Just got home from a less-than-memorable day at work, and awaiting me was. . . The Mummy!

After a cursory examination, all I can say that it was WELL worth the wait. . . and more! Kudos to Moebius for their brilliant design/engineering that will allow us to take this as far as our talent and imagination will permit.

And just to whet your curiosity. . . the 4pp. 4-color refsheet was a very welcome surprise!!!

Kudos to Steve Iverson for the excellent service, and thanks again to all the gang at Moebius!!!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Augie

Cant wait to get my grubby mitts on mine, should just be a couple of days. This is the most excited I've been since Big Frankie! And I probably wont be this excited again till the all new Frankenstein is on its way.

I second that, Otto! The Mummy certainly exceeds any and all expectations, but that new Monster. . . CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

Best,

Augie

I got mine today as well. Plus another plus, i was in my local comic shop in the mall on lunch and got the diamond select medical tricorder and the enterprise D . Struck the mother lode.

Same as usual, I'll be waiting for months before I can pick one up....:cry:

Chris.:)

I'll be waiting along with you, Chris... :(

dont feel bad guys im in the same line

Same as usual, I'll be waiting for months before I can pick one up....:cry:

Chris.:)

You gotta move to a civilized country, dude.

;)

They should go good in my Monster Cafe!

I WANT MY MUMMYYYYYYYY!!!!

(Should be here on Monday. I've already received an email indicating it had been shipped.) :D

My LHS, AAA Hobbies here in Marietta, got theirs in today. The kit is a trulay awesome sight to behold.

For anyone who will be in the Marietta area tomorrow (Saturday June 20) The IPMS Model Expo is going on, and Steve "CultTVMan" Iverson will have these, plus many more goodies from Moebius to sell.

You gotta move to a civilized country, dude.

;)

Mate, truthfully, since I was a little kid I've wished we'd emigrated to America.....

Chris.:)

Can't wait to get my hands on this too. I see there's a few already on Ebay.

Mummy on the loose........

I think my Mummy kidnaped the UPS Driver ....... the UPS tracking says "Out for delivery" and its 5:30 pm already.

:thumbsup:

Just got it yesterday here in Dayton, OH - getting all wrapped up in it :drunk: :tongue: already....primo job, Moebius!

My Mummy arrived today. I couldn't possibly point out all the good things about it, so I'll just say it's a wonderful kit. Thanks, Moebius.

What colour plastic is he molded in? I wont get mine till Monday.

What colour plastic is he molded in? I wont get mine till Monday.
Got mine yesterday, and it is a beauty!! Was surprised at the size and weight.. got to be about 2 lbs of plastic here. Color is a very light beige.

Man, I can't wait...got word that mine were shipped on Thursday...so knowing Canada Post they should be here in 6 or 8 months :p
Mcdee

Ok so now you guys have the kit when is somebody going to BUILD it and post some pics here!

Dave

:eek:Build It!?!?!:eek:

Yse sir! BUILD IT! That's what model kits are for!
Collect stamps! BUILD models!
Build it and POST pics here!
Quit wishing for something that might get made someday- quit talking about the toy you got for Christmas in 1968! and build that new kit that you just got!
Isn't that a revolutionary concept!

Dave

Build it from me too and let's see the pics!

Ok so now you guys have the kit when is somebody going to BUILD it and post some pics here!

Dave

No worries Dave...As soon as it arrives, I'm on it! Glue is ready , paint standing by... and the workbench is clear...pictures to follow :thumbsup:
Mcdee

That's what I want to see!
Thanks!

Dave

But..but..Dave...,

If i build it, that means I'll have to break the cellophane..

then it's no longer in mint condition...

:wave::wave::wave:

As I said collect stamps - BUILD models!
or if you must collect models - buy two - one to BUILD and one to save!

Dave

So far, I'm still more of a collector than a builder. I do love seeing what talented modelers do with cool kits. And I'll probably be buying - er, collecting - at two of these babies with hopes of building one of them one day.
Thanks Moebius! Yeeeeehhaaaaaaaw!:thumbsup:

As I said collect stamps - BUILD models!
or if you must collect models - buy two - one to BUILD and one to save!

Dave That pretty much sums up my game plan! But I may need three. Two to build and one to save. ( mental note to self, buy the third one at the lhs when I can) bwaaahaaha :)

That's the best idea. Buy one kit to make and one to keep in mint pristine condition (or more than 1 or 2).

Almost done, everything has a base coat now comes the dry brushing and the rest of the assembly, the detailing of the sarcophagus will take a while, I''ll try to post some pics on Monday. I'm really enjoying this kit and I just cant wait till I get the upcoming Frankenstein.....

