Signatu Studio - New for 2022

[croco_105]

Miguel told me to use Loctite (cyanoscrilate superglue). Never used the stuff before, nor do I have experience with gluing stuff myself.

I thought about inserting a metal wire too, but yeah like you said resin is far more brittle. Not sure if it's even possible to drill a wire into something that delicate. But as I plan to send these two figures off to be repaired & restored by an artist, I'll probably get them to help me with making a final call on the best course of action.  

That's really unfortunate, you shouldn't have to repair a model you spent a fair amount of money for. You should ask for a partial refund due to completely inadequate packing on the seller's part. Or get a complete replacement. That figure should have been securely covered in bubble wrap and foam peanuts with no chance of it jostling in transport. I know you mentioned the sellers disuse of peanuts but I'm sure there is a way to incorporate them to better secure the item, he just needs to figure it out. This is especially important due to the weak connection points of the antlers which the seller should have pinned in the first place.

I noticed that Miguel has added a note to both the Megaloceros and the Eucladoceros on his website that says the figures are now shipped with the antlers detached. That's safer, but I'm still not sure the base of the antlers will provide enough of a surface area for gluing alone to be enough. It really seems like they need to be pinned and glued.

I'm still debating this purchase. I don't have a lot of experience drilling into resin, so pinning it myself will be an adventure. Not sure I'm up for experimenting with an $100+ model.

What the sculptor should do is pre-drill holes and provide a metal pin for the customer to easily glue at home if he is going to sell the model with antlers detached. Try asking for him to do this so you don't run the risk of damaging the model yourself. I purchased a model from Paleocraft (Sean Cooper) and he did that for me no problem or extra charges.

[Fenestra]

I don't know what to think of this... Signatu Studio on Aliexpress?
Is this bootleg stuff already or does Signatu Studio actually get paid when you would order this item there?

https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005004891973795.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.1f9b23bd8PibYt&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.291025.0&scm_id=1007.13339.291025.0&scm-url=1007.13339.291025.0&pvid=b70ff219-e054-4f99-b218-efb21fc5451e&_t=gps-id%3ApcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller%2Cscm-url%3A1007.13339.291025.0%2Cpvid%3Ab70ff219-e054-4f99-b218-efb21fc5451e%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238112%231997&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000030914537175%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%223339%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21EUR%21154.62%21131.42%21%21%21%21%21%400b0a23a716723488282706687e9aa2%2112000030914537175%21rec&gatewayAdapt=glo2nld

Passion Charger (on Facebook) has Sinomegaceros pachyosteus (Megaloceros pachyosteus) available in 1:35 and 1:18 as resin kits.

Well aware. It's a fantastic sculpt, and I'd love to complete the "big 3" prehistoric deer; but like many other Passion Charger figures it commands a hefty price, especially if you choose the painted option. Would much rather spend that money on two or more of Miguel's figures tbh.

1:35
unpainted - $119.99
painted - $174.99

1:18
unpainted - $189.99
painted - $319.99

So this figure is not made by Signatu Studio?
Then why does someone feel to need to advertise it in this thread?
This way it looks like this piece is sold by Signatu Studio to anyone that is going through this thread. Like me.

[Flaffy]

I don't know what to think of this... Signatu Studio on Aliexpress?
Is this bootleg stuff already or does Signatu Studio actually get paid when you would order this item there?

https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005004891973795.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.1f9b23bd8PibYt&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.291025.0&scm_id=1007.13339.291025.0&scm-url=1007.13339.291025.0&pvid=b70ff219-e054-4f99-b218-efb21fc5451e&_t=gps-id%3ApcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller%2Cscm-url%3A1007.13339.291025.0%2Cpvid%3Ab70ff219-e054-4f99-b218-efb21fc5451e%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238112%231997&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000030914537175%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%223339%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21EUR%21154.62%21131.42%21%21%21%21%21%400b0a23a716723488282706687e9aa2%2112000030914537175%21rec&gatewayAdapt=glo2nld

Passion Charger (on Facebook) has Sinomegaceros pachyosteus (Megaloceros pachyosteus) available in 1:35 and 1:18 as resin kits.

Well aware. It's a fantastic sculpt, and I'd love to complete the "big 3" prehistoric deer; but like many other Passion Charger figures it commands a hefty price, especially if you choose the painted option. Would much rather spend that money on two or more of Miguel's figures tbh.

