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Title: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: LATORRECA on February 05, 2017, 10:01:55 PM
So I went to Amazon and I found this little A/C. It came out pretty good. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170205/bcc95dd2ae837bc67446259fdd4d1613.jpg)

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Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: Eclipse on February 05, 2017, 10:14:35 PM
OK, that's sweet.
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: Гугл переводчик on February 05, 2017, 10:51:40 PM
Link?
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: LATORRECA on February 05, 2017, 11:22:22 PM
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009UZ7CCK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486336916&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=metal+cessna&dpPl=1&dpID=31WmVryf5pL&ref=plSrch

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Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: Eclipse on February 05, 2017, 11:34:53 PM
WOW!  $7 and Prime?

<<*CLICK*>>
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: LATORRECA on February 06, 2017, 12:11:39 AM
I got prime cause my duty station.  Plus I get 4-5 of those items at the time as gift for my cadets. I thing is worth it.

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Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: THRAWN on February 06, 2017, 12:47:33 AM
They could have at least used one of our N numbers. Order placed....
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: Майор Хаткевич on February 06, 2017, 03:19:42 PM
Some of the reviews scare me, but took a shot at ordering one as well. C&D inbound?
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: James Shaw on February 06, 2017, 03:50:32 PM
They also have them at Books-A-Million if you have one close.
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: Eclipse on February 07, 2017, 08:13:46 PM
Hee....heee...heeeee! Showed up just now.

(http://s30.postimg.org/utbx1vwpd/IMG_20170207_140742.jpg)

Was thinking - "Now THIS could be a fundraiser." $7 each shipped, sell them for $10."  I bet I could turn 100 of
these around in a day at the right venue, and probably get a better price buying them in bulk.  If nothing else
probably shave a little off shipping then in quantity.  This hits pilots, techies, other aircrew, even family members. 
Wouldn't be a bad AEX project either, and it gives you something cool, different, and unobtrusive for your desk or dresser.

Awesome find LATORRECA!
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: DJ Light Chop on February 07, 2017, 08:22:13 PM
I can't do those metal earth models for nothing.  I went through 3 of the cap planes and never successfully put one together.  They are, as the Waterboy's mama might say, THE DEVIL!
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: Майор Хаткевич on February 07, 2017, 08:27:16 PM
Quote from: Eclipse on February 07, 2017, 08:13:46 PM
Was thinking - "Now THIS could be a fundraiser." $7 each shipped, sell them for $10."  I bet I could turn 100 of
these around in a day at the right venue, and probably get a better price buying them in bulk.  If nothing else
probably shave a little off shipping then in quantity.  This hits pilots, techies, other aircrew, even family members. 
Wouldn't be a bad AEX project either, and it gives you something cool, different, and unobtrusive for your desk or dresser.


Eh...100 * 3 = $300.


Seems like a lot of paperwork, effort, time for that kind of turnaround. Not to mention what happens when you don't sell enough of them.
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: Eclipse on February 07, 2017, 08:32:28 PM
Quote from: DJ Light Chop on February 07, 2017, 08:22:13 PM
I can't do those metal earth models for nothing.  I went through 3 of the cap planes and never successfully put one together.  They are, as the Waterboy's mama might say, THE DEVIL!

I know you have to be real careful separating the pieces - use an X-Acto with a cutting surface or board and take your time.
My son got a complicated bridge kit and basically FUBARED it while separating the parts.
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: Eclipse on February 07, 2017, 08:36:38 PM
Quote from: Майор Хаткевич on February 07, 2017, 08:27:16 PM
Eh...100 * 3 = $300.


Seems like a lot of paperwork, effort, time for that kind of turnaround. Not to mention what happens when you don't sell enough of them.

Eh, maybe, but the low price is part of the appeal, like I said, I bet you could get the price down even further
which could potentially increase the profit or make them even easier to sell.  People love cheap crap, especially altruistic cheap crap, and this isn't crap.

As someone who is mired each year in popcorn, candy bars, wreaths (not WAA), cheesecakes, pizzas, and all manner of other stuff,
$300-500 revenue is about what you make (depends on a lot of factors).  That would pay for the sniffer we just bought.

The initial capital outlay would be an issue, but I suppose depending on the sales channel you could take advance sales and lower the risk like
people do with Cookies and other perishables.

I guarantee you the first year someone brings these to a wing conference they are sold out.

Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: LATORRECA on February 07, 2017, 08:47:07 PM
Give my last 2 to my other cadets. Happy as they could be.

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Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: ♠SARKID♠ on February 08, 2017, 10:29:46 PM
I bought a bunch of the different models months ago. I haven't put the CAP one together yet, but the Wright Flyer is pretty neat.
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: Eclipse on February 08, 2017, 10:59:17 PM
Amazon seller said "Negatory" on volume sales.  Waiting on a response from Fascinations promotional department.
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: DakRadz on February 09, 2017, 03:08:17 PM
Quote from: Eclipse on February 08, 2017, 10:59:17 PM
Amazon seller said "Negatory" on volume sales.  Waiting on a response from Fascinations promotional department.

Eclipse- let me know via PM if you have any headway with that, please!
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: Майор Хаткевич on February 09, 2017, 03:22:11 PM
Quote from: Eclipse on February 08, 2017, 10:59:17 PM
Amazon seller said "Negatory" on volume sales.  Waiting on a response from Fascinations promotional department.


There's a couple different ones (https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B009UZ7CCK/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new), but direct to mfg is the way to go.
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: LATORRECA on February 10, 2017, 06:05:43 AM
Don't promote it much, Vanguard can steal the idea and make it a Vanguard item only. Sscccchhh🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🤐🤐🤐

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Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: Майор Хаткевич on February 10, 2017, 06:22:05 AM
Too late, cat is out of the bag with this thread.
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: TarRiverRat on February 11, 2017, 03:57:07 AM
I have found them at Books a Million and Hobby Lobby.
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: LATORRECA on February 11, 2017, 10:08:55 AM
For how much

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Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: TarRiverRat on February 12, 2017, 01:47:21 AM
The ones that I have found were $10
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: TarRiverRat on February 12, 2017, 01:48:59 AM
My Pilot Store has them for $7.99
Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: Eclipse on February 13, 2017, 12:09:39 AM
Here's mine...

(http://s1.postimg.org/idygcmhcv/CAP_172.jpg)

All in all a nice little distraction, took a little over an hour, maybe 90 minutes-ish.  it goes faster as
you get the hang of how much pressure you can put on the tabs, etc.  I also like the way this photo
came out with the different depths of field, etc.

These kits are simultaneously harder and easier then you'd expect to assemble. Some pieces fall right into
place, others it seems like there's no way to get leverage on the tab without crushing the whole thing.

Using the instructions (which are different) and the 360° views found on Fascination's website also helped.

Sadly, mere minutes after it was completed, it went into CMX for the radio stack and I have no idea when it
will be back.

Title: Re: CAP aircraft metal cast.
Post by: Spaceman3750 on February 13, 2017, 02:24:33 AM
Quote from: Eclipse on February 13, 2017, 12:09:39 AM
Sadly, mere minutes after it was completed, it went into CMX for the radio stack and I have no idea when it
will be back.

You have no idea...