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Title: Outstanding transactions for Goodman Arklight Arsenal
Post by: JANGO FETT on April 14, 2011, 01:58:57 PM
If you have an outstanding transactions for Goodman AKA Arclight Arsenal, please post the details in this thread.
If you have before pictures, please put them in your post.

Non-involved members, please refrain from posting in this thread, and post any comments here. http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=29723.0 (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=29723.0)
Title: Re: Outstanding transactions for Goodman Arclight Arsenal
Post by: pneumoniaprone on April 14, 2011, 02:26:46 PM
This was my project with John. It started during his Christmas sale at the end of 2009

http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=22889.0

$1300 and a lost CF4.something that I sent to him.

The funny part was he actually shipped it out to me but there was a short on the CF sd cardholder and I sent it back and he was going to swap out a board and ship it right back. He was then going to send my board to ERV for repair.

My last contact with John was on 8/25/2010 when he responded to an email.

"I'm here. ' of a month and I just can't get to CA long enough. I have a couple customers including you with open orders and I'm going to be temporarily refunding their deposits until I can send them their tracking numbers. A bit extreme, but I would always prefer to err on the safe side and reassure my customers that their investments are safe with ArkLight Arsenal. Time is the only culprit right now and I'll need another week or two to get the saber tested and shipped. "

Sorry about the language filter in the quote. I didn't even read it.
Title: Re: Outstanding transactions for Goodman Arclight Arsenal
Post by: Gil Gamesh on April 14, 2011, 04:06:49 PM
All the pictures he provided for me on these projects were kept in individual folders on his photobucket account.  I didn't think to copy any of them for myself, and if I did I dont' know where they are now.  He has since put passwords on all of them, but proof of his contracts with me are still there via the folder names and asking for the password to view them.  Here's an example of one of them:  
http://photobucket.com/guestlogin?albumUrl=http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/AKD001/Steve%20TPM/

Outstanding projects owed by Arclight Arsenal:

1) $400 deposit for materials + aprx $100 in electronics (no soundboard) for 1:1 Mace Windu reveal/g-core.  Paid to get in on what he said was a run of 3.  

2) Larbel Obi TPM G-core with CF4.0x (can't remember now, but it was one of the first series of 4.0's if memory serves), sent Larbel TPM Obi, $250 deposit and the CF.  

3) Custom unknown Obi TPM (it really looked like a flat MR Obi TPM EE).  Sent the saber, electronics, US2.0, no deposit-was to pay upon completion. Still have this saved here in the forum from him:
WORK SUMMARY

CUSTOMER:
Steve Fletcher

PROJECT:
Obi Wan TPM Custom
USv2.0/LuxIIISRD/2xCR123A Rechargeable

EMITTER:
1) Bore out 1" blade holder
2) Drill and tap set 6/32 set screw for blade retention
3) Drill and tap new holes for bezels
4) Reconstruct bezels with 10/32 button head screws with clear epoxy
4) Cut and fit a hollow spacer, held in place by the three converging bezels, positioned directly over the lens
5) Modify lens/holder to fit into existing emitter throat
6) Modify LED PCB to fit into existing emitter throat
7) Install custom copper finned heatsink
 Calibrate entire optic assembly above for proper alignment

THROAT:
1) Fabricate two cell RCR123A holder
2) Fabricate nylon shim/spacers to suspend holder in center of throat (also with sliding in/out access for cell servicing)
3) Drill and tap second set screw to reinforce neck/throat overlap

BODY:
1) Custom cut black shroud to accommodate USv2 board
2) Install USv2 (including nylon standoffs and PVC sleeve above grip area)
3) Program USv2 to customer's specifications (current, volume, swing, clash)
3) Drill and install tactile switch in rear corner groove of black shroud
4) Fabricate custom speaker resonator chamber (fully serviceable)
5) Drill and tap charge port hole (45 degrees on Z axis from existing covertec wheel) --other option is to install it in the pommel... Cleaner look, but it's your choice
6) Install charge port with battery pack and kill key
7) Route all wiring into semi-permanent plastic conduit (to prevent rattling)

POMMEL:
1) Drill 7/16" hole at base of pommel all the way through to speaker
2) Fabricate black PVC plug for hole (when saber is on display)
3) Drill three holes in pommel stem, aligned with every other pommel cube for aesthetic uniformity
4) If charge port is installed at the tip of the pommel, then also drill additional holes around sloped radius, three, aligned with alternating pommel cubes.

OVERALL:
1) Chamfer edges throughout where possible
2) Polish metal components if preferred (OR, I can weather the saber slightly to match its current "used" condition)

OPERATIONS PERFORMED:
Drilling: 12
Tapping: 5
Milling: 2
Custom fabricated parts: 5

WORK:
10-12 hours for planning, fabrication, installation, finishing, and testing

WARRANTY:
14 Days for all workmanship

What do you think?

John
 

4) custom larbel quigon reveal/g-core style--lost the saber and $350 deposit, this was the last communication from him on that:
Hey Steve,

You're never a bug, and certainly never a bother!  Remember, you've been one of my first and longest customers and I'm always happy to answer anything you have.   Most of the albums I leave public, unless they're top, TOP, secret....

I'll update your album this weekend with the latest. Now that the new emitter has been built, I'm toying with the idea of replacing the grip, too. 'Always trading time for innovation, I suppose. That said, I DO need to finish this and send it back to you. I can't wait to see the look on your face when you get it.  

Thanks for the kudos on the name...I figure after doing this in the shadows for several years I might as well make it official (that, and the fact that only yesterday did the Mods invite me to post in the Mining Colony). I think someone got wind of my competitive [lower] prices...


