Hi guys. I wanted to show you the first master I did for Industria Mechanika. I just finished her up today so she’s just about ready for my caster. This is an all-new ship design by concept artist Ian McQue who I’ve been working with to realize some of his concept designs into model form. [...]

The big announcement is here! I’ve decided to start a garage kit production company who’s focus is on original, non-copyrighted designs. We’re known as Industria Mechanika. So far I’ve got several model makers lined up as well as concept artists looking to have their designs turned into cool unique kits. First up I’d like to [...]

I got a scan of my etch today from Paragrafix and wanted to share it. He’ll be bagging the sheets and sending them my way in a few days. Then all I’ll need are the resin casts and it’ll be ready for reservation payments and shipping. There’s still about 30 left unreserved so if you’re [...]

Coming Soon: The Hornethopter! Following in the wake of the Fantastical Fish-Shaped Submersible, my next release takes to the big blue skies and is the bane of all who sail them. Available: Late-Julyish. Price: TBD. When I have all of my quotes in from my vendors, I’ll be able to post a price and start [...]

Enhance your oceanic displays with this 1/35 Scale photoetch set. Add fan corals, fish, anemone, crabs and more! Click below image of PE sheet to enlarge. Initial Release Price: $15.00 $12.99 ea. + shipping! (supplies limited to 48 for initial release) How to order: Contact me here with your full name and address and quantity [...]

If you’re on the reservation list for the 2nd Edition of “FichtenFoo’s Fantastical Fish-Shaped Submersible” then your wait is almost over. I received word today that my sub casts will be here Tuesday! I just sent out an invoice to everyone on the list via email, so check those spam folders just in case! Christmas [...]

Without further adieu, I present to you FichtenFoo’s Fantastical Fish-Shaped Submersible! Enjoy the pics of my finished sub as they’re the best I’ve ever taken I think. I didn’t even need to color correct which is a total bonus. If you’re interested in getting on the list to order the early 2011 3rd Edition, click [...]

I’m apparently well known enough (seriously?) to warrant an interview. So recently I was interviewed by the modeling site scaleclub.org. Originally it was to be translated into Russian (no idea where those links are) which I find humorous (considering I like doing a Soviet feel to some of my mecha and scratchbuilds) but there’s the [...]

Here’s the latest on the state of the First Edition production… I talked to the caster a few days ago and he’s just about done with the molds. In fact I should see some test casts next week if all goes well, then I will be able to calculate international shipping cost. I’ve already started [...]

Direct from the ‘Double F’ foundries in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, you too can partake of the wonders in the oceanic depths. Travel nineteen and nine hundred ninety-nine thousand leagues under the sea in your own submersible carriage.  Search for lost treasure, view strange creatures never before seen by human eyes, all in the comfortable and stylish [...]