FOUR slot beacons

Well people as I promised in my flame thrower thread, Here is the pics of the beacon I made.
It is 2 1/2 inches top to bottom.

I want EVERYONES feedback on the size of this. If it needs to be bigger, I need to know.

I don't know the price yet.

I need to know how big to make them first. ALL of you need to get in on the size debate.

As for how its lit up.....I held a mini mag to the bottom of it to show that it is hollow. The bottom will be threaded and a hollow nut will be used to secure it to the jet pack. If you want to run wires and an led up through it, it can be done easily.

Again..........Size matters here .

-Tim-

Oooh man! That looks really good.

Could we see a pic of the beacon next to something for size reference?

Could you take a dimension for the ID compared to the size of the min mag?

That looks awesome!! Well, I can't give any feedback on size, because you and everyone else will know more about that. But I do think it looks right on!

That looks perfect man! Great job man!

Originally Posted by evan4218

That looks perfect man! Great job man!

Yea it looks great to me....Put me down...

Originally Posted by sithlord23

Oooh man! That looks really good.

Could we see a pic of the beacon next to something for size reference?

Here you go.....

Thanks for the kind words.

Wow. That looks to be perfect T!

Holy ****! Okay, I'm in! I think you nailed it! I wanna be first on the list!

I.... WANT... ONE.... *explodes*

Originally Posted by deadbolt

You could probably size it from WOF JP drawing: http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...Pack15Sht3.gif

I believe that is what he used.
So thank you ALAN!!!

I'm in!

That looks great! Add me to your list once you get it together.

Wizardofflight and I have spoke and the beacon is made to fit a 15 inch scale Jet Pack.
The MLC V.1 I have is 16 1/2 inches. Thats why I am asking everyone for feed back.

Wizard, pipe in anytime.

Incredible!!!! Seein lots of amazing stuff out of you lately Keep up the great work!!!!!
D

That came out looking GREAT! Beautiful job.

I can work up a size comparison drawing showing what the difference would be for the beacon between a 16.5" JP and a 15" JP, if that will help?

Man that looks good!

Alan

Originally Posted by batninja

Holy ****! Okay, I'm in! I think you nailed it! I wanna be first on the list!

Spiders before BATS...

Originally Posted by wizardofflight

That came out looking GREAT! Beautiful job.

I can work up a size comparison drawing showing what the difference would be for the beacon between a 16.5" JP and a 15" JP, if that will help?

Man that looks good!

Alan

Wow. You just give and give and give. You are very generous and a great guy. Thank you so much for doing the prints in the first place.

Originally Posted by wizardofflight

That came out looking GREAT! Beautiful job.

I can work up a size comparison drawing showing what the difference would be for the beacon between a 16.5" JP and a 15" JP, if that will help?

Man that looks good!

Alan

Thanks Alan :thumbup

Any comparison drawings you can do would be AWESOME !

Thanks WoF

Originally Posted by Laan

I believe that is what he used.
So thank you ALAN!!!

Oh, ok cool

Wow, first RussRep, now you.. Great job Tim!!

Yowza! Those new pics help show the size perfect.

Great diagram WOF!!!!!!!!! I can't believe all the progress that has been made around here lately!!!!! Pretty amazing guys
D

PSBeretta,
That's some excellent work!
I don't know about the size myself, but when you figure out a price, make sure to put the word out!

I'm leaning toward 2-3/4" Also how bout making it into a kit with the stabilizer too. You have my interest as long as it's not super expensive.

i'll measure my JP later tonight. i echo that comment about adding a stabilizer too.

it looks like you've really nailed the look, particularly with the slots cut all around the top, not just on one side.

very, very nice

What are we measuring on the jet pack to determine the size??

Once someone tells me, I will measure my BM jet pack when I get home.

Oh.. and I'd be in for a beacon/stabilizer kit!

The width measurement is taken from the outer edge of the tank housing on either side (does not include the thrusters)

Alan

Originally Posted by wizardofflight

The width measurement is taken from the outer edge of the tank housing on either side (does not include the thrusters)

Alan

Thanks for the clarification Alan!

***!!!! Man that was fast! Great work T!

Nice work!

psberetta, great work again! looks like your going to be taking all my money bro! Quit enticing me with all the stellar aluminum work!!! I'll probably interested in 2 sets! What's the combo price going to be?8) probably pay for them with the FT unit!

THX

Originally Posted by Galactic Bounty Hunter

psberetta, great work again! looks like your going to be taking all my money bro! Quit enticing me with all the stellar aluminum work!!! I'll probably interested in 2 sets! What's the combo price going to be?

Don't know yet ........Not going to guess this time
I know it won't sting though.