'Anyway, have a great weekend.

John

My last communication from him was December 28th, 2009.  I gave up attempting contacting him and stewed in my own foolish anger after the end of February after hearing nothing from him or getting ANY package.
Title: Re: Outstanding transactions for Goodman Arclight Arsenal
Post by: Sohryu76 on May 25, 2011, 10:26:35 PM
I am just going to leave this here...
since this is the reason i stopped coming around.

I had a deal with Goodman, I am lucky enough that I did not lose nearly the amount others here did, in items or monetary value.

He was supposed to do a custom Ahsoka Tano for me.  Was going to have an Ultrasound 2.1 in it.
I sent him the deposit, and the chip.

I got the same run around everyone else did... he wasn't happy enough with a part of the saber, and he constantly needed to start over to make it better.

I fell for it.  Eventually he offered to refund my money but never did.  With the promise he would still complete the saber for me.  I sent him numerous e-mails, and finally he stopped responding.

here is my first e-mail from him with the details:

Hi Chris,

Below is your Work Summary from ArkLight Arsenal for your custom Ahsoka saber. I updated the features and associated costings based on my conversations with you. Please review and respond at your earliest convenience.

Client:
Chris, "Sohryu76"

Hilt:
Ahsoka 1:1 scale full scratchbuild
1.37" outer shell (6061 aluminum, silver)
1.25" inner core (6061aluminum, black --customer to decide black epoxy for all black details on reference prop (included in price) or black powder coat (add $30)
1" blade holder honed for UltraEdge/UltraBlades
Reverse sound through hidden ports throughout shroud
Tactile switch in main switch position
Blade set screw through bottom switch
Metal Covertech

Electronics:
LedEngin 5W Green LED
Custom heatsink
10 degree lens
lens holder
TSD QD
USv2.1 soundboard (customer supplied)
Volume Setting: 2
Swing Setting: 4
Clash Setting: 2 
Current Setting: 1A
1W TCSS Speaker
4.8V 1000mAh custom battery pack
Recharge port in pommel

Project Distinctions:
1) Fully custom built Ahsoka saber (only one other saber ever made)
2) ONLY fully duelable Ahsoka saber (the other saber was too thin)
3) Serviceable sled for TSD QD connector to swap main LED

Costs
Hilt: $305
USv2.1: $125
Soundboard configuration: Free
Electronics: $60
Serviceable sled: Free
Labor (20 hours of lathe/mill machining and electronics module installation): $75 (FX-S Discount)
Extra LED module: $18 each (includes LED, screws, heatsink, and TSD QD connector)
Shipping: Free (includes 2-3 day priority shipping with insurance and tracking number)

Payment Terms
50% Upon Project start, 50% Upon Project completion (~2-4 weeks depending on USv2.1 arrival)
Send payments via Paypal to: horus06268@yahoo.com


This work summary offer expires in 14 days. By accepting the offer you agree to not sell the saber for at least 90 days to protect my low costs. Please keep all arragements and costs confidential. Contact me with any questions you may have and how you would like to move forward with your fully custom 1:1 Ahsoka saber.

Thank you,
John Goodman
ArkLight Arsenal

I paid my deposit of 301.00, and like everyone else, I am out of that money.
Sorry I didn't speak up sooner.
Title: Re: Outstanding transactions for Goodman Arclight Arsenal
Post by: Master Dru-Er on June 18, 2013, 06:42:43 AM
I purchased a "virgin" Larbel Qui from Goodman on April 4th of 2010! To the tune of $250. It remained in his possession and my build was never finalized.  All the other components stayed with me.
Title: Re: Outstanding transactions for Goodman Arklight Arsenal
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on June 18, 2013, 08:11:32 AM
John has done his very best to take care of outstanding transactions.  We had put out several "all calls" to try and make sure everyone was taken care of over the last 2 years.  We were unaware of your transaction.  I am certain that John will be happy to take care of it.  Please PM him the Paypal transaction receipt so he can try to resolve this.  Since we were previously involved in facilitating the situation, if you like you can CC me or STARKILLER.
Title: Re: Outstanding transactions for Goodman Arklight Arsenal
Post by: Goodman on June 18, 2013, 11:50:47 AM
Hi Luminara, this one actually does count as real ;) ;)

I reached out to Andrew and requested he email me ASAP. Will resolve this as soon as he responds.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Outstanding transactions for Goodman Arklight Arsenal
Post by: Gil Gamesh on June 18, 2013, 12:44:07 PM
Hi Luminara, this one actually does count as real ;) ;)

I reached out to Andrew and requested he email me ASAP. Will resolve this as soon as he responds.

Thanks!

Thanks, John, for seeing this and taking the initiative.  :)
Title: Re: Outstanding transactions for Goodman Arklight Arsenal
Post by: Goodman on June 18, 2013, 12:50:48 PM
Hi Luminara, this one actually does count as real ;) ;)

I reached out to Andrew and requested he email me ASAP. Will resolve this as soon as he responds.

Thanks!

Thanks, John, for seeing this and taking the initiative.  :)

That's what I'm here for! ;)
Title: Re: Outstanding transactions for Goodman Arklight Arsenal
Post by: Scorpion on November 07, 2013, 03:14:32 PM
anyone know where john has gone?

iv been trying to contact him for weeks about a saber part we spoke about months ago
i had no contact since 4th sep, thers no transaction or anything involved but i sure would like to get in touch with him
Title: Re: Outstanding transactions for Goodman Arklight Arsenal
Post by: Pfockerchief on November 07, 2013, 03:32:05 PM
Received email reply from him on September 4th as well.  Indicated he was working on a new batch of sabers to be out soon.