Get Some AuthentiKit !
AuthentiKit is a freeware project so we aren't in the business of selling anything but we do want as many people as possible to have the opportunity to fly with these replica controls. If you want to get your hands on some AuthentiKit you have two main options. In both cases the flight controls come as self-assembly kits - just follow our YouTube videos to assemble them.
Spitfire MkIX 'Full Kit' Costs
The Spitfire MkIX kits come "bundled" with a starter kit (includes the universal hub) and add-on kits. Remember you also need the rig.
Kit | Contents | Hardware Kit +p&p | 3D Parts Kit (RSP) +p&p |
|---|---|---|---|
Spitfire MkIX - Starter Kit A | Flight Stick + Universal Hub | £81 | £146 ($146 if supplied from the US) |
Spitfire MkIX - Add On Kit B | Throttle Quadrant Elevator Trim Wheel Rudder Trim Wheel Rig Extension Connectors to Universal Hub | £63 | £199 ($199 if supplied from the US) |
Spitfire Flaps Lever Instrument Panel Mounting Universal Hub Upgrade N.B. 3 kits available separately | Flaps Lever MkIX or Mk1A Instrument Panel Mounting Universal Hub Upgrade | £7.99 (Just flaps) £40.49 (All items) | £29 / $29 (Just flaps) £47 / $47 (All items) |
Spitfire Chassis Lever N.B. Also needs UniHub Upgrade | Chassis Lever MkIX or Mk1A | £19 | £78 ($78 from US) |
P-51D Mustang 'Full Kit' Costs
The P-51D kits come "unbundled" as you won't need to buy another universal hub kit or rig extension if you already have one from the MkIX project. Remember you still need a rig.
Kit | Contents | Hardware Kit +p&p | 3D Parts Kit (RSP) +p&p |
|---|---|---|---|
P-51D Pedestal | P-51D Flaps, Trim and Land Gear Pedestal
| £44 | £TBC |
Spitfire Mk1A 'Full Kit' Costs
The Spitfire Mk1A kits come "unbundled" as you won't need to buy another universal hub kit or rig extension if you already have one from the MkIX project. Remember you still need a rig.
Kit | Contents | Hardware Kit +p&p | 3D Parts Kit (RSP) +p&p |
|---|---|---|---|
Spitfire Mk1A Quadrant and trim wheels | Mk1A throttle quadrant Mk1A elevator trim wheel Mk1A rudder trim wheel | £36 | £165 ($165 if supplied from the US) |
Spitfire Flaps Lever | Flaps lever for either Mk1A or MkIX - see MkIX table above for more information | See MkIX table above | See MkIX table above |
AuthentiKit Universal Hub Starter Kit | Universal hub with 4 inputs and connectors for the quadrant, trim wheels and also the flight stick - stick coming soon! | £52 | £36 ($36 if supplied from the US) |
Rig Extension A | Rig extension mounts to main rig and comes with quick release plates for quadrant and both trim wheels | £52 ($52 if supplied from the US) | |
Spitfire Chassis Lever NB. Also needs UniHub Upgrade | Chassis Lever for MkIX or Mk1A | £19 | £78 ($78 from US) |
P-40B Tomahawk 'Full Kit' Costs
The P-40B kits come "unbundled" as you won't need to buy another universal hub kit or rig extension if you already have one from the MkIX project. Remember you still need a rig.
Kit | Contents | Hardware Kit +p&p | 3D Parts Kit (RSP) +p&p |
|---|---|---|---|
P-40B Quadrant and trim wheels | P-40B throttle quadrant p-40B trim wheels | £42 | £75 for quadrant ($75 if supplied from the US)
£TBC for trim wheels |
#Community-Print-Services
#community-print-services is the channel in our Discord server where you can chat with fellow simmers who have 3D printers and are willing to print parts for you. Our latest development of this approach is to establish a Recommended Selling Price which comes with quality control procedures.
Key Features of the scheme
The RSP scheme is administered by SimKitSupplies, our recommended provider of hardware kits. Contact Reuben at Sim Kit Supplies and he will do his best to introduce you to someone in your region who has already received good feedback from others and will print the parts you need at the Recommended Selling Price shown on the AuthentiKit website.
#community-print-services has been in operation for several months now and has had many happy customers. Visit the community page for a Discord invitation link and you can contact people directly, however with this new Recommended Selling Price Scheme our trusted supplier will make an introduction for you.
Thinking of buying a printer?
If you are worried about the cost, don't be ! The odds are that whatever you may spend to acquire the printed parts is around the same as an entry level printer and materials would cost you. Both are typically around $200. Being perfectly honest the cost is your time getting familiar with 3d printing and learning about its often fickle nature.
What Printer To Buy?
This entire project was printed on one of the most basic 3D printers available - the Ender 3 which cost me £175. I have had (more than?) my share of problems with it and I recently got an Ender 6SE which is much better engineered and I hoped would give me less trouble so I could recommend it to you guys! It has dual Z screws so the issue of friction preventing the gantry moving up smoothly should be gone. It also has auto-bed levelling and a glass bed which together solve the all important first layer adhesion problem. I am having niggles though and the print quality is poor at present so watch this space as new firmware emerges.
So what do I recommend? Creality printers are a good choice for those on a budget. Manufacturer support has not impressed me but community support is huge which is important. An Ender 3 Pro would be a good option. If you have more of a $500+ budget then a Prusa is a good option as their manufacturer support is widely praised and their build quality is highly rated. I haven't used one.
I made a case for my printer out of sheet perspex as dust gathers over time which is not a good thing. Encased printers tend to start at $1,000+ and I don't have personal experience of them. If you're in that market check out all3dp.com who regularly rank printers at every budget.
I do recommend a print volume of at least 200x200x200 which rules out some of the minis.
