I have been looking at all the Mendels and plywood and cast don't appeal as much to me as a mini-mendel.
We are starting a group down here and have some real talent.
I have not seen an extrude and chop Mendel yet.
I got my printed parts, Wade extruder, hardware, and electronics. In the process of putting it all together. ErikDeBruijn has pictures and a video on his blog of the one he made.