palacefan Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I dont suppose you know what CAD system they use do you Jen? (please say Catia, please say Catia) And why make the small detail parts by hand when all the parts can be solid modelled electronicly? Is the new polisher 5 axis? Is the Mould material to hard to be milled? What is the capital of Peru? Am I asking too many questions? Cheers, Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 From memory Beryllium is just part of the process, the moulds are made from nickel-chrome steel.Either way, the mould tools that the major kit companies make are designed to run for decades. So there's not really a good excuse for the TSR-2 or the new Nimrod being limited run? Hmm.... Thanks for clearing that up for me Jonathan. I'd love to sit down and pick your brains over a pint or two one day. Very informative Jen, and I'm surprised no one else has commented on the quote above Wasn't there a thread here somewhere that we all got rather excited when Jen first broke the news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
model_madness Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I dont suppose you know what CAD system they use do you Jen? (please say Catia, please say Catia) What's the link with CATIA Wayne? BTW I used to work for IBM as a CATIA systems engineer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobski Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I dont suppose you know what CAD system they use do you Jen? (please say Catia, please say Catia) Nah, you want ProEngineer from PTC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 (edited) Nah, you want ProEngineer from PTC... Acctualy, if truth be told, I want Vicky Pendleton... Well, every other thread seems to be heading the same way this week Edited September 26, 2007 by Col. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Who's Vicky Pendleton then? Some cycling ace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Who's Vicky Pendleton then? Some cycling ace? Just a bit. She's part of the British track squad and holder of several world championship titles. Here's a short history of her cycling acchivements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyqbutler Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 This is all good stuff. Where is this fabled Tamiya shop? Yes, I know it's in Ledras St but where in the world is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 (edited) Beryllium copper is some strange stuff; when heated (a lot) it turns very soft, even liquid, and moulds were made by the simple process of pushing a steel master into the copper, then allowing it to cool. Unfortunately machining the copper gives off nasty fumes, and it's been banned in most major industrial countries (this is why some Tamiya, and Airfix, moulds were made in Korea, which doesn't, or didn't, have the same H & S concerns.) Trevor Snowden told me of his surprise, at seeing an operative in a Korean factory, wearing open-toed sandals, and no face-mask, carrying a ladle filled with liquid copper. Some a/c instruments, that I worked on, had pivots made of beryllium copper, and, even after 15 years use, there was no wear, or distortion, on the main body, just on the chromed steel sleeving. Edgar Edited November 22, 2007 by Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels49 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Acctualy, if truth be told, I want Vicky Pendleton... Careful Col., That bit of open lust could be miscombuberated, Some may think you're a borderline perv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Careful Col., That bit of open lust could be miscombuberated, Some may think you're a borderline perv Hmm, they'd probably be right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousER99 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Very cool description Jen So, at the risk of creating a flap, where does the Trumpeter Rivet man and clear parts guy come in???? as we all know that those issues have created quite a stir since Trumpy has become a power player. Please note, this is total sarcasm. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 Very cool description JenSo, at the risk of creating a flap, where does the Trumpeter Rivet man and clear parts guy come in???? as we all know that those issues have created quite a stir since Trumpy has become a power player. Please note, this is total sarcasm. Mike He used to work at Matchbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 He used to work at Matchbox. That bad!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickers McFunbus Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 This is all good stuff.Where is this fabled Tamiya shop? Yes, I know it's in Ledras St but where in the world is that? It's obviously a secret... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard M Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Nicosia - Cyprus. They're running the shop down and have quite a good discount on most of the Tamiya kits. Also have some oop Airfix stuff like 1/72 Buccaneers, Rotodyne, Belvedere, 1/48 Lightning, plus some Heller and Academy ships and aircraft. Best Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 (edited) Nicosia - Cyprus. They're running the shop down and have quite a good discount on most of the Tamiya kits. Also have some oop Airfix stuff like 1/72 Buccaneers, Rotodyne, Belvedere, 1/48 Lightning, plus some Heller and Academy ships and aircraft.Best Rich That's a real shame it's closing down - I was looking forward to having a look around again when we come to Cyprus next year to visit the family. Karl Edited December 2, 2007 by Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Well ok. I saw them making bits for tanks and interior parts for an upcoming large scale Jaguar kit. Jen. mmmmmm 1 32 Jaguar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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