Gauging interest

[renie]

As most of you now by now i do some Custom stuff, ive been working on some frame and body ideas but have been concentrating on the body more.
Anyway this is still in progress but what do you guys think? as i wil put this into production if there's enough interest.
The final version will have eye covers and hidden detents.
it still needs some work but here it is:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/renie666/mag_fin.jpg

[El Zilcho]

Looks great in my opinion, the lines remind me of modern automobile design. I am willing to say that quite a few people would be interested, me included.

[maverick13]

Looks nice.
I could be interested.... depending on price.

[dboggs79]

That is probably the best milling I've seen on a mag body. Any consideration on doing a single piece body/rail combination? What are you planning to use for detents?

[SouthMcSuck]

That looks real nice. If the price is right, I'd be interested as well.

[OPBN]

Am I mistaken, or is this a unibody? I'll admit, it does look nice. Unfortunately I'm not currently in the market for a new setup, but it is one of the better designs that I have seen. I think demand will obviously depend on price.

[BTAutoMag]

depending on price.

what does it cost to SHIP a mag body from england :confused:

[OPBN]

Flat rate box prices are ridiculous. IIRC its about $30-40 to ship a small flat rate box to Europe. These could easily fit into a padded envelope and it wouldnt most likely be over $15.

[BTAutoMag]

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LETS START CUTTING ALREADY :bounce: :headbang:

[renie]

That is probably the best milling I've seen on a mag body. Any consideration on doing a single piece body/rail combination? What are you planning to use for detents?


it is a single piece :) its stillin progress, once i finish it i will give a guide on price.
it will have eyepockets and covers willed in each side milled for egostyle eyes and milled for detents aswell

[OPBN]

it is a single piece :) its stillin progress, once i finish it i will give a guide on price.
it will have eyepockets and covers willed in each side milled for egostyle eyes and milled for detents aswell

I'd probably figure a price for eye milling and non-eye milling if there is a significant cost difference.

[hill160881]

Love it!

I would not do eye covers unless they are set into the body though. This was the main reason, other than price, that few did the old style eye mod. Most say they dont like the way the eye covers disrupt the lines of the body. But there are other options now. ;) I still think internal eyes would work even with an integrated design like this. The only issue is the tooling needed to do the internal eyes is very delicate.



:cheers:

[splat15k]

I love the intentions of going with hidden detents! :cheers:

[mpsd]

I like it! You should call it the X body. Great work there!

:cheers:

[Olsson]

My personal opinion is that it is one of the better looking designs of the ones out there. If the price on this one was in the same ballpark as most other high end custom bodies, I would probably buy this one. I am looking for a suitable body/rail for a (long term) Egomag project anyway.

Regarding eyes, I would very much prefer either hidden internal eyes, or no eye milling at all. Hidden detents is a very nice touch, which would be kind of ruined with visible eye covers.

[renie]

Love it!

I would not do eye covers unless they are set into the body though. This was the main reason, other than price, that few did the old style eye mod. Most say they dont like the way the eye covers disrupt the lines of the body. But there are other options now. ;) I still think internal eyes would work even with an integrated design like this. The only issue is the tooling needed to do the internal eyes is very delicate.



:cheers:

Eye covers would be flush like on a DM7 for example, as for extra milling on a batch of 10-20 it wouldn't bump the price up by much at all

[hill160881]

SWEET. You could use the ego detents as well to keep the parts easy to source.

[renie]

SWEET. You could use the ego detents as well to keep the parts easy to source.


Already going with that one Hill ;) ;)

[Patron God of Pirates]

These things never seem to have the same timing as my spending money, but it looks great and I would to see it made.

[Loguzzzzzz]

Looks like a very nice design. Is the feedneck integrated like the Bob Long guns or will it be a separate piece, Angel threaded or possibly Ego style?

[renie]

what does it cost to SHIP a mag body from england :confused:


Shippings notbad at all all you need to do is do a search on google to get the best price
i can get a 5 day delivery insured packet to america from england for about $25

[renie]

Looks like a very nice design. Is the feedneck integrated like the Bob Long guns or will it be a separate piece, Angel threaded or possibly Ego style?

