riffclown Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 22 yards of Icarex on the way.. Time for some new colors using my diamonds build as the pattern. Black, White, Silver, Charcoal and Sky Blue.. More to follow as these kites take shape. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevmort Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Thinking of getting a sewing machine and start making my own [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACrop Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 I would borrow a machine if you can before making the leap. Anyone can see with some patience, but making sure it is your brand of patience would be wise before starting a sewing collection...cause let's face it, it is not just a machine you will end up with. Machine, cutting mats, quilting rulers, rotary cutter and special scissors that will cause you to threaten anyone who uses them for other materials, a light for seeing clearly at the machine, 4 types of tape, storage tub for the sewing stuff, another for kite bits, big paper for templates, a new table when you get kicked off the kitchen counter after a week, and we haven't even started with kite parts. If looking to buy not every machine has the three step zig-zag stich programmed in, so that is something to look for. Kite making is fun, but know that the rabbit hole is deep Alice.With that said....what am I gonna build next....Xtra vent or indoor???Sent from my [device_name] using http://KiteLife mobile app 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted May 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 47 minutes ago, ACrop said: With that said....what am I gonna build next....Xtra vent or indoor??? Yes... those... For what it's worth, I have a vented in my head at the moment while I'm waiting for materials to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuul64 Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 hi hey would either of you { riffclown or acrop } consider making some kites for other ppl I E me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted May 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 15 hours ago, zuul64 said: hi hey would either of you { riffclown or acrop } consider making some kites for other ppl I E me I guess we can discuss to some extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevmort Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 Well I can get the icarex and fibreglass mesh but having problems finding the Dacron so far , had a look at the price of race rods too good job I was sat down !! , I will admit that all I want at this point is an icarex full and mid vent sails at the moment Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACrop Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 hi hey would either of you { riffclown or acrop } consider making some kites for other ppl I E me I have three kids under 9, I am lucky to get my thoughts together to get any project done. Sorry, my current kite list from my own to-do list is at least three years long. [emoji6]But I am happy to share what I have learned so far.Sent from my [device_name] using http://KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 8 hours ago, kevmort said: Well I can get the icarex and fibreglass mesh but having problems finding the Dacron so far , had a look at the price of race rods too good job I was sat down !! , I will admit that all I want at this point is an icarex full and mid vent sails at the moment Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Goodwinds and others have dacron tape readily available. Google kitemaking supplies. It's not expensive and comes in a variety of widths, usually from 1" to 4". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevmort Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 I have one of oapbills vented sails he made and I must admit I do love it and that has a Dacron leading edge so I would like to have a quiver of icarex sails now [emoji4] , this one bill made knocks the spots of my EXP !! Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted May 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 So Black, White, Silver Charcoal, SkyBlue and THESE!!!! Totally stoked on possibilities. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted May 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Time for Ice Cream Shop Eclectic!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted May 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 First Panel is shaping up. Black, Charcoal and sunset fade colors.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted May 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 Second Panel is basted.. Ready to design the center and start sewing.. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACrop Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 Second Panel is basted.. Ready to design the center and start sewing.. Very very nice. I think this is my favorite of yours. Didn't you do a red leading edge on a different one? That might be nice on this one. Great color and pattern use.Sent from my [device_name] using http://KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted May 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 LE will be Red, white or possible Yellow.. Not sure if I have enough Red though for another LE without making another order.. Also considering yellow LE like I had on Indigo Sunrise.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted May 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 @ACrop I think you'll love the next one on the cutting board even more.. Purple fade with 5 different purples.. Silver and White for the neutral panels.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACrop Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 Are all your purples icarex p31? Can ya post a picture of the purples for me???Sent from my [device_name] using http://KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevmort Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 What’s the p31 ??? Please Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted May 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 @kevmort PC31 is a polyester/polycarbonate fabric also trademarked as Icarex.. It's is more water resistant than Nylon and seems to be lighter.. IT's the fabric of choice for high end kites. We refer to it as PC31, Icarex or commonly Poly. http://icarexpolyester.com/ @ACrop They are all PC31 but some are scaps from older runs that may simply be different dye lots. From the front one almost looks black but turns oberjin (eggplant) when backlit. Two very similar purples, a lavender, an Eggplant and a purple wine are the pieces I have.. These all came as scrap pieces so I don't know the proper color names.. FWIW, some of these are the much older Icarex that had a rectangular grid instead of the square grid we are more familiar with. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACrop Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 [mention=8333]kevmort[/mention] PC31 is a polyester/polycarbonate fabric also trademarked as Icarex.. It's is more water resistant than Nylon and seems to be lighter.. IT's the fabric of choice for high end kites. We refer to it as PC31, Icarex or commonly Poly. http://icarexpolyester.com/ [mention=10832]ACrop[/mention] They are all PC31 but some are scaps from older runs that may simply be different dye lots. From the front one almost looks black but turns oberjin (eggplant) when backlit. Two very similar purples, a lavender, an Eggplant and a purple wine are the pieces I have.. These all came as scrap pieces so I don't know the proper color names.. FWIW, some of these are the much older Icarex that had a rectangular grid instead of the square grid we are more familiar with. I thought that some of it must be older not made anymore colors. . Thanks for the photos. You are right, you next sail is right up my alley on colors, good thing I am in such right control of my kite aquiring impulses. [emoji3]Sent from my [device_name] using http://KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted May 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 I really like the Eggplant color.. looks almost black until you get a little light behind it and glows grape from there.. definitely going to be in some prime accent spots. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 PC31 is the one who said "We caught a dirty one" in the Beatles' song Maxwell's Silver Hammer. Thank you. Thank you (he says as he takes a bow). Please, no applause; just throw money.🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 10 minutes ago, riffclown said: I really like the Eggplant color.. looks almost black until you get a little light behind it and glows grape from there.. definitely going to be in some prime accent spots. Might be interesting to mix it with black. Should get some nice effects when spinning while backlit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 15 minutes ago, ACrop said: You are right, you next sail is right up my alley on colors, good thing I am in such right control of my kite aquiring impulses. Now THAT'S funny! 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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