THE KIT FACTORY LLC
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA

The Kit Factory Professional Props And Models COMPANY POLICY AND ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO READ THE COMPANY POLICY, PRIOR TO CONTACTING ME ON ANY PROJECT YOU WISH TO HAVE BUILT. THIS WILL SAVE BOTH OF US A LOT OF TIME. THE KIT FACTORY IS A SMALL, ONE MAN, OPERATION, AND PRODUCES ONLY A FEW VERY SPECIAL CREATIONS, EVERY YEAR. I WORKED SEVERAL YEARS AS A PROP MAKER, AND SCENIC/SET ARTIST IN THE MEDIA INDUSTRY. CLIENTS INCLUDED, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, WARNER BROTHERS, MTV PRODUCTIONS, DISNEY PRODUCTIONS, NEW GROOVE CONCERTS, CHEVROLET MOTORS, HAWAIIAN TROPICS, AND MANY OTHERS. STAGE, SCENIC AND SET WORK FOR MUSICAL ACTS, SUCH AS NEIL YOUNG, STEVE WINWOOD, LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, FOREIGNER, THE MOODY BLUES, CHEAP TRICK, JEFFERSON STAR SHIP, IGGY POP, THE PRETENDERS, AND ALICE COOPER. STAGE, SCENIC AND SET WORK, FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS SUCH AS, CATS, 42ND STREET, BIG RIVER, SWEENY TODD, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, AND MANY OTHERS… A LOT OF PATIENCE IS REQUIRED FROM CLIENTS, THIS IS NOT A FAST PROCESS. HIGH QUALITY PROP REPRODUCTIONS CAN TAKE SEVERAL HUNDREDS, IF NOT, THOUSANDS OF HOURS TO COMPLETE. SIMPLE PROJECT CAN BE RELATIVELY INEXPENSIVE, HOWEVER, TOP NOTCH CREATIONS, ARE PRICED ACCORDINGLY. ONCE WE HAVE AGREED TO A COMMISSION PRICE, AND REQUIRED DETAILS, A DATE IS SET FOR THE PRODUCTION OF YOUR DESIRED CREATION. THE WAIT TIMES ARE USUALLY IN YEARS, AS THIS WORK IS IN VERY HIGH DEMAND FROM STUDIOS, AND COLLECTORS. IF YOU ARE NOT THE PATIENT TYPE, I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO WORK FOR YOU. THERE ARE ALWAYS SEVERAL PROJECTS IN LINE, SO YOUR PATIENCE IS VERY MUCH REQUIRED. HOWEVER, THIS SHOULD TELL YOU THE WORK IS APPRECIATED, AND 90% OF MY CLIENTS ARE RETURNING TO ORDER AGAIN! THE KIT FACTORY IS A FULLY LICENSED AND CERTIFIED LLC. AFTER OVER 15 YEARS IN THIS BUSINESS, WE CAN SUPPLY MANY EXCELLENT REFERENCES ON PRIOR WORK. WE HAVE 100% CLIENT SATISFACTION, AND CLIENT COMMENTS, CAN BE READ ON THE COMMENTS PAGE. I WORK ON A 50% OF THE COMMISSION DOWN, AS A DEPOSIT, THE REMAINDER, PLUS SHIPPING FEES, ARE DUE UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO MAKE A SMALLER DEPOSIT, AND SEND MONTHLY PAYMENTS, AS THE CURRENT WAIT TIMES WORK IN YOUR FAVOR, WITH THIS OPTION. PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE GIVEN AT MY DISCRETION. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR UNPACKING A SHIPPED ITEM, PER MY INSTRUCTIONS. THESE ARE SOMETIMES VERY FRAGILE, AND DUE CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL AND HAPPY DELIVERY. NO CHANGES TO A PROJECT CAN BE MADE DURING IT’S PRODUCTION, HOWEVER, YOU CAN ADD OR REMOVE OPTIONS, THAT WERE INCLUDED (OR NOT) IN THE ORIGINAL PROJECT, BEFORE THE PROJECT BEGINS. BY SENDING YOUR 50% DEPOSIT, OR CHOOSING THE PAYMENT OPTION, YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS POLICY, AND THAT YOU HAVE TAKEN THE TIME, TO READ THESE “COMMON SENSE” GUIDELINES. AS THIS IS A SMALL OPERATION, THE PRODUCTION SLOTS ON THE SCHEDULE ARE FEW. ONCE A CLIENT MAKES A VALID ORDER, ALL SUPPLIES ARE PURCHASED TO ENSURE THINGS WILL GO SMOOTHLY, AND ON TIME. THEREFORE, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. IF