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List updated, The PETG canopy is good. Going to simulate the X-20 setting in the sun, and high ambient heat, like its sitting on a launch pad for 4 hrs. For those with 3D printers, the OPENSCAD code for the canopy includes modules now for various cameras to be inserted into the canopy, like...

Let me work on it on the details, and when ready, we'll post a new run thread. And like last time, no invoices or money till we place the order with all the manufacturers. As for 38mm MMT, sounds like fun!

I am up for us doing another run.

Hi Steve!... Yes, the plan is still to produce the Starblazer X-20 4x kit, even if its in a smaller production run.

Hi Everyone! Work has been continuing on Starblazer X-20 4x Upscale Kit#2, The canopy has been a little problematic and iterative testing turn around takes about a week with each test build, so new lessons have been learned. About 3 weeks ago, decided to take a totally different approach to...

This will allow builders with 3D printers to easily customization to their Canopy

Thanks for those pics. Yes even made a buck for vacuum forming. we’re trying to match the original cockpit shape, while having hard mount points via an internal structure and attachments.

They are a custom CNC threaded retainers. Specifically the new LOC/Precision retainers.

Since this is a relative expensive kit. We could drop the 38mm and reduce costs by $30. The downside is doing limited number off 38mm adapters, is since we wouldn’t hit the quantity cost savings it would increase cost for those wanting the 38mm adapter kits. I would have to go back and figure...

Hi John, Will look into that possibility if we don’t meet the 25. Right now we haven’t really considered an interest cut off date, since we are still refining the parts. Once all the part designs are finalized, we post the pics of the final parts, we’ll look at a go-no go date.

Hi everyone, quick update, we are still working on the canopy assembly and waiting on the new laser cut prototype parts. So clearly not hitting the 21-Oct ship date, Plus the fine folks doing the custom part manufacturing is fitting us in between their bread and butter orders and we are very...

All the custom kit parts.

Thanks Alex, got your kit reserved... see PM when you get a chance. Only 13 more commitments needed to green light the run. Quick update on the prototype. We have finalized the hybrid decal set, approximately 5 square feet and have received the final set from Mark. We’re making a few little...

Thank you for the kind words and for participating in the Cherokee-G run and now this one Kai! You have kit 10 reserved. Only 14 more, then the run is a go!

Well les... yes you do. :cool:

Got everyone down to here so far... only 15 more to this run is a go. Main parachute is now a 60 inch (1524mm), orange and white panels coated ripstop, with spill hole. BTW did I mention that the hybrid decal sheet is 5 square feet?

Just a few teasers... Prototype Starblazer X-20 Engine Assembly Prototype Starblazer X-20 NC to Aft sans Canopy These pics make it look deceptively small. Those outside T fins on the mains are 266.7 mm (10.5 inches) in length & 6mm thick.