Studio Scale Gal Shuttle

[JAWS]

Ok that's it.
No more getting done after this lot completed.

Time to move back to the new Raider & Viper patterns.
Plus the others that are in the wind.

[JAWS]

Hey all. I'm a little behind due to some personal stuff needing attention. But they are moving.
Cheers
   

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Ok I'm back on track. 2 kits shipping tomorrow.
Radiant777 & Stephen Broderik.
Olcabour & David Adamant going out next.

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So much work with this kit.
Looking forward to another break.

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2 out 2 more going tomorrow.
David Adami & OlcabourHangar

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David Adami Shipped.
Olcabour Hangar flying out next then Boba Flint.

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First post list updated.

[dbhs]

I hope to see some of these get built and posted here. Didn't see enough of them from Mike's first release.

Jase, does your version work with a pipe armature same as the original? Maybe I should dig up that old info to post here in case anyone wants to copy it.

[JAWS]

Yeah so do I.

Ok Olcabour Hangar just flew out the door.
Tracking sent.

Boba Flint next on the deck.

[JAWS]

Ok so I reduced the kit to get them out.
But didn't leave much meat on the bone for my work.
The kit will go back to $600Au once these are done & I do another run next year.

[star-art]

Jason, I know I suggested this before, and your molds are probably not set up that way. But, if you offered a "standard" and "deluxe" version it might reduce the cost/price and take a bit less work on your part. You could supply the body plus just the custom made parts and then cast only the rare kit parts. Exclude all the commonly available details and let buyers source those on their own.

If someone wanted every single greeblie that goes on the surface of the model, that would then be the "deluxe" version and it would cost extra. Just an idea. . .

[JAWS]

Charles thanks. These options are available. I've actually had more orders above the 10 so kit is in demand. I will probably just keep it at $550. My material outlay for moulds was more than anticipated. Now I've caught up I can see light at the end of the worm hole & can get the funds I borrowed from our house savings returned. I had 3 initial customers pull out. Which we expect to happen but those slots were quickley filled & have since had more orders. But I'm only doing the 10 at this stage. Need to move on & get some fresh kits out.

[JAWS]

Ok just had the weekend off to give my brother & wife some space. As I use their garage to work in.
Monday today so am finishing up Flint & Zaps kit for shipping tomorrow & day after.

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Bob Flint shipping.

Have had more orders for Shuttle so doing another 5 for this run.

[JAWS]

All paid orders completed.

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Hull moulds are shot. These were Mike's original moulds & no longer producing quality product. So am now remoulding hulls.

[JAWS]

Graphics arrived!
Look great.
Thanks to Doug Shortes, Jason Eaton & Jeffrey Waklawski of JT Graphics.
Good work fellas!
   

[Satazius]

Ooooh. Nice. That will really finish up a build.

[JAWS]

Boba Flint your kit has shipped!
With Decals.

[JAWS]

Ok the last missing parts & one revised part. The part in the kit for the cockpit roof is incorrect & being replaced with correct part.
   

[dbhs]

Sweet. Gonna be a gem with all the new parts.

[boba flint]

(09-11-2014, 08:23 AM)dbhs Wrote: Jase, does your version work with a pipe armature same as the original? Maybe I should dig up that old info to post here in case anyone wants to copy it.

Please do.

[JAWS]

I got the files here somewhere.
Uses exactly what we used Doug with the pipes & fittings you sent me.

Its exactly the same kit.
Just a couple of parts added & remoulded.

[JAWS]

Those plans are in your work thread anyway.
Possibly even in the research section as well.
I'm sure of it.

[JAWS]

Ok success & failure...
The parts at back are good to go.
The 2 at front need to be moulded again.
Must have lifted in the rubber slightly...
Can't win em all...
   

[dbhs]

Here's the post. http://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forum...26#pid1926
The photos before were links instead of attachments so I need to find them and repost. Will get to that soon.

[JAWS]

Ok moulds are perfect.
Second time round...

Materials shipment just arrived so casting will commence again!

Sorry to those waiting.
Back at it & a couple of kits shipping at end of week.

[boba flint]

So I received a big box today....

[boba flint]

Now that I've had a chance to look at the contents, I am so glad I got in on this run.
Once again Jason has don a wonderful job casting all these parts. I'll say it again several parts look like they are injection molded. These parts have no flashing with no seam lines.
Jason didn't just post production updates here in this thread but he communicated to me through several PMs.
This kit will be a lot of fun to build.
Thanks for all your work Jason.

[JAWS]

Thanks Flint.
Feedback is greatly appreciated.

