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#3853665 - 10/24/13 10:35 AM Re: Spitfire Spade Grip [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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there's a bloke on ebay uk that makes/casts them himself, you could get the grip and lever for under £100, don't pay stupidly extortionate prices from the likes of Sspares!


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#3853845 - 10/24/13 05:59 PM Re: Spitfire Spade Grip [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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Since i want one to use as "joystick" PVC tube and epoxy putt save ~95 Euros. biggrin

http://i44.tinypic.com/10yi9ow.jpg

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#3853895 - 10/24/13 07:57 PM Re: Spitfire Spade Grip [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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Is that one you've made Sokol?

#3853949 - 10/24/13 10:41 PM ) [Re: Brigstock]  
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Yes, I use this drawing posted above as reference, and parts of PVC electrical conduit 90 degree elbow. biggrin

http://i44.tinypic.com/2lt6fte.jpg

Is difficult get info about dimension - above Krupi say ~140mm as width, in another forum the guy say 130mm...
I did more close to 130mm.
The info about fire button I receive from a collector in Keypublishing forum (seem that a guy from there write a book about this grips).
Curiously I don't see pictures on Web similar to those drawing - and Krupi cast - that have large flange on base and different support for brake cable than AH2174 or AH8068. Is supposedly for Spitfire Mk.IX.

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#3853987 - 10/25/13 01:14 AM Re: ) [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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We got our measurements off an original.Diameter is 132mm smile

#3854041 - 10/25/13 07:40 AM Re: ) [Re: Sokol1]  
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Originally Posted By: Sokol1
Yes, I use this drawing posted above as reference, and parts of PVC electrical conduit 90 degree elbow. biggrin

http://i44.tinypic.com/2lt6fte.jpg

Is difficult get info about dimension - above Krupi say ~140mm as width, in another forum the guy say 130mm...
I did more close to 130mm.
The info about fire button I receive from a collector in Keypublishing forum (seem that a guy from there write a book about this grips).
Curiously I don't see pictures on Web similar to those drawing - and Krupi cast - that have large flange on base and different support for brake cable than AH2174 or AH8068. Is supposedly for Spitfire Mk.IX.

Sokol1






Very nicely done mate smile

I had toyed with the idea of PVC tubing myself, but I dont believe I'd get anywhere near a good a job as you've produced

#3854692 - 10/27/13 01:39 PM Re: ) [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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Actually Sokol, given the end result, a thread of it's own for your PVC spade grip might be called for. I'd love to know more about the materials you used and the techniques you used to put it together to get the end result that you did.

I'm amazed at the quality of the finish


#3854814 - 10/27/13 06:53 PM Re: ) [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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Oh yes Sokol, please share some more information about your build. The result is stunning!!

#3921989 - 03/08/14 08:13 PM Re: ) [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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This is where I am with my spade grip just now. Using a resin grip, and picking up tips from Krupi and Sokol!


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#3934094 - 04/03/14 07:47 PM Re: Spitfire Spade Grip [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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Mines done (although its a Hurricane stick wink )

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#3934149 - 04/03/14 09:20 PM Re: Spitfire Spade Grip [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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Very nice Speyer


I'm jealous smile

#3935872 - 04/07/14 08:55 PM Re: Spitfire Spade Grip [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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Looks great smile

#3944259 - 04/25/14 03:29 AM Re: Spitfire Spade Grip [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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Stunning work... thumbsup
Gene the baby arrived safetly finally smile Well done mate it looks awesome..Now to finish off the button... neaner

#3944362 - 04/25/14 12:32 PM Re: Spitfire Spade Grip [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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Excellent! That stupid thing has been around the world *twice*. First time was my fault. *laughs*

I still haven't had a chance to tweak the model you sent in order to add the hole for the brake lever. I did buy the needed heat-set inserts for it though. I need a clone to do my day job so I can spend all my time tinkering with flight simulators. smile

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#4005275 - 09/05/14 04:20 AM Re: Spitfire Spade Grip [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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Its being put to good use Gene..

#4005609 - 09/05/14 07:26 PM Re: Spitfire Spade Grip [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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Ha! That's great! I take it you made some kind of mold from it first?

I hope to some day get back to working on the other model you sent in order to produce something more usable. I've already got the heat-set insert required to properly fit the brake handle mounting bolt.

How hard is it going to be to clear the wiring channel along the right arc?

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#4006848 - 09/08/14 07:53 PM Re: Spitfire Spade Grip [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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It's a green sand cast, right? That would explain why the channel couldn't be cast as well

#4007352 - 09/09/14 05:32 PM Re: Spitfire Spade Grip [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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That doesn't explain it.

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#4008063 - 09/10/14 10:40 PM Re: Spitfire Spade Grip [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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Gene, the channel has little to no draft, it would be nearly impossible to remove the master from the cast without disturbing the sand, no matter how tightly it is packed. The only option would be to add it in as a core, which would be thin and fragile, and require additional steps, like adding keys to ensure the core is properly aligned

#4017849 - 10/04/14 01:04 AM Re: Spitfire Spade Grip [Re: JG52Krupi]  
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Hey guys now have the Cannon Spade grip for sale at my Shapeways shop and also the rocker button and housing as separate pieces.Will add more bits and pieces in time.Also have other replica spit bits for sale as well.

https://www.shapeways.com/designer/Rossco?li=pb

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