TK_LEPER Posted March 15, 2012 Report Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) NOW TAKING ORDERS! Go here. ----------------------------- Hey guys! I'll be trying out a new run of Detonator kits soon, just wanted to let you know about. The new kits come with the same tubing used as onscreen (extruded grey ABS) pipe. Also, the parts will be done in PVC glossy plastic. Some benefits to these new kits: Thinner wall design (dead on screen accurate) Plastic tubing is imported from England (the real deal) End caps can be removed easier (slide off if necessary for storage, clip adjustments, or repairs) PVC end caps are more durable than ABS and won't tear as easily No paint is required for any of the parts Faster assembly and turnaround Lower cost (on fully assembled kits) Price is yet to be determined. The kits will include my belt clips. And will be available as a DIY Kit or fully assembled. I'll keep you posted. Jesse Test Pulls (prototype only) ---------- Edited January 24, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote
redbeard[TK] Posted March 15, 2012 Report Posted March 15, 2012 i think that i just might have to get one !! how much ? and how soon could i get it ? Quote
MartinSivertsen[501st] Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 Very clean and nice. Great job, as always :-D Quote
TK_LEPER Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Thanks guys! I may have heated the plastic too much on that test pull, so it turned out really sharp. Would like to have seen it a little softer, more like the originals... PVC is a LOT harder to cut than ABS or HIPS, kind of crazy... pretty much have to belt sand all the parts or use a dremmell to cut the extra off. I would score it, and it was so tough... I couldn't get it to snap, even after scoring it. Eventually I would like to move on to glossy ABS sheets though... This stuff stinks the whole house up. PLus the original suits were ABS ... But I paid a ton for this stuff and would like to at least make my money back ... At least on what I have in stock (enough for 20 + kits). I expect to start making these in about a week or so (from now)... I have to crunch some numbers, figure out my cost per kit, plus time spent making the kits, etc. But I should have some numbers in the next day or so. Thanks for your patronage! J Edited March 16, 2012 by TK 4702 Quote
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 They look nice! I would love one! Please put me on your list if you have one! Quote
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 this guy does stellar work! Quote
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 I may have an unassembled clear tube Jesse TD kit for sale very soon. Quote
Griffin-X[TK] Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 Awesome work as always Jesse. Your stuff is amazing! Quote
senna1rossi[TK] Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 nice! will you offer these without the alu clips? i already have your clips, so... just waiting to mount them on your screen-accurate TDs. heh Quote
TK_LEPER Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Well.... Even though the pipe is a lot cheaper, as were the PVC sheets... I'm actually spending a ton more on the shipping (coming from overseas) ... But I'm still offering these at a little bit cheaper than before. Anyhow, here's those price estimates. Opt 1: ABS pipe, Control panel, End caps - $45 Opt 2: ABS pipe, Control panel, End caps, 1" Clips, Hardware - $70 Opt 3: ABS pipe, Control panel, End caps, 1.25" Clips, Hardware - $75 Opt 4: Fully assembled kit (1" clips) - $100 Opt 5: Fully assembled kit (1.25" clips) - $105 Edited March 17, 2012 by TK 4702 Quote
inglorious trooper Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 very clean and sharp,an i likey the prices! Quote
DarkTrooper[TK] Posted March 20, 2012 Report Posted March 20, 2012 This is great! I was just looking at the ANH reference pics and noticed the detail on Han's detonator end caps. These pieces should be required for Centurion Quote
TK_LEPER Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Posted March 20, 2012 Thanks! I plan on doing a large run this weekend. Expect to see an order thread VERY soon! Jesse Quote
Cardiac[TK] Posted March 21, 2012 Report Posted March 21, 2012 look forward to see your new order thread Jesse Quote
TK_LEPER Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Posted March 26, 2012 You can send it back and exchange it if you want bro? J I may have an unassembled clear tube Jesse TD kit for sale very soon. Quote
TK_LEPER Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Posted March 26, 2012 Ordering thread is now up guys! Just click the Detonator link in my signature. J Quote
redbeard[TK] Posted April 3, 2012 Report Posted April 3, 2012 i was just wondering if you got the payment for the clips? Quote
inglorious trooper Posted April 3, 2012 Report Posted April 3, 2012 hey jesse, just wondering if youve posted this on m.e.p.d. with a price less the pipe? Quote
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