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CheffoJeffo:
Wow ... just wow.

Gonna have to pick up some t-molding for MH and SWC just in case ...

Awesome.

 :notworthy:

FrizzleFried:
Will the T-Molding powder coating need to go through your rigorous approval process?

Daviea:
Hey Friz,

Thanks for pointing out the under-played.  I am extremely rigorous when it comes to quality control.  In fact, to the point of being called "a little OCD" by a comedian in our ranks....if I recall.  I think that was a bit much, but it does drive the point home.  The bottom line is that I won't release anything unless it's absolutely perfect.  I would be willing to bet that the overwhelming majority of collectors would appreciate this trait.  When it comes to reproduction parts, there's two ways to go.  The right way and the wrong way.  I'm sure that it's obvious that I choose to make parts the right way, which is why every single one of my completed reproduction parts get such high praise.  In fact, it's because of my "rigorous approval process" that collectors now have all these options for quality parts to keep their machines going.

If I were to choose the easy way out and allowed "speed" (as in getting the item to market) to be my motivation, it's quite possible and most likely that something would slip through the cracks.  If that were to happen, I'd have to deal with unhappy people complaining about poor quality.  That type of complaint is completely unacceptable in my book, which is why I monitor quality above all else.  Now, people complaining that it's taking too long, while I can agree with them on many levels, it's just not going to make things happen any faster.  I do take into account that there are a few prepays (less than 10) and I value their opinion as well as their position in the matter.  If they complain to me, I take it seriously since they have a vested interest in the project.  Everyone else is just fanning the flames, probably for no other reason than to flap their arms.

All of that said, if there was a powder coat process on the t-molding, you can bet that I'd be all over it.  Fortunately for everyone involved, t-molding doesn't have a powder coat to worry about.  Thanks for asking.  Though, there's an interesting process (which I'll describe later) that lends itself to a more glossy finish on polyethylene t-molding.  The plastics industry seems to be interesting at every turn.

On the other hand, if this is just another attempt to be snarky about the Star Wars yoke delays, I'll note it down for you.  You've been abundantly clear of your position on this, so why not be more positive and focus on what I am getting done in the meantime while I finish up the yoke.  All the poking and prodding won't move the wheels any faster.  The SW yoke will be done ASAP, whether you believe it or not.

David Adams
RAM Controls
 

--- Quote from: FrizzleFried on April 29, 2009, 07:19:04 pm ---Will the T-Molding powder coating need to go through your rigorous approval process?

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FrizzleFried:

--- Quote ---On the other hand, if this is just another attempt to be snarky about the Star Wars yoke delays, I'll note it down for you.
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Of course that is what it was.   I'd figure by now you'd have thick enough skin to handle it as well... which seems to be the case.  I just find it interesting that the yokes have been "on deck" since well before I discovered this hobby... that is all.

 ;)

HoopstarsGarage:

--- Quote from: FrizzleFried on April 29, 2009, 08:12:51 pm ---Of course that is what it was.   I'd figure by now you'd have thick enough skin to handle it as well... which seems to be the case.  I just find it interesting that the yokes have been "on deck" since well before I discovered this hobby... that is all.

 ;)

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And people wonder why no one wants to put their hand up and do these re-pro parts..??    :angry:

Personally, I am stoked that someone has done this.. and I look forward to more products for the SWC.. :applaud:

David - Email received and I will be placing an order for the t-molding very soon.  Fantastic offer btw too..!!


Hoops

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