Colpar Hobbies in Denver has them already! They are down to one?

It is HUGE! It is very well engineered and as detailed as it can be.

The snake has 6 pieces and requires very little work. I was able to get it ready for painting with a knife, burnisher, file and a touchup with modeling paiste!

The sarcophagus is 12 parts - 2 lid; 5 inner and 5 outer. The outer almost falls together and the inner will need a little more work but will be easy to clean up!

The base is HUGE and only seam problems are the sides of the stone wall. Not a big problem but the biggest one I found. Being stone it did not take long and is easy to work.

The Mummy is in 10 pieces plus a bunch of loose wraps. His ring and face are PERFECT! No seam problems!

In all it is everything I could have possibly expected and more!

Only thing it is missing is a name plate. I will either buy an after market one or making one myself!

I will be painting next and an looking forward to it! I will be using brush, washes and dry brushing. No airbrush on this one!!! :woohoo:

Mark Dean

I'm afraid I too, am going to have to "break the Rules" and actually "TALK" about this kit..I picked mine up from Steve at IPMS yesterday..Terrific kit, very well enjineered, and the Karloff Likeness is unmistakeable..I didnt actually realize the scale of it...it should be quite enjoyable to build, paint, and detail..

Z

As I said collect stamps - BUILD models!
or if you must collect models - buy two - one to BUILD and one to save!

Dave


I've been doing that since 1980, Mr.Metzner...and thats a concept I DO enjoy..I acrually build one, and save the extra one...That concept has been around for MUCH longer than some kit companies, in fact..:thumbsup:

Build that one you bought to build and post pics here!!!
Lots of us have collections of kits - I have far too many myself - mostly because I've bought kits alot faster than I've built them.

Dave

My Mummy kit is　here.:wave:

The first one!!
Excellent work Yasutoshi!! I like the detail. How'd you get your kit AND finish it so fast?!?

Chris.:)

That is beautiful

Well done!

Outstanding job! Love the color choices and finish!

Jim

Looking forward to mine from Steve (CultTVman) - Yes Dave... I ordered two... One for me to build... The other for my youngest (10 yr Grandson) to build - He's really into Zombies... Told him that the Mummy is one of the first "Zombies"... So he wanted one.

Gerry-Lynn and Sherry

I just got mine! Wow, ...I saw the built up at WF, and pics of the test shots, but it was still NICER that I expected! Another super fine kit from Moebius! Thanks again Frank for making this happen.

Lots of us have collections of kits - I have far too many myself - mostly because I've bought kits alot faster than I've built them.

DaveDave,I have the same problem to many kits and not enough hands to tackle them all.But as for the Mummy kit Moebius came out with its a Beauty guys and one that is primed down and on my Bench!:thumbsup:

Wow, I've been trying to get mine done so I can do an article about it for the IPMS Journal!

I'm almost finished with the inside scarcophagus and have glued the mummy body and have to sand the putty, the same with the cobra.

But then to paint it too! Yasutoshi, are you married and have a job? Just kidding, fantastic paint job.

My Mummy kit is　here.:wave:Fantastic:thumbsup:

great work Yasutoshi ! just picked mine up at the PO a while ago . can't wait to get home from work to open it up and check it out .
hb

Yasutoshi, you do excellant work. I am always impressed by your build ups.

Thank you, everybody.

MJB, I marry, and there is one pretty daughter. Of course I have a job. I support a family and purchase a kit...

Got mine yesterday and spent last night putting it together. Every sub-assembly is glued together: mummy, sarcophagus bottom, sarcophagus top, base. Not sure I'll include the snake so haven't put that together.

I'm using a half-round file to knock down the seam edges/bulges and then using the edge of it to re-inscribe the bandage separation grooves. I'm going to need some sandpaper and a few smaller tools to get under the arms and other nooks and crannies. Next time I might do the arms before I put the body together.

I flattened out the seam bulges on the stone wall and glued it to the base. There's a gap between the base and the bottom of the wall I want to fill in with Magic Sculpt a bit to make it more natural looking.

Some epoxy putty will be required around the shoulders and neck as well. I couldn't get everything to quite come together but it shouldn't be much to fill in and re-sculpt a bit.

Oh, I had a piece that wasn't completely fill out in the mold. It was part of the inner sarcophagus towards the top. It's a bit less than one square inch, I think. Shouldn't be a problem to stick some aluminum foil in there as filler and building up some epoxy putty to shape it consistently.

My Mummy kit is　here.:wave:

Yasutoshi,

AWESOME work! Truelly great choice of colors and detail!
I've got to get busy and get workin' on this kit!

MOEBIUS = FANTASTIC!!!:thumbsup:

MMM