![]() I realize that many modeler's would rather an imperfect, reasonably priced kit than none at I make very little profit off these kits and do it for the passion. I would spend on average up to 10 hours laying up, casting and processing parts once out of the molds. Experience with scratch building isĪdvisable. They are not precision kits of museum quality, as components may not precisely align. It gets to your country (The post office states the number of days it takes to get to your country) but no how quickly it gets to you! I usually recommend tracking but not the express.Īustralia post offers different shipping options which I investigate for each customer.Īs mentioned, my kits are basic. Sometimes there is an in-between standard rate. Usually I am quoted an express price (the higher end) and an economy price (lower end). Each kit and destination gets me a different reply from Australia post when I get a quote, however to give you a ball -park idea I'll give quotesįrom previous orders. I am frequently asked about shipping costs. ![]() I am quite happy to field technical questions and help out with problem where I can. I'm busy enough working through orders and trying to perfect what I already have. This is done as a means of reducing the cost for the customer. It goes back on the shelf and the next buyer gets theirs really quickly!ĭue to overseas shipping costs I will split the top and bottom hulls of my larger models (Borei, Delta, Resolution and U-23) in order to create a package that does not exceed Australia (I only take Paypal) If you do not commit to the ![]() I take payment just before shipping kits. I keep in touch with customers throughout the production cycle and when the order is ready to ship to inform you of shipping costs.Īs a courtesy I usually take a photo of the completed kit or Cylinder and send it to you for your acknowledgment. You as the turn around time will be shorter. Although if a kit is in available then I will notify I do require approximately 6 weeks from order to completion of the kit, as I do not necessarily keep kits in stock. Zero Bubble model design is a side business and not my full time occupation. The tooling has been completed and are about to undergo final I am currently developing a new Ballast tank valve system. All my hulls will accommodate either the ZB-1 or 2. ZB-1 and ZB-1/2 Cylinders. Single and Twin shaft. This kit is 1100 mm long and 120 mm wide. KIT 6: New for 2022! This is really different. KIT 5: Project 667 BDRM Delta IV class SSBN. Once again no other large kit of this submarine exists. This is a cool little submarine if I may say so. There are some 3D printed files available for this boat but not a Fiberglass hull. This design is the only large kit available for radio control of this one off Russian KIT 2: Soviet Project 685 Plavnik K-278 'Komsomolets'. This is the only 1/120 Scale model of Resolution on the market. KIT 1: Royal Navy Polaris missile Submarine HMS Resolution. Seat of my Corolla! Sorry, I've never really paid much attention to 1:96, 1:72 or 1:144. I have a bad habit of building to whatever scale I like. It is usually determined by how well a model sits on the back seat of my car. As canīe seen by photos and videos, all designs have been thoroughly tested and have and will continue to undergo design evolution. The components included will need sanding, filling and adjustment. They are designed for experienced modelers who know how to build and would have a preferred method of assembly. This page gives an overview of my submarine designs and also the ZB Series Theseīoats use my own custom made cylinders the ZB-1 and ZB-1/2 designs. System (a ballast tank that changes the buoyancy of the boat). These kits are designed for a Water tight cylinder (WTC) that can be configured for either dynamic diving (using forward momentum to drive the boat underwater) or more commonly using a static Offer challenge for the builder who wants to take a basic kit and produce their own version of a rare submarine design. They are intended to be affordable and reasonably priced kits at the lower end of the price spectrum. These models are niche designs in an already niche sector of the RC market. These kits are durable, the hull components are made of Fiber glass and the appendages are made of polyurethane castings. Nuclear submarines and a rare World War One design. They are kits i deally suited to radio controlĪpplication and are based on five rarely modeled ![]() Six of my designs are featured here and are offered as basic kits. ![]() I have designed and flown numerous scale Radio controlled Gliders and have for the last 20 years designed and developed over 10 RC Scale submarine designs. I am a model maker with over 25 year’s experience. My Name is David Hughes and I am the sole operator of Zero Bubble model design, located ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |