Anyone interested in molded (plastic) Hyper Frame grips? [Archive]

luke

10-03-2005, 12:13 PM

Hyperframe panels

with single color is $15
2 colors are $21
Shipping $5 for Priority Mail.
I accept PayPal and Money orders, PM me for ordering info.

Colors available:
Black
Blue
Green
Purple
White
Yellow
Orange
Red
Pink

Here are a few pictures>>>
http://www.lukescustoms.com/HF_red-black.JPG http://www.lukescustoms.com/HF_blue.JPG http://www.lukescustoms.com/HF_yellow.JPG

These are made to order, If you don't see what you want just ask.

More Here>>
http://www.lukescustoms.com/page0012.htm

I having trouble getting pictures of blue, green and purple, they all look blue in the pictures, but none refelect what I have... :cuss: I'll try to figure something out though....

TheShark

10-03-2005, 12:57 PM

Hmmm... I think I love the aluminum panels too much to change...

But if you had color options (blue) and the price was lower than the aluminum panels, I think I might be forced to pick up a pair. :hail:

11 Bravo

10-03-2005, 01:10 PM

I would be interested, but the pics didnt work for me. can you email them to me at: ZIPPER2001@AOL.COM ?

luke

10-03-2005, 02:02 PM

Skark, the price would for sure be lower than the machined ones, and I do have a blue set already done. ;)

Bravo, I'll email you a picture...

mobsterboy

10-03-2005, 03:09 PM

hmm, it would be interesting to say the least. Start making hyperframes and you'll be dominating around here :D
I donno, Id pick up some just to try out

luke

10-03-2005, 04:19 PM

Humm, don't know about the frames, theres others to choose from these days.

Resurection

10-03-2005, 05:23 PM

I'd definately be interested...

luke

10-03-2005, 05:33 PM

I'll work on some pictures. :)

Resurection

10-03-2005, 05:46 PM

Since you are doing plastic, it would be easier to put designs and such into the grip wouldn't it?

luke

10-03-2005, 11:05 PM

Since you are doing plastic, it would be easier to put designs and such into the grip wouldn't it?

Well not really, all I did was make a mold out of a pair of grips I already machined.

luke

10-04-2005, 08:15 AM

Here's what I have:

Purple
Blue
Green
Black
Red
Pink
Yellow
Orange
White

11 Bravo

10-04-2005, 09:52 AM

How about Emag grips?

luke

10-04-2005, 10:01 AM

What about Emag panels? You want them in plastic too? :ninja:

11 Bravo

10-04-2005, 10:09 AM

I think so. I think I saw some pics of your Emag grips before, but with no pics availible now I cant be sure what they look like.

luke

10-04-2005, 01:59 PM

I think so. I think I saw some pics of your Emag grips before, but with no pics availible now I cant be sure what they look like.

Check your mail in a few minutes...

Resurection

10-05-2005, 11:42 AM

So how about some pics of those colors in plastic? And could you do a two color mix (swirl-or something)?

luke

10-05-2005, 12:51 PM

So how about some pics of those colors in plastic? And could you do a two color mix (swirl-or something)?

Sorry about the picts. I've been a little busy. :)

:) :) :)
I'm not sure about doing 2-3 part mixtures. My mold is completely inclosed in order to mold the front and back if the panel, so I'm not sure how the material I use will react if I do 2-3 separate pours (which will be necessary). I think the panels you see out there that have the swirls and such are an "open" mold meaning there is not a back on the mold which enables you to do these patterns. The HF panels must be molded in the back which makes this more difficult (if not impossible) to do.

The pot life for the material I use is only 3 minutes, so I don't now if the plastic will bond if I do it in more that one pour. It might, but I'm not sure. I'm not saying it is impossible, I just don't know if the material I have will work. I need make my investment money back (not to mention my time) from these before I start exterminating with stuff that may or may not sell.

