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Re: DL-44 ESB Blaster Active Project Machined Parts Set $100
ESB AP – Scope, Hardware – Shipping – Etc QUESTIONS
I have received several emails asking a variety of questions but mostly about shipping so I decided to email the group about it.
There are 2 more invoicing phases to this project. The BRASS PARTS (scope/pistons), which is next and the the resin parts/hardware/shipping which will be last.
During the BRASS PARTS phase you will order your rough parts directly from Think Jedi. By the time he has progressed into the casting phase I should know the exact costs to preform 2 different machining processes on the raw castings.
The final phase is the when you will pay for the resin parts, hardware, labor services and shipping.
I have asked Vince (Corellian Exports) to provide the resin parts because his work is excellent and his prices are very reasonable.
Hardware cost will be minimal, I just can’t figure that part out until I have the parts on hand and know the total number of kits sold.
During the last phase I also invoice members for any labor services they select from the menu that I will provide. I will figure out a menu of economical services and you will have the option of selecting any or none of the the offered services.
Here is a list from the ROTJ Project:
Obviously this projects list will be very different but that should give you an idea of what I am talking about.
You can also commission me to fully assemble and finish your blaster but I do this on a limited basis.
ESB AP – Scope, Hardware – Shipping – Etc QUESTIONS
I have received several emails asking a variety of questions but mostly about shipping so I decided to email the group about it.
There are 2 more invoicing phases to this project. The BRASS PARTS (scope/pistons), which is next and the the resin parts/hardware/shipping which will be last.
During the BRASS PARTS phase you will order your rough parts directly from Think Jedi. By the time he has progressed into the casting phase I should know the exact costs to preform 2 different machining processes on the raw castings.
- Initial Machining –
- remove the remnants of the sprus on the scope
- drill and tap the scope feet for the bolts
- drill the side of the scope for the light socket
- for this process at a minimum you will have to buy the machined scope bolts and a machined light socket
- remove the remnants of the sprus on the pistons and drill the mount holes
- Additional Deluxe Scope Machining -
- counter bore and thread both ends for glass lenses
- for this process at a minimum you will have to buy the machined lens rings and the glass lenses
The final phase is the when you will pay for the resin parts, hardware, labor services and shipping.
I have asked Vince (Corellian Exports) to provide the resin parts because his work is excellent and his prices are very reasonable.
Hardware cost will be minimal, I just can’t figure that part out until I have the parts on hand and know the total number of kits sold.
During the last phase I also invoice members for any labor services they select from the menu that I will provide. I will figure out a menu of economical services and you will have the option of selecting any or none of the the offered services.
Here is a list from the ROTJ Project:
ROTJ BLASTER SERVICES
- Reverse the rear sight - FREE
- Remove the Bolt Nub FREE
- Apply Aluminum Black to the Brass Grip Hardware – FREE
- Resin Scope Tip Insert - $1
- Cut the Barrel – $3
- Remove the Safety Lever – $5
- Grind the Flash Hider screw to the correct length – $5 (this is simple but at the same time it is a PITA, I’m charging $5 to discourage people from asking me to do this
- Attach the Pistons with glue and rivets – $5
- Attach the Square detail with epoxy – $3
Obviously this projects list will be very different but that should give you an idea of what I am talking about.
You can also commission me to fully assemble and finish your blaster but I do this on a limited basis.
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