JiminSTLouis
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My Flying Mule Replica has arrived and QMx has done it again. Like the BDR, the detail and quality is amazing.
QMx Flying Mule Pics
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JiminSTLouis
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They are $349.95 at the QMx site. And yes, they are made in China but don't let that scare you away. The quality is outstanding.
http://store.qmxonline.com/MF-813-Flying-Mule-Studio-Scale-Replica_p_99.html
http://store.qmxonline.com/MF-813-Flying-Mule-Studio-Scale-Replica_p_99.html
That looks really nice Jim, good job QMX. I'm not a big Serenity fan but if i was this would be a must have. Price ain't to bad either.
JiminSTLouis
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My First Mod
I wasn't completely satisfied with the way the main engines mounted. The side of the engine had a square hole that mounted on a square peg on the Mule. I was worried that they would fall off if I moved the replica. Here is my solution:
I made a template that fit into the mounting hole on the engine and drilled two 3/16" holes.
I inserted refrigerator magnets into the holes drilled into the engine. I thought I was going to need some epoxy but it was a nice snug fit.
Using the same template, I transferred the hole pattern to the square mount on the Mule and inserted a second set of magnets.
And then "SNAP"! A nice strong mount. It actually takes a little bit of downward twist to get the engine off for future storage. Now to repeat the process for the L/H engine.
I wasn't completely satisfied with the way the main engines mounted. The side of the engine had a square hole that mounted on a square peg on the Mule. I was worried that they would fall off if I moved the replica. Here is my solution:
I made a template that fit into the mounting hole on the engine and drilled two 3/16" holes.
I inserted refrigerator magnets into the holes drilled into the engine. I thought I was going to need some epoxy but it was a nice snug fit.
Using the same template, I transferred the hole pattern to the square mount on the Mule and inserted a second set of magnets.
And then "SNAP"! A nice strong mount. It actually takes a little bit of downward twist to get the engine off for future storage. Now to repeat the process for the L/H engine.
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