Right now I have 8 colors available and my guess is I won't sell ½ of the ones I've already made. So far people are buying the black ones, sight unseen. ;)

When I first came out with the Emag Panels I had Black-Green-Red-and Blue. I think I sold 1 red and 1 blue set. I ended up having to strip the anno and powder coat them black just to sell them. That was $450 down the drain, and the extra money and time to refinish them. That is why I only offer my stuff in black now. After loosing that money it makes it difficult to gamble on what you think people will buy.

If I had 101 choices someone would want something different.

I'm not griping, I'm just stating how hard it is second guess the market, losses come directly out of my pocket. ;)

:) :) :)

Lord_Whoopass

10-05-2005, 02:31 PM

Dang... should have came out w/ these earlier... already got your aluminum ones... I will be keeping an eye out if you make ones w/ different designs on them...

luke

10-05-2005, 03:12 PM

So how about some pics of those colors in plastic? And could you do a two color mix (swirl-or something)?

OK, I'll try one :D What 2 colors do you like.

Resurection

10-05-2005, 04:24 PM

Red and Black - to match the Devilmag I showed you earlier in the blade trigger thread. :D

luke

10-05-2005, 08:12 PM

I got a few pictures today but I don't like them, the colors didn't even come out close to what they actually look like. :(

My 2 attemps at red came out more pink than red. One of them looks red inside but looks dark pink in the sun. :cuss:

11 Bravo

10-05-2005, 10:44 PM

If you could get the red and black mix to work I would buy a set for a Hyperframe and another set for an Emag. But I want red and black not pink and black :D

Resurection

10-06-2005, 06:26 PM

LOL... i understand. Let me know how they turn out.

luke

10-06-2005, 08:00 PM

OK, I have 2 sets or Red-Black Hyperframe panels, who wants them?

It took 7 pours and just about the last of my material to do them. :) :cuss:

11 Bravo

10-09-2005, 11:57 PM

OK, I have 2 sets or Red-Black Hyperframe panels, who wants them?

It took 7 pours and just about the last of my material to do them. :) :cuss:

I emailed you about this but I want to cover my bases. I will take the set that is black with the red swirl.

luke

10-10-2005, 11:32 AM

Thanks for your order. :cheers:

TheShark

10-10-2005, 06:36 PM

Can you e-mail me a couple pics? Blue preferably, so I can see how it matches, but mainly to see what the texture looks like. Thanks.

luke

10-10-2005, 08:04 PM

I put up a few pictures>>

http://www.lukescustoms.com/page0012.htm

I can't get a good picture of Green-Purple-Blue.
They all come out looking "blue" and none of them look like the blue I have. :cuss:

TheShark

10-10-2005, 08:25 PM

Alright well I'll probably order em unless they are like baby powder blue :wow:

Close to ULE blue and I'll take it :dance:

luke

10-10-2005, 08:44 PM

I would say it is between med blue and dark blue, just blue, like crayon blue, not sissy blue. :D :spit_take

SummaryJudgement

10-11-2005, 01:19 PM

Hey Luke, any chance you could do some that fit the Chimera vert grip? Please..... :D

luke

10-11-2005, 02:14 PM

Hey Luke, any chance you could do some that fit the Chimera vert grip? Please..... :D

If I did the for them Chimera, would they fit any other frames?? :)

AGDlover

10-11-2005, 02:52 PM

they would fit Logic cert frames and Angel vert frames and do you have any plans on doing thease for Emags? :D :cheers:

luke

10-11-2005, 02:58 PM

they would fit Logic cert frames and Angel vert frames

I guess I "kind of" knew that. I figured the screw holes would be the same, I was more concerned about covering all the holes in the frame. ;)

I suppose the best way to design a set would to have both frames for design.

and do you have any plans on doing these for Emags?

Yes, and sooner rather than later. :D

SummaryJudgement

10-12-2005, 02:21 PM

:wow: Me likey!

luke

10-12-2005, 03:10 PM

:wow: Me likey!

I need someone to volunteer a frame for the design though.