YOU ENCOUNTER SOME DIFFICULTY IN FULFILLING THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT ME TO WORK OUT AN ALTERNATIVE, I DON’T BITE. ALL FUNDS SENT IN, CAN BE USED AS A CREDIT FOR A FUTURE PROJECT, IF YOU WISH TO DELAY YOUR CURRENT PROJECT. YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE SCHEDULE, BUT GET BACK ON IT AS SOON AS YOU ADVISE THAT WE ARE “BACK ON TRACK.” COMPLETED PROJECTS MUST BE TAKEN DELIVERY OF, EITHER BY PICK UP, OR PAID SHIPPING, WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER CLIENT IS NOTIFIED OF IT’S COMPLETION. UNLESS PRIOR AGREEMENTS TO CHANGE THIS DURATION, WERE MADE AT THE TIME OF THE AGREEMENT, THIS IS COMPANY POLICY. CLIENTS WHO DO NOT TAKE POSSESSION OF THEIR GOODS WITHIN 30 DAYS, WILL LOSE THE PROJECT, AND ALL FUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH THAT ORDER. WE DO NOT HAVE THE FACILITY, OR STORAGE CAPABILITY, TO KEEP PROJECTS MORE THAN THE SET 30 DAYS TIME LIMIT. THE PROJECT WILL BE SOLD, OR DEALT WITH, AT OUR DISCRETION. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE POSSESSION, EITHER BY PICKING IT UP IN PERSON, OR PAYING FOR SHIPPING, WITHIN 30 DAYS, AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED IT IS COMPLETED. THIS PREVENTS COMPLETED PROJECTS, FROM TYING UP LIMITED WORK SPACE, WHICH HINDERS PRODUCTIVITY ON ANOTHER PROJECT. Simon Mercs. A perfectionist in his own right. I ordered a refit 32 inch Enterprise with red lasers and boy was I in for a treat of a lifetime. the planning and execution of his work is second to none. Simon, thank you for the unforgettable experience and making my dream come true. Thank you Simon for making one of my childhood dreams come true. The Jupiter 2 Diorama and Starfield is awesome. I could not of asked for anything better! In selecting between Simon and other competitors, I chose Simon because he consistently answered my questions when I needed them, and he provides prompt follow ups and solutions to issues. I have viewed his work for years now and I know he puts all his heart, and countless years of professional experience, into each and every project. Thank you so much Simon! I came across The Kit Factory website, where Simon’s background and resume, as well as the prior work displayed on his site, were quite impressive, especially his huge, lighted, encased, 1/350th Enterprise Refit display. I made the decision to contact Simon, and the rest, as they say, is history! These are works of art, not toys! Simon and The Kit Factory did a beautiful job in the build of my Space Battleship Yamato model. Not only did he thoroughly research the subject material prior to the build, but his overall workmanship and detail of the finished product are outstanding. I recieved a great overall service when he created a model of the ufo from the tv series ‘The Invaders’ for me. The end product was of excellent workmanship and finish just as i had requested. Great communication, i would highly recommended him, and will use again. Many thanks again Simon. THE HALCYON NOSTROMO KIT HAS BECOME QUITE RARE, SINCE THE HALCYON MODEL CORPORATION WENT “BELLY UP” SEVERAL YEARS AGO. A PVC/PLASTIC/RESIN HYBRID KIT, IT IS EXTREMELY ACCURATE, AND DELIVERS A STUNNING DISPLAY. MANY LIGHTING OPTIONS AVAILABLE! WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE ONE IN STOCK FOR A CLIENT COMMISSION.