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Herzlos wrote:
Tyron wrote:
Would this be popular though? When I get the bags made they will have this feature, maybe players cut out divider walls for the cards in the mean time? I don't know if they'd buy the tray cards when the bags are made. I'm probably wrong about this as I don't know much about the games you mentioned.


I have no idea how popular it'd be I'm just offering suggestions on what I'd find useful, on the assumption that I'm not that atypical. I just like having everything in the 1 case so I can grab it on the way to a game without spending ages trying to find all the bits. In theory it'd make my games cupboard less of a mess too.

Measurements for the big X-Wing ships I have (in mm, using a plastic caliper I got free from work, so I assume accuracy to be +/- 2mm):

Millenium Falcon: 130 (l) x 98 (w) x 37 (h)
Slave 1 : 83 x 79 x 32 (l)*
Lambda shuttle: 73 x 75 x 50 (w) *

*I can't remember which way I measured them. Lambda had the wings folded, and would fit on it's side and slave 1 on it's back.

Slave 1 and lambda could fit in the same slots but I've no idea what you'd have to do with the Falcon.


Thanks for the dimensions. Would you be able to just double check please as I will be able to fit 1 falcon and 3 slave ones/shuttles (in the same compartment) if they're correct.

Thanks

   
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Frostgrave

I doube measured everything at the time, probably won't get access to them again until Friday now though, sorry.
   
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Herzlos wrote:
I doube measured everything at the time, probably won't get access to them again until Friday now though, sorry.


Ok thanks, I have designed the tray to fit 2-3 shuttles/slave one's but this can be adjusted if needed, thanks again for your help.

@Everyone
I have updated the rewards section so this should appeal to more people.



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Update: X-Wing Trays Finished


Hello all,

I have been away since Sunday but now so I couldn't upload the X-Wing trays but here they are. They will be done as a set for this kickstarter and after hopefully you will like them.

The Slave 1/Shuttle slot has been done so you can fit one or the other and designed so they will hold in the slot and not move around.

The Fighter Tray allows all the smaller ships and even B-Wings in the longer slots!





Please remember above the components tray the other 4 are half trays, and the pick and pluck may be replaced and the large ship tray increased if it allows stacking (need to test this when tray is made).

Please leave any feedback for them so I can tweak them if needed.

Thanks

   
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Frostgrave

I really like that setup. The half trays will make it easier to swap fleet configurations as well when I inevitably over expand into another tray

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Thanks I tries to point this out to others but wasn't responsive.

Thanks again

   
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Update: X-Wing components tray prototype

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/932371889/mantis-model-storage-case/posts/922151

Hey all,

I have the prototype tray made for the components section of the X-Wing set. These photos were taking by the manufacturer but should illustrate to you what it can do. Hope you like them!

Leave any comments/feedback please.





Thanks!

   
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Looking really good and I would snap some up.......if I played X-Wing lol!
   
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Frostgrave

Can you make the small cards pocket a bit more snug? With the cut-outs at the side you should be able to make them exactly the same size as the small cards (like you've done with the big cards), which will stop them bouncing about when the case is lifted (as the handles on the side).
That'd then give you what looks like another 10mm+ for the asteroids bit.

I'd like to see the various token/stand sections subdivided a bit (even with thin/partially cut dividers so they can be easily removed) to keep the various tokens (focus,stress,evade,etc) separate so there's less rummaging, but that's a pretty minor thing.

Also I take it when the lid is closed, there's enough foam in the cases to essentially ensure the various compartments are sealed? The biggest issue I have with my current one is that I end up with tokens all over the place, though that's partially because I haven't glued the foam onto the base yet.
   
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I am in the market for some more miniature cases. It looks like your price-per-case is similar to the price of a Battlefoam D-box: http://us.battlefoam.com/battle-foam-d-box-standard-loadout/

I saw you posted a comparison against KR cases earlier in the thread. I don't have any Battlefoam, but had been considering buying some, until I saw this thread. Can you comment on the advantages of your cases compared to Battlefoam?
   
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I'll go the opposite direction and argue in favour of keeping the card slots nice and roomy: most of us sleeve our cards; that wouldn't fit in a 'taut' tray design. tight slots for cards would instantly make the tray useless to many players (and no, those sleeves are *not* coming off!). Your choice, obviously - but please leave the small card slot as is, and widen the larger slot slightly, instead
   
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Frostgrave

Mine are sleeved too so the foam would be a snug fit, but you have a point. How much clearance do you need?
   
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if they're sleeved they can bounce around to their hearts' desire, so to speak; they can stand that more or less forever. As much clearance as possible would be best, IMO: easier to get them out, and some sleeves might be larger than others. You don't need the protection anyway.
   
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overtyrant wrote:
Looking really good and I would snap some up.......if I played X-Wing lol!


I have other trays though if you're interests?

Herzlos wrote:
Can you make the small cards pocket a bit more snug? With the cut-outs at the side you should be able to make them exactly the same size as the small cards (like you've done with the big cards), which will stop them bouncing about when the case is lifted (as the handles on the side).

That'd then give you what looks like another 10mm+ for the asteroids bit.

The small card slot is a bit bigger for people who put them in sleeves, bags and you should be able to stack them horizontally.

Herzlos wrote:
I'd like to see the various token/stand sections subdivided a bit (even with thin/partially cut dividers so they can be easily removed) to keep the various tokens (focus,stress,evade,etc) separate so there's less rummaging, but that's a pretty minor thing.


The manufacturer took the pictures for me. He doesn't play any of the games so just filled up the slots for me to give an example. I have given the slots extra space for tokens in bags, cards in sleeves etc.