11 Bravo

10-13-2005, 02:09 PM

Just now received my black and red Hyperframe panels. I love em - they look better than the pics. You did a great job :) Now hurry up with my Emag panels :D , I cant wait. :clap: :bounce:

luke

10-13-2005, 02:11 PM

The materials will be here on the 19th. :D

Mind'sEye

10-13-2005, 09:20 PM

Looking good! I'll buy a set of blue and a set of black emag panels when production starts.

luke

10-14-2005, 08:42 AM

I should have something to show the last week of October.. :shooting:

A-Tach-One

10-14-2005, 09:07 AM

I should have something to show the last week of October.. :shooting:

Luke, I too am interested in these for the E/XMag, and will be waiting to see your creations. :)

chad326

10-29-2005, 02:28 PM

Hyperframe panels with single color is $15
2 colors are $21
Shipping $5 for Priority Mail.
I accept PayPal and Money orders, PM me for ordering info.

Colors available:
Black
Blue
Green
Purple
White
Yellow
Orange
Red
Pink

Here are a few pictures>>>
http://www.lukescustoms.com/page0012.htm

I having trouble getting pictures of blue, green and purple, they all look blue in the pictures, but none refelect what I have... :cuss: I'll try to figure something out though....
do you make grip panels in gloss black for the RPG chimera trigger frame let me know thanks.

luke

10-29-2005, 10:15 PM

do you make grip panels in gloss black for the RPG chimera trigger frame let me know thanks.

Not yet, sorry.

If the molds for my new Y-grip and the Emag panels work out I'll probably do one for the Chimera frame.

The Y-grip mold is done, but I haven't had a chance to try it yet. I've been working on the new blade triggers for the Hyper frame. Just finished them up today. :)

Resurection

10-30-2005, 08:13 AM

I've been working on the new blade triggers for the Hyper frame. Just finished them up today. :)

NEW Blade Triggers? As in something different or just a new batch? And here I just got mine! Doh! :cry:

luke

10-31-2005, 08:55 AM

NEW Blade Triggers? As in something different or just a new batch? And here I just got mine! Doh! :cry:

Awe man it wasn't a conspiracy or anything. :p I didn't really know I was going to do another run until the first batch sold out and I sold a bunch of them week before last. Your sale help facilitate my interest in doing another batch. :) As far as the new design goes, that was a last minute change. That's one of the advantages of not running CNC, I don't have to spend any time at the design board, I make the changes on the fly.

11 Bravo

10-31-2005, 08:16 PM

Well what do the new style blade triggers look like?

You only have a few hours before the end of October. Hows it going with the Emag grips? :)

luke

10-31-2005, 08:49 PM

Well what do the new style blade triggers look like?

Pictures are up on my website. >

http://www.lukescustoms.com/page0012.htm

You only have a few hours before the end of October. Hows it going with the Emag grips? :)

Man it's been a week, you haven't forgotten about that yet! :)

I need to test my Ygrip mold before I do the Emag one. I ran into several problems with the Y grip mold last week. I'm using a different material so it didn't work as expected. I ended up trashing 2 complete molds, 4 days worth of work, (curing time anyway) the 3rd (48 hours worth) is done and it looks promising, I just haven't tested it yet. Perhaps tomorrow I'll test it, no promises right now because I have custom work coming in and it's always priority. ;)

11 Bravo

11-01-2005, 10:51 AM

[QUOTE=luke]

Man it's been a week, you haven't forgotten about that yet! :)

QUOTE]

Nah I 'm not gonna forget. I'll keep after you about it.

luke

11-01-2005, 11:19 AM

They're coming soon, unless this next mold is an absolute disaster. :cheers:

TheShark

11-01-2005, 04:04 PM

Hmm I think I'll stick with the first trigger... but those do look nice. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you on the blue grips, I've been unexpectedly broke. I'll pick em up eventually.

luke

11-01-2005, 04:12 PM

Hmm I think I'll stick with the first trigger... but those do look nice. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you on the blue grips, I've been unexpectedly broke. I'll pick em up eventually.

