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[Loops117]

(6/20/17)

 

Hey guys. Just wanted to let you know that we've been experiencing some issues over here at 117 Colonies.

 

About a month ago our main printer stopped working. I've been working hard at getting it back online, but the precision upgrades i bought (upgrades are the same price as replacements now, lol) require a little bit of tuning, something i'm new to.

We've been using our smaller insert and component printer for all of our orders lately and it works, just not fast enough. It also lacks the precision our main printer has at higher speeds, so quality doesn't come as fast.

 

With this being said. I would like to apologize for the backup we've had over here. We know you guys have been waiting patiently for your products, and they're coming! It's frustrating waiting as long as you guys have, and we understand that. So with each invoice that's been on back-order, we will include some free product for the delay.

 

Thank you.

Loops

Edited by Loops117, June 20 2017 - 9:50 AM.

[Loops117]

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Edited by Loops117, June 20 2017 - 9:51 AM.

[Loops117]

Sending out orders today and tomorrow.

 

Here's one of the orders that took me the longest.

Super Major nest (8"x8")

Forest Theme Minor Outworld with single connector.(6"x8"5")

 

Edit: All the dirt on the sides is just dust. Will blow off easily

 

 

Thank you.

Loops

Edited by Loops117, June 26 2017 - 8:07 AM.

[sgheaton]

It looks like a "cube with a flat piece" attached horizontally. I'm finding myself liking the "cube with a vertical wall-formicarium" style. 

 

Do future plans involve different "styles?" Surely a 90 degree elbow would make it do what I like but eh, why not make a topic out of it. 

[Loops117]

Yes, i've been dabbling around with vertical and slanted builds. One thing that makes the vertical build a challenge is floor space while maintaining visibility. I have a couple different prototypes testing the idea, but they all come to the same conclusion. Next time i see you in chat, i'll show you some of them.

[Loops117]

Colors are available! I'll be adding more as we go. Request a color if you would like.

[Mdrogun]

Sending out orders today and tomorrow.

 

Here's one of the orders that took me the longest.

Super Major nest (8"x8")

Forest Theme Minor Outworld with single connector.(6"x8"5")

 

Edit: All the dirt on the sides is just dust. Will blow off easily

 

 

Thank you.

Loops

I wonder who it was that ordered this  . Looks awesome, can't wait to get it in my hands.

[Antking117]

Wow that black and white look so cool! Ill def be ordering from you when my colonies are ready to leave the test tube!

[drtrmiller]

Look at you. Progressing!

[Loops117]

Wow that black and white look so cool! Ill def be ordering from you when my colonies are ready to leave the test tube!

I really like the gray base with green insert. Think i may have to make one for a personal colony.

 

Look at you. Progressing!

Yes i am! Have some big plans for the future =D

[Goldsystem]

Colors are available! I'll be adding more as we go. Request a color if you would like.

I would like to see red as a color at some point

[Loops117]

 

Colors are available! I'll be adding more as we go. Request a color if you would like.

I would like to see red as a color at some point

 

 

Due to your order being one of the delayed, i packed you the Green and the Gray nests. Both completely functional. You should receive it this week in the mail shortly.

And i'll be adding more warm colors soon. The brand I'm currently using doesnt offer many colors outside of "kiddie colors".

[Goldsystem]

That's great! I'll be awaiting their arrival

Edited by Goldsystem, June 27 2017 - 9:27 AM.

[sgheaton]

Do they make glow in the dark substrate? 

[T.C.]

I like the nests, but not the outworld so much. I'm just a nerd like this so it probably doesn't bother anyone else, but the plants you are using just don't look right. Especially the leaves..... they look like tree leaves to me growing from the soil. Not right.

Eh, I'm just picky.

[Loops117]

I like the nests, but not the outworld so much. I'm just a nerd like this so it probably doesn't bother anyone else, but the plants you are using just don't look right. Especially the leaves..... they look like tree leaves to me growing from the soil. Not right.

Eh, I'm just picky.

 

They're little plants popping up, and supposed to be the low cover. I have a huge arsenal of plants, maybe i could take a picture of each one and allow the customer to pick their plant selection. 

[sgheaton]

I find it absolutely hilarious you two are having these thoughts/debate because its precisely why I don't have any in my tank yet. I want plants in there - but I want them to be some what realish looking. Like they belong there... I've got some extra fish tank supplies that would work, but look so meh. My trees and bushes are tainted with Trugreen whatever they've sprayed that I don't use twigs or branches.. My yard should be tainted earth and so I don't want to risk anything from there. 

[Loops117]

Desert Theme outworld that went out this week.

 

[T.C.]

Desert Theme outworld that went out this week.

I like that... much better.