My LHS (AAA Hobbies) got in their first shipment of FS kits today. I bought the first one, and let me say...THIS IS AN AWESOME KIT!!!

Everything about this kit is awesome, the size, the details, the fact that a kid could build this kit unpainted and still have a fun li'l display piece for his room. That is if Mom and Dad will fork out the $$$ for it.

I haven't been this excited about a kit since the 1/350 Refit came out a few years back.

I was sitting there in the store ans the shipping boxes were opened, and as the first FS came out, it came to me. It was opened within seconds. My fellow modelers gaped as I pulled the box top off and we beheld the glorious sight of yellow plastic, gray plastic, and a cool oversized Aurora style stand molded in clear.

As photos have already been posted of the parts, I did not take any yet. If anyone wants pics, let me know. I will provide some within a couple of days. This kit even allows for the top center section to be removed so that you can see the glorious interior. This one is going into the record books.

Pictures now!!!

http://s386.photobucket.com/albums/oo301/martinh65/Flying_Sub/

My LHS (AAA Hobbies) got in their first shipment of FS kits today. I bought the first one, and let me say...THIS IS AN AWESOME KIT!!!

Everything about this kit is awesome, the size, the details, the fact that a kid could build this kit unpainted and still have a fun li'l display piece for his room. That is if Mom and Dad will fork out the $$$ for it.

I haven't been this excited about a kit since the 1/350 Refit came out a few years back.

I was sitting there in the store ans the shipping boxes were opened, and as the first FS came out, it came to me. It was opened within seconds. My fellow modelers gaped as I pulled the box top off and we beheld the glorious sight of yellow plastic, gray plastic, and a cool oversized Aurora style stand molded in clear.

As photos have already been posted of the parts, I did not take any yet. If anyone wants pics, let me know. I will provide some within a couple of days. This kit even allows for the top center section to be removed so that you can see the glorious interior. This one is going into the record books.

Congratulations, on receiving your FS1!

Please share some photos!

- Ben

:hat: Congratulations on being the first kid on the block to get one, Martin! :hat:

You mean that Georgia got before us in the USA. Oh! Sorry,wrong Georgia.

Good for you! Have fun building it!

Ok, looks Like Martin was the first to get his.

Who's next?

Steve

Wow, what a slowpoke!! If Wolfman66 had gotten it, it would be DONE now!! What's takin' ya so long!!??!!

Wayne

We got them on Tuesday.

But at 74.00 I'm gonna have to wait...gotta take care of some stuff with out tax funds first...then we'll see whats left.

Hey Congrats!!

Yes a parts pic out of the box would be cool!

FOLKS THIS KIT IS MOST AWESOME !:thumbsup:

hello, people i`am proud to announce that cleveland heights ohio has docked its flying sub on the shores of cleveland lake front. boy oh! boy! what a sight. she looks fantastic.

Hello, people I`am proud to announce that Cleveland Heights Ohio has docked its first Moebius Flying Sub on shores of Cleveland Lake Front. Boy! oh Boy! what a sight, she looks fantastic.

Got mine at my LHS for a cool $55.00 plus tax.

Purchased 02/18/2009

...got mine from my LHS, ...WOW! The store had Conan next to it. That kit is huge!

Got mine Yesterday Morning:thumbsup:

And with all the research done By me already, and not to forget Alex49xxx's Fantastic Blog..I have already starteted on it.

What a Beautiful Kit!! Well designed!!!!

And the instructions should sastify all the guys who rumbled about the Other Instrution sheets!!!
..The kit goes together Amazingly..(I dry fitted the thing to see what it would look like)..The only other thing Frank and Dave could do, is Build your Model for you(LOL)!!!!

This Kit is a show stopper!!!!!:woohoo:

...got mine from my LHS, ...WOW! The store had Conan next to it. That kit is huge!
Hi, Does the hobby store where you purchased your flying sub kit do mail order? If so can you give me a link to their site please? Thanks! And congrats to every one that scored one of these babies so far!:thumbsup:

I'm watching the approach of mine on radar (http://wwwapps.ups.com/ietracking/tracking.cgi?tracknum=1Z38A5V60391355447)...