1:35
unpainted - $119.99
painted - $174.99

1:18
unpainted - $189.99
painted - $319.99

So this figure is not made by Signatu Studio?
Then why does someone feel to need to advertise it in this thread?
This way it looks like this piece is sold by Signatu Studio to anyone that is going through this thread. Like me.

F @FPP brought up the Passion Charger Sinomegaceros and I felt that it was relevant to the conversation to post it. Wanted to compare prices too as I find Miguel's prices very reasonable for the high quality sculpt and finish of his models despite being hand-sculpted + hand-painted.

I can see how it can be confusing to those who see it at a glance, but the maker "Passion Charger" has been mentioned multiple times in the thread.

[bmathison1972]

Thanks for the explanation; Flaffy! Yes, that is where I got confused

[Flaffy]

Thanks for the explanation; Flaffy! Yes, that is where I got confused

Yes I apologise for the confusion

Thank you @Fenestra B @bmathison1972 both for helping keep an eye out for bootlegers! Definitely don't want Miguel's hard work to be parasitised by bottom feeding scum who steal other's work for their own selfish gains.

[ceratopsian]

Just caught up with this thread.  Oh, that's heart breaking @Flaffy.  I've very occasionally been horrified to hear a rattle within a box....  You asked if Martin is still active and if he repairs.  Yes, still active.  He has repaired a badly broken Triceratops for me in the past, so successfully you wouldn't know anything had been wrong, and I'm sure I remember he repaired something badly broken for postsaurischian once too.  He and Marilyn are also extremely good at packing resins.  So if you don't feel you want to try yourself, it's an option.

[Flaffy]

Just caught up with this thread.  Oh, that's heart breaking @Flaffy.  I've very occasionally been horrified to hear a rattle within a box....  You asked if Martin is still active and if he repairs.  Yes, still active.  He has repaired a badly broken Triceratops for me in the past, so successfully you wouldn't know anything had been wrong, and I'm sure I remember he repaired something badly broken for postsaurischian once too.  He and Marilyn are also extremely good at packing resins.  So if you don't feel you want to try yourself, it's an option.

Thanks for the information! Will be contacting Marylin shortly to see if Martin's up for it.

Do you know if Martin drilled additional support structures into the resin when repairing your Triceratops? e.g. metal wires/pins like @Dusty Wren and @croco_105 mentioned.

[ceratopsian]

No, I have no idea.  I just left him to get on with it!  I know what he has sometimes drilled a leg of a new resin he's been building and painting for me when he has felt that it might be insufficient to take the weight over time - but they were relatively large compared to your antler, I think.

[dinocat]

I think that packing this sculpture with antlers attached would be very difficult. Unattached would be better. I was willing to fix it if it came to me broken.

[Flaffy]

Well well well, look who we have here! Sinomegaceros in the works. Cautiously optimistic about this one.

[Dusty Wren]

I've been checking his Instagram semi-frequently for updates on this one. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

[Flaffy]

Sinomegaceros pachiosteus 1:20 scale

"After a long time with material supply problems to complete the figure, I have finally been able to make the first painted copy. To make the coat different from the other species of deer I made and to make it less monotonous, I have looked at current species with a spotted coat such as the cervus nippon, dama dama or rusa alfredi." - Miguel

[Flaffy]

Love the choice of colours and patterns on this one. Very distinct from the other two giant cervids. The pose and antlers just makes this such a majestic model too. Might get this at some point, we'll see.

[Flaffy]

Some long overdue "after" pics: Megaloceros and Eucladoceros








Glad to have had these fixed as they are truly beautiful models. Two very handsome bucks that are unrivaled in the PVC market. However, I am increasingly aware of the limited space in my current living situation, and may very well let these go to someone who has the space to properly display and appreciate them more than me. (at a lower rate than MSRP of course)

[Dusty Wren]

Ahhh, @Flaffy, I'm so glad you got them fixed! The condition they arrived in was heartbreaking, but it's good to see them on their feet with a full compliment of antlers.

[Halichoeres]

Those look incredible. You shouldn't have had to get them repaired, but I'm glad the repair went well.

[Concavenator]

Inherited @Flaffy 's Megaloceros, and it looks stunning! It's massive too, here it is compared to Eofauna's 1:35 Deinotherium: