BFUK Jet Pack Run starting phase one.

jedi paramedic

Active Hunter

• Mar 18, 2009

• #41

What! How have I been missing this thread since I'm on the list even. I've been still drooling over the last thread.......when are you starting of phase II, I can get some money together quickly for this one.

 

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hunterofbounties

Jr Hunter

• Mar 22, 2009

• #42

waiting on the pics of the finished pack with all the goodies attached to it,the suspense is killing me lol

 

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maycol

Active Hunter

• Mar 23, 2009

• #43

yeah PICS PICS please!!!!

 

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boba trooper

Active Hunter

• Mar 24, 2009

• #44

hi rob

any updates we are all eager to see what is happening mate

 

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Bobby Fett UK

Well-Known Hunter

• Mar 24, 2009

• #45

I am going to upload photos tomorrow and give a full update. I have a full day to myself to spend on this project. All the parts are made and finished, with the exception of the beacon and stabilizer, and a minor adjustment to the missile lower half. Most are now molded and the castings of the main body are of the correct quality, strength and come out of the mold needing only minor cleaning up (which is what I have been working on).

Looking forward to updating tomorrow - and getting these first batch out.

Bobby.

 

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Kwally89

Hunter

• Mar 24, 2009

• #46

Awesome! That is great news! Can't wait to see the pictures!

 

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GCNgamer128

Sr Hunter

• Mar 24, 2009

• #47

You are going above and beyond with this project

 

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Bobby Fett UK

Well-Known Hunter

• Mar 26, 2009

• #48

Update for you all.

I am now happy that I am getting the best out of the mold and as I have said before they have passed my QC

So, firstly, some pretty pictures.

By bobbyfettuk, shot with DSLR-A100 at 2009-03-26

By BobbyFettUK at 2009-03-26

By bobbyfettuk, shot with DSLR-A100 at 2009-03-26

By bobbyfettuk, shot with DSLR-A100 at 2009-03-26

By bobbyfettuk, shot with DSLR-A100 at 2009-03-26

I have one body primed which requires a quick rub and final primer coat and another two very close behind.

The molds are half done for the other parts and I hope to get further into those today

Here are the greeblies - including the unidentified one.

By BobbyFettUK at 2009-03-26

By bobbyfettuk, shot with DSLR-A100 at 2009-03-26

I am aiming to get these finished up by the end of the week ready to start shipping. The next phases should be much quicker :rolleyes now I am happy with the manufacturing process.

Notes, these are all casts and the greeblie was a quick paint from what I had to hand as an example, supplied as the kit photo.

 

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hunterofbounties

Jr Hunter

• Mar 26, 2009

• #49

those look beautiful cant wait to see one put together or to get mine lol keep up the great work we are all very impressed with your mad skills and devotion to perfection.

 

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Mr No Stripes

Active Hunter

• Mar 26, 2009

• #50

I'd be interested in a Jet Pack! PM sent!

 

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SharkForge

Well-Known Hunter

• Mar 26, 2009

• #51

BFUK!!!!!!! AWESOME!!!! Duuuude, I can't wait to get my hands on one!

I know I keep saying it, but this is just too exciting!

El1te

 

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Kwally89

Hunter

• Mar 26, 2009

• #52

Sweet!!! Can't wait man! This is going to be awesome!!!

 

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boba trooper

Active Hunter

• Apr 1, 2009

• #53

Hey Rob

Any updates on the packs as where all eager to know what is happening mate and we all cant wait to get them.

 

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mrbungle

Active Hunter

• Apr 1, 2009

• #54

very nice, bobby!!

 

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Bobby Fett UK

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• Apr 1, 2009

• #55

Updates on the way!!!!!

 

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Stickmonkey

New Hunter

• Apr 1, 2009

• #56

Looking great. looking forward to the updates.

 

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Kwally89

Hunter

• Apr 1, 2009

• #57

Bobby Fett UK said:

Updates on the way!!!!!

Click to expand...

That is what we like to hear! Can't wait bro!

 

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Bobby Fett UK

Well-Known Hunter

• Apr 2, 2009

• #58

Update.

I have been pushing on with mold making for the missing parts. I have got most made and almost put together a complete kit.

By bobbyfettuk, shot with u10D,S300D,u300D at 2009-04-02

Closer you can see the thruster centre details are cast separately this will allow them to be easily upgraded to ali if required.

By BobbyFettUK at 2009-04-02

What needs to be done to finish phase 1 and get these shipped? Well I need to mold and cast some parts as this photo.

By BobbyFettUK at 2009-04-02

The good news is I have all the parts on hand, and I have an order of rubber on the way, included on the order is plenty of resin also. I have 2 more packs ready for priming and the last ready to pull from the mold.

So what have I been doing? Molding and casting the rear hatch. Making new and more accurate fuel cell caps - they were nagging away at me, and I had the perfect opportunity to change them out due to the mold amendments. I also wanted them to be the same as the next packs and the inaccuracy was bothering me. I have also refined the bottom section of the rocket.

I do need to get the beacon and stabilizer sorted and the improved knurled section back from the machine shop, but they promise me I will have it asap.

So, I will have the packs ready to ship by Tuesday next week. Thanks for your patience, you have pretty much been guinea pigs here, but all the problems have now been ironed out and I am very happy with the kit in every way. More updates over the weekend, and then completed kits at the satrt of the week

Bobby :jet pack

 

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maycol

Active Hunter

• Apr 2, 2009

• #59

beautiful, just beautiful

 

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fettpride

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• Apr 2, 2009

• #60

Looking uber sweet my friend ... sersiously !

FP

 

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