It's all good. :)

11 Bravo

11-01-2005, 04:14 PM

Are the Emag grips ready yet? :rolleyes: jk

luke

11-01-2005, 08:00 PM

The Ygrip mold looks promising, so things are looking up for the emag panels. ;)

11 Bravo

11-16-2005, 06:40 PM

Well? :eek:

Are we there yet? :)

luke

11-16-2005, 11:58 PM

Man I thought you gave up one me!

I've been super busy, BUT, the mold is 100% done as of 3 hours ago. I have 2 (more) gallons of material that can in Monday. So, no more excuses. :D

I'll do some test runs tomorrow if it kills me. :)

You wanted red and black right???

11 Bravo

11-17-2005, 02:46 AM

^^^^^^ right. I may want two sets. :cheers: But more like black and red, if you know what I mean. Like 60/40 if you can.

luke

11-17-2005, 08:54 AM

Got it. :)

luke

11-17-2005, 09:01 PM

^^^^^^ right. I may want two sets. :cheers: But more like black and red, if you know what I mean. Like 60/40 if you can.

I did 3 sets of black/red tonight (actually more, but only 3 usable ones turned out. :cuss: ) I took a few pictures but they turned out like crap. I'll try to get some posted tomorrow afternoon...

luke

11-18-2005, 05:42 PM

Here's a few pictures of the new Emag panels>

http://www.lukescustoms.com/page0016.htm

11 Bravo

11-23-2005, 04:48 PM

Mine came in today. Deaaadddd sexxxy on my gloss black Karta Emag with red valve and now black and red grips. gggrrrrr! :shooting:

A-Tach-One

11-23-2005, 04:53 PM

Mine came in today. Deaaadddd sexxxy on my gloss black Karta Emag with red valve and now black and red grips. gggrrrrr! :shooting:

Pics please, of them on your Mag. They look so sweet on Luke's site, but would love to see them on your EMag. :D

Resurection

11-23-2005, 05:01 PM

Tuna put mine on my Devilmag and I should be getting it early next week.

Bringing yours to Wayne's World?

11 Bravo

11-23-2005, 05:06 PM

You talking to me? Whos this? :confused:

luke

11-23-2005, 05:53 PM

Picts-Picts-Picts :dance:

11 Bravo

11-23-2005, 05:54 PM

I have to email them. So who ever wants pics, pm me with your email address. :)

luke

11-23-2005, 06:05 PM

You have mail...

mobsterboy

11-23-2005, 09:41 PM

not only was i interested in them, i got them :D

luke

11-24-2005, 09:24 AM

not only was i interested in them, i got them :D

Feel free to post some pictures. :D

mobsterboy

11-24-2005, 11:36 PM

will as soon as it arrives(hopefully friday). I will run to the mailbox like a giddy little schoolboy and rip open that box oh so fast. Pics will come as soon as I get everything together. Check in with the pb talk section, there will be storytime with pictures and what not :D

luke

11-27-2005, 05:04 PM

A few picts.

http://www.lukescustoms.com/Zip_EM_1.JPG
http://www.lukescustoms.com/Zip_HF_1.JPG

A-Tach-One

11-27-2005, 07:44 PM

A few picts.

http://www.lukescustoms.com/Zip_EM_1.JPG
http://www.lukescustoms.com/Zip_HF_1.JPG

Oh my! I can't wait for mine to show. Another great creation Luke! :cheers:

11 Bravo

11-27-2005, 07:54 PM

Sorry about the Emag pics. It actually looks alot better in person. Its just so shiny you cant get a pic without glare. :D

A-Tach-One

11-28-2005, 04:27 PM

Luke, I couldn't be happier with these grips! Puts me one step closer to completion on this gun. Thanks again. - Eric :cheers:

Dang blur of a pic.
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/32000/GlossBlack_XMAG_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/32000/GlossBlack_XMAG.JPG)