Hi, Does the hobby store where you purchased your flying sub kit do mail order? If so can you give me a link to their site please? Thanks! And congrats to every one that scored one of these babies so far!:thumbsup:

megahobby (http://www.megahobby.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=20808&HS=1) (one forum below this) gives good service.

Incidentally, I love that J-II build-up of yours that I was admiring in the Hagarty book I got yesterday; congratulations on your fine craftsmanship, Mr. Payne!

:o thanks

I'm watching the approach of mine on radar (http://wwwapps.ups.com/ietracking/tracking.cgi?tracknum=1Z38A5V60391355447)...

Well Steve, you could have had one by now if you had only come down by the Big Chicken and gotten one from AAA Hobbies.

Are you coming to the AMPS/Figure Modeler show tomorrow?

http://www.atlantafigures.com/

They are planning on having some for sale down there, they just got two more in today.

used to hang out at AAA (ipms meetings too), but lately I get my thrills online. Pass by the crown plaza everyday on the way to work... hmmm... we'll see; can't plan on it. You know I've never ate at the big chicken...

megahobby (http://www.megahobby.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=20808&HS=1) (one forum below this) gives good service.
Thanks;)

You know I've never ate at the big chicken...

You cannot officially declare yourself a resident of the Marietta/Kennesaw area until you have. I hereby revoke your license to claim residence.

....never eaten at the big chicken....what has this world come to?....probably a danged transplanted yankee or sumpin..... never eaten..... dagnabbit!

Can "we- who- wait" get a pic or two?

I can find 3 dozen movies of a monkie flossing, but no new pics of the FS1
I was just at JLI's site and they have a different pic of the box art. Which one got used/shipped?

Steve

Steve,
Gil has updated one of his links to include the correct box art. This one is actually uncropped:

http://www.needfulthings.net/jai/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=63

You had me worried for a second! :)
Ron G.

Thanks, but it wasn't a big thing. I thought the other artwork was great too... The "blue-r" version...Maybe they will use it for the release of the small FS-1
I look at the box, and I can hear the theme song...da,.daa dah, da dat da dah dah, dahh,dahhhh dah, ...lol

Man, I thought going pre-order would get me an FS-1 this week...lol

Steve

I just bought one--it's not fair of me to comment since I made a minor contribution to this kit but it's really a dream come true for me. They really nailed the shape of this thing once and for all. It's going to be a blast building this kit...

I went to the local Hobby Lobby and they said they didn't order any - WTH?!? I've been buying all the other Moebius / Monarch / Sci-Fi kits they get in, I assumed they get this one as well. I really shouldn't assume... :)

Oh well, its on to my on-line resources for mine! :woohoo:

Jbond: It's ok. The whole Mobius thing has been a dream come true...

The Voyager?...then the Seaview?...with little guys, and then the Flying Sub,...

I'm sorry but, I have wanted these subjects kitted since I was little (I'm 48).... Some days I'm in the LHS for hours looking for some thing to buy.

Since Mobius started kitting these subjects....I just go get them...
Steve

This Flying Sub looks OUTSTANDING ! And It's even molded in yellow.

This Flying Sub looks OUTSTANDING ! And It's even molded in yellow.

Yeah, with gray plastic for the interior pieces and a clear stand and windows.
I will have pictures posted later today.

Yeah, with gray plastic for the interior pieces and a clear stand and windows.
I will have pictures posted later today.

Yesss pleeasse... Because this, the moebius site and Alex's blog on building one is the only fix I can get till mine surfaces down under from CultTVmans... :cry:

Cheers,

Alec. :wave:

I went to the local Hobby Lobby and they said they didn't order any - WTH?!? I've been buying all the other Moebius / Monarch / Sci-Fi kits they get in, I assumed they get this one as well. I really shouldn't assume... :)

Oh well, its on to my on-line resources for mine! :woohoo:

Honestly, we were a little surprised by some of the comments we heard at the retail level about the kit initially. It seemed like due to the economy, a lot of stores would not stock it until they had orders for it. Not to toot our own horn, but we were pretty sure we had something that fans would want. Thanks again for all the support you guys!

