As some of you know..I'm a Drafter. I've thought about offering some plans of the M-149 "Water Buffalo" tank trailer & M-105 1 1/2 ton Cargo Trailer. I'm wondering if people would be willing to Pay for the plans along with a CD of Reference Images and a list of Materials needed?
Any thought would be Appreciated.
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matt

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Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2003 - 04:20 AM UTC
capnjock

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Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2003 - 04:24 PM UTC
If that was what I wanted to build and There wasn't a decent kit readily available, I would indeed be willing to purchase CD, etc. The operating words are 'wanted to build' . Otherwise I would just make it available if YOU wanted to offer it to the model public because you wanted to. It is such a tough problem. How much to give of ourselves and talents? Artists have been struggling with this problem for a long time. Anyway, I would suggest going ahead and see what happens. It would be worse to look back and so to yourself " I really wanted to do that...but..." Hope it helps
capnjock
capnjock
darkstar

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Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 09:47 AM UTC
well count me in for a set...let me know what you'll charge and do you take requests
blaster76

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Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 09:52 AM UTC
I think it might be fairly lucrative, add some more plnas for other things and you could get a fairly nice.R.O.I.
GunTruck

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Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 09:56 AM UTC
Matt - I would be interested because I collect that type of information on US Equipment. But, it's considered a niche market - I'm not sure how many other people would be interested in it. Tastes and interests vary wildly in the hobby.
Gunnie
Gunnie
matt

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Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 11:55 PM UTC
The reason I chose those subjects is.......I've got "free" access to them @ the local armory.
Nopt to mention the fact there are no kits of them either.......
Nopt to mention the fact there are no kits of them either.......
kglack43

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Posted: Friday, October 17, 2003 - 12:37 PM UTC
I'll bite...count me in. Maybe what you should do is, on the initial offer, test the waters with a few sets. Then, let the builders show their wares on the site. Kinda like a quiet silent build campaign... (This would help gain interest in the project) then set a final price and there you go. Cornered the market (with alittle help from your friends)
Where do I send the check?
kglack
Where do I send the check?
kglack
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