Collin Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 https://www.shapeways.com/product/6DFE5CZGV/mk-52-oa-05-mine-1-48?optionId=62846219https://www.shapeways.com/product/ME65BP9N5/mk-52-oa-03-mine-1-48?optionId=62845993 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Real nice but a full load would be a bit expensive. Jari Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeffryfontaine Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 A full load would cost more but the maker has the option to increase the number produced under one order to reduce the overall cost to the customer. I have worked with other makers that have been willing to create this option and the cost for multiples was quite reasonable. Up to the maker if they want to accommodate the customer though as I have encountered some at Shapeways that were unwilling or just too lazy to upload the model with changes to make multiples in one order. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 If the owner of the model changes the model to allow multiples in one order it will increase the price since it would require more plastic, hence the reason why he chose to keep it as a single unit. Also, the owner of the model does not set the price and is not making any money from this. And yes, I know who the owner of the model, he's a good friend and co-work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeffryfontaine Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Fully aware that the price will increase on a multiple print job but what is not factored in to that price increase is the Shapeways start up fee that is charged for each item ordered. The fee is the same for one piece or 100 pieces so if you are only charged that "start up" fee once then the overall cost of the print run is reduced if there are multiple items being printed under that one order. I could care less if you know the guy or not, He does good work and I am impressed with his attention to details and the subjects he has created and offered for sale at Shapeways. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 If you don't like the way he did it then do it yourself, I explained why he didn't do it the way you want him to do it, don't like the explanation then that's on you. And for the reason why I mentioned that I know him was for full disclosure to people reading this thread, not solely for you. Moving on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeffryfontaine Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 What ever. You are still not the OP on this topic and it was to that person that I was attempting to communicate with. So by all means step right in and get in the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 OP has been watching this thread and bought 5 (four for my A-6 project with a spare). Will let everyone know how they look. Out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 12 hours ago, jeffryfontaine said: What ever. You are still not the OP on this topic and it was to that person that I was attempting to communicate with. So by all means step right in and get in the way. Um, this is a public forum and you did not quote the OP, guess you don't understand how a public forum works. I rebutted your comments, you didn't like it, get over it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeffryfontaine Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Go pound some sand. Might do you some good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 4 hours ago, jeffryfontaine said: Go pound some sand. Might do you some good. And you have a blessed day also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) Take it offline. That said. On m way home from working today I just happened upon: Collin Edited June 4, 2017 by Collin figuring out how to load larger pics from iPhone to Photobucket: unsuccessful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Just happened to come across a Mk-52, perhaps you should get a lottery ticket as well. Any chance of larger pics? Jari Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, Finn said: Just happened to come across a Mk-52, perhaps you should get a lottery ticket as well. Any chance of larger pics? Jari Larger pics, trying to figure that out...limits of my iPhone. Next time I am down here (next month) I will bring my digital camera for better pics. Edited June 4, 2017 by Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) If you want to do a training version: These are on a VP-23 P-3C sometime in the late 80s. We were doing the preflight on a cold and frosty winter morning at our home base in Brunswick, Maine. Getting ready to head for the mining range off of Charelston, South Carolina. These would later be recovered by USN divers, refurbished and used again. Edited June 4, 2017 by DonSS3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 5 minutes ago, DonSS3 said: If you want to do a training version: These are on a VP-23 P-3C sometime in the late 80s. We were doing the preflight on a cold and frosty winter morning at our home base in Brunswick, Maine. Getting ready to head for the mining range off of Charelston, South Carolina. These would later be recovered by USN divers, refurbished and used again. Let's see how good my Mine recce is: First photo looks like a MK-55 2000lb mine, and the other photos show MK60 CAPTOR mines (dual white bands with the cream/white colored strake) on 160999. Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I think you're right about the Mk.60s, but I thought the one in the first pic was a Mk.52. You could be right though. Other than the first shot, I just added the others for the visual perspective. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) The first pic is a Mk 55 with a Mk 18 fin, the other pics are Mk 60 Captor Mines. Edited June 4, 2017 by GW8345 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) Deleted....it's been a long weekend. Edited June 5, 2017 by Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 Guess my recce is still good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) One way to tell the difference between the Mk 52 and Mk 55 when they have the nose fairing on is that the Mk 52 has round holes, the Mk 55 has oval holes. Also, the tail of the Mk 52 has a "step" on the back end, the Mk 55 has a tapered end. They both had one thing in common, they both were a PITA to run the arming lanyards. Edited June 5, 2017 by GW8345 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Here are some mine parts, along with a Destructor and LAU rocket pod: Jari Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 On 5/31/2017 at 6:37 PM, Finn said: Real nice but a full load would be a bit expensive. Jari Buy one and resin cast the rest for your personal use only? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 My purchase showed up today. These MK52's look awesome. Will try to get some photos, but Holy Cow they look just great. Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I saw one of each this morning, they look great though you might want to sand them just a bit and make sure you wash them before painting, they might have an oil residue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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