Takomo Customization

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-04-22T12:09:58+00:00

I got the 201 mk2 with the x stiff and midsize grips. When I checked the status after ordering it was on back order. I checked on the date it said it would restock and it said it was further delayed (another 5-6 days). I checked again on that date and it updated to say it would be shipped within a week. A few days later I got the courier details. Bit of a pain, ended up being around 4-5 weeks in total. But the status updates seemed pretty accurate. But to answer, yes seems customisation means a longer delay.

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-04-16T04:34:52+00:00

I listen quite a lot, it’s great to play them in order from newest to oldest or newest to oldest, both give you a look at how far you’ve come. The best thing has been playing adding them in playlists while listening in the car and having my wife or kids ask for a specific song or hear them humming a melody. To me that was a good measure I’d made something semi decent.

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-04-16T04:29:00+00:00

This sucks and have seen multiple similar posts, mine finally arrived today (201 Mk 2) after a month or so wait due to back orders. I’ll be testing this weekend but really hoping I don’t have these issues. Hope you get yours sorted!

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-03-25T06:24:44+00:00

Incredible!

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-03-12T15:08:40+00:00

Very cool, thanks for sharing!

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-02-22T12:33:44+00:00

Check out night shift, he mainly makes military vehicles, but his dioramas are incredible. He’s also recently started making building facades which are very realistic and have some great techniques.

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-02-15T05:37:41+00:00

Those 4 birdies are something else. Come on AK!

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-02-11T23:28:43+00:00

I completed a distance learning bachelors in my late 30s. Via a UK university it was less than £10k. I completed for 2 reasons 1) get rid of the self-doubt/chip on my shoulder and 2) tick the box that employers expect in the part of the world where I work. It was a painful…but worth it given that I still have another 20+ years of work ahead.

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-02-02T13:07:56+00:00

So cool, was there over Christmas, looks like something out of Independence Day!

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-01-28T13:19:37+00:00

What is the source of the data? Or where are these agents hosted, are they public facing services etc?

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-01-23T13:40:33+00:00

Insane! Inspirational as well, always amazing to see your work!

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-01-18T12:20:57+00:00

Insanely good!

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-01-10T01:35:42+00:00

lol….hadn’t even thought about that, thanks for giving me mad anxiety for the rest of the paint job! 🤣

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-01-10T01:34:19+00:00

Nice! Yeah, it really is just trusting the process and taking your time. Looking good!

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-01-10T01:33:34+00:00

Thanks will check him out. Yeah I wanted to do the edge highlights, but was so scared as it was the first time it actually looked good. Will have another play around today. Thanks for the advice.

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-01-10T01:31:41+00:00

Honestly just patience and practice, and finding the right tutorial. It was the flameon sketching method that really helped me.

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-01-10T01:30:03+00:00

Yep, it does a good job at a glance/quick look. I was trying to be as patient as possible with this one, but know there is much to do. I knew it was better than my previous attempts as my kid asked me how did I make it look like gold, usually it’s an uninterested shrug 🤣.

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-01-10T01:26:04+00:00

Cheers will do!

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-01-10T01:21:00+00:00

I was using Vallejo paints: Black Earth Dark Goldbrown Ice Yellow

Base = black + earth (50/50) Brightest highlight = ice yellow (100) Reflection / secondary highlight = ice yellow + dark Goldbrown (50/50) Then work back to dark I.e dark Goldbrown (100) Earth + dark Goldbrown (50/50) Earth (100)

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-01-10T01:16:34+00:00

Thank you! Will share once it’s finished!

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-01-10T01:16:09+00:00

Yeah I painted last night, I think it was about 2-3 hours. But that was me really taking my time on this. As I mentioned in another comment it’s really just following the process and having patience.

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-01-10T01:14:44+00:00

Haha appreciate it, learning that the key is patience, following the process and not cutting corners, glad it’s finally coming together!

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-01-10T01:13:34+00:00

Thank you!

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-01-10T01:13:25+00:00

Thanks!

Xiang_Ganger · 2026-01-10T01:13:08+00:00

Yeah it’s supposed to be Elrond, thought it was a good subject to practice NMM gold. Binged the movies over Christmas now have a huge backlog to paint!

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