Fantasy Unit Armorers Kit - Page 2

Hugo Borchardt · 03-10-2011, 08:59 AM

Unbelievable and outstanding! While a detailed one like that may be too costly to resell because of all of the routing, you might consider designing something similar but simpler as a storage system for collectors. You could sell the box and generic inserts separately (holster insert, pistol insert, accessory insert). Could make pistol inserts for different type pistols, or make a generic one that is configurable with moveable pegs to accommodate several types of pistols.

I sure would be interested.

alanint · 03-10-2011, 10:12 AM

Or Using a thermo plastic that looks like wood, create various trays in different configurations.

Since the outer box is still wood, this would still look great and lower the cost considerably!

Edward Tinker · 03-10-2011, 10:25 AM

On a separate project, I looked at having something made from plastic. The initial cost is a thousand to several thousand dollars, then after that it is just blowing out the parts you want.

not cost effective for something like this.

Jerry Burney and I discussed this many times, in fact for about a month or more before Kris was involved and then during.

Your idea Clark of boxed like areas was my first thought, easy, cost effective etc., much like a fishing box with those plastic inserts, but assorted sizes. But Kris is a craftsman and his thought was to make it as nice as possible, thus he routed and measured so parts would fit exactly, more like an original. I originally intended on having him make 4 or 5 and selling them for a good price, but you would have to have the right person. Most people won't pay for what this cost to make.

In fact, I had discussed with Kris to be the exclusive seller of these. After realizing the cost was prohibitive, and this is a part time job for Kris, we came to the agreement that I would show it off and allow others to get direct with him.

Ed

Hugo Borchardt · 03-10-2011, 04:24 PM

Ed:

I hear you. The box is just downright phenomenol and really got my mind working as to how I could better store my collection.

Clark

03-10-2011, 08:59 AM	#21
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 131 Times in 47 Posts	Unbelievable and outstanding! While a detailed one like that may be too costly to resell because of all of the routing, you might consider designing something similar but simpler as a storage system for collectors. You could sell the box and generic inserts separately (holster insert, pistol insert, accessory insert). Could make pistol inserts for different type pistols, or make a generic one that is configurable with moveable pegs to accommodate several types of pistols. I sure would be interested. __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

03-10-2011, 10:25 AM	#23
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	On a separate project, I looked at having something made from plastic. The initial cost is a thousand to several thousand dollars, then after that it is just blowing out the parts you want. not cost effective for something like this. Jerry Burney and I discussed this many times, in fact for about a month or more before Kris was involved and then during. Your idea Clark of boxed like areas was my first thought, easy, cost effective etc., much like a fishing box with those plastic inserts, but assorted sizes. But Kris is a craftsman and his thought was to make it as nice as possible, thus he routed and measured so parts would fit exactly, more like an original. I originally intended on having him make 4 or 5 and selling them for a good price, but you would have to have the right person. Most people won't pay for what this cost to make. In fact, I had discussed with Kris to be the exclusive seller of these. After realizing the cost was prohibitive, and this is a part time job for Kris, we came to the agreement that I would show it off and allow others to get direct with him. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

03-10-2011, 04:24 PM	#24
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 131 Times in 47 Posts	Ed: I hear you. The box is just downright phenomenol and really got my mind working as to how I could better store my collection. Clark __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

03-10-2011, 10:12 AM	#22
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Or Using a thermo plastic that looks like wood, create various trays in different configurations. Since the outer box is still wood, this would still look great and lower the cost considerably!