Anthony in NZ Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Hi Peter I am waiting for the first prints to arrive here in NZ for me to test fit and get ready for casting. Still a wee way to go, but getting there sorry Whitey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Tried sending you a pm Anthony, but think your in box is full, sent you an email, hope you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Box is shipping out today to NZ with the control panel masters, Anthony will have them soon :-) KitmodellerNZ and Kagemusha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Andy, In Box cleared and email received...I like your idea! Thanks Mike, cant wait too see them! Cheers Anthony Kagemusha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 (edited) Kiwi guy #2 received the package from Kiwi guy #3... Kiwi guy #2 has overnighted the Kahu parts to Kiwi guy #1 at lunch... I had a quick look at the parts before forwarding them on... Man that detail is really nice for it being printed! Edited July 23, 2018 by Dave J Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 (edited) If Kiwi Guy #1 got the bits back to Kiwi Guy #3 before Friday, who then gave them to Kiwi Guy #5, who Kiwi Guy #3 works for, he could pass them to Kiwi Guy #4, to get some casting done next week. Confused yet?! Realise it’s not likely in that time frame, but still a possibility for a quick turnaround and cost savings. Just sayin’... Edited July 23, 2018 by Talon Dave J, Harold and Anthony in NZ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 13 hours ago, Talon said: If Kiwi Guy #1 got the bits back to Kiwi Guy #3 before Friday, who then gave them to Kiwi Guy #5, who Kiwi Guy #3 works for, he could pass them to Kiwi Guy #4, to get some casting done next week. Confused yet?! Realise it’s not likely in that time frame, but still a possibility for a quick turnaround and cost savings. Just sayin’... LOL....Yup, but I think I know what you mean! OK, Kiwi guys 2 and 3 came through and I have the box of printed cockpit parts in front of me here.....literally just got delivered and I am about to leave for work. I will take it all with me (with the kit) and see if I get time to do a quick report. But initial impressions are....WOW. In fact initially I am struggling to see any print lines at all well, unless I get my magnifier out. Stand bye all, I gotta get ready for work! Kagemusha and Michael931080 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 Alright...... Have had a brief few moments alone with these parts. Initial test fitting seems to show the panel and coaming sizing is spot on (havent tried the HUD yet). It all seems incredibly fine in detail, my only concern might be that the coaming might be difficult to cast as it is very thin as are the 'T' handles on the main panel. I figure these handles will be best cast separately anyway. But other than that, so far so good. I tried to take a pic but it is a bit difficult to position everything carefully and take a pic...I'll try later on. Why dont we have 3 sets of hands??? Cheers Anthony Talon, Kagemusha and Michael931080 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otis252 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Looking forward to seeing how they came out. Will they be for sale? Thanks. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 great news Anthony. Its been a long wait, but looks like there will be a result. I'll PM you my new email address as its changed from when I initially placed deposit Cheers Bruce Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 Thanks Bruce. Yes mate, it has been a hell of a journey to get this far, but I am like a dog with a bone when it comes to stuff like this. Your new email, yes that would be great! Chuck, the idea is to put it into production, but not sure how far away that is still.....getting there! Cheers guys Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 5 hours ago, pacificmustang said: I'll PM you my new email address as its changed from when I initially placed deposit Don't forget to update it here, too, Bruce! Kev pacificmustang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo59 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I’m interested in one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Ok team I thought best do you the courtesy of an update. The great news is that Barracuda are going to cast and produce it! I have all the printed parts all fitted together and they fit beautifully. However my issue is that I have cannibalized Aires Cockpit sidewalls and fitted them to my kit and am having difficulty ensuring they will fit a std Trumpeter kit. Looks like they will, but I have had to carve up my cockpit that I have done so far and I ended up cracking my nosewheel well....arrrrrgh! Which wont be an easy fix! ……...Anyway. . The good news is that it seems like it will all fit together in the Trumpeter kit, coaming height looks good, but still a bit more fettling to do to confirm that. Didn't realize there would be so much work at this stage, I thought the hard part was done LOL...... I have to confess that I have had a bit of pressure from my engineers on my Auster T.7 rebuild with certain areas. I am getting pressure to have everything ready for fabric on the fuse by the end of the year. But you guys know me well enough to know that, that wont happen until its perfect! New fuel lines and tracking down missing drawings and parts has kept me busy. Back to the Skyhawk, when I cracked my wheel well I had to put it down cos I was only getting ratty and doing more damage. In fact I almost decided modelling wasn't for me anymore and I have enough on with real aeroplanes!!! LOL, don't worry I have calmed down again. I'll just finish off my fuel lines and I will be back into it...... Stand by team Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Woooo!! Roy to the rescue! Sorry about breaking parts of your build, but look at it as part of the greater good Anthony in NZ and Michael931080 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now