Neisen TIE armature

[moffeaton]

Any one here built a TIE/Interceptor with the metal armature yet? I took the armature to the machine shop locally, to get them to make an adapter that'd take the central mount point down to accept a Panavise.

The armature is not a standard threaded size - what thread is this thing supposed to be? 1/2 inch bolts just slide in and drop out!!!

The machine shop recommends I fix a mount from the bottom and be done, as the threads themselves are very rough and shallow.

Has any one actually used this armature?

 

[Scott Graham]

Nope. Mine's in a box still...we're supposed to build these?! hehe

Thanks for the heads up! Sorry I can't help.

 

[voice in the crowd]

Hi,

If the thread is too wide you could try using a helicoil in it. You should be able to use a helicoil straight off or tap the hole and put the helicoil in place.

Even if you cannot get a helicoil to match the Panavise the helicoil insert will give you solid threads to fit an adaptor.

Hope this makes sense

Cheers Chris

 

[dirtydave]

Hey Jason,I believe they are 1/4" pipe thread.I used an oil fitting I had & it seems to fit well.

I can get a 1/4" black iron nipple at work tomorrow & give it a try to be sure.

Have you ask Steve to see what size he says it is?

Dave

 

[moffeaton]

Is a 1/4" pipe thread different from a 1/2" threaded bolt?

 

[moffeaton]

I'm getting hopeful, Dave, thank you:

¼ steel pipe (13.72mm) - this sounds like it'd work.

I just wish we were told what to use/how to build - all I got was a box with parts. Going to guess my way through it.

The nice thing about the pipe - I can have the guys in the shop weld a female 1/4" threaded deelie to the inside of a bit of pipe and make a bridge to a Panavise! They can't weld to aluminum easily.

 

[Zombie Killer]

Yes that looks like 1/4" NPT. I think the original ones were like this too from what i have seen in pics. They probably just used long pipes screwed into the armature. Makes for an easy on and off solution.

 

[dirtydave]

I don't have a1/2" bolt to compare,but I think they would be different.

I'm confident the 1/4" pipe thread is right.The oil fitting I tried is brass & fit very well.I'll try the 1/4" black iron nipple(used for oil/natural gas) tomorrow & LYK.

Glad I can help,Dave

 

[moffeaton]

You guys are awesome. Gas pipe is readily available here, so it'll be a cinch. Looking forward to your confirmation!

 

[dirtydave]

Really glad I could help.Can't wait to see your build.

Dave

 

[jedimaster]

I couldn't find anything to fit mine. Then whilst sitting in the shed with my head up my arse I knocked over a gidgee (for spear fishing) it was the type that comes apart in the middle. So I figured what the heck, unscrewed the two halves and F@$k me dead If I'm lying.... It fit! Still couldn't tell you the size and it would look better on a panavise so awaiting with baited breath....

 

[GKvfx]

Nope. Mine's in a box still...we're supposed to build these?! hehe

Thanks for the heads up! Sorry I can't help.

I don't buy model kits to build them. I buy them to look at the boxes and complain about the details........

Gene

 

[dirtydave]

Sorry Jason,busy at work today & it totally slipped my mind.
I'll try to remember tomorrow.

Dave

 

[moffeaton]

Thanks!

 

[dirtydave]

Jason,grabbed a 1/4" nipple at work today & it fits great,nice & snug.Don't know if Home depot would carry them(worth a try),but any plumbing supply place will have them.

Hope this helps ya.

Dave

 

[moffeaton]

I'm off to Ace! Thanks Dave!

 

[dirtydave]

Anytime.

 

[swfan]

I had a problem with mine. Couldn't get 1/4 inch to fit. I had to use metric to find a match. Can't remember the exact measurements though. I'll look through my stuff.

Isel

 

[dirtydave]

Hmm.The 1/4 worked fine on mine.Jason maybe you should wait for the size Isel used just to be sure.

Did Steve ever give the size?

Dave

 

[punkpigpen]

I just did the armature. I got the kit from Steve recently. only the last wing to be attached. i think its 1/4 in the center for panavise. the side screw holes on the wings were 2 different threadings on mine weird. but i didnt employ that method.