Out2gtcha Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Any chance of seeing something like this come to fruition Ali? I could donate a set of my early skids, but would need someone with the late to donate, as I've used those on my 1st AH-1G build. TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Hi Brian yes they are work in progress, but I am making a few changes, the supports will be brass, and the skids I plan to do as 3D printed parts. There are a few reasons, one cost, as the entire assembly gets quite long, also I am concerned how the guys will cast them and deliver them to me with the step ups bent and or the skids bent they will just be a nightmare to get looking right see below how I have cut the supports/struts these will be cast in brass, as will the tail skid, I will do the early and late types as two different releases first attempt at making a new skid, kit one glued to square plastic rod. I need to tweak the 3D shape but the method is there and shape is not far away release will only be in January due to the huge work load at the brass casting company and then they close for 3 weeks from Christmas onwards. Dave Williams, Out2gtcha, johncrow and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Awesome! Thanks Ali! This will be a real must have for anyone building the ICM AH-1G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusionreigns178 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) I will be ordering some sets of these, once they're released. I reckon the kit-supplied skids will last months, rather than years. Thanks for your efforts, Alistair. Chris. Edited January 5, 2022 by Confusionreigns178 Correcting a typo. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 On 12/6/2021 at 5:49 AM, Confusionreigns178 said: I will be ordered some sets of these, once they're released. I reckon the kit-supplied skids will last months, rather than years. If you are anywhere near as ham-fisted as I am, they will last about 30 min after you put them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusionreigns178 Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Out2gtcha said: If you are anywhere near as ham-fisted as I am, they will last about 30 min after you put them on. "Competitive Speed Removal of Cobra Skids"? Now, there's a Youtube video I would definitely watch! Chris. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Ali, I am definitely interested in such a set but I am not quite sure 3D printing is the right solution for the skids. To my experience, long, thin printed parts tend to deform over time. Sharkmouth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd S. Werner, Jr. Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Just ordered a bunch of stuff. If these are available I could use them for a review build Floyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Guys these will hopefully be available in the next two to three weeks. They are at the brass casting company right now, production slowed with the Christmas shut down and when I spoke to the owner last week they were down 30% of the workforce of with COVID, and they are only small company. I will also need to check before I can release them, but LSP will be the first place I will advise. Dennis7423, Dave Williams, Fanes and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Perfect, please keep us posted, Alistair. I am currently working on the ICM kit for a German magazine and your skids would come in very handy. Fanes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Hi Guys these are now available, I told you that you would be first to know, they can be found in my webshop at aeorcraftmodels.com see other post for other new items, 1/32 Wessex u/c for FLY kits, and other non LSP sets. cheers Ali Dave Williams and Out2gtcha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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