Ok, so I am keeping this Gray 3D Maglite as is and building it with 3- XM-L U2 and 9- AA batteries.
I'm going to start somewhere in the middle. Here is a video on how I am making cosmetic rings around the barrel, as you might see on a custom light done in a lathe.
Edit: Here are some photos of the finished barrel!
I will also be trying some other filework on this light, to see if it can be done, similar to what is seen on a knife.
The components (when they arrive in 2-3 weeks) are. 3 XM-L U2 emitters with a 3 led reflector and a Dry driver. All courtesy of CNQualityGoods.
The aluminum heatsink has yet to be made and so does the battery holder for 9 AA NiMHs.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-11-12 I finished the polishing on the Host. Here's a few photos of it.
When I got this Grey light, I wasn't really impressed and I didn't really want to leave it 3D, because it would look bad. Well I have changed my feelings for it now. It really came alive with the polishing!
I still have to paint where I messed up the ano, but overall, it looks really nice. Now it waits for components.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------