News from ALB-LAB

[Alb]

News from ALB-LAB

News from ALB-LAB

News from ALB-LAB

News from ALB-LAB

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The Markov anti-gravity racer model kit is again available for pre-order !
You can reserve your kit now to be sure to receive it in the next batch of shipments.

The model is in 1:35 scale and is about 17.5 cm (about 7”) long.
The kit is composed of 35 gray resin parts, one clear vacuum formed canopy, decals sheet and instructions.

The price of the kit is 89.00 EUR + Shipping & Handling

Shipping & handling fee depends on the country you live in. You'll find some examples on the pre-ordering page on my web site.

To place an order, please, click here and then click on the "pre order now" button to go to the pre-order form.  If you have any problem and for any question, please, contact me.

www.alb-lab.it

[nico]

Hi ALB,

I placed my reservation thx.

[Alb]

Here there are a couple of photos of the actual kit:

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[Alb]

Just to say that I received a batch of copies and I've started shipping Markov model kits ! 

[nico]

Thx a lot ALB 

[mvm3897]

Sweet!! Awaiting final payment request.  Looks really cool.  I am determined to find a way to levitate this thing.

[FichtenFoo]

Sweet!! Awaiting final payment request.  Looks really cool.  I am determined to find a way to levitate this thing.

Perhaps a dual or triple magnetic levitation system? Could three be used?

[mvm3897]

I will have to wait to see the kit, but I am thinking of hollowing it out to make room for the right sized magnet.  Again, the bigger the magnet the heavier it gets.  I think with some research I can get it done.  After all full size trains can be levitated.

[nico]

It exists for plastic model kits but resine is heavier.

[FichtenFoo]

Levitation wouldn't be a problem... it's just keeping it from "rolling" off the opposite force. It's like balancing an undrilled bowling ball on another undrilled bowling ball. There's a VERY VERY minor sweet spot, but one breath of air and it shifts off the repulsive force and after shifting so far-out gets attracted to the opposite magnet's outer edge, resulting in a "slam".

What I've seen people do is use very fine fishing line to hold it in place, but again, you've got some sort of "rod" holding it in place.

EDIT: IIRC, the trains use the unbalanced repulsion to continuously "fall forward" resulting in the forward movement.

[Francesco Benedettini]

I will have to wait to see the kit, but I am thinking of hollowing it out to make room for the right sized magnet.  Again, the bigger the magnet the heavier it gets.  I think with some research I can get it done.  After all full size trains can be levitated.

From maschinenkrueger.com forum:

-LEVITRON-

Working with 1/76 Nutrocker :
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/cobo6666/DSCF1103.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/cobo6666/DSCF1116.jpg

info about product:
http://www.zhenyuehk.com/EN_product.asp
http://fascinations.com/unique-toys-gifts/levitron-revolution-series.htm

video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLxoNOkrnLs

^^

[FichtenFoo]

Where can you buy them?

[mvm3897]

I have seen the video before.  Do you know the wight of that kit though?

[FichtenFoo]

http://www.zhenyuehk.com/EN_productinfo.asp?id=422

It is able to carry items up to 400 g or 20 cm diameter. The magnet rotates slowly and continuously

[nico]

Who will mail them to ask them where to buy this product ?

[nico]

Valky found this in France

http://www.conrad.fr/base_miroir_electromagnetique_avec_planete_terre_p_19291_19302_800468_800123_FAS

[Alb]

Wow guys !  Can't wait to see a levitating Markov !!!
BTW, its weight is 300-350 gr.

[mvm3897]

Wow guys !  Can't wait to see a levitating Markov !!!
BTW, its weight is 300-350 gr.

Hey ALB,  I know you have said this another place but what are the rough dimensions of the racer.  Length and width.

Thanks
Matt

[Alb]

Wow guys !  Can't wait to see a levitating Markov !!!
BTW, its weight is 300-350 gr.

Hey ALB,  I know you have said this another place but what are the rough dimensions of the racer.  Length and width.

Thanks
Matt

 It's 17.5cm long. Don't remember the width now. If you need it, I'll measure in the CAD.

 BTW Matt, I should ship your Markov next week. 

[mvm3897]

Wow guys !  Can't wait to see a levitating Markov !!!
BTW, its weight is 300-350 gr.

Hey ALB,  I know you have said this another place but what are the rough dimensions of the racer.  Length and width.

Thanks
Matt

 It's 17.5cm long. Don't remember the width now. If you need it, I'll measure in the CAD.

 BTW Matt, I should ship your Markov next week. 

Cool thanks.  The width would be helpful since I am trying to research levitating it.  I think the  levitation base Fich posted will work (Insert Quote
http://www.zhenyuehk.com/EN_productinfo.asp?id=422).  Seems to meet the specs needed.  I just need to pay you the balance.