David Walker Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Adding brakes shouldn't be a problem, but I'd be inclined to cast a 'straight replacement' with separate brake discs as an option. That sounds like it would be a great idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThePhantomTwo Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Adding brakes shouldn't be a problem, but I'd be inclined to cast a 'straight replacement' with separate brake discs as an option.Jason Sounds great!I'll still be building mainly the Hasegawa kits due to the cost of the Tamiya ones,but I'll probably pick a few of the Tamiya ones down the road when they release the different Blocks of them so I can model a proper Block 30. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j-basset Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 OK, I think I've got all the feedback I need. We're going in! As a matter of fact, the rapid prototyping people just called up earlier today to see if I was still interested. BTW, the resolution of their 3D printer is 10 microns, so it looks like those spokes shouldn't be a problem. I'll have to get some improvements made to CAD model this weekend, and hopefully get the files over to them for a few masters to be produced by next week. The brake discs will be mastered separately. Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kent Tomlinson Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Great! Count me in for at least 6 sets of wheels and brakes. Keep us posted! Kent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harv Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Wow. Don't know how I missed this thread earlier, but these wheels are something of which I could use a half-dozen sets or more...Count me in for interest! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Walker Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I'll also be in for around 20 sets!! M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j-basset Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 Thanks to all for the outstanding support. We'll get a photo of the prototype out soon as we can. Instructions have been given for masters of the brake discs to be made too. Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 You're going to sell a ton of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whopper Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Thanks to all for the outstanding support.We'll get a photo of the prototype out soon as we can. Instructions have been given for masters of the brake discs to be made too. Jason Hi Jason, What RP method you are using ? Stereolithography ?Just curious... :unsure: cheers, JW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j-basset Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 Sorry, whopper. I don't have the answer to that yet. It should be SLA but I'm leaving it to the RP specialist to decide. Jason Hi Jason,What RP method you are using ? Stereolithography ?Just curious... cheers, JW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenshb Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 (edited) SLA will give you better resolution and definition. Here's a website from a prototype manufacturer in the UK I've been using via work. http://www.oglemodels.co.uk/ then look for "Services" and "Rapid Prototyping" They know their stuff and have some very stable materials. SLA resins in the past have tended to warp easily as the absorb moisture from the air. Some of the resins that Ogle use seem to be far more stable. I don't have shares in Ogle, but passing on info. Jens Edited January 25, 2007 by jenshb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thudnutz Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Jason, The sprue-pictures from the Nuremburg Toy Fair of the new 1/48th Tamiya F-16C...... the main wheels appear to have "Twelve" (12) "Lightening Holes" in the hubs....while your proposed CAD design (and actual reference pictures), show Fourteen (14) of them. Looks like your proposed resin replacements are "still a needed item"....(I know I'd like a bunch of 1/48th wheels). "THUDNUTZ" (Jerry Robinson) in Duluth, MN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Actually, I suspect that's exactly what will happen judging from the number of 1/48 Hasegawa P-47s going for a pittance on eBay. :D Mike, I dunno about that - the Tamiya F-16C (right now) is strictly one specific block (50) with one specific (GE) engine. If Tamiya makes a plethora of A-D kits, then you might see the Hasegawas show up in droves on eBay. I for one have quite a few 48th Hasegawa F-16A/B/C/Ds in my stash, and these wheels will be a very welcomed addition - Jason, that's a show of interest :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I don't see Tamiya releasing an earlier F-16 version soon. But to stick to the subject: count me in for two sets of wheels too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jefropas Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 When Tamiya does the Block 32 version next it will have the new wheels. Knowing their schedule, I bet by the end of 2007 it'll be out. That being said, I have about 20 or so Hasegawa kits that need these too. Get ready to do a lot of casting!! Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j-basset Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 Jerry, The new Tamiya kit is a F-16CJ, which has a different rim pattern. I've not taken a close look at the Tamiya kit, but believe the kit should be correct. The wheel I'm planning is for the A, B, MLU & C blocks 25/30/32. Jason Jason,The sprue-pictures from the Nuremburg Toy Fair of the new 1/48th Tamiya F-16C...... the main wheels appear to have "Twelve" (12) "Lightening Holes" in the hubs....while your proposed CAD design (and actual reference pictures), show Fourteen (14) of them. Looks like your proposed resin replacements are "still a needed item"....(I know I'd like a bunch of 1/48th wheels). "THUDNUTZ" (Jerry Robinson) in Duluth, MN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kent Tomlinson Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Jason, Any news on the F-16 wheels? I have several Hasegawa kits in waiting and now with the new TwoBobs TMOTA release this week............................ Thanks. Kent Tomlinson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kelv_w Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 wow.. haven't been checking ARC for awhile now. Nearly missed this thread. good looking CAD model, can't wait to see it realised into an actual model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Erik Bultz Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Are they going to say good year on the tires? Don't know if that kinda detail might give it a realistic touch. I am Looking for someone to help me draw up a 1/48 scale cfm-56-2b engines and nacells, along with detailed landing gear and wheels. I would be interested in a few sets of the F-16 wheels you are doing if they can be placed on a blk30 that has a smallmouth inlet with GE-engine exhaust or pull out turbine that can be placed on a engine stand like the 1/32 Tamiya kit feature. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Any updates? I need awhole bunch of these right now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thudnutz Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Was wondering if the Resin 1/48th F-16 Main Wheels proposal back a couple months ago, is still on the "burner", or if it's been "dropped" ?? Sure could use a "bunch" of them. ?? Janon, any idea ?? "Thudnutz" (Jerry Robinson) in Duluth, MN USA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j-basset Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 I'm sorry that there hasn't been any update on this for a while. OK, here's the dope: 1. All products announced are going forward, inspite of the delays 2. The LAU-128 set has been in the holding pattern waiting for the F-16 wheel 3. The F-16 wheel has hit some pretty significant problems. Apparently, the RP route isn't going to work as the RP specialist has said that details finer than 0.4 mm can't be properly reproduced. Many of the details on the wheel we rendered is finer than 0.2 mm. So, we've been forced back to the drawing board. A hybrid wheel which includes some PE is a consideration, but so is a 'mastered by hand' alternative. I'm waiting for one of the master makers to deliver the hand mastered sample. 4. There is also a 3rd item to be cast as well. I'll only say it's a launch rail too. 5. I also want to say that the media in which these items will be cast may not be resin. Our caster has suggested tin-alloy (eg: pewter / white metal). We are considering this as the caster says that the launch rails can be cast in an almost ready-to-use form (none or minimal casting block). 6. Thanks for bearing with us. 7. One more thing: a previously announced (1.5 years back) USN F-4S decal sheet is still on the cards. Further details will be posted only when the sheet(s) go to the printers. It has been a real struggle managing all these, and often times disheartening, but I'm determined that F-4DableModels will and must deliver what it has spoken. Jason C. F-4DableModels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Thanks for the update. I'm still looking forward to both the wheels and the rail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j-basset Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 With this particular subject matter being a hot topic of late, I would like to present a photo of our hand-made master of the 1/48 F-16 wheel: Please let us have your feedback - positive or negative. We still need to tweak this master a little more before we send it off for casting. We are looking to get things rolling this month. Production of our LAU-128 & one other item has been held up on account of delays the F-16 wheel, so any feedback whatsoever would be very welcome. Jason C. F-4DableModels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 (edited) From here it looks great. Is it sized for the Hasegawa or the Tamiya? (as the Hasegawa is a bit underscale) I'm guessing the Hasegawa. I'd certainly be interested in a set or two. Edited May 6, 2007 by David Walker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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