X_Automag_X

11-28-2005, 04:53 PM

Arstron

11-28-2005, 08:59 PM

So, do you make e-mag grips now? :dance:

Yes he does and I have a set of blue/black emag grips and a set of black hyperframe grips coming! Cant wait to find out if these hyperframe parts will fit on my dragun-mag! I am sure there are quite a few people with dragun tes markers that would be happy to know about new grips and a trigger for them. ;)

luke

11-29-2005, 08:45 AM

Yes sir I do.
http://www.lukescustoms.com/EM_black-white_b_11-26.JPG http://www.lukescustoms.com/EM_black-white_a_11-26.JPG http://www.lukescustoms.com/EM_yellow-black_11-25.JPG http://www.lukescustoms.com/EM_red-black_1.JPG http://www.lukescustoms.com/EM_black-blue_11-25.JPG

luke

12-01-2005, 06:11 PM

Just finished these up

**********SOLD***********
http://www.lukescustoms.com/HF_black-blue_12-1-05.JPG http://www.lukescustoms.com/HF_black-blue_b_12-1-05.JPG http://www.lukescustoms.com/HF_black-yellow_12-1-05.JPG

AnthonyDStone

03-21-2006, 06:01 PM

I would like to see some pics of the green panels please :D

Tony :cheers:

luke

03-21-2006, 07:00 PM

I having trouble getting pictures of blue, green and purple, they all look blue in the pictures, but none refelect what I have...

Sorry, I've tried several times to get pictures of the green, they just don't turn out.

3823angel

06-22-2006, 03:18 PM

So, do you make e-mag grips now? :dance:

Is the emag for sell ?? and if it is how much thank you ..

luke

06-22-2006, 03:23 PM

Is the emag for sell ?? and if it is how much thank you ..

I think he was just showing off his new grips. ;)

AnthonyDStone

07-18-2006, 07:48 PM

http://jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic.html?pIMAGE_ID=38043
Not the best but shows the color well.
Tony :cheers:

DeVioSiTY

08-27-2006, 05:04 PM

What's the possibility of producing grip panels in Olive instead of green?

luke

08-27-2006, 08:01 PM

Well I only have these colors, red, blue, green, yellow, black, purple, orange.

What "basic" colors would I mix to make olive?

DeVioSiTY

08-28-2006, 06:14 AM

Well I only have these colors, red, blue, green, yellow, black, purple, orange.

What "basic" colors would I mix to make olive?

That's a better question. Based upon the fact that your green seems to have a slight bluish tint and a little guesswork I would think a a 2:1 ratio of your green to yellow may produce an olive affect. Olive is really considered a dark yellow, so perhaps even a yellow and black mix. I guess it really depends on how those plastics mix. Judging by this color wheel I think pushing your green a little closer to yellow would do it.

http://www.sugarcraft.com/catalog/coloring/colorwheel.jpeg

But then I found this on color theory:

Adding black to a color certainly makes it darker, but it also causes the color to lose its value (like blue's sense of blueness) and starts becoming muddy and murky -- some times it turns into another color altogether (adding black to yellow doesn't give you dark yellow; it gives you an olive green color)The secret in darkening colors without changing their value lies in the proper use of a color wheel.
You darken a color by mixing it with its complement. For example, yellow can be made darker by adding a little purple to it. To make it a little bit dark, add a little bit of purpled; to make it a lot darker, add a lot more purple. This works both ways: to darken purple, add yellow. And so on with the other colors.

Which supports my latter theory of just adding black to yellow. I guess it really comes down to how well those plastics mix, if it all.

luke

08-28-2006, 08:27 AM

The base material is white when it cures, I add the dies to that. The real problem is that you don't really know what color it will be until it cures. And besides that you only have 30 seconds to mix the 2 parts (and die) and 60 seconds to pour the mold. (No real time play with the dies)

I might be able to pull it off, I'm just not sure how many attempts it will take....