**Update**
Apologies for radio silence this evening everyone. I've been trying to focus on getting these few aditional changes made, so I've tried to stay away until ready to preview what I've been doing...
So... Following on from my previous update, several discussions have arisen behind the scenes, and it became clear that there were still things that could be done to improve the accuracy of the models.
I have to thank
BRRogers again. He has been incredibly helpful throughout this entire process, and considering he has a run of his own coming up, the fact that he is willing to share so much is a credit to him.
Also big thanks to
teecrooz who's knowledge and insights have been invaluable too!
For everyone who is waiting patiently for me to hit go on this, I really appreciate your patience! Again, I believe it's better to hold off and improve the models wherever possible, than to send models to be manufactured that still have inaccuracies.
Anyway, without further adieu....
Here are a couple of images of all three Yuma versions in their final form*:
*Each kit contains all parts needed to create any one version of the static Yuma prop.
Now, just a few notes on the latest changes:
As you may know from my previous update, I was convinced that because of the curve that is seen in the ends of the pommel channels, the step down to the body MUST be on an angle, and could not be a 90 degree drop...
Well, it hadn't occurred to me that it may be both!
The angle continues as far as the peak of the curve, where it then drops perpendicular to the body:
Now that I've seen it, and modelled it, I can see this in several of the references.
Also it is clear that the hole for the Tri-Ring cuts in to the channels at either side ever so slightly.
There has been a lot of discussion today about the ridges in the emitter nipple. I had clearly gone in too far on the previous attempt. I had figured that each ridge would be a step down, resulting in a concave face. This is not the case. There is a pronounced outer lip. The face is then flat with four inner details. Each ridge is angled back ever so slightly, but from the same point. the depth of the detail on the nipple face is 0.1mm, so removing it would take very little effort. In fact, I would be more than happy to do so for anyone that would prefer an idealised version.
Sorry for the possibly repetitive question, but what is that circular mark that's in the first two images?
I'm guessing you're referring to the slotted screw below the emitter face? Thanks again to
BRRogers, who pointed this out to me. It's clear as day on those references, so I couldn't possibly have left it off.
I have added the necessary drill point to the model and sourced the correct size of slotted grub screw to match the size of the feature in the reference photo.
I believe that the models are now good to go! As always, I welcome any suggestions that might add to the accuracy of the models. I'm aware that people are keen to get the parts ordered too though.
It's just gone midnight here in the UK, so I'll leave this post up over night and maybe in to tomorrow morning a little before I start to think about taking payments.
There is still time to get on board too if you're interested.
Stay safe everyone!
Cheers,
Dave