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Old 01-30-2017, 01:50 PM
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Seeking Builder for Murphy IXS Enterprise

I have been contacted by a person in Virginia, U.S.A., who is looking for someone to build the Aaron Murphy-designed IXS Enterprise that he has purchased from Zarkov Models.

This is the model: 1/157 IXS Enterprise by Aaron Murphy :: Murph's Models :: Paper Models :: ZarkovModels Store

If you are interested in this project, please send me a private message so I can put you in touch with this person and discuss terms.

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Old 01-30-2017, 10:43 PM
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Old 01-31-2017, 10:41 AM
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Is this person unwilling to attempt the build themselves?

Anyone know how well this model goes together?

Aaron designs some very cool models, but hes been known to skimp on the internal structures and supports.
I'm concerned about how strong and durable this model will be (for shipping).
The biggest issue with building a model for someone, is getting the finished model to them.

For example, if I was to take on this commission...
I would have to package and ship the model from southern Ontario to Virginia,
and that could get complicated.
Not only does the model have to be packaged securely and safely,
but it has to somehow survive the shipping process...
and the cost could be outrageous.
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Old 01-31-2017, 10:59 AM
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I don't see the issue. The model comes with warp drive. It could ship itself.
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Old 01-31-2017, 11:28 AM
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Not only does the model have to be packaged securely and safely,
but it has to somehow survive the shipping process...
and the cost could be outrageous.
I've had similar issues with commissions. I usually arrange in the contract that either I'll deliver it myself (which is usually driving across town or similar, but it could involve a plane flight in the worst scenarios) or I make sure they have someone to pick it up. And of course that goes into the price.

The crating and transportation is often the most complex or nearly the most complex part of a job.
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Old 02-01-2017, 08:49 AM
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Thanks to all. The person seeking a builder has found one, so I think this case is closed (as Sergeant Preston used to say to his dog, King).

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