Thank you! It took some big ones to bring these kits to life.

I am one happy camper, Frank you might remember me I called you one day while you were getting the new building ready. weeding the grounds I think.

Thanks again, and I'm thinking at least your part of the hobby will be recession proof. I want the kits you are making. And will spend what it takes to get these kits.

Steve

I went to my local hobbyshop today And there it was! Because of the size and cost, the owner only ordered one. Now He is going to place an order for a few more. When you open the box you see that BIG yellow Hull. :thumbsup:

I took mine to my local hobby store yesterday,and when I lit it up there was smiles from all the people who where there!That made me happy.alex

I ordered my flying sub kit today through meggahobby. I should get it by the end of next week:woohoo: I have been waiting a long time for this model, And want to thank Frank, Dave and every one else at Moebius for getting this kit out to us! Thanks again guys:thumbsup::dude:

When you do start posting pictures, would someone post a dead-on side view of the FS? I'd love to know which version of the Flying Sub the 4' was, whether it had the straight edge from front to back or the up and back down curved edge. Thanks!

The Yellow hull, will the kit still need to be painted yellow ?

I'm thinking Tamiya chrome yellow...not gonna not paint this one.

The tamiya synthetic lacquers are really user friendly..and what a shine, I did the 'lil Sub with, it she looks great.

But 'dey 'aint cheep...prolly take two cans.

Steve

I'm sure that most of the online stores like Mega Hobbies and CultTVman are now hip deep in orders for the FS-1. I preordered mine many months ago when the kit was in the prototype stage. Several days ago Steve asked for the payment to be sent in for my order. On his site he says that he is sending out orders as fast as he can. I'm am waiting for my confirmation that my order has been filled and is on its way. I have only ordered a few things in the past but I will continue order more from him. I am very confident that my order will be filled soon and on its way. His order list may be long but at least i'm on the list. He has always been prompt in fill orders and hasn't disappointed me yet.

When you do start posting pictures, would someone post a dead-on side view of the FS? I'd love to know which version of the Flying Sub the 4' was, whether it had the straight edge from front to back or the up and back down curved edge. Thanks!

It's the up and back down.

ok, where are the 'freakin pics?...every other post on this board has a shot of some guy flossing his cat or his mom's monkey..a pie plate painted to look like a ufo...lol

All you guys got this kit, where are the cameras?
And don't tell me you is bizzy, it' aint Mother's day or Valentines....lol

Got mine yesterday at the IPMS show in Columbus. I was just in time to get the last one. Bigger and even better than I hoped for, another engineeering marvel.

I don't believe any of you guys.....lol

Was mom mad that you spent too much money on the sub, so she wouldn't let you use her camera?....all you guys were: I got one..boom, boom boom...let's see'em boys....

Steve

here's a short video of mine...

lol good one:thumbsup:

I don't believe any of you guys.....lol

Was mom mad that you spent too much money on the sub, so she wouldn't let you use her camera?....all you guys were: I got one..boom, boom boom...let's see'em boys....

Steve

Alright Steve... as promised.....here are pics of my Flying Sub, out of the box. Did anyone know that this kit was gonna be ready for landing gear?

http://s386.photobucket.com/albums/oo301/martinh65/Flying_Sub/

Thanks , Martin! great pics. I know it can be a chore to take good pics. Thanks again!
Steve244: I told mom you were messing with her camera again.
She said, for you to clean the basement, and to not keep leaving old hot dog water on the stove...

Steve

Martin: thanks again for the pics..

So, was there a coupon for the landing gear in the box?..lol

Why is called landing gear, never take-off gear?

I really like the way the guys at Mobius think...

Man, mine is a week away