Aluminum ears........

I know.... I asked many months ago. ;) I feel as though he is being a bit over sensitive. Just my 2 cents. :)

I didn't know you asked back then, and that question might not have been noticed by everyone. I went back and reviewed some old posts, so I'm up to speed now.

If the intense challenges that Tim has already faced (mentioned above) are any indication of what's to come in this project, I have good reason to be sensitive about my own work. Machined aluminum ears are no easy feat *and I should add that I'm sure Tim is up to the task (after having handled his previous work) to make clear that I'm a PS'B aluminum fan myself.
 
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I think we can all agree that Tim is a great and very talented guy. He would never do anything against someone elses wishes. Heck, I think I know the guy pretty well. If he feels the slightest pressure, good or bad, he will say nope, sorry not gonna do it. I know it sounded like it is an interest thread. But to be safe, why not treat it as someone who is showing off the work they helped make? When and if a true interest thread comes up, post in that. But my thoughts. :cheers

This is not pointed at anyone, I want to make that clear. I have no disrespect for anyone. Hope it didnt come across differently.
 
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Oh, absolutely. I just want to make clear to everyone that I posted because we're simply wanting to be excluded from the list of possible dimensions that Tim makes. That's all. Just like Delta75 said above. Nothing bad, not showing off, not disgruntled. It's all good. Carry on. Turn those metal ears!
 
Oh, absolutely. I just want to make clear to everyone that I posted because we're simply wanting to be excluded from the list of possible dimensions that Tim makes. Turn those metal ears!

There is not and will not be a "List".....you have nothing to worry about, SingleSeat.
Oh, and don't you mean " MILL those ALUMINUM ears" ;).

I don't blame you for posting what you did.



If I am given permission from someone who makes helmets, then they will be available for that helmet from said maker.

Nuff said.....please don't make this a dark thread. I am trying to make some KILLER parts that EVERYONE can get there hands on.




Now on to the right side. Again, this is for my "DP 95". Fresh off the machine, no buffing or clean up.
Still need to finish the two top pices.

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Ok, spill it. Did you do those or your bud? It better be you, if not, Im loosing faith in ya brotha.:lol:

Looks awesome man, you should be proud.
 
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Why do you want to keep taking my money?

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:lol:

I would probably be in, pending price and Sgt. Fang's final approval on the MH size.
 
Ok,
First off, I AM NOT seeking out ANY helmet makers myself to PROFIT off of there work.

All I want to do is help people out and allow them to have a killer set of ears for their helmet.

When and if you guys ask the person that made you helmet if its cool, you MUST tell them that YOU are wanting this done....not me.

Also, if someone goes to the person that made their helmet and asks them if "I" being "psberetta" can make ears to fit the helmet that they "MADE" or whatever you want to call it, then the person asking needs to tell the "maker" that "I" am not wanting to " COPY " their resin ears that they "made". I want to make a set that will fit it not a recast.

If I get another PM forwarded to me that says " So this guy wants to copy my resin ears".......I will pay my buddy for his time and call this off .

:angry


-Tim-
 
Sounds like a good way to cover yourself man, good thinking. Dont want to copy anyone. But dude, if it's turning into a big deal, I wont mind at all if you call it done. Ill back ya up on that. (y)
 
Wow. Sorry to hear your getting bad PMs. Sounds like there might be a few jerks out there about this.

Once again the ugly recast word gets thrown out there. If somebody is trying to make something that only makes an existing product better, why can't we all just get along?

And why can't people realize that its impossible to "recast" something from a milled aluminum block?

Sorry PSB about assuming that you were contacting the helmet makers. PM me and let me know if Sarge has Pm'd you. If not I'll get in contact with him and see whats up.

Thanks(y)
 
Everyone out to lighten up and get off of Tim's case. Here it is one of the finest Fett craftsmen in the World, and you are giving him grief over a term called re-casting. American Heritage Dictionary defines recasting as "to mold again, re-fashion, remodel". Please don't utilize this term(recast) when something is being "refashioned", ie Tims work, to fit your particular needs and create an improvement over ones commonly used ir availble(ie,ears). He is not doing a [/B]"duplicate", ie defined as again in the American Heritgage as "identical copy, to make twofold".
So maybe when we are making new items in an entirely new medium, ie molded plastic/fiberglass and converting to metal, we can re-consider it in its correct definition and terminology. I mean if you want to get crazy about this can't you say all the metal flamethrowers, darts, viewfinders,stalks are then re-cast, or are they really "improvements" of ones commonly availble . Just improving or "plusing" an item would be more like it. So Tim if you want I'll take a set of metal ears to "improve my bucket" any time you want. Just a thought
 
Wow, some people... :facepalm

Whoever's PMing you needs to lighten up. Recasting or copying usually entails someone copying another's work, skipping the hard parts, and making a few quick bucks, most of the time with shoddy products.

What Tim (or the guy who's milling them) is doing is creating them from SCRATCH. There is no "recasting" being done. All the hard work is still put on the shoulder's of the person milling them. There are no short cuts to take. And Tim's not out for a quick buck, he'll be offering them at as low a cost as possible, so that everyone can have these. And don't get me started on the quality and craftsmenship. If you've ever recieved a PSB aluminum piece, you'll know that he doesn't skimp. So you can rest assured these will be the best quality possible.

Hopefully this can still happen, as I'd love to see these ears on all the great helmets out there. :cheers

-Chris
 
Well, it's unfortunate, but this type of thing happens all the time behind the scene's in PM...and has also happened to me too in the last few days ....?? yea go figure?? :confused

But this type of thing shouldn't stop Tim, or anyone for that matter, from making a product that everyone can benifit from if that person so desires....As long as it's his own work, or Tim gets the permisson from the maker. Then to me he's covered all his basis....heck what else is there after that?
NO ONE should be "Bullied" because they've made an assumption and don't have all the facts first.

So I say PRESS ON TIM!!!:cheers...you are a great asset to this board, and your work speaks for itself....a true artist.(y)
I for one appreciate all that you've done for us Fett-heads...you've helped me out tremendously in my quest.
Heck isn't that what this is all about in the end?? Helping eachother??....................well, for most anyway.;)

You da man TIM!(y).....I for one can't wait to see what else you have instore for us...whatever it is, count me in bro!!(y)
 
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