Thud Ti 18650

[kuku427]

Are these TNC or Arcmania creations?

No, they are not.

[benben_stone]

Funny, with all of the "I'm interested" & "Add me to list" posts, this run would have been completely subscribed......

[kuku427]

Sticker-shocked and waiting for payday I imagine.
Heading up the mountain for beam shots tonight.

[baddog]

[ukmidnite]

Heading up the mountain for beam shots tonight.

Is it dark yet

[kuku427]

Yup! But it's 3am. Good night!

[kuku427]

A bit foggy and wet last night so it was hard to get beam shots.
My other thrower, Catapult V2 modified with XML and 3 amp driver.



Thud!




Catapult



Thud!

[easilyled]

I'm finding it a little difficult to interpret the beam shots. The hot-spot of the Thud appears brighter than that of the Catapult in the top two pictures.

How would you describe the comparison of what you saw with your eyes?

Are you using 2 cells with the Catapult?

Considering that the Catapult has a larger diameter reflector (to my knowledge) than the Thud, it would be amazing if the Thud (on one cell) could outthrow the larger diameter Catapult with two cells.

[kuku427]

I spaced out the photos so you can see the labels better.

The top two pics are the most accurate for hotspot.
Bottom two to get an idea of the spill.

The Catapult has a brighter hotspot and less spill. With the larger and deeper reflector, this isn't a surprise.
Cell count doesn't really factor in as both lights are running at 2.8 to 3 amps.

The Thud loses out in terms of throw to the larger light by a small margin but it was still favored by the occupants of vehicle due to it being ~1/2 the size.

[H-nu]

Hi Steve,

Is there an official list identifying how many are left? If there are any please add me for one.

Thanks!

Cheers,
Chris

[kuku427]

Hi Chris,
Sorry, no official list.
This is first come first serve.
There have been 6 sold.

[Emu124]

for

1 x Thud Ti 18650 = $900
six (6) 2 x 12mm trits installed in cooling fins (3x red, 3x orange, arranged alternately) = $90
six (6) 1.5 x 6mm trits installed in tailcap (3x iceblue, 3x orange, arranged alternately) = $51

TOTAL = $1041

Thanks !

[kuku427]

PayPal received and confirmed via email.
Thank you!

[kuku427]

9 sold.

[chip willis]

Wow It's April, they should be shipping soon, can't wait to get mine. The machining should be top notch just like the otheres, and this is a great deal for the size of the titanium head. Get them while you can, if you don't you'll regrete it, I am sure of that.

[kuku427]

LOL, I'm not too worried.
Once you guys get yours and take some pix I won't have any left.

[dlmorgan999]

Do you have any better idea yet as to when these might be done? The wait is killing me!

[nfetterly]

I thought I had subscribed to this thread.......

Looks very very nice, save up for new camera, or......

[kuku427]

I thought I had subscribed to this thread.......
Looks very very nice, save up for new camera, or......

Well... you need something to take pictures of if you decide to go for the camera

[Grandmaster Flash]

Is it possible to get an estimate of output in lumens?

[H-nu]

Hey Steve,

Payment just sent for the following:

- two (2) main bodies;
- twelve (12) 2x12mm trits;
- twelve (12) 1.5x5mm trits; and,
- two (2) six(6) trit switches.

I'll forward colour selection later.

Total paypal sent is $2302 (ID # 28990430108585717). Please advise if additional fees are required for insured and trackable shipping to Canada.

Thanks again for all the amazing creations you have provided to our community!

Happy Easter!

Cheers,
Chris

[benben_stone]

Would the current sold quantity be eleven?

[kuku427]

That is correct. Currently 11 sold.

[chip willis]

Are they going to be shipping soon? My wife is out of town for a week, would be great to get them during this time, then I would be safe. If ya know what I'm saying.

[kuku427]

haha yeah I know what your saying.
Sorry, slight delay at the shop. We should still be good for the half of April.
Work address?

[dlmorgan999]

We should still be good for the half of April.

Is that the first half or the second half (I assume second)? Inquiring minds want to know!

[chip willis]

No they are not friendly people there, so, I'll take my chances. I don't go back to work til 20th.

[kuku427]

First!
Must.... have... coffee!

[dlmorgan999]

Woohoo!!

[chip willis]

I like the design so much I was trying to figure out how I could by a 3rd. I have been trying to stay with one of a style light, but it's hard. I have 7 spy light's and never feel guilty about them. I think this design will hold up through time and will be on everyones wanted list. I just want to here the thud.