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WTK: Anyone interested in REPRO PROTECTOSCOPES?

Post by DDTrustee » Thu Sep 28, 2017 4:30 pm

I am communicating with several manufacturers of Plexiglas components. They are telling elm they can cast the Plexiglas blocks and cast the black end shields and stick on a plated plastic ‘mirror’ to accomplish the PROTECTOSCOPE device that is in every vision block of the M8 armored car.
I have a bad one I have sent around to some manufacturers. I have asked them for a bid on 50 unit and 100 unit runs.
What would an original one in good condition sell for? I need that info for a guide to what the repros are worth and whether I should go forward with the project. I also need a handle on what it’s going to cost me to reproduce. A price range for recent purchases would be helpful….I may send this out to a FUND ME page if it is markedly expensive. I’m In for four of the darn things if I can get them made….Let me know who wants them and how many…..you’re not locked in, won’t hold you to the guestimate…..Just want to get a feeling for how many I should get made. Will post and estimated price based on the manufacturers’ estimate when I get it.
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Re: WTK: Anyone interested in REPRO PROTECTOSCOPES?

Post by jesse » Fri Sep 29, 2017 4:05 pm

I need 3.

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Re: WTK: Anyone interested in REPRO PROTECTOSCOPES?

Post by flakrabbit » Fri Sep 29, 2017 4:42 pm

Are they the same for an M3A1 Stuart tank? Either the ones that go in the pistol port doors on the turret or the one in front for the driver?

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Post by DDTrustee » Fri Sep 29, 2017 10:28 pm

pics below - this is an original.....the repro will work and look likethe original but be constructed of more modern plastic and should last longer....
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Post by DDTrustee » Fri Sep 29, 2017 10:29 pm

no idea what the price will be - will post the estimate as soon as I find out and get a quotation.
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Post by elsassersticks » Sun Oct 01, 2017 11:39 am

Hi !
I'm interested for 2 protectoscopes !!

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Post by Cold oil » Mon Oct 02, 2017 8:19 am

We would be interested in 2 to 4 of these depending on unit price. Thanks Dan!

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Post by dlk » Tue Oct 03, 2017 5:48 pm

How many go in the protectoscope storage boxes? 3?

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Post by DDTrustee » Wed Oct 04, 2017 6:36 am

I don't know - ANYONE?
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Post by ABryant » Thu Oct 05, 2017 5:52 am

I would be in for 3.
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Post by DDTrustee » Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:07 am

manufacturer says we will have a bid to do a run of 50 or 100 late enxt week....
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Post by jesse » Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:57 pm

Two in the spare protectoscope box in the Sexton.

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Post by dlk » Thu Oct 05, 2017 5:07 pm

I found my own answer in the TM...3 per box plus the 2 in the mounts. SO...as I have 2 good ones...I would be in for 6.

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Post by John Neuenburg » Sat Oct 07, 2017 2:47 pm

I have one pretty useful one and I think two bad ones stored, so put me down for 1 or 2 depending on price.

After this project how about working on some Ground Signal Projectors, Dan?
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Post by DDTrustee » Sat Oct 07, 2017 4:40 pm

WHAT IN THE H IS A GROUND SIGNAL PROJECTOR????? :shock:
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