The Top Shells Have Shipped!

I just got word that the top shells are en route to the nitriders, set to arrive this Thursday. This is all the top shells for the entire batch and according to the shipping manifest, maybe 9 more than expected. I imagine that this is due to over ordering material in case of forming failures. This happened in the first batch, but the other way; I received less than expected as there was a learning curve (this potential outcome was discussed). The Xenith forming process is complex but seeing that there are potentially 9 more than expected makes me think things are fully dialed in and process failures didn’t eat into ordered material.

They will be processed in batches of 20. I will plan to go get the first 20 as soon as they’re ready. Once I have them that will officially kick off production and you all can start the clock on your estimated wait times.

Here’s another shot of bottom shells coming out of the kiln, 5°C warmer than the previous run.

Also, a picture of a Xenith Celtic in the wild.