Xigfrid Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 I am trying to decide if I should go further and make a resin kit of this X-9 or not. I need to know if I got enough interest to launch a production series. As many of you know, the minimum quantity is 20 for a production series. Price for an unassembled/unpainted version would average between 170-200 USD. Description: Total of 25-30 parts, mix of resin parts, 1x clear canopy and 5x flexible 3D printed parts. All the parts are assembled and stay together with 4 screws for the X-9; 2 screws for the Super parts. Retractable wings Retractable bottom wing Options: 1) mounting+painting 2) Retractable wheels (3D printed steel parts with rubber tires and flexible plastic assembly Since painting and wheels material costs really changes with number, tell if you want any of the options or not, that would be helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmkjr Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) In for 1 unpainted/unassembled with gears please. Edited December 29, 2015 by wmkjr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkArchon3000 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) I'm in for atleast 1. I would prefer 1/60 painted with all the options. I would also be interested in a 1/72 unpainted with tires if that becomes an option. Edited January 5, 2016 by DarkArchon3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I'm interested but only for a 1/72 kit, unpainted and unassembled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfinkel Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 One in 1/60 with landing gear please. To echo everyone else, damn thats looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 In for one at 1:60! Unpainted and no landing gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I'm in for 1 1/60 with all of the trimmngs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahiachris Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 In for 1 unpainted/unassembled with gears please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire_BR Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I'm interested but only for a 1/72 kit, unpainted and unassembled. I take for me Cool8or's words ! Make it on 1/72, please ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Depending on the cost, I would prefer a painted one with gears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Thanks everyone for the support! Just received the new parts for the ghost, all of them are great, so the X-9 is still in progressing. I also received the 38mm scale Sharon. Even before sanding and priming she was so great that I decided to add two versions of it into my shop. I love it displayed with the Ghost, but it can also match the YF-19 or 21 if you feel so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I'm totally down for at least one😉 Your doing awesome mate👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 A quick reminder that this project is still looking for investors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Or else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILKAUTICO Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 A quick reminder that this project is still looking for investors! Holy Sharon!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) Wasn't interested as I couldnt think how to display it effectively but then took another look at your design parked on the runway and thought with a few figures like that guy in the overalls around it working on it, it would look brilliant! Where do I sign up? Where did the overalls guy come from? Using a Gopro mount to work on the ghost? Nice! Edited January 13, 2016 by NZEOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) Sharon is also sexy and deculture! NZEOD, I am making a list of confirmed interested people to see if I can get near the 20 mark. Here mainly, I got also a few in PM. With the ones I got now, it convinced me to work on the current parts and make new parts. For example the 3 wings, the smaller one has even been 3D printed in ultra detail. I still need to work on the inside of these parts if they need to be recast. And I also need to source the rubber tires and the clear part. That's some money that I would throw if I am sure to have some backup. That wasn't a GoPro but a Pentax with a 35mm I offered to my wife for Christmas Edited January 13, 2016 by Xigfrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahiachris Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I am interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claude grant Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) I am beyond interested...just as soon as you get the production ball rolling on this, I am down for 1 pre-assembled & pre-painted (+ both options). Gonna call you hammer from now on cause you are nailing the ish outta some of my favorite machines! Edited January 23, 2016 by claude grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Wait, twenty people haven't signed up yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Seriously???!!!I I can't believe we don't have 20 yet! Come on guys!!! It's a MUST have to go with the 19&21! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) What are we talking as far as price is concerned? I was wondering if there will be an option for fully painted and assembled? Edited January 24, 2016 by Loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Currently, we are speaking of 150 usd unpainted, 50$ for painting and 40$ for metal&plastic&rubber wheels. If I am sure of getting 20+ orders, price will drop for sure. I don't know yet price for the clear canopy and the rubber tires. So this is subject to changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 So...where do I sign?😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 So...where do I sign?😉 If confirmed I would let you know! I have been ordering random small toy cars from eBay/Amazon and it seems I got a great size match from this one... Still an expensive option but at least one solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahiachris Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Do you think there is a need for real rubber tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Do you think there is a need for real rubber tyres? Well the wheel support had to be in metal, then making a great looking tire out of 3D print metal seems challenging. So in my opinion, the smartest way is to go with rubber tires. I have got a great deal with the guy selling me the cars, so in final, compared to the printed parts, the rubber is cheap. I am provisioning enough rubber for 10 ghosts, and I think I could still source a few additional cars if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Have you looked into rubber O-rings? They're a bit doughnut-like due to them being torus shaped, but they are available in an almost limitless variety on inner-outer diameter combinations, purchasable from several sources both online and brick-and-mortar, and would cost a fraction of the price of scavenging tires off random toy cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Arms Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Count me in as interested as well! This looks too awesome to pass up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Have you looked into rubber O-rings? They're a bit doughnut-like due to them being torus shaped, but they are available in an almost limitless variety on inner-outer diameter combinations, purchasable from several sources both online and brick-and-mortar, and would cost a fraction of the price of scavenging tires off random toy cars. I have bought a set of European O-rings, the standard sizes give a shape that is just not doing it: too thin in general. In addition, the wheels would have to be concave to secure the 0-ring in position, which is not a 3D-printer "friendly". I have been speaking with a Russian manufacturer, Chinese ones and I have even been looking into the 1:64 slotcar tires. At this point, it seems complicated to completely revamp the tire design because of the dimensions that would have to be double checked again, but I know what can be done, and I have a set of different size rubbers that can be easily sourced if I ever need to design a wheel again. Thanks Golden Arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 They do make a rubber in black that can be recasted. I asked a distributor of liquid resin and rubber, and it is possible to do. It is out there, but if you are able to use a pre-made tire, that would be of a much higher quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Add me to the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) +1 Also... Here is a new video about 3D printing airplane kits. This may contain some good hints... Edited February 9, 2016 by charger69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Great video! I also love to design for shapeways sls printers, trickier than what was showed in the video if you take into account the sanding and finish to obtain a smooth finish. I would love to make only that but I also need to think about the recast process and this is another additional step, and for this X-9, I also made it entirely fitting together with only screws, no glue. Not mentioning the with moving parts and other stuffs! Well! Its design is complete and I am very happy with it! I hope to have good news sooner or later! Stay tuned and I also take note of interested people ! Edited February 9, 2016 by Xigfrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajnrig Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 So I've been following this thread for a while and only now thought to ask for confirmation: Is this the same as JasonC's Ghost X-9 project? I had assumed it was, with this thread being on the CAD side and his the production side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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