bruce Wayne’s Corvette from ‘The Batman’ film using an Agora kit…]

This is coming along very nicely,looks so much better in black in my opinion.Nice job,looking forward to seeing the final result.😃

[How I weathered my r2d2]

No problem I will take your advice on that one!!defo take my time.I just hope he turns out ok and everything works as it should 😅

Ok no probs I'll order those batteries soon,like 30 quid or so...but official for the R2D2 so will bite the bullet.  Thanks for the heads up!

Can't wait to compare models when done,be kool to see how yours turned out!

Cheers 🍻

[How I weathered my r2d2]

Hey Phil, 

Firstly thanks for the update, I have heard that issue 99 and 100 for other model makers for R2 has been delayed for a while 🙁.there is someone on the myr2d2build site in the comments who posted in January that he is waiting on 99 and 100 and literally have the excuse of the red sea issue is what's causing the delay of parts being shipped in time....

I'm thinking you should get the parts soon especially since you had contact with a rep,it's just so frustrating that you are on the last 2 issues and there is a delay!!!😩

I thought as much since I was waiting for your pics to come on to the agora forum. but now it's Feb I had a hunch that your still busy with building Prime or your taking extra time with the completion of r2.

Luckily I haven't had any delay as of yet,I will be getting issues 95-98 this month and then hopefully the last 2 in march.  I still need batteries for him though..where did you get yours?

I found a site ecoluxshopdirect.com who seem to have the batteries specifically for R2.I'm thinking maybe from there?

Cheers 🍻

[The Behemoth Arises!]

Very Impressive!!wow can't believe its only 2 packs from completion!!glad it's been a fun + challenging journey to get Prime perfect!Can't wait to see the final build all up and running which I believe will be April😀

Great job,looks awesome Phil👍

 

[My take on the DB5 build]

Some great detail added on,nice work!,the weathering of the engine is  👌 *chefs kiss.

Those little touches really make a difference 👍

[How I weathered my r2d2]

Thanks for the kind words Phil🤗 the feelings mutual.😁 Regardless of age I feel your interests are the same as mine which is great to chat about here on the forum and also it's nice to chat about other things were interested in e.g. Films,star wars,horror icons lol. 

I'm always down to chat about new things so feel free to start new threads in the non agora model chat forum. I'm sure there is lots we have yet to discuss haha😄

Been great sharing ideas and progress with our models.thanks to your posts and  progress with optimus im so tempted to just order him for my next build. I'm so surprised at the scale!his legs alone are huge and I think the size when he's done makes him a real show piece! Can't wait to see him when you get your last pack😀. All that metal goodness!!!epic.

 

Have a good weekend and I'll keep a tab on your profile to see what you been upto.( I check for new posts on the forum most days so I'm sure I'll see what the buzz is around here and for yourself)

Cheers my friend🍻

 

 

[How I weathered my r2d2]

11 hours ago, Phil said:

Do you know Chris I am actually getting quiet sad as I'm coming towards the end of R2-D2, it's a strange feeling, I had it too with the Bismarck, like a feeling of melancholia, but I'm really happy to have weathered him up, really doesn't look much different to yours, though I was using some different aging materials.

I'm thinking of putting a laser gun blast mark on him, which is why a little delay in me putting pictures up, but I'm still not really decided.😏🤔

Of course it's going to be good see him up and running 🤞 and seeing what the dogs reaction is gonna be.

So it was really good to get chatting to you Chris, because you helped me decide.

Hey Phil

I totally get the feeling of when you finish a model.it's kinda bittersweet.😀😌when I finished terminator I was so glad he was complete and it was awesome but the bitterness was knowing that he was done I wouldn't be working on him anymore after spending so many hours putting him together over a year or so.  It was done and all I could think about was what can I build next to get that feeling of accomplishment and excitement of each bit coming together to form this big scale model..

You described it perfect! it's melancholic and I'm sure you will experience it again when optimus is done!

It's awesome your r2 is weathered,it's really going to make him pop when you have him on display (after the fun of using him, chasing the dogs around the house,tinkering with the saber and hearing him whistle haha)

The laser blast would look really kool,you should give it a shot.(pardon the pun lol)

Been real good to chat to you too phil. Nice to have a lot in common here on the forum,also your enthusiasm for the hobby is great especially with how many models you have done and are doing. 

Can't wait to see your R2!!

Cheers 🍻

 

[Seriously Metal Mayhem! A Pleasure I Assure You.]

10 hours ago, Phil said:

Yes Chris I saw that too, where my main concern would be, the worry of whether it would hit problems, like the Spitfire had, and yes way too long to build, not my idea of enjoying a model, I mean Bismarck and Titanic on Hachette took over two years, and Titanic not finished yet, but that will be over two years too, so three years is a def no no.😱

So how many packs do you have with Leopard now?

I just completed 94-98 on R2, promise you there will be pics soon, I have weathered mine considerably, especially the body and feet.

Thanks Chris for info, and Cheers.

Only 4 packs left with leopard now,might ask agora to send them in one go as I'm getting impatient now haha.it's looking great so far though.I've finished all the tracks and the wheels on both sides.going to be fun getting the tank moving though and on-board camera too!

Ah I'm jealous your 2 issued away from finishing him!!😃

I'm receiving packs 91-94 this month so won't be done till March 😞

Really happy you chose to weather him too,can't wait to see the pics,bet they are awesome!!!

Cheers Phil