scale bombs and missiles????
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scale bombs and missiles????
well i have searched and found little to choose from in the way of scale armament to hang off my jet. I have come to the conclusion that making such a load myself will have to be the way to go and i set forth the question to all,
Is there a market for scale ordnance for jets and planes that i could offer once i make the master molds?
basic build would be foam bombs with plastic fins, plastic/pvc bodies for missiles and cast parts for the noses with sheet plastic for fins. Poly expanding foam is inexpensive for the volume needed for each item and other items i have found to be plentifull
What scales would be the most requested? I currently need 1/10 scale
Modern or WW2?
My plan is to make master plugs for the various MK80 series bombs and then add either resin or plastic parts to make the laser guided type bombs and down to the slick(LDGP).
The body would be made of the expanding poly foam and formed in a mold then the addition of the fins and tails added on.
I have found several companies that make these scale weapons but at price i find suited for "master scale" class or display. My goal would be to offer similar but at a reduced cost made up from the use of commonly found plastic and pvc for bodies and then casting the noses and or fins from the foam and sheet plastic. With the emergance of the EDF and at scales too numerous to list, there would seem to be a need for scale stuff to hang off you plane for that one of a kind look.
SO what do the masses say??
Whay hasn't something been offered yet that actually looks scale and is light weight and can be had by the average modeler on a budget???
EDIT:
Ok,
scale wanted so far is 1/10, 1/8 and 1/6
Is there a market for scale ordnance for jets and planes that i could offer once i make the master molds?
basic build would be foam bombs with plastic fins, plastic/pvc bodies for missiles and cast parts for the noses with sheet plastic for fins. Poly expanding foam is inexpensive for the volume needed for each item and other items i have found to be plentifull
What scales would be the most requested? I currently need 1/10 scale
Modern or WW2?
My plan is to make master plugs for the various MK80 series bombs and then add either resin or plastic parts to make the laser guided type bombs and down to the slick(LDGP).
The body would be made of the expanding poly foam and formed in a mold then the addition of the fins and tails added on.
I have found several companies that make these scale weapons but at price i find suited for "master scale" class or display. My goal would be to offer similar but at a reduced cost made up from the use of commonly found plastic and pvc for bodies and then casting the noses and or fins from the foam and sheet plastic. With the emergance of the EDF and at scales too numerous to list, there would seem to be a need for scale stuff to hang off you plane for that one of a kind look.
SO what do the masses say??
Whay hasn't something been offered yet that actually looks scale and is light weight and can be had by the average modeler on a budget???
EDIT:
Ok,
scale wanted so far is 1/10, 1/8 and 1/6
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RE: scale bombs and missiles????
your sets are some that i speak of. Very good products but for my A10, very costly real quick due to quanity. My goal is to try to reproduce many, quickly, cheaply per unit needed. Thats were i got the idea of the poly foam which fits the requirements nicely. The units would not take as much work to garnish a finished product as a vac-form kit. The mounting requirments would depend on the builder and could be numerous.
Depending on scale size, i have an idea to make "active" Mk82 snake eyes with deployable fins after relaease. Nothing made yet but an idea that is workable.
I have built some other vacform stuff being offered but the size was smaller than required and none offered in larger size which led me to this point so far.
I do like your TER for the mk82's.
Depending on scale size, i have an idea to make "active" Mk82 snake eyes with deployable fins after relaease. Nothing made yet but an idea that is workable.
I have built some other vacform stuff being offered but the size was smaller than required and none offered in larger size which led me to this point so far.
I do like your TER for the mk82's.
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RE: scale bombs and missiles????
Are those for flying a jet with all ordinance hanged on the wings? I mean, will they support the high speed fly stresses? What about the weight?
1/8 and 1/6 scale for modern jet fighters
1/8 and 1/6 scale for modern jet fighters
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Are those for flying a jet with all ordinance hanged on the wings? I mean, will they support the high speed fly stresses? What about the weight?
1/8 and 1/6 scale for modern jet fighters
Are those for flying a jet with all ordinance hanged on the wings? I mean, will they support the high speed fly stresses? What about the weight?
1/8 and 1/6 scale for modern jet fighters
Weight....thats were i believe the use of the poly foam would be beneficial. The expanding poly foam comes in different densities so weight could be controlled by density desired.
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RE: scale bombs and missiles????
The word is ordnance. An ordinance is what the local mayor passes to shut down your flying site. Ordnance is what you drop on his head for doing that.
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The word is ordnance. An ordinance is what the local mayor passes to shut down your flying site. Ordnance is what you drop on his head for doing that.
The word is ordnance. An ordinance is what the local mayor passes to shut down your flying site. Ordnance is what you drop on his head for doing that.
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great example. We have an "enemy neighbor" near the field i fly that has stolen, demolished and just being an out right jack /;*, that i would love to demonstrate the actual use of
ORDNANCE too!!!
Granted the ones i want to make wont explode but thats another story
ORDNANCE too!!!
Granted the ones i want to make wont explode but thats another story
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RE: scale bombs and missiles????
Oh.... my typing mistake.... Sorry (English is my second language)
Ordnance.......Ordnance...... Ordnance.......
Hope I don´t forget it anymore.........
My ordinance to all of you guys is:
Go flying jets all weekend..........(although I am not a loca mayor) LOL
Did I learn the lesson?
Ordnance.......Ordnance...... Ordnance.......
Hope I don´t forget it anymore.........
My ordinance to all of you guys is:
Go flying jets all weekend..........(although I am not a loca mayor) LOL
Did I learn the lesson?
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RE: scale bombs and missiles????
I can tell you from experience that it is a tough market. you really need to sell planes also to make a good run at these accessories I have found. Return on your investment probably won't happen... that is why available ordnance kits aren't dirt cheap. Take Quanun R/C for example... their ready-to-use bombs are marketed to a broader base in the hobby and even come with ready-made pylons (not for jets I know), but I bet the bombs they sell dry up soon. [&o] I do it for the love of the hobby, but even then sometimes it is not enough. Your flying time will most definitely evaporate! [:@] Sorry if it sounds like I'm a downer.
If you really love what you're going to do (as I do), by all means I say jump in it! Just don't look for much profit!
Good luck and God bless
If you really love what you're going to do (as I do), by all means I say jump in it! Just don't look for much profit!
Good luck and God bless