MLC jet pack questions

Man, that looks sweet.

I hope you know what i think about your work by now, Mardon, but those pics look just awesome.

Si
 
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a fiberglass pack? with the ability to store, water or what have you in there is awesome! I hope the project is going well!
 
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My pack was finished yesterday, but due to the suggestions of both BP & FP to increase & widen both panels along the main chamber, so we had to integrate that as well.
"Piano keys" now will be 4x4....right, Chris? ;-)

My pack adopted the modification thru bondo, so naturally due to the new modifications it would need to be molded once again. Now, I have 2 JP molds - for which you guys can decide which style you preffer :-)

Because of the bondo modification to my own JP, we finally got the total weight of my pack to 2 kilos or 4.4lbs. Do take note that since we will be doing another mold of this new modification, the production JPs would be a lot lighter than my own JP.

My workers finally promised me completion by today, so I'll send pics of my completed Fiberglass JP to some folks who are interested.....and maybe they could upload to the board for everyone to see.
That'll be by tonight - promise! :-)

Mardon
 
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mlcallanta wrote:
My pack was finished yesterday, but due to the suggestions of both BP & FP to increase & widen both panels along the main chamber, so we had to integrate that as well.
"Piano keys" now will be 4x4....right, Chris? ;-)
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:lol:

That's awesome Mardon, glad you're willing to incorporate the mods ;) Seriously look forward to this pup. Shoot me the pics when you're ready ..

Chris
 
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Its DONE!! Finally!

I've sent 10 all new pics of the completed FG Jet Pack to FP, Rex and to VC of SD.....hopefully, one of 'em could upload the pics here!

I'm all excited about this & even bought a hydration (Camelback) backpack to fit inside the JP & maybe use its straps to act as harness.
Anyway, pics of those are what i sent to the guys - so hope you get to see it soon!

To BP & FP - thanks for your suggestion/reccomendations on making the design more accurate. I hope i didnt let you guys down. :-)

Mardon
 
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Mardon -

No let down here ;) You did an awesome job !! I think the revisions look great. Overall, I believe that you've achieved the perfect combination between accuracy and overall usability because of the weight. Under 5 LBS is simply amazing. Until now, the lightest Jet Pack (vacuum formed) has been around 8-10 LBS, not taking into consideration some of the stryrofoam packs of course. You'll make a lot of people happy with this one :) Especially considering that this will be the "ONLY" jet pack that could "BARELY" be labeled "Some Assembly Required"

Bravo :cheers


One more suggestion might be to square off the slots at the base of the rocket (the neck base) and put a backing behind the holes, unless that's up to the end user.


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Wow, thats amazing, I like IT much better with the corrections. Cant wait to get my hands on one of these. :D
 
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Amazing Mardon. Couple q's though where did you get the camel pak and if you use it as the JP harness how will you secure it inside so that the JP doesnt pop off the removeable panel?
 
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Wow Chris.....thast sure was fast! I just sent you these pics a few hours ago! :-)
Man, I cant thank you enough for helping us thru this project - you & the others have done so much, that i'm speechless :-) Kudos my friend! :-)

Actually, the original mold has those back holes covered - i just told my workers to make holes 'coz they look COOL! :-)
Ofcourse, i could have them cover it with a flat sheet of FG.
Still, the holes look cool, ya? :-) Nonetheless, the production is closed - so individual folks can do the holes to their own pack or not.

Tk-Fett - stuff the camelbak inside, close the panel with screws...and you're off! Just make sure you cut a slit on either the panel or around it for the harness straps to exit from.

Lisa-Fett - in those pics, you'll notice a flat panel ( a thin sheet of fiberglass panel cover) - you could either glue this shut or use screws to bolt it down, then use your velcro.

Folks, before any confusion arises - in those pics you'll see a thin Fg panel - that is the cover for the back portion or rather the opening panel. Like i mentioned earlier, you could either glue this permanently or bolt it by using screws to allow it usable.....the decision is all up to you guys.
I just provided the option for you guys to decide what you wanted your JP to do - just a JP or something that you could place inside is just an option.
Besides, since most of you either use a velcro or any kind of harness - then I thought it best to make a separate panel that you could either glue permanently or make it removable to make changes if necessary.

PLEASE, dont think there is a gapping hole at the back of the JP - I may have not shown it properly in the pics above, but it does have a panel opening/door.
Once installed - the JP is definitely covered :-)

Mardon
 
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Pic #2 of the completed JP above shows the contoured flat panel below the jet pack.
This piece was molded as part of the back of the JP as the JP has 2 contours - I just had my workers cut the center section to act as a removale panel.

If anyone wishes not to have this option, then we wont cut the center section - infact, that will make it easier for our workers :-)
Just thought you would appreciate the option ;-)

The camelbak pack I bought is a local brand - they actually call it a "hydration pack(?)" where you can buy a separate plastic 'bladder' that you can fill with drinkable liquid - water, juice, coke, beer, etc & the pack has a special lining inside to keep the temperature to your liking. It also comes with a long straw & mouthpiece.
Fact is, the bladder pack is more expensive than the backpack :-)

Mardon
 
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this pack looks great, and the part about "budget boba" cauht my interest as well, about how much are we talking for one of these babies?
 
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Hi again everyone!

Thanks for all the support & kind words on our JP! :-)
Currently, this project is in Rex's hand, so kindly PM or E-mail him your interest. No worries, no commitments necessary till we get a final price:-) He could either e-mail each interested person or inform this forum.

I'm still waiting on Rex's order for his own jet pack for us to guage how much international shipping this would cost to eventually guage the total cost. Maybe it would be even cheaper if I can send 2 or more JPs in one box - it all depends on how many orders Rex could get.

You could also ask Rex if he already filled the 5 strong interest from folks eligible for our "FREE" armor promo - it sure wouldnt hurt to ask him about it :-)

I also got some interest on the "hydration" pack I used - which is actually an experimental idea that just struck by accident. If however you are also interested in this, then I could take more pics of it or maybe buy for those interested.
I'm not quite sure what kind of Camelbak/hydration packs you guys can get over there, but if I could help you guys out even more - then just give me a buzz :-)
Frankly, I know that these packs could work - and some have even used these specifically while trooping - heck, you gotta drink, right? :-)
Making it useful is ofcourse up to each end user.

Mardon
 
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:cheers That looks fantastic, Mardon!! Fixing the side bars and the keys really brought the whole thing together! I'm lovin' it.
 
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Thanks BP!
Both you & FP really made this project what it is now 'coz of your suggestions :-)
I'm sure the other board members appreciate this as well.

Thank you.

Mardon
 
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Whoa.....how did I miss this thread??? I WANT ONE!!!
I sure hope you also consider making a stubby Jango pack as well!! ;)
 
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