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Interest Y-Wing Cockpit Fuselage and L'Eggs Cast Parts - RUN CLOSED
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Re: Y-Wing Cockpit Fuselage and L'Eggs Cast Parts
Interested in a bundle with the fuselage.
Interested in a bundle with the fuselage.
Re: Y-Wing Cockpit Fuselage and L'Eggs Cast Parts
Thanks for your interest. I can't estimate the costs until I've got all the molds made, and that will be a few more weeks. I can tell you though that it will NOT be less than $100, sorry.
Thanks for your interest. I can't estimate the costs until I've got all the molds made, and that will be a few more weeks. I can tell you though that it will NOT be less than $100, sorry.
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Re: Y-Wing Cockpit Fuselage and L'Eggs Cast Parts
Okay guys here are PRELIMINARY cost estimates. These prices are subject to revision as I move along with the mold making and casting process.
The engine L'Egg noses and tail shrouds will be around $30 for the set of four parts. If you only want the nose or the tail, I'll do that for $15. The price of these parts will not vary based on demand, unlike the Forward Fuselage...
The price for the Forward Fuselage, Canopy and Torpedo Bay shells will depend on the number of confirmed orders. The cost of the high detail 3d printing and platinum mold rubber is pretty high and has to be amortized based on the number of orders. So, with that in mind, if only 20 people order the forward fuselage set the price will be around $240/set, if 30 order, around $165/set, if 40 order, around $125/set. I've done my best to keep these costs as low as is feasible. I haven't figured out how to work the confirmed orders vs. price thing yet and will not be taking payments until the parts are ready to ship.
Shipping will be around $15 in the U.S., $30 to $45 international, depending on destination.
Okay guys here are PRELIMINARY cost estimates. These prices are subject to revision as I move along with the mold making and casting process.
The engine L'Egg noses and tail shrouds will be around $30 for the set of four parts. If you only want the nose or the tail, I'll do that for $15. The price of these parts will not vary based on demand, unlike the Forward Fuselage...
The price for the Forward Fuselage, Canopy and Torpedo Bay shells will depend on the number of confirmed orders. The cost of the high detail 3d printing and platinum mold rubber is pretty high and has to be amortized based on the number of orders. So, with that in mind, if only 20 people order the forward fuselage set the price will be around $240/set, if 30 order, around $165/set, if 40 order, around $125/set. I've done my best to keep these costs as low as is feasible. I haven't figured out how to work the confirmed orders vs. price thing yet and will not be taking payments until the parts are ready to ship.
Shipping will be around $15 in the U.S., $30 to $45 international, depending on destination.
Re: Y-Wing Cockpit Fuselage and L'Eggs Cast Parts
The only part I'm a little confused on is that you said that you are not taking payment until parts are printed. How can you confirm how many orders you have if that's the case? I was under the impression that you were going to start from the top of this interest thread and work your way down. I'm just grateful that you are doing these and please excuse me in advance if there's something I'm not getting. Or did you mean not taking payment until your parts were printed from the 3D printer? I took your original statement to mean that you cast the pieces ready for shipment then accept payment.
The only part I'm a little confused on is that you said that you are not taking payment until parts are printed. How can you confirm how many orders you have if that's the case? I was under the impression that you were going to start from the top of this interest thread and work your way down. I'm just grateful that you are doing these and please excuse me in advance if there's something I'm not getting. Or did you mean not taking payment until your parts were printed from the 3D printer? I took your original statement to mean that you cast the pieces ready for shipment then accept payment.
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Re: Y-Wing Cockpit Fuselage and L'Eggs Cast Parts
:lol You and me both! That's what I meant by not having it completely figured out yet, but I've been getting more and more inquires about price so I thought I would at least get an estimate out there.
