I would do the repaint myself, but decided today to send back. Even assuming I bear the cost of labor of repaint, there is still the time and effort, etc. and I'm still out the $800+ for a piece that I repainted. I hope all those who purchased and keep really enjoy the piece. I am bummed, but...
Well, seems there is difference between stating an opinion, which is what TimO appears to be doing by suggesting all return the maquette, and telling others what to do. I do not see TimO trying to do that. It would send a strong message to SS if everyone sent the maquette back, but I cannot...
I sent pretty sour note to Sideshow on the Maquette I received a couple days ago and copied it onto the Maquette thread. This statue is a much nicer sculpt, although hard to say the paint job is any less monotone than the Maquette. Plus the base isn't the same primer grey color as the GZ...
I'm thinking about it. Meeting a long-time modeler tomorrow to discuss. Stripping an expensive piece like this and repaint is pretty crazy. Exciting thought, as this could look good, but always a risk.
Received my maquette a couple days ago. Here is email I sent to Sideshow:
Disappointment with Godzilla Maquette.
Received long awaited Maquette. Paint extremely disappointing. With all due respect, it looks like a guy with a can of auto body primer started at top and painted through the...