SMS Seydlitz Build

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  1. Charley

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    Running behind with the BC solenoid and NPT regulator projects

    So far, I have the SS printed plus a few other additions.
    Soon I will be free to finish her as I would like to use it for the fall battle.
     
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    Solenoid project?
     
  3. Charley

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    :)
     
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    I can only assume this has something to do with why the KIPs have been out of stock since I've gotten into this mess.
     
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    Which probably has something to do with the folk who make the KIP noids wanting around 100/each for them..
     
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    They want $100?
     
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    Need to speak with Polarstar here in the US. Those guys make the go to solenoid systems for airsoft hpa use.
     
  8. Charley

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    BC carried Kips as a convenience for customers with little to no margin. Last price quote was $63 each and an MOQ I think was 25. I feel this is simply an unreasonable overhead.

    I have designed one similar in design and size with Aluminum base. I am testing prototypes now and the BC solenoid will be far less than Kips. Offered in custom voltages 6,12.......
    Details will be available soon. We are hoping for a fall release

    OK back to the build thread
     
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    Will you continue to carry the piston parts for the KIPs?
     
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    Yes we will continue to carry them
     
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    I would love to here more about this BC solenoid project before I order 4 Spartans next month.
     
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    Winter time in the field is always fun. So many "good" memories.
     
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    Ok its been a while but being I plan to have here at a battle in a couple weeks I needed to git'r done.

    Added a picatinny style quick remove system to Pump mount and Electronics console. Both now slide in/out with easy to keep my modular design scheme.
    The E console houses encapsulated Dual, Single, and SBEC in the bottom in a cylinder shape.
    Front is a 40amp pump relay circuit and Hobbywing ESC. the gold tabs is the+/- buss.
    it also houses 3 cannon test switches and RX on top

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  15. Charley

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    The E console all wired up nice and compact. Added the pump in pic to reference to its size
     

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    Little more done today painted the 3D printed SS and added some gloss black to the interior
     

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  17. John Bruder

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    Another masterpiece by Charley. This ship just looks too clean inside. My ships are too embarrassed to take to the water on the same pond.

    Nicely done.
     
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    Thanks John! even taking a break from the hobby for nearly 10 years I find I still do the same things :)
     
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    Armor is installed with cable ways added. Hull skin is being added, i must say this hull sheets nicely
     

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    Hey I was wondering what painting the interior black does for you other then a clean look? Does it help with water proofing perhaps?