Feed neck at present is integrated

[BTAutoMag]

and i dont have a problem with that :cool:

[justme-]

Looks beautiful - definitely one of the best looking bodies - reminds me of a Bob long to a degree. I guess we Mag owners are far less concerned about feed necks... all the early Blast had removable necks - I love the clamping on my Timmy for example. That said I never had an issue with the hopper/feedneck on my classic mags.
I would love to add one of these bodies to one of my mags, but the price for these custom bodies is always above my budget. I'm watching the thread for price tho...

[C_losjoker]

This is awesome, hope price and wallet has funds for one.

[maverick13]

With an integrated feedneck, there is the possibility to get the same issue there was with the xmag wich is not working fine with all hoppers (rotor for exemple, need to be sanded).

That's why I'd prefer a seperated one.

In this way it's all so possible to install a clamping one.

[BTAutoMag]

is there a way to integrate a clamping neck into the design?

[NU_METAL]

I like it! You should call it the X body. Great work there!

:cheers:

Zang it meng !!:) You stole the words right out of my mouth ;) :D ;)
first thing i seen was that elongated X
Good looking CAD idea "RENIE" :wow:
I don't hear any aluminum being cut ;) lol

[knownothingmags]

Flat rate box prices are ridiculous. IIRC its about $30-40 to ship a small flat rate box to Europe. These could easily fit into a padded envelope and it wouldnt most likely be over $15.
16.96$ USD to ship in a small flatrate box.

[Coralis]

I like the clean design of the body ... are you planing a a matching foregrip as well ? I wouldn't call it the X body, might be confused with X mag.

[keiko_819]

is there a way to integrate a clamping neck into the design?

...+1 maybe even something like the stainless lo rise bodies... :headbang:

[OPBN]

16.96$ USD to ship in a small flatrate box.
Interesting. I know when I was looking at FRBs awhile back I was getting back considerably higher. So now I really cant undersatand why someone out there is charging $50 for international shipping for a UL frame..... :rofl:

[keiko_819]

great looking body renie...looks to be made for rt length but im down for one for sure if its gonna come in am/mm lenth... :headbang:

[renie]

great looking body renie...looks to be made for rt length but im down for one for sure if its gonna come in am/mm lenth... :headbang:
Its rt length the rail is combined

[GEE TEE]

I have a suggestion for tail end of body Renie.

IMO it would be better with an angled cut similar to regular RT rails as the blunt, square end looks odd to me. Really nice looking concept.. the milling on sides has a nice flow to it. The stub feedeck similar to the Ego is also a great idea. Would make the neck a lot stronger and avoid the risk of stripped threads. Let me know when it's time to place an order... I would definately be up for one :cool:

[OPBN]

I think it looks great the way it is. My only suggestions would be to 1. design a gas thru to go with the body. 2. rethink the fixed feedneck. 3. Consider offering a shorter AM/MM version.

[BTAutoMag]

3. Consider offering a shorter AM/MM version.

I was going to put this on a AM... :eek:

[OPBN]

I was going to put this on a AM... :eek:
This is an integrated body and rail. It will be RT length. I was suggesting that perhaps a shorter version be offered, but honestly, if #1 is completed, the need for #3 is somewhat mitigated.

[BTAutoMag]

nuff said :D

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s177/chromebeast/mag_fin.jpg

[Justus]

Interesting. I know when I was looking at FRBs awhile back I was getting back considerably higher. So now I really cant undersatand why someone out there is charging $50 for international shipping for a UL frame..... :rofl:
Because you have to trust who you're shipping to if you want to ship at the $16.96 rate. You get no ability to track the shipment that way. If you want tracking, you have to go with Global Express, not Priority International, which puts you into that $50 range.

That said, shipping a small FRB and then adding registered mail with return receipt (basically delivery confirmation) costs about $28 total IIRC. You can't add registered mail with return receipt over the internet, though; you have to physically go to the post office.

Back on topic, though, I do like the hidden detents idea. I'm more excited about the features of this body than the design itself, which reminds me of another body I saw around here recently (but don't remember the name). And I would also advocate for feedneck threads, so that a feedneck of choice can be used.

[TimmyJay]

I would like to see a top veiw. Is it split like fangs or a solid wedge.

