Jack Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) I'm highly suspicious about the follow on, online about this company, either it being facebook or twitter or what have you, seeing these "magnificent" representations don't convince me, not even the real time delivery of the skyrocket, but going into specifics would be going right out of what is forbidden............my own ideas on the producer in a country with downright restrictions........i hope i'm being corrected in due time....... but before my message is being banned, ........disregard all after goodmorning....... Edited June 6, 2020 by Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 54 minutes ago, alaninaustria said: Are these kits ALL 3d-printed, or are they first 3d-printed, then cast in resin for production? I’m not clear on that... Cheers Alan The photos of the received Skyrocket kit over at BM seem to show that the big parts like the fuselage, wings, tail, etc. are resin and small detail parts are 3D printed. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 49 minutes ago, Jack said: I'm highly suspicious about the follow on, online about this company, either it being facebook or twitter or what have you, seeing these "magnificent" representations don't convince me, not even the real time delivery of the skyrocket, but going into specifics would be going right out of what is forbidden............my own ideas on the producer in a country with downright restrictions........i hope i'm being corrected in due time....... but before my message is being banned, ........disregard all after goodmorning....... Why would your post be banned? You’re entitled to your opinion, and if you think this is some type of scam and choose not to get a kit, that’s completely your choice. If others want to buy into it, that’s our choice. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I believe Seiran1 has/had a copy of the Skyrocket kit. He might be able to provide some insight into what the kit looks like. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Dave Williams said: The photos of the received Skyrocket kit over at BM seem to show that the big parts like the fuselage, wings, tail, etc. are resin and small detail parts are 3D printed. I believe that is correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Jack said: I'm highly suspicious about the follow on, online about this company, either it being facebook or twitter or what have you, seeing these "magnificent" representations don't convince me, not even the real time delivery of the skyrocket, but going into specifics would be going right out of what is forbidden............my own ideas on the producer in a country with downright restrictions........i hope i'm being corrected in due time....... but before my message is being banned, ........disregard all after goodmorning....... If you pay via PayPal or Credit card you should be scam proof. The only concern then would be the product spec not meeting expectations. But the Skyrocket kit shown shows what they're capable of, and their packaging suggests great care is taken to ship it safely. I'm certainly not going to worry until given good reason to, and vague suspicions on the internet aren't good reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edfifer Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Chek said: But the Skyrocket kit shown shows what they're capable of, and their packaging suggests great care is taken to ship it safely. To avoid confusion, presumably this comment and the ones preceding mean "Skystreak," not "Skyrocket." The one kit they have released is the Skystreak. The Skyrocket was advertised to be next before it got bumped by the Viggen. Chek and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 My mistake. Skystreak it is. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichenson Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 (edited) I have a skystreak at the house. Only problem is that I won't be back there until late this month. Everything I have seen though online shows it is a good kit and Mike had mentioned that he was impressed with the kit. If no one does a review by the time I get home, I will do one. Edited June 7, 2020 by nichenson spelling Out2gtcha, Chek, Spooky56 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Stronks Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I'm currently building the model, it's very nice but you have to be very carefull with the landing gear as the material is very brittle and mine broke in to many parts. The aft section diameter was larger than the middle section so I had to cut 1mm off and now I have to re-scribe it. For a starting company it is a very nice model. Out2gtcha, Iain, Chek and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 That does look good Dennis! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Stronks Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 thanks, so you have to be very carefull with the 3D printed parts as they are very brittle, when you put force on it it will brake as I found out during the build. Once again, we have to be very happy with this new company in the LSP world! Dennis Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Thank you Dennis please keep us posted on progress? Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Stronks Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 will do, at the moment I'm waiting for some re-scribe items. best regards, Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamF Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 (edited) That fuselage looks like it's been 3D sintered using SLS which from my experience of making Architectural models is god awful to work with, It's basically a nylon powder which is fused together with heat and has the texture of a sugar cube. It doesn't look too bad to the naked eye in it's white natural state but once a colour is added then the texture stands out like a sore thumb. If I could get away with using techniques like that I would have done it. Graham Edited June 7, 2020 by GrahamF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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