Interest SHIELD Server Targeting Blades

[bluecoyote]

I'm in for a set..

 

[renaissance_man]

some, but it's slow going. The LED arrays that fit inside are turning into a right nightmare. There are 76 individual components that go onto the LED board inside the acrylic halves. As it stands, each Targeting Blade will be made of roughly 112 parts...

Unfortunately, the mentality of some of the "master machinists" in their respective fields out here is a big problem. I've taken a sample of the Aluminum/Acrylic shell to a couple of places that have laser engravers and even a high-resolution CNC router that does small intricate work to get pricing. They wouldn't even give me a ballpark price and just said "it can't be done". This is the mentality I was speaking of earlier. It's not everywhere, and not all machinists are affected by this, but it's out here and it's frustrating. Instead of trying to figure it out, and taking on a job that will pay cash, they just dismiss it (yes, it's also called being lazy). I KNOW it can be done and will make these guys eat their words. Even with the HYDRA emblem I had issues with these "master machinists" telling me 'it can't be done'... yet somehow I still got it done.

In the words of John Locke from the TV series Lost "Don't tell me what I can't do"
Teddz I have every faith you will get these done and I really appreciate that you aren't willing to be defeated by the stubborn attitude of a small minority,
Your efforts are very much appreciated, and I'm looking forward to seeing you offer the set to the members here.

Thanks
Jamie

 

[Treeman]

Put me down for a set.

 

[Orion13]

some, but it's slow going. The LED arrays that fit inside are turning into a right nightmare. There are 76 individual components that go onto the LED board inside the acrylic halves. As it stands, each Targeting Blade will be made of roughly 112 parts...

Unfortunately, the mentality of some of the "master machinists" in their respective fields out here is a big problem. I've taken a sample of the Aluminum/Acrylic shell to a couple of places that have laser engravers and even a high-resolution CNC router that does small intricate work to get pricing. They wouldn't even give me a ballpark price and just said "it can't be done". This is the mentality I was speaking of earlier. It's not everywhere, and not all machinists are affected by this, but it's out here and it's frustrating. Instead of trying to figure it out, and taking on a job that will pay cash, they just dismiss it (yes, it's also called being lazy). I KNOW it can be done and will make these guys eat their words. Even with the HYDRA emblem I had issues with these "master machinists" telling me 'it can't be done'... yet somehow I still got it done.

Your determination is to be commended Teddz, I know people who would be completely derailed by this.

Myself and I'm sure a lot of people here have every faith in you and this project and eagerly await news on this.

 

[renaissance_man]

Happy New Year.
Any updates Teddz?

 

[Teddz]

Happy New year!!

One little update... Im still in NYC until the 8th.

But don't worry, this is one project that will come through. I have a bunch of people that need to eat their words and prove wrong in a big way.

 

[renaissance_man]

Happy New year!!

One little update... Im still in NYC until the 8th.

But don't worry, this is one project that will come through. I have a bunch of people that need to eat their words and prove wrong in a big way.

Sounds like a plan!
Looking forward to these.

 

[Stormshadow]

also looking forward. pm me when they are good to go...

 

[renaissance_man]

Happy New year!!

One little update... Im still in NYC until the 8th.

But don't worry, this is one project that will come through. I have a bunch of people that need to eat their words and prove wrong in a big way.

Hi Teddz,
Any news on these props?

Thanks

 

[Treeman]

I am still in for this project. Any update bobatrek or Teddz?

 

[Teddz]

Haven't forgotten about it, but due to current conditions here in Greece, its on hold until at least September. All but one supplier (where I get screws from) are closed until further notice. Some may open up, some may not... and until they remove the capital controls from the banks, I can't even send money to paypal or use my credit card to make purchases online for materials.

 

[Lady Inali]

i have a need!

 

[Stormshadow]

wife said you can move in here in sunny California until you finish them.. wow that is a bad place to be right now, I feel for you..

 

[Teddz]

heh. Thanks... I'm actually toying with the idea of moving back to NYC in the Fall if things don't turn around.

 

[Johnnyfl]

Interested if these get off the ground!!:lol

 

[Teddz]

They're on the taxiway just off the runway waiting for clearance.

 

[Johnnyfl]

They're on the taxiway just off the runway waiting for clearance.

Great, let me know when they reach 3000 feet!

 

[Gimpdiggity]

I'm interested once these get back on track.

 

[renaissance_man]

I too am still interested in a set of these if the original price can be sustained.

 

[Treeman]

Hey Teddz ! How is your situation? Still in Greece?