JRDF US acquisition 15 OCT 2025
JRDF US acquisition this week.
Reid Denton to lead JRDF into the next growth phase.
17 October 2025 - New York & Virginia
The acquisition agreement was finalized this week between JRDF Printing LLC and JRD Fabrication LLC after due diligence was completed between both parties. As things have moved quickly thanks to open communication and solid leadership, the process of completing the acquisition in an orderly fashion should be completed fully by 22 October.
Because of the diligence of all parties organizing the acquisition there will be no break in activity to the company and all systems remain active for trade. The company is most well known for its amazing models and diorama kits for Star Citizen.
When asked about what this means for JRDF, Drew Randall stated, “I’m incredibly grateful to Reid for taking the helm at JRDF US. With his leadership and an amazing team behind him, I’m excited for what’s ahead and I can’t wait to show all you amazing citizens what’s in store for JRDF’s future!”
Reid Denton brings a wealth of experience working with game companies, business, government, rapid prototyping, and special effects. He understands the art and the science behind the work done by JRDF and leveraging his contacts and background will be expanding JRDF’s offerings. Reid was also an early backer of Squadron 42 and Star Citizen. Reid and his team are committed to delivering on the exceedingly high quality level expected by JRDF patrons.
When asked about his thoughts on taking the lead with JRDF, Reid commented, “First, Drew has done a tough job taking the business to where it is today, and you will still see Drew at conventions and other activities in support of JRDF. We cannot thank him enough for allowing our team the opportunity to grow the company further.”
“Second, we plan to keep every talented person supporting JRDF around and maintain good relationships with all the great people who already have been doing a tremendous job. We also have plans to add to that list of creative talent we can draw on and expand our capabilities and competencies in other technologies.”
“Third, for the short term I plan to make the rounds to introduce myself, and build those meaningful relationships further with the community, our clients, and our supporters everywhere. You will see me at big events and conventions as well. My priority is to ensure the development of the next model kits are fully realized, and only improve on the level of service from the foundations of where it is now.”
Long term prospects show the impact of this acquisition means the existing business will expand, but further opportunities with other game companies are already in discussion, with plans to develop more top of the line products and also introducing additional technical capabilities to the organization. Expect a lot of additional offerings that really support the fans of the companies JRDF have as clients.
When asked about the global markets, Reid stated, “I don’t have to explain that the marketplace is in chaos right now both here in the U.S. and abroad. The impacts of Tariffs are really starting to be felt by everyone. A lot of the team behind the scenes at JRDF have already done a stunning job keeping the supplies coming and the markets open.”
“Our team is reasonably concerned, and being prudent, we are tracking the impacts of tariffs on the supply chain and I feel we have a good handle on it so far. We are already developing mitigating strategies and back up plans to ensure smooth production runs and keeping our access to markets open globally. If anything, I think we are moving into a stronger position than we were before.”
“Every decision we make supports our top mission to ensure JRDF makes the absolute best in class models and miniatures. The quality and detail level already exceeds our competition, and we think that makes a big impact on what our patrons want to show off on their shelves. So we are going to keep making decisions to allow us to do that.”
JRDF US is open for business on https://www.jrdf.sc/ and Reid will be on the JRDF Discord under the name WarriorStreak to answer questions as they come in. He welcomes dialogue and encouragement from the community as well.
Let customers speak for us
Ordered a few models, Really love all the detail and perfect size to have up on display. Cant wait to start painting them!
J'aimerais beaucoup voir la gamme DRAKE avec les Cutlass .... j'ai depuis pas longtemps commandé 5 freelancers et je suis totalement satisfait, je vous en supplies, lancer la gamme Cutlass, je suis prêt à depenser sans compter 😄 je vous embrasse et bonne continuation... Samir.
Ich bin richtig begeistert, die Einzelteile sind perfekt gedruckt und super verpackt. Toll finde ich das man das Modell mittels Magneten in den geparkten oder in den Flugmodus mit wenigen Handgriffen um bauen kann.
Expédition très rapide. Excellent produit , je suis très satisfaite.
The delivery was smooth, the kit itself is enclosed in a custom made box. The parts are really well done. I look forward to building this kit, and hope for the Avenger Titan, The andromeda in the future.
I absolutely love these models. Lots of nice details, and the packaging even is pretty fun to have on display behind them. I'm in the process of painting all mine up in different liveries available in game!