Herzlos wrote:
Also I take it when the lid is closed, there's enough foam in the cases to essentially ensure the various compartments are sealed? The biggest issue I have with my current one is that I end up with tokens all over the place, though that's partially because I haven't glued the foam onto the base yet.


Yeah all the trays measure up to 140mm and then a 5mm topper so all sealed.

 Magos Explorator wrote:
I am in the market for some more miniature cases. It looks like your price-per-case is similar to the price of a Battlefoam D-box: http://us.battlefoam.com/battle-foam-d-box-standard-loadout/

I saw you posted a comparison against KR cases earlier in the thread. I don't have any Battlefoam, but had been considering buying some, until I saw this thread. Can you comment on the advantages of your cases compared to Battlefoam?


Not to Bash BF or anything and to answer your questions. A few advantages from reading the description would be:

The box is white and dirt will be easier to see.
My case is bigger in length and width.
For a few more dollars you get more trays (which works out cheaper on a per slot bases).
When you invest in my product it will be a cheaper/more bang for buck solution with each purchase.

Hope that helps.

 Bolognesus wrote:
I'll go the opposite direction and argue in favour of keeping the card slots nice and roomy: most of us sleeve our cards; that wouldn't fit in a 'taut' tray design. tight slots for cards would instantly make the tray useless to many players (and no, those sleeves are *not* coming off!). Your choice, obviously - but please leave the small card slot as is, and widen the larger slot slightly, instead


I agree because you can use this tray for other games if you wanted and the bigger slot allows for different cards of those systems.

I try to make the trays be compatible with as many systems and possible and try very much to not do slots designed for one thing (excluding cards :p)

 Bolognesus wrote:
if they're sleeved they can bounce around to their hearts' desire, so to speak; they can stand that more or less forever. As much clearance as possible would be best, IMO: easier to get them out, and some sleeves might be larger than others. You don't need the protection anyway.


Exactly the cards wont be damaged and with enough space you can put the odd dice, token etc in there.

Thanks everyone for your posts.

   
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Since you can ask your production side to do prototypes, is it possible to have prototypes shown for the other foam types? Particularly the 40-50mm types? As a WMH player, I'm really interested to see what those look like

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I'll see what they can do, he's currently making the other 20+ trays for me and sourcing out a different material for the case, so it will be later next week I think.

   
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Hmmm, I need to check on this before the end! I am in need of a case. Do you have a size comparison shot of the case next to a person or similar, for an overall feel of the size?
   
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Do you use the GW or KR case?

   
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Just backed this one, looks like a great storage solution and very economical!

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Perth, West Australia

Probably going in for this, going to try to rope some other locals in to split for a larger quantity. My pet Mantid approves of your logo!

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Thanks guys glad you like them!

 Yonan wrote:
My pet Mantid approves of your logo!


Took a while to do it. I am thinking of getting a pet Mantis after this.

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Seems like good timing finding this. I recently got into 40K and I also collect X-wing. I have been looking for some reasonable storage solutions for awhile, and this looks pretty good. I will have to seriously consider this. I was going to get something at GenCon this year, but maybe this is the way to go. I will be watching this project.

Thanks,
Duncan

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40K, SW:Armada, Bolt Action, Legions Imperialis(maybe…) 
   
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Tyron wrote:
 Yonan wrote:
My pet Mantid approves of your logo!
Took a while to do it. I am thinking of getting a pet Mantis after this.

I highly recommend it, will be a great mascot. Here's my sexy devil, though still only a bit over an inch long as I found him as a baby 6 weeks ago.

Any chance of ordering something like 12-14 instead of 10 at the same price+shipping per item as the 10 case count? Locals are pretty keen on splitting an order.

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Tyron wrote:
I'll see what they can do, he's currently making the other 20+ trays for me and sourcing out a different material for the case, so it will be later next week I think.


Any luck on this?

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 vadersson wrote:
Seems like good timing finding this. I recently got into 40K and I also collect X-wing. I have been looking for some reasonable storage solutions for awhile, and this looks pretty good. I will have to seriously consider this. I was going to get something at GenCon this year, but maybe this is the way to go. I will be watching this project.

Thanks,
Duncan


Hi Duncan,

Thanks for your interest in the kickstarter. I will be expanding the tray selection as time goes on so the trays in the stretch goals should hopefully be enough to suit everyones needs in the meantime


 Yonan wrote:

I highly recommend it, will be a great mascot. Here's my sexy devil, though still only a bit over an inch long as I found him as a baby 6 weeks ago.

Any chance of ordering something like 12-14 instead of 10 at the same price+shipping per item as the 10 case count? Locals are pretty keen on splitting an order.


That's a very small Mantis looks really cool. But the problem I have is they mostly live up to 6 months which is a shame :( I was thinking of getting the ghost one to start with.

Yeah if you pledge for 10 cases then you can keep buying more at the same price (£15 plus £3 shipping each).

Thanks for your support.


Sining wrote:


Any luck on this?


He has currently made 10 so far and should finish them by next week. I'll take some test photos with models in after.

   
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Tyron wrote:
Yeah if you pledge for 10 cases then you can keep buying more at the same price (£15 plus £3 shipping each).

Thanks for getting back to me, 9 of us are in for 13.
   
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Make that 15 cases for 10 people. The locals really like your case Tyron!
   
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 Yonan wrote:
Make that 15 cases for 10 people. The locals really like your case Tyron!


Thank you very much for your backing.

I have done an update on the prices found here - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/932371889/mantis-model-storage-case/

53 hours left!

   
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We've almost unlocked 5 free trays!

Get in while the you can!

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Plus an extra case for £3 - bargain ! Been looking at the kr cases for eldar and its given me a good guide what ill need !
   
 
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