crashmann Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I apologize for the slow progress. Things have been rather busy on the home front lately There's a couple of light scratches that I am smoothing out on the upper right square and middle rectangles. Also, I'm smoothing out the ridges on the lines radiating out in the speaker grill. I might ask Todd to order a new set of knobs as the ridges on the small ones need more definition. We'll see if I can clean them up. And monstrously huge image if you dare: http://tk386.com/remotepix/sandtrooper/zenix_sonix_radio_faceplate_primered.jpg I'll keep you posted as I continue along. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Thanks for the update Charlie. Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obievon Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I apologize for the slow progress. Things have been rather busy on the home front lately There's a couple of light scratches that I am smoothing out on the upper right square and middle rectangles. Also, I'm smoothing out the ridges on the lines radiating out in the speaker grill. I might ask Todd to order a new set of knobs as the ridges on the small ones need more definition. We'll see if I can clean them up. And monstrously huge image if you dare: http://tk386.com/remotepix/sandtrooper/zenix_sonix_radio_faceplate_primered.jpg I'll keep you posted as I continue along. Charlie This looks fantastic. Great Job!! Keep us posted, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenthork Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 wow just excellent!! thanks for the update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volumino Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 This is what Iwas waiting for, will you be offering the green Sticker and the frequence "sticker"? I hope you can offer them for sale asap, cant wait to finish my backpack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volumino Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Hey Crashmann, could you please give me the exact measurements of the faceplate, cause I have some boxes to build and that's why I want to have everything ready before your faceplate releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volumino Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Hello, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-5491 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Looking good there brother!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashmann Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Hey Crashmann, could you please give me the exact measurements of the faceplate, cause I have some boxes to build and that's why I want to have everything ready before your faceplate releases. The faceplate is 6.5" wide by 8.3" tall, but don't build your boxes just yet. With the new details from the high resolution photo, we may rework the faceplate. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADOG Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Hey Charlie, have you gotten the price worked out yet? I'm hoping to add this new face plate to my parts order from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-5491 Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 The faceplate is 6.5" wide by 8.3" tall, but don't build your boxes just yet. With the new details from the high resolution photo, we may rework the faceplate. Charlie Hey bro, I'm sure I speak for a few others when I say, roll with what you got!!! It's looks awsome the way it is, no need to analize it more LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 I'm starting my new pack build soon Charlie and I am not going to finish it until it's got one of these bad boys on it! My official request for deployment will just have to wait until I get my hands on this AMAZING radio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashmann Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Thank you all very much for your support of this project, and I am sorry of the continuing wait. We had a decision to make when the new picture was made available of the found Sonix radio - Do we continue with what we have produced, knowing that a better version would be in development? Or, do we go back and modify the CAD drawing to add in new details, but make people wait another month? I had to look at it from a customer point of view. Yes, it would be great to get a beautiful looking radio, but to hand over my hard earned money to buy something that would be replaced with an improved version less than 6 months down the road just would not be right. My name is not GL, and I'm not going to sell you the same thing 5 times - Is there anyone that is not going to buy Star Wars on Blu-Ray when it's released? I'll be adding the Blu-Ray box set to my collection, right next to my VHS Platinum Trilogy, individual Star Wars DVD's, and snuggled up against the Collector's Edition box set DVD's So, Todd and I are going to work on the CAD drawing a little more, and by the end of May, we will have the radio ready to go! Thanks again for your patience Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Looking forward to it Charlie, I think it will be worth it to perfect the CAD before making them. I will add it to my Crashmann pack build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 I am more than willing to wait another month (or what it takes) to get the new accurate faceplate. I already have your previous faceplate and im very happy with it. So I am in no rush when knowing I will be able to get a better one if I wait. Thx for doing this! and for keeping us updated. Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Just take your time bro. I´m ready for one, when your ready. Enjoy the making of it, and your weekend. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK7036 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 No problem I can wait. By what you say I am confident this is the ultimate radio I should need. Thanks for the update Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenthork Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 thanks for the update Charlie. i need really one but if i must wait, it is no problem i will wait, because i know it will be a true killer radio. i'm just exited to have this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I think I am not alone when I say you made the right decision Charlie. I appreciate your efferts on this projecct and I am more than willing to wait for the finished product. I know it will be AMAZING and totally worth the wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenix Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 I think I'll make it over there this evening, Charlie. The knobs are done, and faceplate just needs a little more work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashmann Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Excellent! Let the tweaking begin Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lufo1138 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'll be adding the Blu-Ray box set to my collection, right next to my VHS Platinum Trilogy, individual Star Wars DVD's, and snuggled up against the Collector's Edition box set DVD's Me, too. I also have three versions of it on laserdisc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashmann Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 We had a very good session last night. First we converted the CAD drawing to use metric for the units of measure - it's a lot easier to use millipedes than fractions of an inch We worked on the details in the upper boxes - adding the ring around the dial, the depression for the big knob, the ring around the slide switches, and we moved the dimples in the corners. Todd also separated the radial lines from the inner circle of the speaker grill. Our next session will focus on the rest of the speaker grill. There's a lot of trim line detail to adjust in the four panels Thanks again for your patience! Charlie Do you have one of these?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Wow...now that's cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenix Posted May 13, 2010 Author Share Posted May 13, 2010 Here's the updated model I've just aligned the four parts, the three knobs on the faceplate, so you can see the larger disc on the right knob, which is part of the silicon mold casting procedure. Almost done. There is a few more things to do, and then the part will be ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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