Ok so just a heads up Im starting my new job today.
I expect this will slow me down a little but am on top of it at the moment.

steve36uk kit going out at end of week, early next week.
Troy Downen kit also going out soon after, maybe same time.

ZAP & Lensman to follow.

Stay tuned to this thread for updates as I might not get time to send out individual updates.

If anyone has any issues, queries or anything feel free to post them or send me a pm.

I try to be as open & honest about doing this work so everyone knows whats going on.

[steve36uk]

Cheers Jase no probs :-)

[JAWS]

Hey all.
Heads up I'm a little behind.
New job has been demanding.
Just haven't had time to get in the shop.
Just have a couple of bits to Finnish up on Steve & Zaps kits.
Will do Thursday & Friday to ship out Saturday.
Sorry for delays.

[dbhs]

Here's some photos and a diagram of the armature I designed and used on my shuttle. The hardest part is sourcing a 3/8" cross-tee fitting. I changed out the in line fitting at the nose end to one that is round and smooth with a smaller outside diameter.

Hope this helps.

[JAWS]

It worked for me perfectly.

[JAWS]

Hey everyone.
I'm a bit behind.
My 2 jobs are testing my stamina & beating me.
I will have these last 3 kits out to you asap.
Cheers
Jase

[steve36uk]

Health first Jase :-)

[JAWS]

Steve your kit is in the mail.
ZAP next then, Lensman & Troy.

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ZAP your kit ships tomorrow.
Lensman up next then Troy Downen.

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ZAPS kit shipped. Let's hope the Portuguese Customs release it in good time this time.
2 outstanding kits to go.
Lensman & Troy Downen.
My sincere apologies for the delays.
The Hull moulds have ceased production until I can get the patterns boxed up & remouldEd. Please bare in mind these are difficult moulds to make so am not rushing into it. I am also thickening the Hull walks on the patterns to avoid the issues of thinness. You'll be able to kick goals with this puppy when I'm done.

[JAWS]

Update.
Progress is slow due to work exhaustion.
I have 2 paid kits outstanding. My apologies to those customers. Just adds to the building stress I am under.
Just the Hulls to finish remoulding. Thickening the walls first.

[JAWS]

Update.
Progress on remoulding is slow due to work commitments.
My sincere apologies to Lensman & Troy Downen for the delays in their kits.
Anytime I can refund your payment as your payments are sitting in my PayPal account.
I have to make sure I get these moulds done correctly the first time & am currently adding an extra 1mm of styrene to the Hull patterns to thicken & strengthen them.
I really hope this is completed by the end of week.
Thanks
Jase

[Troy Downen]

(11-10-2014, 12:56 PM)JAWS Wrote: Update.
Progress on remoulding is slow due to work commitments.
My sincere apologies to Lensman & Troy Downen for the delays in their kits.
...

I have 100% faith in you, Jase. Take your time. I'm looking forward to getting a shuttle. You do quality work.
--Troy

[JAWS]

Have finalised the new mould design. Just have to Finnish thickening the inner walls & can pour the rubber. Almost back on track.

[JAWS]

Just a heads up.
I'm really struggling to get time in to finish the Hull moulds.
Again my apologies to Lensman & Troy for their wait.
If anyone has any issues feel free to post or pm me.
Hopefully I will have some positive results over the next 2 days whilst I'm off. Well off one job anyway.
Cheers,
Jase 

[JAWS]

Hey all. Sorry for dropping out. Tied up with house purchase & packing.
Troy & Lensman. Again sorry for the delays. In compensation for your patience I am giving you both a free kit of your choice.
Any kit other than the Shuttle.
I should be set up in my new workshop mid February.
I don't expect to get the Shuttle back online until then.
I can cast the others though.
Lensman your Hero Viper is shipping.
Just got caught up with Christmas & the house thing.
Totally unnacessible on my behalf & sincere apologies.
Best regards
Jase 

[boba flint]

How do the brackets for the armature fit?

[JAWS]

I'll find some pics.

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Ok. I'll be in my new house by the weekend. The Shuttle is priority #1
Will start on the new moulds straight away.
Looking to ship out Lensman & Troy kits by month end.
I sincerely thank them for their patience.
Both will receive a free kit for their waiting.

[JAWS]

Ok. Update. We have finally moved & O now have everything in one place again. Just need a couple of days to get sorted & organised. Shuttles will be moving again very shortly.
Thanks to Lensman & Troy for there wait on this.
Will be sorted very soon.

[JAWS]

Ok. Im back in action! Finally.
Sorry to alk for extended delays.
Shuttle decals & missing parts going out.
Hulls being finished