woodman Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 UPDATE 1/11 This deal has been concluded and the radio has been shipped. It's on the way to me and I have shipping confirmation and tracking info. THE SIGNUP LIST IS IN THE SALE SECTION. Here's the link to the signup list http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?/topic/14869-sonix-victory-radio-castings-from-original-radio/ Woodman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 You talking about that one that popped up on ebay? Edit-Also how fast do ya think you guys can get castings going and would they be fair priced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog44 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Castings would be great but I hope for reasonable price. I hope you guys can acquire it and make it an attainable item for the MEPD community to benefit from so everyone would can get something as close as possible to the real deal. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I saw some of the pictures. That's more detailed pictures than I've ever seen. Glad I saved them The asking price is a little unrealistic though. I wonder if it's the same guy who's been sitting on one for like 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henselmonster Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I actually spoke wit the guy, his asking price isn't a real price. He only did that so he could get as many offers as possible. If it doesn't sell during this offer period he is opening it up to a bidding auction. I hope that someone here is able to get it! Apparently it is still in working condition, which is nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 NNniiceee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Please one of you wealthy MEPD members buy it and share the knowledge gained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Would it be ok to upload the pictures on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Kids college or Sonix 75...? Hmmm heck of a choice... Hopefully it will be acquired, and copied for the masses..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodman Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 UPDATE! CHECK FIRST POST FOR UPDATED INFO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Omg omg omg awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henselmonster Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 AWESSSSSOMEEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog44 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 It would be great if we had some kickstarter thing to generate cash to buy it and make accurate copies as a community effort. Still holding out hope to buy it if a deal could not be made . As Indiana Jones used to say, It belongs in a museum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog44 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 21 hours ago, woodman said: WE BOUGHT THE RADIO................................AWESOME! Gino and I purchased the radio and will definitely be offering castings. We should have it in hand early next week. We will be offering a kit with the knobs, strap holders and faceplate. All parts will be pressure cast. The price will be reasonable to make this available for everyone. This is a grail piece and to price it sky high would be understandable but we feel that something this integral to the Sandtrooper would be better suited priced to make it attainable by everyone. We will be posting the official sign up thread in a few days. Woodman Sorry I missed the update. Congratulations if you got it. That is great news to hear it will be casted and made available for a reasonable price. That was my deepest concern to have someone buy it then keep it hidden away or make kits at a high price that is out of reach to most. Very excited to see more photos of this beauty and certainly add me to the interest list when you get it going. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Awesome...! Looking forward to seeing this on offer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkilo Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 The guy lives in my hometown - too bad he wouldn't let me cast it earlier:) I tried, at least to save everyone several thousand:) ...looks like the winner was RS... and the rest of the MEPD, of course, since I expect casts to be available to everyone in the coming weeks:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraulein Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Pics? Link? Is this the guy everyone has contacted in one way or another? When you get it, hopefully the raised lettering or the small metal plaque identifying it, might still be in the battery compartment. This would help us find more or the knock off version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkilo Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I'm sure this is the guy from the eBay auction everyone has contacted in one way or another. I doubt the buyer will be supplying lettering or serial number info, as it seemed to be a bit of investment. Don't expect casts to be cheap:/ I was hoping I could teach him molding and casting (he lives about 10 blocks from me) and he could sell them himself, but it wasn't in the cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraulein Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 6 minutes ago, bigkilo said: I'm sure this is the guy from the eBay auction everyone has contacted in one way or another. I doubt the buyer will be supplying lettering or serial number info, as it seemed to be a bit of investment. Don't expect casts to be cheap:/ I was hoping I could teach him molding and casting (he lives about 10 blocks from me) and he could sell them himself, but it wasn't in the cards The shortwave guy? What I meant was - old radios usually had raised lettering on the case near the battery compartment, or there was a thin metal plaque on the inside of the battery compartment with the identification on it. Info like make/model/serial number/frequency range/battery supply. I am really excited to see the pics for this. I had been suspecting it was the MEPD unicorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodman Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 10 hours ago, bigkilo said: The guy lives in my hometown - too bad he wouldn't let me cast it earlier:) I tried, at least to save everyone several thousand:) ...looks like the winner was RS... and the rest of the MEPD, of course, since I expect casts to be available to everyone in the coming weeks:) Actually Myself, RS and Gino jointly made the deal. Yes casts are coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Looks like a very promising project! Congrats Woody, Gino and the RS guys on this!I would've love to be able to make an offer on it but my budget was pretty much cero. LOL!!Anyway, I am sure you guys will provide a very high quality piece for the rest of us and I am very excited reading you will tag it reasonably!Big congrats and thx!!Having said that, sign me in for the first run!!!Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Outstanding! You guys have kicked it up into another level of excellence and dedication. Feeling proud and honored to be among such a fine group of members! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 The search for the holy grail is over.... Excellent work and outstanding news to hear that RS stepped into as well. Now where do we sign up for one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I see RS and I'm hoping it's for a reasonable price. I like that you'll be able to offer it stateside so that saves on customs & shipping wait time, currency conversion, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Thats very cool guys, the next level is upon us.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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