Here are the two things that make pricing this project complex. 1) As I've mentioned, the up front hard costs to produce the molds are really high, after that it depends on demand. I could have just priced them at $225 a set no matter how many orders and let it go at that, but the point of this project is to help people get Y's going, not make a bunch of money. 2) Unlike a lot of people, I (usually) do not take payments before I have product ready to ship. I don't want to be one of those guys that takes your money then ****** happens and orders don't get filled for years, if ever.
And yes, I do intend to start at the top of the list and work down.
Please be patient, It'll all get figured out.
...and the castings are looking bitchin'!
:lol You and me both! That's what I meant by not having it completely figured out yet, but I've been getting more and more inquires about price so I thought I would at least get an estimate out there.
Here are the two things that make pricing this project complex. 1) As I've mentioned, the up front hard costs to produce the molds are really high, after that it depends on demand. I could have just priced them at $225 a set no matter how many orders and let it go at that, but the point of this project is to help people get Y's going, not make a bunch of money. 2) Unlike a lot of people, I (usually) do not take payments before I have product ready to ship. I don't want to be one of those guys that takes your money then ****** happens and orders don't get filled for years, if ever.
And yes, I do intend to start at the top of the list and work down.
Please be patient, It'll all get figured out.
...and the castings are looking bitchin'!
Re: Y-Wing Cockpit Fuselage and L'Eggs Cast Parts
Everyone is welcome to the Party! Thanks for your interest. I will update the list soon.
There is a variety of discussions on other threads about what I may or may not be offering for this project. So there is no confusion or misleading expectations... as of now, the only parts I am offering for sale are:
Armature (laser cut and aluminum extrusions with assembly hardware) - SOLD OUT
Laser cut acrylic nacelle cores - SOLD OUT
Forward fuselage and canopy shells
L'Eggs engine nose cones
Engine tail shrouds
THAT'S IT. I do not plan to offer any other parts. This is NOT a complete kit,. The rest of the model you will have to 3D print and/or scratch fabricate. Others have talked about offering sets of kit part castings, but I am not associated with that effort. I hope to see a great variety of new Y models come out of this effort and hope it encourages people to do more scratch building, as our forefathers did!
Everyone is welcome to the Party! Thanks for your interest. I will update the list soon.
There is a variety of discussions on other threads about what I may or may not be offering for this project. So there is no confusion or misleading expectations... as of now, the only parts I am offering for sale are:
Armature (laser cut and aluminum extrusions with assembly hardware) - SOLD OUT
Laser cut acrylic nacelle cores - SOLD OUT
Forward fuselage and canopy shells
L'Eggs engine nose cones
Engine tail shrouds
THAT'S IT. I do not plan to offer any other parts. This is NOT a complete kit,. The rest of the model you will have to 3D print and/or scratch fabricate. Others have talked about offering sets of kit part castings, but I am not associated with that effort. I hope to see a great variety of new Y models come out of this effort and hope it encourages people to do more scratch building, as our forefathers did!
Re: Y-Wing Cockpit Fuselage and L'Eggs Cast Parts
I actually have a couple sets of armatures and cores left if you are interested. Post interest here:
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=258238
I actually have a couple sets of armatures and cores left if you are interested. Post interest here:
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=258238
Re: Y-Wing Cockpit Fuselage and L'Eggs Cast Parts
Just to reiterate, I'm in no matter what the turn out is. IMO, it's rare to find someone who has put this much time and effort in providing a great starting point for such a rare SS bird (the beloved Y). Besides, judging by the interest these threads have shown, I'd honestly be a bit surprised if you didn't hit the 30 or 40 person mark anyway. Which, at that point, you really are supplying a quality setup at a reasonable price point.
Thanks!
Just to reiterate, I'm in no matter what the turn out is. IMO, it's rare to find someone who has put this much time and effort in providing a great starting point for such a rare SS bird (the beloved Y). Besides, judging by the interest these threads have shown, I'd honestly be a bit surprised if you didn't hit the 30 or 40 person mark anyway. Which, at that point, you really are supplying a quality setup at a reasonable price point.
Thanks!
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