That clone really knows how to model!

Dude, you can do no wrong. :thumbup

Originally Posted by psberetta

Don't know yet ........Not going to guess this time
I know it won't sting though.

i can't wait to see what the $ comes out like on these. they look amazing!

Some one is trying to stay #1 on my paypal list.

These are looking really good! I think 2.75 inches in height is right which should include a slightly round nub at the peak which is missing on your beacon and that detail is visible from the BF cd JP closeup. The stabilizer is at 1.5 inches in comparison and has diagonal criss-cross hatch detailing around the top 1/4 inch area.

Originally Posted by Indy_Solo

These are looking really good! I think 2.75 inches in height is right which should include a slightly round nub at the peak which is missing on your beacon and that detail is visible from the BF cd JP closeup. The stabilizer is at 1.5 inches in comparison and has diagonal criss-cross hatch detailing around the top 1/4 inch area.

Indy,

Could you post a pic of the "nub" for me.........
Or edit this pic with an arrow ?

The AOSW JP version has a different beacon than all the other versions of the JP that I have researched and it does have a slight dome on the top. If you check out my JP blueprints it shows both. But the AOSW is the only one that I have found that has that feature. Also it is completely different dimensionally. I like this version myself the dome looks a little out of place in my opinion.

Alan

Had to paint it.
I tried to get it at the same angle as the pic of the real deal.

Thanks for the info Wof. This should be called the "MoM beacon" i guess then

beutiful!!

Have you decided on a price yet? The beacon looks awesome!!

Which size would fit an MLC2 Jet Pack? (Thats what I plan on getting when the time comes.)

Looks awesome painted! Did you sand the aluminum a little, to get the paint to stick? (Just so I know what to do, when I get this piece)

Here's the beacon nub I was refering to:

Originally Posted by wizardofflight

Also it is completely different dimensionally.

How so? (i.e. without respect to the little nub)

There are probably slight differences in the overall dimensions, but I definatly notice the slots being closer together on the alternate one.

Originally Posted by Indy_Solo

Here's the beacon nub I was refering to:

Dang....Is that the bulb hanging out ?

Originally Posted by sithlord23

Looks awesome painted! Did you sand the aluminum a little, to get the paint to stick? (Just so I know what to do, when I get this piece)

I scuffed it a little with 1000 grit.

SEEKER, Thanks

TD/TB-352, no price yet......The large ones should fit the MLC 1 & 2.

Man, that does look like the bulb sticking out. You can kinda see something behind the four slots(lower two). Might be the rest of the bulb?

Originally Posted by SingleSeat

How so? (i.e. without respect to the little nub)

Here is a side by side comparison of the 2 different beacons. Besides the slots being different the middle section is slightly higher, not big differences I'll admit, but when you have gone as crazy as I have with the research it becomes a "BIG difference" Sorry gone a little over the top, been a long day.

Nice research work, Alan. I'm wondering if that little nub could also be a screw of some sort. Right towards the bottom of the round nub, there seems to be a very thin break line right before it reaches the plane of the main beacon. Either beacon versions works for me. thanks.

So is Ripcode going to start an "unofficial" list to get one of these? Or, should I? I know I'd be interested in getting one.
They look great.

That's my thought as well. Definitely looks like a screw.

Originally Posted by Indy_Solo

Nice research work, Alan. I'm wondering if that little nub could also be a screw of some sort. Right towards the bottom of the round nub, there seems to be a very thin break line right before it reaches the plane of the main beacon. Either beacon versions works for me. thanks.

Originally Posted by MacFett

So is Ripcode going to start an "unofficial" list to get one of these? Or, should I? I know I'd be interested in getting one.
They look great.

This "IS" the unofficial list!

Where is the sign up list! Put me down they look great!

Originally Posted by psberetta

Your crazy Rip
Go for it

As per WoF instructions, measure your jet pack at the "Outside of the tanks".
If it is 15 inches you will need the small one.....2 1/2 inches.
If it is larger, you will need the bigger of the two.... 2 3/4 inches.


I'm not going to be able to access the internet again untill THURSDAY.
By then I will have a COMBO price and "sold separately" price.

-Tim-

I measured my BM jtepack. it is 15.5" wide. His resin beacon is 2.75 tall so that is the one I want.

I want the combo package!

I want the combo package, with the bigger beacon

Can't wait until Thursday. Put me down for a 2 1/2 inch combo.

Yes! Put me down for the combo also! For whatever size will fit a BM pack

The combo comes with a drink right?

If anyone sends psberetta a PM, don't expect a reply right away, as he'll be offline for a few days.

Sign up thread here...

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/showt...134#post194134