I would also like to see an AM/MM length, but I won't probably have the money so....

[GEE TEE]

I had another look tonight Renie and think I'd prefer a curved cut on tail like this

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7789901688_977c25664d_z.jpg

[renie]

it is fanged ontop, i have several ideas for the feedneck which will fit most hoppers :)
a gas through forgrip is next on the list also is a forgrip with integrated lpr,
im still new to cad so not very fast at it so please bear with me :)

[C_losjoker]

nuff said :D

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s177/chromebeast/mag_fin.jpg

Nope, my choice would be to be able to ano everything to match.

[BTAutoMag]

a gas through forgrip is next on the list also is a forgrip with integrated lpr

I want one whether or not I get this body :eek:


im still new to cad so not very fast at it so please bear with me :)

you lie! :rolleyes:


Nope, my choice would be to be able to ano everything to match.

:eek: :(

[renie]

this will be all ally no carbon option im afraid

[BTAutoMag]

i was gonna say just that back tube :rolleyes:

with the alum going over the CF

[renie]

i was gonna say just that back tube :rolleyes:

with the alum going over the CF


Use some carbon sticky sheet you can have what u want :)

[renie]

Almost there :)

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/renie666/new_mag_side.jpg

[BTAutoMag]

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s177/chromebeast/image001.gif

[maverick13]

There's no words !

I want one !!!!!

[BTAutoMag]

PS, I agree with this:


I had another look tonight Renie and think I'd prefer a curved cut on tail like this

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7789901688_977c25664d_z.jpg

[renie]

PS, I agree with this:

Thats not a problem :)

[El Zilcho]

I had another look tonight Renie and think I'd prefer a curved cut on tail like this

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7789901688_977c25664d_z.jpg
How would it look if you matched the curve from the front of the body, scaled it down and inverted it? The idea is to achieve some symmetry instead of having some random curved cut. just an idea

[renie]

How would it look if you matched the curve from the front of the body, scaled it down and inverted it? The idea is to achieve some symmetry instead of having some random curved cut. just an idea


i didn't do that i think geetee done that with photopaint :)

[GEE TEE]

i didn't do that i think geetee done that with photopaint :)


It was indeed a quick edit done in MS Paint

FWIW I tried to copy the curved profile cut under the top/rear section of the body

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/7796932798_c8ff1b38cc_z.jpg

[El Zilcho]

Not picking on the drawing, just suggesting an idea for the actual CAD drawing. For what it's worth, this is one of the only custom bodies that I have seen that I actually like and would consider buying; and I have excellent taste :D

[rukh013]

Almost there :)

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/renie666/new_mag_side.jpg


i LOVE this, with the ability to use ego detents and HOPEFULLY ego eyes it's perfect.

have you thought of milling the top portion above the barrel threads up and out like the PM8 look? i also hope you keep the back flat, perfect for ego frames (no gap)

[justincredible]

Couldn't quite picture what you were describing yesterday mate, but now I've seen it, nice one!
Hope you put it into production as for one it'll be nice to get away from using the rubbish stock detents!! :)

[Jaccen]

Unbelievably hot! Nice design.

[El Zilcho]

Is it rude of me to demand an update? :D This is one of the more interesting bodies I have seen in some time, it might look good on the Etekmag that I am piecing together.

[Flatliner333]

Beautiful, it kind of reminds me of Elsinore the Mustang.

[renie]

Its still in progress model is now finished i just need to get some time on the mill to make a sample, im snowed under at the mo but this WILL get done :)

[BTAutoMag]

snow

dont say that, I live in WI and I dont wanna hear it

[renie]

Ha Ha figure of speech :)

[RST]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9l1zlbQ9U1rnlu31.gif

[splat15k]

Can I buy one yet? ;)

[C_losjoker]

Still planning on doing this?????

[magman313]

depending on price... i want one, nice design

[Flatliner333]

^^^Same here^^^

[knownothingmags]

from what I understand he is super busy.
the last I heard he had gotten a new job and is more busy.

[magman313]

is this still a possibility?

[wiggles01]

If you know Renie, when he starts a project he finishes it so just hold tight and I am sure it will come in time.
I want one please so add me to the list
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