My FW3A arrived on Saturday, but I was away—just picked it up out of the mailbox. It wasn’t functioning right out of the box. It would not stay on. I discovered that the tail cap wasn’t fully seated (per the instructions I had inserted the battery by removing the head — hadn’t touched the tail). After tightening it, it worked initially, but would “wink out” on max. Apparently the seating wasn’t quite complete, so I loosened the tail cap then tightened it again. After that, it started working OK.
Overall, seems like a terrific light. Has that HDS form factor with superior UI. Can’t get over how it’s only a few millimeters taller than an Astrolux S43 with 18350 battery tube, while the FW3A uses an 18650. Truly remarkable. Glad I got this and thanks to the FW3A team & Neal for the wonderful Group Buy opportunity!
Buy them from someone who pulls them from their light. I'm guessing they probably don't want them very much if they are pulling them. If you're in Germany maybe Lexel? Odds are at some point he'll be modding a few FW3A's for some folks . Maybe start watching some of the mod threads or start a WTB thread .
I just got my shipping notification from Neal for one 7A and one 3D. I was the 1472nd person in line for the coupon code private message, so we must be very close to the end of shipping out all the pre order lights!!
Yes, me too, using Flyt Express.
Given that the error message only flashes up for about 3 seconds with nowhere obvious to enter a code i get the impression it’s a site error rather than anything to do with the delivery process, but have no idea how to check this or actually track the delivery (It’s not showing up on RM or Yodel).
I wanted to share my attempt to make a diffuser. The diffuser rests on top of the clip when extended. The diffuser can be pushed down and held in place with the clip with minimal increase to overall diameter or length.
1) Purchased glucose tablets for $1.89 from CVS drugstore (USA).
2) Removed label and sanded to roughen finish to better scatter the light
3) Sanded top to remove raised edge
I’m planning to use it while tail standing so this works okay for me. Tape could be used to reduce the inner diameter of the tube a little bit to make it more secure.
It's very small. Shorter than my SC62. Almost the exact same length as my D4, while being thinner.
The design is unique among my lights. Very sleek.
I initially wished the pocket clip was of a deep-carry style, but after two days I don't care. The design is extremely secure, and I don't notice that the clip ring is "too wide" unless I try.
The anodizing is very smooth, almost slippery. However, I don't have any issues hanging on to the light.
The button is very tactile. It can be pressed from the edge, and it will kind of rock slightly, but it still registers the press.
The beam is very nice with this optic/emitter combo.
Turbo will cook the light very quickly. It gets hot faster than my D4 with Luxeon V. Nobody was kidding when they said this host was not designed to handle high-power turbo heat. I have reconsidered my desire to swap Luxeon Vs into this light.
First Anduril light. Neat stuff.
God, with lights this compact using 18650s, all my 16340 lights make me feel like I'm getting screwed on capacity & output.