Fingers crossed I'll get to purchase the 1:100 scale at some point!
Exactly what I expected. I wish they sold preassembled/painted versions though.
I have printed 3D prints myself and always struggled with fine detail. No only are these prints super detailed for their small size, they came away from their support frame very easily. I am very impressed with the quality of these prints and find the price more than worth the value of the product.
The team at jrdf is amazing I had a one off quality issue but these ladies and gentlemen took it upon themselves to make it right I would strongly recommend jrdf to anyone
The skill of JRDF's modelers really shine through with small models as even at this tiny scale the models don't feel like they're missing any of the iconic visual language of the Arrow. As always, JRDF manages to create lovely product boxes that also do a great job of securing the kit for travel and here they've more than managed that in what may also be the most compact kit I've seen from them so far.
I mention scale a lot in my reviews and this will be no exception. I did not realize how small of a fighter the Anvil Arrow is until I placed one of the models from this kit against one of the 1:500 Gladius I own. The difference is much more significant than I expected. Additionally, while it's technically longer and wider, I think the Pisces even beats the Anvil out on mass! None of this is directly related to just this kit but it continues to show how these models do a wonderful job of bringing a real sense of physicality to the ships of Star Citizen that I've experienced no where else.
I also want to address something I read in another review. Before I bought the kit I saw a review that mentioned that the model's wings were flimsy. While the wings on the models I received are thin, I assume by necessity to match the 1:500 scale, I had no issues while cutting away struts or mounting on the stand. While I would be worried if I dropped the model from a shelf, I don't think casually handling the model poses any risk of them bending or breaking off. These are diorama kits and don't seem to sacrifice accurate scale for extra structure like you might see on a tabletop mini. (Not that that's going to stop me from using them for exactly that myself.)
Overall, another great kit from JRDF that holds up to what I've come to expect from the company and that I can happily recommend!
If you put in the time and effort you can get some stunning results!
I absolutely love my JRDF carrack! It captures all the little details and is just a show stopper piece to have on the shelf!
Out of the gate, this kit lined up with my expectations from a JRDF kit. The packaging was well padded and designed with straightforward diagrams of how to assemble the in-flight or landed modes of the model. The model itself is very well detailed and captures the iconic look of the Aegis Vanguard even at the 1:500 scale.
I will also confirm what another review mentioned that the gun's fittings can be too large for the mount on the body of the model. In my opinion, that's just the nature of the medium and it can be fixed by (extremely) carefully carving some excess off of the guns themselves using the same tool used to clear away the struts. It does add some complexity to the build that you should be aware of but it's certainly not something unique to JRDF's models.
Overall, a very fun kit with a good bit of options for customization that I'm very happy with. I definitely recommend for any fans of the Vanguard or anyone looking to generally expand their plastic armada.
Firstly, this kit again meets all my expectations of a JRDF kit. Great packaging, easy to remove struts, and a high standard of quality on the model itself.
I think it's clear that the details on this model are a standout feature. The tubing running across the arms and body as well as the ladder near the cockpit was incredible! (Note: The ladder is missing from the photos in my model due to a mistake on my end. I was distracted while cutting and fully used my clippers on on wrung of the ladder when I just assumed it was a strut. I made the decision to trim it off fully to hide my shame.)
Most of the mid-size 1:500 kits come with the choice of building the model in landed or flight modes. This kit comes with the third option of salvaging mode! Which comes in the form of another set of arms and a swap for the salvaging inlet. From my knowledge, that's the most customization for a kit in this price point!
Overall, I again recommend the model. If you love the Vulture, Drake, or Salvaging in Star Citizen, it's a must have for your plastic fleet!
Continuing my journey through the 1:500 sets, I come to the classic that is the standard Freelancer. Unsurprising, it's another wonderful kit.
Well packaged and easy to remove supports meant I spent more time debating on if I wanted the Freelancer in flight or landed mode than I spent actually assembling the kit itself. The details on the kit itself are again amazing. I had no idea the Freelancer has so many maneuvering thrusters or intakes (I blame MISC's trademark narrow windows) but here on the model they're clear as day.
If you're a MISC fan, want a Star Citizen classic for your collection, or are set on grabbing one of everything, this is the perfect kit to expand your fleet.
